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to my dear wife

He received her picture. They have been in their present location without rifles and nothing to do for quite a while. He tells her to take good care of his babies.

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to my dear wife

He tells the horrific story of having witnessed a prisoner's hanging.

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to my dear wife

It is snowing. They are told they must protect City Point now as the Rebels are fighting to the front. All night long, the wagons have come through with the sick and wounded. He complains about his mother whom he says abused him as a child.

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to my dear wife

He mentions a man who enlisted three different times under three different names. He speaks of having seen hard times and harder sights yet, but his heart remains steadfast in his love for her,

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to my dear wife

He has not felt well for a while. He is sorry to hear the baby is sick. He writes that he always thinks of the friendship they share.

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to Mother

They might be going to Texas and if so, good times are in store. They have plently of provisions , enough to last six months. He is in great health.

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to Mother

He was ordered to go on the boat in charge of the Generals' bodyguard. He describes his experience and the bayou.

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to Mother

They received orders to start for Baton Rouge. He says to tell Charley it will be impossible to get a furlough at this time.

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to Mother

They are now near Berwicks. They suffered some losses with 6 killed, 91 wounded.

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to Mother

At Red River they plan to cut off the Rebel's supplies through Texas. He writes that he finds the place, where they are now, despondent. He talks about the risk of illness.

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to Mother

A fellow friend and soldier was shot and killed by a sharpshooter. Capt. Hopkins is sick. He has about 150 patients in his care currently.

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to Mother

They are in New Orleans and will probably go to Carrollton four miles away to camp.

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to Mother

He weighs more now than he did when he left home. He does not see much chance of a promotion right now. He encloses photographs (not included here)

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes she is worthy of being the wife of an American soldier. Written at Camp Foote.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he will be unable to come home that Sunday. Written at Camp Foote.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he will try to be home on Tuesday. He instructs her to tell the children that they should love their country next to God. Written at Camp Foote.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they received their equipment and arms today. Written at Camp Foote.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that when they are ready to leave, he intends to spend a day or two at home.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they had a greatd deal of visitors. Written at Camp Foote.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he had a bad cold yesterday.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about Christianity in the army.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they will be leaving tomorrow. Written at Camp Norton

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he will be home on Monday noon. Written at Camp Norton

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about William's predicament. He is glad she and the children are doing well.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thought they should go towards the rebels but decided to go farther away.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes of his relationship with God and with her. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they will probably not have a big battle right away.Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He saw the building where John Brown fought his battle and was imprisoned. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Family

He is currently marching. He thinks they will go the river and into Virginia.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they will be moving soon. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about what his faith has done for him. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He encamped at Brewer's Hill. He talks of the general's plan to occupy the line along the Mansemand River.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that his camp is near the Portsmouth railroad. He misses his family terribly.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes at great length about his love for and how their lives are connected.

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to Henry E. Stevens

He is about six miles from Portsmouth. He spends his days bulding forts. He is living a better life than when they were in the Potomac Army.

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to Henry E. Stevens

He writes of his living arrangements. He asks Henry to visit him.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he will not get to Connecticut before the end of the week. asks if she has written to Ann Warner yet.

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to Thomas F. Burpee

He is currently on provost guard. He notes that little David was there. most of letter is illegible.

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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He writes with explicit details on how to get to Baltimore and what to put in her trunk.

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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He is looking for a private family to board with. will not let his wife do any of the work. He writes his valise was opened in accordance with regulations, but nothing was disturbed.

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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He has been feeling much better. He decided they will stay in the house for soldiers. He went on board a ship called the Monitor.

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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He again discusses what kind of clothes she will bring to Baltimore and how she will dress the children.

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to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt

They wish for them to rip out the lining of her cloak and send it to them so she can use it to make something warm to wear around the house.

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to Celicia Paul

Paul tells his wife that he has been moved to the Hospital because he became ill while on picket. Paul informs her that his regiment will soon be engaged in a fight, but he doesn't think that he will be part of it. He reminds her that his term of...

GLC03058.13

General Orders No. 2

The 1st regiment will report to Rockville where they will set up camp. Guides from the President's mounted guard will report to their respective Colonels.

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General Order No. 4

The sentences of the previous document (GLC02745.068) are hereby approved.

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to Ethan A. Jenks

Attorneys Chipman, Hosmer & Co. state that Jenks is entitled to additional servants' pay from 1 May 1864 to 30 March 1865. Inform Jenks that they will present his case to the Court of Claims.

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to unknown

Law firm Chipman et al. discuss Captain Ethan A. Jenks' pay for the period subsequent to 4 May 1863. Request other officers' statements regarding Jenks' service to 3 July 1863, if it may be obtained.

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to unknown

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