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Yesterday the rebels advanced upon their cavalry pickets and opened fire. A skirmish broke out and quickly ended. He hears they have about 15,000 men which can resist and keep at bay 50 to 100,000 men.

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to Father

He read Col. Kimball's obituary. If his wife desires it, they will have a grand farewell.

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to Father

Skirmishes broke out resulting in the loss of 6 men.

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to Father

He describes the camp where very often they hear "Johnny Reb's" bullets fly overhead. 3 of their men have been wounded. He regrets joining the infantry, and would have gone into the cavalry or artillery arm instead.

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to Father

He doesn't think they will move again until Monday when the new enlists arrive. He has adopted a resolution of condolence for Lt Col. Kimbal's family.

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to Father

Dix issued a telegraph dispatch ordering them to stay after their term of service expires , until May 12th. but they don't want to stay. There's no reason why it is a necessity.

Includes the order given from headquarters.

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to M. R. Morgan

He writes that Richard Jackson has been engaged as a clerk in the subsistence department at a salary of $75 per month.

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to Father

On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo...

GLC07705.165

to Father

There are orders to retain the mail for the present.

GLC07705.166

to Father

Letter informing him that B. Dobbs of his regiment will be calling on him in New York.

GLC07705.167

to Father

He writes about his daily schedule. In his off hours he lifts weights, works on his arithmetic, takes a stroll or rides a horse...dines with Andy Dobbs...

GLC07705.168

to Father

Transferring of post to the Commissary Department.

GLC07705.169

to Father

Includes a receipt from the Adams Express Company for $35.00.

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to Father

He rode his horse to the other side of the army to Papa Plantation where the planter's negroes offered them dinner.

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to Father

He describes the town of Beaufort.
Includes a drawing of an ironclad on second page of letter.

GLC07705.172

to Father

Wagner and Gregg have fallen and have been captured along with 60 prisoners. The old flag will reign over Sumpter and Charleston. They have reoccupied the entire island.

GLC07705.173

[Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of The Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment]

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to Father

No sooner had they possession than Gen. Gillmore came whacking at the "Moultrie." A bombardment took place. He writes about the negro camps.

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to Father

He mentions a possible visit to [Hernandria?] and mentions John Davis and the Watsons.

GLC07705.191

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This letter features a sketch of Sylvia sitting with a book in her lap.

GLC09414.0370

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad, and refers to Marty. She also recounts her visit to Coney Island.

GLC09414.0371

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ruth, Bess, Mad and Ben.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0373

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Florence Fenstone, and Sara Bergman, also Mad and Ben.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about eating lunch by herself at a table with three strangers.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had lunch with Lillian, and mentioned Jack.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about Margie, her parents and Pepi.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Hy, Ben, Ruth, Bess.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Henry who is in Alcatraz at the moment. She mentions Florence Finestein, Lizzie and Sam, who is in Naples.

GLC09414.0379

to Father

He has not received his watch as of yet. Meanwhile the enemy continues to annoy them on Moultrie and James' Island, but the losses are small. He has a bad toothache.

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to Father

One of their heavy batteries opened fire and shot Johnson, then threw some shells into Sumter....has been installed as a caterer...seems to be improving on his arithimetic. He feels contempt for the Watson family.

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to Father

While reading in his tent, he heard a sound which sounded like musketry. Sure enough there was firing due to a rebel boat which approached one of their boats. This started a fight resulting in a wounded officer.

GLC07705.178

to Father

They are engaged in strengthening Fort Wagner Gregg, interested in couple of people his father mentioned in his last letter; John and Coyvette Martha. He still feels bitter toward them.

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to Father

He is very busy and does not have adequate time to pursue his arithmetic and other leisure activities. He thinks that when Charleston is taken, he will have an easier time of it.

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to John

He asks John to pay $20 to his father, which he feels he is owed.

GLC07705.181

to Father

The final bombardment of Fort Sumter took place and destroyed the old Confederate flag that flew above it.

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to Father

He sent $50 by Adams Express.

GLC07705.183

to Father

He saw the Arago pass by and is hoping there is mail coming in.

GLC07705.184

to Father

He rode up to the front again and took position in the Beacon where he took a peep at Sumter. He mentions John Davis

GLC07705.185

to Father

The regiment is rapidly filling with "conscripts" from the North. Lincoln has said if not enough men volunteer, a draft will take place which Richard thinks is a good idea.

GLC07705.186

to Father

He hopes his father will find his new position satisfactory. The bombardment is progressively slowing and there are signs of Charleston soon succumbing

GLC07705.187

to Father

He describes Thanksgiving. Things have quieted near Fort Wagner. He requests a picture of Martha and describes the weather. He met a deserter who claimed to have come from the Rebels but it turned out he was nothing but a Union deserter.

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to Father

One of their monitors sank and the cause is unknown. There is not much firing going on at present.

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to Father

He tells the story about the deserter who left after a few weeks to join the Rebels but ended up on Black Island (in possession of the Union troops) and lied by saying he had deserted the Rebels. He was executed.

GLC07705.190

to Father

He requests another diary,a pocket book and postage stamps.

GLC07705.192

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a hard day at work, then went out with Mad and Ben. She also responds to Moe's letters.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to see parents, her father is not so well again.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia acknowledges the Valentine flowers Moe sent.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw a demonstration take place, and her father is still quite ill.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia woke up find all the lights on. She then went to work as usual, and went to Mad's afterward.

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