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4 December 1859
Flitner, J. Henry, fl. 1859
to sister
J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister describing preperations for sailing from New York and changes made to the ships crew.
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27 December 1859
to Mary Flitner
J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister Mary Flitner from the Adams House in Boston, Massachusetts to update her on his travel itinerary. In his letter, Flitner also complains about the lack of options and cost of lodging in his present location. This...
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19 April 1863
Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863
to Celicia Paul
Paul informs his wife that he just returned from picket and suffered through rainy weather. He was told that he might go into battle soon, and that the Rebels had moved in and reinforced Fredericksburg. He also tells her that he has been paid a...
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28 April 1863
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...
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11 May 1863
Paul informs his wife that he is not in the hospital anymore, and asks if she received the money he sent her. He assures her that he will be coming home with the rest of his company and that the rest of his regiment had a hard march, but they did...
GLC03058.14
5 April 1854
Wood, Z., fl. 1854
to Mitchell Pugh
re: his poor health.
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24 June 1860
King, E.S., fl. 1860
to Liendema Wood
re: death of Evaline [King].
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28 May 1862
Pugh, Mitchell, fl. 1862
to Ambrose Pugh
re: fighting in Princeton, West Virginia
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20 June 1862
to Ambrose Pugh and Eli Pugh
re: Byron Hash; Yankees approaching Princeton.
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11 August 1862
to "Mrs. Pugh" and L. D. Wood
re: advice for planting crops; skirmishing at Pack's Ferry and possibility of Yankees returning: "We don't fear them Blue Bebbies one bit…;" sent $100 home via C.H. Pennington.
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Hash, Byron B., fl. 1862
to L. D. Wood
re: skirmish at Pack's Ferry.
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18 September 1862
to L. D. Wood, A. Pugh, J. B. Hash and Eli Pugh
re: skirmishing in Fayetteville, Va.; Charleston, Va.; and the Kanawha valley.
GLC03135.06.007
25 September 1862
Mitchell, Thomas F., fl. 1862-1863
to Elizabeth J. Mitchell
re: death of a fellow prisoner at Johnson's Island; attempts to secure release of David Pennington and Noah Blevins.
GLC03135.06.008
1 October 1862
re: activities and emotions since release from Johnson's Island.
GLC03135.06.009
7 November 1862
re: speculations on troop movements; mentions William, Eli, and A. Pugh.
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2 December 1862
Perkins, William T., fl. 1862-1863
re: new pants; desire to see the girls at home.
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6 March 1863
re: soldiers left at Petersburg, Va., cold, snowy march to Franklin, Va.
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1 April 1863
Pugh, Eli, fl. 1863
re: increased dose of medicine; greeting to everyone at home.
GLC03135.06.013
8 April 1863
re: intentions to stay in St. Clare through the summer.
GLC03135.06.014
27 April 1863
re: Yankees going "up every day in their Bulloons;" attempts to secure discharge due to rheumatism; travel from Dublin, Va., to camp in Caroline Co.
GLC03135.06.015
22 May 1863
to Charlottle Pugh and L. D. Wood
re: worsening rheumatism.
GLC03135.06.016
2 June 1863
re: three boys being sent to the "horse pittle"[?]; "good" girls at home.
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3 June 1863
re: girls at home.
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4 September 1863
re: missed recent camp meeting; speculation the Yankees have taken Knoxville.
GLC03135.06.019
3 October 1863
re: inquiry regarding missing money belonging to Eli Pugh.
GLC03135.06.020
22 January 1864
Pennington, D., fl. 1864
re: lack of food and clothing.
GLC03135.06.021
2 April 1864
to "Dear Brother"
re: desire to return home.
GLC03135.06.022
12 June 1864
Pugh, A., fl. 1864
re: attacks by bushwhackers and retaliation on them; capture and sale of a horse.
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7 July 1864
re: march from Transylvania Co., N.C., to Raleigh, and then Morganton; capture and burning of Camp Vance by "taryes"[?].
GLC03135.06.024
2 May 1886
Reaves, Robert, fl. 1886
to Franklin P. Davis
re: account of the murder of Matt Davis by Jones Greer.
GLC03135.06.025
circa 1783-1784
Gregoire, Catharine S., 1764-1821
to Mama
One undated letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She acknowledges her mother's plan to go abroad against her wishes, and is anxious to be made aware of plans. She comments on Madame Genlis's work on education.
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One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She requests more letters and more news from her mother. She mentions hoop and curtain makers and other updates.
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One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She was delighted to hear of her mother's successful theatrical expedition in such poor weather. She reports the progress of her reading.
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One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She refers to a note from Miss Olivia Young. She mentions the two instruments that the Miss Herons play. She continues to attempt to persuade her not to leave England.
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31 May 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated May 31, 1784. She writes as her mother is at sea on her way to America. She includes a message in French from Mr. Warville. She reports the latest political news, including...
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2 July 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated July 2, 1784. She expresses concern for her mother's health while at sea. She reports political news: taxes will be raised to make up for deficiencies. She requests an order...
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29 July 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated July 29, 1784. She comments on her recent visit to the Greenwich Hospital as a place of British pride, and hopes that with her will not forget England when she travels to...
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30 August 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated August 30, 1784. She is staying with Mrs. Gregorie and expresses admiration for her. Expresses that she has improved her manners in her mother's absence.
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4 October 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated October 4, 1784. Pertains to her mother arriving in America; retrieving items she requested and reminding her mother that it was her birthday.
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1 December 1784
One letter addrssed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated December 1, 1784. She reports the payment of 250 pounds on a Scottish mortgage. She enquires whether balloons have yet become fashionable amusements in America for travel.
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4 January 1785
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated January 4, 1785. Pertains to viewing a play where the British royalty were in attendance. Also mentions that she received the painting of her mother. She includes a list of...
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1 February 1785
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated February 1, 1785. Relays her stay with the Gregorie family, also reports to her monther that the family banker has not yet been able to pay the bills on the half-yearly...
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1 March 1785
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated March 1, 1785. Pertains to a visit from an American military man named Colonel Miranda who brought news of his mother. Expresses concern that her mother will not go to South...
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3 May 1785
Macauley, Catherine S., fl. 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated May 3, 1785. Reports her mother's most recent bill which she promises to pay promptly. Expresses joy that she will be returning to England promptly. Also states that the...
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27 October 1785
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated October 27, 1785. Expresses concern that she has not heard from her mother. She requests a certificate of bill in order to settle her accounts. She comments on the good state...
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15 November 1785
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated November 15, 1785. Pertains to her concern for her mother's health and visits with a family friend. Admires Mr. Graham for taking good care of her. She also mentions a family...
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5 December 1785
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated December 5, 1785. Pertains to her mother travelling. She expresses concern that her mother has been out of the country for so long. Updates her on local neighbors and...
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1 January 1786
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated January 1, 1786. Pertains to New Years Day, and visiting acquaintances.
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10 January 1786
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated January 10, 1786. Pertains to her mother's financial reports.
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31 January 1786
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated January 31, 1786. Pertains to updates of acquainitances and British government. Updates her mother on family friends' health and those traveling to the West Indies. Also...
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