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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Brother From Camp 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Near Mobile, June 1, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Brother From Camp 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Near Mobile, June 1, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his brother, Evans writes that his unit is expected to head to the Rio Grande in days and that he hopes the sooner his unit gets to Texas, the sooner he would be home. He also writes that plums and blackberries are in season, which has made for a diet consisting largely of pies. He concludes by mentioning a memorable sermon by a Dr. Newman from New Orleans.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Brother From Camp 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, June 1, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Brother From Camp 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, June 1, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his brother, Evans writes that the soldiers in his unit have taken to playing the fiddle and dancing to break the monotony and that the order to travel to Texas have been renewed. He writes they will start in Brownsville, Texas. In response to his brother's desire to be a soldier, Evans states that he himself does not soldier for its own sake and hopes his brother does not have to enter the military.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From Camp 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, May 27, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From Camp 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, May 27, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his parents, Evans expresses joy over the surrender of General Kirby Smith, which for Evans surrender of last large organized unit of the Confederate Army. He also claims that his faith in the ultimate success of Union forces remained constant and states that soldiers in his unit are getting impatient to return home, a task which Evans believes will take some time to organize.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Brother From A Camp Near Mobile, Alabama, May 20, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Brother From A Camp Near Mobile, Alabama, May 20, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his brother, Evans writes that he is glad to hear that his family is doing well and are sending him requests for items for him to deliver back home from Alabama. He expresses his wish for the United States to be "fully restored" and for his brother never to have the need to join the army.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Father Camp 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, May 14, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Father Camp 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, May 14, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his father, Evans writes that he has received news about a flood in Ohio and a poor wheat crop. He also describes the general mood between Union and Confederate troops and his feelings of resentment toward Confederate troops. Evans states that he expects to be sent to Texas.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Brother Josh From Mcintosh Bluffs, Alabama, May 7, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Brother Josh From Mcintosh Bluffs, Alabama, May 7, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his brother Josh, Evans writes about Sunday service and the surrender of general Richard Taylor in Alabama. He also describes a book he recently read that promotes temperance and expresses his beliefs about the ills of alcohol consumption. In an addition to the letter dated May 10, Evans states that his unit moved to Mobile, sailing down the Mobile River on a Confederate transport.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister From Mcintosh Bluffs, Alabama, April 28, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister From Mcintosh Bluffs, Alabama, April 28, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his sister, Evans writes of the rainy weather and that his unit is to build a fort on the Tom Bigby (Tombigbee) River near Mount Vernon, Alabama. He also reports of Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse and how he hopes the battles will end.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To P From Camp 96th Ohio Volunteers, April 23, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To P From Camp 96th Ohio Volunteers, April 23, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his P from a camp near Hubba Bluffs, Evans informs of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Family Whistler Station, Alabama, April 15, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Family Whistler Station, Alabama, April 15, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his family, Evans writes that Union forces have captured Mobile, Alabama. He details the movements and actions of his unit moving from Spanish Fort across Mobile Bay toward Mobile. Evans reports that his unit continued by railroad out of Mobile and proceeded to describe some of the people he saw in Mobile before his quick departure.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents Near Blakely, Alabama, April 10, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents Near Blakely, Alabama, April 10, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his parents, Evans writes that Union forces captured Spanish Fort, taking hundreds of Confederate prisoners and numerous pieces of artillery in the process. Evans describes the fort's defenses including the use of land mines, which Evans calls "torpedoes" and whose use he finds "barbarous." Evans also describes Union celebrations and losses and speculates the war's impending end based on what he has heard of General Sherman's progress.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister Near Fort Spanish, Alabama, April 5, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister Near Fort Spanish, Alabama, April 5, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his sister, Evans writes that his unit is involved in a siege running picket and fatigue duty. He describes heavy fire comparing the siege to Vicksburg.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents Near Fish River, Alabama, March 24, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents Near Fish River, Alabama, March 24, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his parents, Evans writes about his unit's march through muddy swamps. He also writes that most of his unit is in good health.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Father From Fort Morgan, Alabama, March 9, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Father From Fort Morgan, Alabama, March 9, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his father, Evans writes that his company was inspected by General Osterhaus and that his company is part of the 13th Army Corp led by General Gordon Granger. He also writes that the rest of the 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry is with the 16th Army Corp at Fort Gaines on the other side of Mobile Bay.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister From Mobile Point, Alabama, February 19, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister From Mobile Point, Alabama, February 19, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his sister, Evans writes about the journey from Kennerville, Louisiana to Mobile Bay, Alabama and about the wet weather and mud. He also writes about eating oysters and the various activities he partakes in including marching and fishing.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Mother From Kennerville, Louisiana, February 13, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Mother From Kennerville, Louisiana, February 13, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his mother, Evans writes that it is rainy and windy, but that his unit remains in good spirits. He also writes that he believes the Union will defeat the Confederacy soon even though attempts to do so in the fall have come up short. In a February 14 addition to the letter, he writes that it rained constantly the previous night, which dampened most beds in his unit.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From The Mouth Of The White River, Arkansas, February 4, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From The Mouth Of The White River, Arkansas, February 4, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his parents, Evans writes that he is about to board the steamer St. Cloud en route to New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister Sallie From The Mouth Of The White River, Arkansas, January 28, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister Sallie From The Mouth Of The White River, Arkansas, January 28, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his sister, Evans writes he and some of his colleagues built a new cabin for themselves and that other troops built a new church. He also writes about the weather, which has been below freezing, his feeling that the war will end soon, and the Union capture of Fort Fisher.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister From The Mouth Of The White River, Arkansas, January 19, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister From The Mouth Of The White River, Arkansas, January 19, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his sister, Evans writes about the monotony of his life and watching boats on the river. He mentions the expected draft of 300,000 and wishes it were double based on his belief in the value of service and a desire to bring the war to an end. He also writes about prisoners from Camp Ford who died of disease after leaving the prison.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter From The Mouth Of The White River, Arkansas, January 10, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter From The Mouth Of The White River, Arkansas, January 10, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter Evans writes positively about his quarters, which provides shelter from the rainy weather. He also provides his opinions of Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo before asking his siblings questions about their lives.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From Ohio Volunteer Infantry 96th Camp At Mouth Of The White River, Arkansas, January 1, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From Ohio Volunteer Infantry 96th Camp At Mouth Of The White River, Arkansas, January 1, 1865, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his parents, Evans writes that he is now a captain for Company C and describes his quarters positively. He also writes briefly of his company's strength (over 90 men) and the consolidation of the regiment.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From White River Landing, Arkansas, December 22, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From White River Landing, Arkansas, December 22, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his parents, Evans writes that he waiting for papers that will allow him to be mustered back into the Union forces.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From Camp Ford, September 9, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From Camp Ford, September 9, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his parents, Evans writes that he and members of his unit are in good health and that life is monotonous.
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Chas. Bailey Letter To The Family Of Thomas L. Evans From New Orleans, Louisiana, July 26, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Chas. Bailey Letter To The Family Of Thomas L. Evans From New Orleans, Louisiana, July 26, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his family, Bailey informs the Thomas Evans' family that Evans is still a prisoner at Camp Ford. Bailey is a Union soldier from Camp Ford who was exchanged prior to writing the letter. He tells Evans' family that he does not know when Evans might be exchanged and released from prison.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Father From Camp Ford Near Tyler, Texas, July 6, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Father From Camp Ford Near Tyler, Texas, July 6, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his father, Evans asks his father to pay Levi Hill's wife $10.85 and that his family should have received $84 from him. He also asks him to further encourage Evans' sister to continue her schooling.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Family From Camp Ford Near Tyler, Texas, July 6, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Family From Camp Ford Near Tyler, Texas, July 6, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his family, Evans writes about his capture by Confederate forces and his experience en route to Camp Ford and inside the actual prison camp. He states that he is living in a cabin with six other prisoners, is very healthy, and that he had $100 when captured that he is able to use to improve his conditions.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From Camp Ford Near Tyler, Texas, June 19, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From Camp Ford Near Tyler, Texas, June 19, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his parents, Evans writes that he is still healthy and time does not seem to go as slow at it seemed.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister From Camp Ford, May 17, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Sister From Camp Ford, May 17, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his parents, Evans writes that he is in good health and that he will be upset if his sister does not continue her education.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To Sergeant Liggett From Camp Ford, May 3, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To Sergeant Liggett From Camp Ford, May 3, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his Sergeant Liggett, Evans writes that he and other men imprisoned from his regiment are doing well and for Liggett to send news.
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Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From Camp Ford Near Tyler, Texas, April 21, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter To His Parents From Camp Ford Near Tyler, Texas, April 21, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter to his parents, Evans writes that he is in the prison camp with 18 troops from his unit, which he describes as "a healthy place."
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Thomas L. Evans Letter From Mansfield, Louisiana, April 12, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Letter From Mansfield, Louisiana, April 12, 1864, Thomas L. Evans
Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence
In this letter, Evans writes that he has been taken prisoner by Confederate troops along with James H. Tanner, John Mark, George Smith and William Mathews.
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