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Ohio Wesleyan University

1862

Christmas

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Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong Dec 1862

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Newspapers

Thomas describes a march through the mountainous countryside of western Virginia (now West Virginia) and the regiment's observance of Christmas.


Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson Dec 1862

Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson

Harvey Collection Letters

Robert writes that the Brigade is 4 miles in advance of the Army of the Mississippi and without a direct supply line. The Brigade has "played smash" along its route, burning 16 bridges. A Sergeant copes with the death of his son.


Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson Nov 1862

Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson

Harvey Collection Letters

After routing Rebels at Holly Springs, Robert writes the Brigade is in high spirits in La Grange. He considers the community of freed men near Grand Junction. The 78th has not paid its soldiers in 5 months and holiday furloughs are not likely.