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Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
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 Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Thomas details the regiment's three-day march from New Creek to Petersburg, Virginia (now West Virginia).
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
The 122nd Regiment travels from Camp Union to New Creek in anticipation of an engagement with Stonewall Jackson. Thomas requests letters from friends.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Parents, Brother, And Sisters, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Parents, Brother, And Sisters, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John describes the regiment's move from Grand Junction to Bolivar in advance of a Confederate force. The Union army gathered in Bolivar now numbers about 7,000. As a means of punishing the Rebels, John supports engaging former slaves in the labors required to establish camp.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Robert expresses his wish that the Union would allow soldiers to commandeer food and livestock. With the camp assuming "a business aspect," Robert begins to make shoes to order for locals.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John reports on the skirmishes the regiment has engaged around Corinth, TN during the siege. John predicts that a confrontation between the armies here "will be the most terrible the world has ever witnessed." He acknowledges the work of attached physicians caring for the regiment's wounded.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Thomas uses a march through the field with his regiment to provide a tour of the battlegrounds around camp that comprised the Battle of Shiloh.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John takes stock of the Union regiments assembling at his encampment, suspecting that a large offensive will be mounted against nearby Rebels. He provides updates on the well-being of local soldiers.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
In the aftermath of the Battle of Fort Donelson, John provides an account of the Union encampment there, including the distribution of provisions and the handling of wounded soldiers. John surveys the Confederate losses and converses with the surrendering General Simon Bolivar. Wilbur has fallen ill and returned to Cincinnati aboard a steamship with sick and wounded.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John relays an hourly log of the regiment's trip up the Cumberland River from Paducah, KY to Fort Donelson, TN. He describes the theater of battle surrounding the fort, including the engagement of the gunboats and the ensuing carnage.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Editor, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Editor, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Wilbur describes the 78th OVI's reception in Cincinnati before boarding steamboats to Paducah, KY.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John describes the 78th OVI's boarding first the steamboat Neptune and then the Tecumseh. He considers a report that the regiment is bound for Fort Henry, TN rather than Paducah, KY.