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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 Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
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 Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas says he would like to see Francis as soon as "Burnside whales the Rebels." He doubts that George is interested in marrying Meda .
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas asks for money so he can pay his commisary bill down and pay Lieutenant Black back. He enjoys soldiering, even though it is uncertain when he will be paid again.
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 George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
George writes the Regiment has taken many prisoners and he is optimisitc that the war will be over by the first of April. He advises Francis be cautious with Robert Hanson as he is fond of drinking.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas informs his father of recent military intel and an upcoming 'expedition' south.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas's regiment has been moving frequently and "drilling considerably" along the way. He laments the casualties of the war so far. He requests supplies from home, including 20 pounds of butter, writing supplies and some boots.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
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.
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 Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Now in New Creek, Thomas is back in the "tented field" and optimistic about the state of the war. His Regiment is bracing for a raid by Stonewall Jackson.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Jacob G. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Jacob G. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert describes prisoners taken in that he feels surrendered out of exhaustion. He remarks on the complications managing a growing Brigade and the state of some local communities affected by the fighting.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert writes to Francis about the bad food poisoning some soldiers and how looking at photos and knowing they are prayed for helps the soldiers' resolve.
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 Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert describes a power struggle in the regiment that involves George; Colonel Leggett's leadership and attention to sick soldiers.
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 George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
George discusses the issues the regiment is having defending against Jackson's cavalry ambushes. A local citizen faces punishment from Colonel Leggett for swearing an oath of loyalty to the Union in bad faith.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert tells Thomas about his week in Purdy, getting his foot ran over by a wagon and time in Bolivar.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert informs Francis that Thomas has been transported home. He shares that many men in the Regiment have become sick or have passed away. The rest are building fortifications before engagement in Corinth.
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 George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
George writes three men in his Company have died, and that "a sick man stands slim chance in the Army." His Company left Pittsburgh Landing or Shiloh Plains April 5th, and Thomas will remain with them until after the battle at Corinth.
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 George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
George provides a detailed account of the 78th OVI's involvement in the Battle of Shiloh.
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
George talks about regiments gathering near Corinth, Mississippi in preparation for a "big fight," requests letters from friends and family.
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 Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas says the men are improving in health and getting ready to move "somewhere" but rumors about enemy positions are prevalent.
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
In the aftermath of the battle, George describes the dynamic between the Union army and the nearby communities "in the heart of Secesh." He expects the regiment will be heading up river to Nashville.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert describes travel to a battle at Fort Donelson on the Steamer Neptune via the Cumberland River and the circumstances by which the 78th OVI missed military engagement.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas details two weeks of his regiment's travel and camp conditions. Wilbur contracts "lung fever" and leaves camp for a hospital in Cincinnati.
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.