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Letter From Charles M. Cornyn To Thomas S. Armstrong, Charles M. Cornyn Oct 1862

Letter From Charles M. Cornyn To Thomas S. Armstrong, Charles M. Cornyn

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas is promoted to 1st Lieutenant in the 122nd OVI.


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Aug 1862

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George tells his sister Francis he believes he will be 1st Lieutenant soon, advises against his brother John Porter enlisting, and asks Francis not to marry prematurely.


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

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 Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Matilda Hull Mar 1862

Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Matilda Hull

Harvey Collection Letters

Notes from Jane Elizabeth Armstrong, William Armstrong, Jacob, and Matilda Hull in mourning after Wilbur's death.


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

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Robert speaks highly of George's leadership and fitness for promotion. He predicts the camp will march for Corinth within days.


Letter From Sturges S. Sigler To Thomas S. Armstrong, Sturges S. Sigler Jan 1862

Letter From Sturges S. Sigler To Thomas S. Armstrong, Sturges S. Sigler

Harvey Collection Letters

Sturges Sigler writes to Thomas that his business is in such shape he needs to refrain from joining the volunteer infantry. He offers Thomas advice on attracting the attention of his superiors while enlisted.