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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
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 assures his family that he is "as comfortable as any prisoner is likely to be" and lists the clothes that he has with him.
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 despairs at his prospects now that he is imprisoned. He requests a letter after being without contact for a month.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas writes his family as a "Federal Prisoner" at Libby Prison. He provides instructions about how to send letters to the fortress in which he is being held.
Letter From Flavilla Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Flavilla Armstrong
Letter From Flavilla Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Flavilla Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Flavilla writes home about Mr. Church from the 122nd OVI who was captured alongside Thomas at Winchester. She mentions a neighbor, Mr. Slack, whose son in the 122nd died from illness.
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 contemplates his good fortune to have survived so much combat and offers his sister Francis consolation for her anxiety about him. George describes the aftermath of victory at Vicksburg.
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
The Letters of Marshall Clason
On the 2nd Brigade's trailing march to Shelbyville, Marshall bears witness to "the desolating footsteps of war." As his division fortifies the town for an extended occupation, Marshall relays that he believes the war's end is taking shape. He weighs his business affairs, including selling land in Illinois. Marshall was involved in a skirmish at Triune but was unhurt.
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 details the demolition of a fort in Vicksburg and the bloodshed of the ensuing charges incurred by the Union regiments. He requests that his body be buried wherever the Porter family is situated.
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 an account of the regiment's fighting leading up to the Siege of Vicksburg. He describes the Union army's fortifications, sapping tactics, and encounters with enemy sharpshooters.
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 got paid and is sending $170 home to his father. "Discouraging rumors" about Grant's fortunes at Vicksburg are circulating.
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
In light of recent military developments and the initiation of a draft, Thomas says his camp is "hopeful" and lists some changes in command.
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Mother-In-Law, Marshall Blair Clason
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Mother-In-Law, Marshall Blair Clason
The Letters of Marshall Clason
Marshall mentions a "gun matter" and his role in recovering General William R. Terrill's sword from the Battle of Perryville. He inquires about a sword he had requested his mother-in-law send to him. A possible promotion to the staff of General Charles Smith Hamilton is dashed with the General's resignation.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas relays news of the war to his family, including the Battle of Jackson, Mississippi, a scouting mision to New Market, Virginia, and the camp's preparations to defend against an attack.
Letter From Jasper Yarnell To Francis P. Porter, Jasper Yarnell
Letter From Jasper Yarnell To Francis P. Porter, Jasper Yarnell
Harvey Collection Letters
Jasper Yarnell, a friend of the Porter family, explains that he has not been granted furlough and will only visit Clinton if honorably discharged.
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 descibes a battle and talks about camp conditions.
Letter From George W. Porter To R.R. Towns, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To R.R. Towns, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
George withdraws his candidacy for a Colonelcy of the 11th Louisiana Regiment of African descent and provides his reasoning.
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 tells Francis of his declining the Colonelcy of the 11th Louisiana Regiment of African descent.
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 is sending $100 of his pay to his father; keeping some for the "active campaign this summer." The camp is well-provisioned but morale is low.
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 describes how his camp faired during a big storm and his interactions with soldiers from other companies that have gathered there.
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Mother-In-Law, Marshall Blair Clason
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Mother-In-Law, Marshall Blair Clason
The Letters of Marshall Clason
Upon being paid, Marshall provides instructions to his mother as to how he wants the money he is sending home distributed. He reiterates his newfound support for the continuation of the war and his belief that "the institution of slavery is a great evil and a grievous curse." He recounts the recent success of the 40th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in repelling a Confederate attack.
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 relays that Robert Hanson's eyesight is entirely lost and he has been discharged. He expresses dismay at the news from recent engagements in Charleston and Vicksburg.
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
The Letters of Marshall Clason
Marshall expresses gratitude for the chest of the supplies his father sent. Marshall offers his opinion on the Union incorporating regiments comprised of freed slaves. A skirmish takes place and he is preparing for engagement with enemy forces the following morning.
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 is in line for an official promotion to Aide de Camp to Colonel Leggett. He describes an incident dealing with a sutler smuggling alcohol to soldiers. Robert Hanson is in poor health.
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 is grateful for a photograph Francis sent to him. He asks her for advice on a proper mode of "washing, rinsing, ironing, darning, etc."
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 remarks the recent arrival of several Union regiments in camp and his expectation to "see service before long." Thomas asks for a copy of Lassings History of the United States.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Francis P. Porter And Huldah Porter, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Francis P. Porter And Huldah Porter, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Letters
John reminisces about childhood while looking at photographs and mentions now having a wife back in Ohio.
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 asks his family to write more often and to "never wait an answer." He regrets that Thomas has not written back and worries about his marriage prospects when he gets to return home.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Thomas addresses the actions of the Peace Democrats and other Northerners he considers to be traitorous. He reflects on the nearby grave of Revolutionary War General Daniel Morgan and considers how the descendants of influential American statesmen are destroying the Republic.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas reports on his health at camp, and asks his parents for their opinion of the war's extent. Thomas sends transcriptions of the headstones of soldiers he noted in a nearby cemetery.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Augustus Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Augustus Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas writes a brief update to Gus, including a drawing.
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 is asking Francis for news from home, shares he is serving as Aide de Camp to Colonel Leggett.