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Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie Feb 1863

Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie

Harvey Collection Newspapers

The Army of the Tennessee is amassing outside of Vicksburg, "the rebel 'Gibraltar,'" and the 78th Regiment will be joining soon. John offers criticism of those Northerners who call for the Union army to stand down, arguing that to do so would disrespect the soldiers that have already died.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong Feb 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas shares with Francis his anxieties from his teaching days; mentions a "the Market House affair at Zanesville," (a disaster in which 7 people were killed); taking hay from a local farmer


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Feb 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas writes of recent news of the war he has been following. The oven his regiment had been using for baking has collapsed, but he is pleased to have received a box of goods from home.


Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To W.G. Spencer, Jacob G. Armstrong Feb 1863

Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To W.G. Spencer, Jacob G. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Jacob updates the Spencer family on Thomas's activity, considers military strategy and Ambrose Burnside; describes the wool business in relation to a cotton shortage


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Augustus Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Feb 1863

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas tells his brother Gus about some aspects of camp life, including watching a cannon fire


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas reports that Company I Captain Daniel Gary's wife Mary A. Little died in Zanesville and the Captain is in mourning. Thomas visited the regiment's sick in a nearby hospital.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas details how the camp endures in the cold and slush, including a drawing of his sleeping arrangements.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

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

Harvey Collection Newspapers

The 122nd Regiment sets up camp outside Winchester, Virginia for the winter. Thomas is eager to receive his pay. A newly operational brick oven will provide bread for the camp.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas fears for George Porter, Robert Hanson, and the rest of the 78th OVI preparing for battle at Vicksburg. He reports that he is enjoying himself at camp and asks for word from the 78th.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas describes the site where his regiment will make its "winter quarters." He and his fellow soldiers eagerly prepare to receive their pay.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas describes a "splendid brick oven" near camp that will be used to replace hard tack with bread for the 122nd and 110th regiments.


Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson Jan 1863

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Robert writes of George's promotion to 1st Lieutenant of Mounted Infantry. While the camp is mobilizing for Vicksburg, severe weather and Colonel Leggett's resignation are affecting morale.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas recounts Christmas and New Year's Day , including a near-fatal reconnaissance trip.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas describes his regiment's recent activities, including march distances, meals, and interactions with citizens in Winchester.