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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 justifies his decision not to re-up; describes the aftermath of a battlefield outside Atlanta.
Letter From George W. Porter To J.J. Kelly, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To J.J. Kelly, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
George mulls a captain's commission that would extend his term of service for three more years.
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
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 Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
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 John W.A. Gillespie To Rev. William Chadwick, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Rev. William Chadwick, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
After conversing with recently captured rebel soldiers, John voices his disdain for the politics of conciliation that he fears may be gaining momentum among "northern sympathizers." He affirms his desire to see the Confederacy utterly defeated. John compliments the deeds of John A. Logan.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Sister, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Sister, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John gives an account of the Battle of Middleburg in which the 20th and 78th Ohio Regiments repelled a Confederate force of about 7,000.
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 of a Union meeting near camp that some fellow soldiers scouted, implores the women from home to wait to marry until the war is over.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Jacob G. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Jacob G. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert asks Jacob to care for Colonel Leggett's mockingbird and expresses concern that Thomas will gain weight while enrolled in school.
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 Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Robert reports that the regiment will remain in Grand Junction for three months. The wives of several regiment staff members have joined them.
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 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 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.