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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 sends his regards to Thomas and tells Francis he anticipates a "big fight" with Confederates fortified nearby.
Letter From John W. Marshall To Francis P. Porter, John W. Marshall
Letter From John W. Marshall To Francis P. Porter, John W. Marshall
Harvey Collection Letters
John Marshall asking Francis's help in finding a wife.
Letter From W.G. Spencer To William Armstrong, W.G. Spencer
Letter From W.G. Spencer To William Armstrong, W.G. Spencer
Harvey Collection Letters
W.G. Spencer discusses wool prices, asks after Thomas, and wonders when the war will end.
Letter From R.A. Mcgee To Jacob G. Armstrong, R.A. Mcgee
Letter From R.A. Mcgee To Jacob G. Armstrong, R.A. Mcgee
Harvey Collection Letters
Jacob's friend R.A. McGee provides details about his living situation in Monmouth and describes a violent run-in with a "Copperhead."
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 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 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 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 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.