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Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong Jul 1865

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Mustered out on his birthday, Thomas asks to marry Francis and reports of his reunion with family at home.


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter May 1865

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George informs Francis that Thomas's Corps is traveling to Washington. He urges Francis to buy government livestock and reports on a party attended by several Union Generals.


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Jan 1864

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George recounts how he spent the Christmas holiday. He thinks it foolish that soldiers have been marrying locals while at camp.


Letter From Mary Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Mary Armstrong Sep 1863

Letter From Mary Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Mary Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Mary requests that Francis come visit and offers that she has recently attended a local dance.


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 Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson Nov 1862

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

Harvey Collection Letters

After routing Rebels at Holly Springs, Robert writes the Brigade is in high spirits in La Grange. He considers the community of freed men near Grand Junction. The 78th has not paid its soldiers in 5 months and holiday furloughs are not likely.


Letter From Robert Hanson To Jacob G. Armstrong, Robert Hanson Nov 1862

Letter From Robert Hanson To Jacob G. Armstrong, Robert Hanson

Harvey Collection Letters

Robert describes prisoners taken in that he feels surrendered out of exhaustion. He remarks on the complications managing a growing Brigade and the state of some local communities affected by the fighting.


Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong May 1860

Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Wilbur writes of his school's celebrations at the end of the term. Now engaged in studying for the current term, Wilbur reaffirms his enthusiasm for the coursework and requests money for expenses.


Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong May 1860

Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Wilbur defends his decision to stay in Lebanon and describes a "grand picnic" hosted by the Normal at the end of the term.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Feb 1860

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas relays Wilbur's story of being locked out of his classroom and updates Jacob on his coursework. He describes the effectiveness of an ongoing revival at his church.


Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong Feb 1860

Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Wilbur asks Jacob to have their father find him a new position elsewhere. His relationship with his landlady has soured since he started playing "dancing tunes" on his flute.


Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong Dec 1859

Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Wilbur describes his romantic prospects in Taylorsville. He is upset by rumors circulating about his recreational interests and urges Thomas to help him find a new teaching position in Delaware County.