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Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Flavilla Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Flavilla Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas talks about the food preparation and other conditions in camp and replies to some of Flavilla updates from home.
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
Now in New Creek, Thomas is back in the "tented field" and optimistic about the state of the war. His Regiment is bracing for a raid by Stonewall Jackson.
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 laments returning to "the tented field again"; meeting a company that was at the battles of South Mountain and Antietam; posing for a painted photograph; supplies sent to Robert Hanson.
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 shares news about illness, looting of livestock, and the camp itself.
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 is in charge of camp while the Captain and 1st Lieutenant are recruiting.
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 Letters
Robert asks Thomas to send women's clothing for him to sell.
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 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 writes three men in his Company have died, and that "a sick man stands slim chance in the Army." His Company left Pittsburgh Landing or Shiloh Plains April 5th, and Thomas will remain with them until after the battle at Corinth.
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 his friendships with Francis and Huldah, and praises George's conduct with the regiment.
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 a detailed account of the 78th OVI's involvement in the Battle of Shiloh.
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 writes of the challenges of military life and the provisions the regiment is afforded. He is not yet aware of Wilbur's death.
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 talks about regiments gathering near Corinth, Mississippi in preparation for a "big fight," requests letters from friends and family.
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 details two weeks of his regiment's travel and camp conditions. Wilbur contracts "lung fever" and leaves camp for a hospital in Cincinnati.
Letter From Sturges S. Sigler To Thomas S. Armstrong, Sturges S. Sigler
Letter From Sturges S. Sigler To Thomas S. Armstrong, Sturges S. Sigler
Harvey Collection Letters
Sturges Sigler writes to Thomas that his business is in such shape he needs to refrain from joining the volunteer infantry. He offers Thomas advice on attracting the attention of his superiors while enlisted.