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Harvey Collection Letters

Draft (military)

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

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George intends to get home next month at the end of his third year of service.


Letter From Dick To Jacob G. Armstrong, Dick Jan 1864

Letter From Dick To Jacob G. Armstrong, Dick

Harvey Collection Letters

No abstract provided.


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

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

Harvey Collection Letters

In light of recent military developments and the initiation of a draft, Thomas says his camp is "hopeful" and lists some changes in command.


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Oct 1862

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

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George reacts to an ongoing accusation of dishonesty by some relations to the Porter family and requests that Francis keep close watch on his collection of letters


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Sep 1862

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George encourages Francis to write to him, shares a brief account of recent combat, and considers the consequences of a possible draft.


Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson Sep 1862

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Robert describes a recent skirmish and current conditions surrounding the regiment's encampment


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Aug 1862

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas discusses the Normal school and teaching opportunities.