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Letter From Huldah Porter To Francis P. Porter, Huldah Porter
Letter From Huldah Porter To Francis P. Porter, Huldah Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
In her update to Francis, Huldah reports that George and his partner Grace have moved into town. The family is engaged in various harvesting tasks at this time of year.
Letter From John Porter To Francis P. Porter, John Porter
Letter From John Porter To Francis P. Porter, John Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
John Porter updates Francis on the family and asks how she is enjoying Ohio. He says he will attempt to help Thomas get a job at the Clinton School if he wishes to teach there. George and his partner Grace are in Clinton at this time.
Letter From Mary Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Mary Armstrong
Letter From Mary Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Mary Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Mary inquires about Thomas's options for resigning from the Army and reviews the consequences of a recent lawsuit against the family.
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 considers his employment and living options once the war is over; mentions interactions he has had with women in 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 reports the outlook for his release is not favorable.
Letter From John Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, John Porter
Letter From John Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, John Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
John Porter offers his sympathies for Jacob's misfortunes in Lawrence, speaks of farming in Clinton, and asks about correspondence with Thomas in prison.
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 Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas descibes a battle and talks about camp conditions.
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To W.G. Spencer, Jacob G. Armstrong
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To W.G. Spencer, Jacob G. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Jacob updates the Spencer family on Thomas's activity, considers military strategy and Ambrose Burnside; describes the wool business in relation to a cotton shortage
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 asks Francis about the Porter family's move to Illinois and expresses doubt about leaving the front for home in the current winter. He offers teaching advice to Francis.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas shares a drawing of Abram T. Hull's farm and a Bible verse.