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Harvey Collection Letters

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Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong Nov 1865

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Jacob has at last received the money Thomas sent from Annapolis and suggests suing the courier service for interest. The sum will be used to pay debts and bolster the family's farming business.


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

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Thomas discusses marriage and heading west to visit Francis. He reveals that $1,500 he sent home from Annapolis has not arrived and may be lost.


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

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George writes of his distress that a Mrs. Sherrard is having financial hardship. He describes corresponding with Hanie Caldwell and mulls leaving camp with the 78th OVI when they are furloughed.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong May 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

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Thomas got paid and is sending $170 home to his father. "Discouraging rumors" about Grant's fortunes at Vicksburg are circulating.


Letter From Jasper Yarnell To Francis P. Porter, Jasper Yarnell May 1863

Letter From Jasper Yarnell To Francis P. Porter, Jasper Yarnell

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Jasper Yarnell, a friend of the Porter family, explains that he has not been granted furlough and will only visit Clinton if honorably discharged.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Apr 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

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Thomas is sending $100 of his pay to his father; keeping some for the "active campaign this summer." The camp is well-provisioned but morale is low.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

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Thomas reports that Company I Captain Daniel Gary's wife Mary A. Little died in Zanesville and the Captain is in mourning. Thomas visited the regiment's sick in a nearby hospital.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

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

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Thomas details how the camp endures in the cold and slush, including a drawing of his sleeping arrangements.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Jan 1863

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

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Thomas describes the site where his regiment will make its "winter quarters." He and his fellow soldiers eagerly prepare to receive their pay.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Dec 1862

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

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Thomas asks for money so he can pay his commisary bill down and pay Lieutenant Black back. He enjoys soldiering, even though it is uncertain when he will be paid again.


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

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

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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.


Application For Arrears Of Pay From William Armstrong, William Armstrong Jul 1862

Application For Arrears Of Pay From William Armstrong, William Armstrong

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William Armstrong's application for arrears of pay and $100 bounty from the State of Ohio for Wilbur's death.


Letter From Paymaster General's Office To Thomas S. Armstrong, Paymaster General's Office Apr 1862

Letter From Paymaster General's Office To Thomas S. Armstrong, Paymaster General's Office

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Receipt ($28.25) for clothing and a summary of payment to Thomas certified by Captain Zachariah M. Chandler