Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Troop movement (42)
- Provisions (35)
- Camp life (32)
- Death (military) (32)
- Boarding (29)
-
- Teaching (25)
- Disease (24)
- Battle (21)
- Photograph (20)
- Promotion (19)
- Religion (19)
- Marriage (18)
- Enlisting (17)
- Secesh (17)
- Coursework (16)
- Livestock (15)
- Discharge (13)
- Prisoners (13)
- Soldiers' pay (13)
- Revelry (12)
- Abraham Lincoln (11)
- Farm (11)
- Hospital (10)
- Libby Prison (10)
- Mustering out (9)
- Death (civilian) (8)
- Transportation (8)
- Confederate soldiers (7)
- Contraband (7)
- Draft (military) (7)
Articles 31 - 60 of 240
Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
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 asks Francis, if she is ready to marry him now that he has been paroled.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Paymaster General's Office, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Paymaster General's Office, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas requests to draw pay earned "while a paroled prisoner."
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 expresses concern about Francis's health. The date marks three years since the organization of the 78th OVI. George will go on a reconnoitering expedition the following day.
Teaching Certificate For Francis P. Porter, Dewitt County School Commissioner
Teaching Certificate For Francis P. Porter, Dewitt County School Commissioner
Harvey Collection Letters
Francis's teaching certificate from DeWitt County, Illinois, dated December 10, 1864.
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 informs Francis that he perceives a disparity between his letters home and letters received. While a captive, John W.A. Gillespie spotted Thomas in Charleston, South Carolina.
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 intends to get home next month at the end of his third year of service.
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 an account of his brief capture by Confederate soldiers near Rome, Georgia.
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 justifies his decision not to re-up; describes the aftermath of a battlefield outside Atlanta.
Letter From George W. Porter To Amanda Porter, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To Amanda Porter, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
Rather than re-up, George reports to his mother his plans to resign at the end of his term of service in 2 months.
Letter From George W. Porter To J.J. Kelly, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To J.J. Kelly, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
George mulls a captain's commission that would extend his term of service for three more years.
Letter From John Brough To Thomas S. Armstrong, John Brough
Letter From John Brough To Thomas S. Armstrong, John Brough
Harvey Collection Letters
Document commissioning Thomas to captain of the 122nd OVI
Letter From Jennie Hampton To "Niece", Jennie Hampton
Letter From Jennie Hampton To "Niece", Jennie Hampton
Harvey Collection Letters
No abstract provided.
Letter From Jennie Hampton To Francis P. Porter, Jennie Hampton
Letter From Jennie Hampton To Francis P. Porter, Jennie Hampton
Harvey Collection Letters
No abstract provided.
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 sends his regards to Thomas and tells Francis he anticipates a "big fight" with Confederates fortified nearby.
Letter From John Mcgee To Francis P. Porter, John Mcgee
Letter From John Mcgee To Francis P. Porter, John Mcgee
Harvey Collection Letters
James (?) McGee describes travel and camps on the way to Havre de Grace, Maryland to guard a boat
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 at Camp Oglethorpe, Thomas assures Francis that he and his fellow prisoners are in good health.
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 remarks on his visit home on furlough and his interest in marriage and settling down.
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 expresses exasperation at his continued imprisonment and mentions of "horrors" of prison life he will not describe.
Letter From John Brough To Thomas S. Armstrong, John Brough
Letter From John Brough To Thomas S. Armstrong, John Brough
Harvey Collection Letters
Certificate of promotion to First Lieutenant of the 122nd OVI for Thomas
Letter From Robert W. P. Muse To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert W.P. Muse
Letter From Robert W. P. Muse To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert W.P. Muse
Harvey Collection Letters
A voucher appointing Jacob as Thomas's "lawful attorney in fact."
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 transferred to Charleston, South Carolina, Thomas is forlorn about the prospect of exchange. He indicates that he has not heard from Francis since the previous May.
Letter From J.B. Taylor To Jacob G. Armstrong, J.B. Taylor
Letter From J.B. Taylor To Jacob G. Armstrong, J.B. Taylor
Harvey Collection Letters
J.B. Taylor, an acquaintance of Jacob, reasurres him that his family member at Libby Prison has not indicated Thomas is sick. Taylor relays that a prisoner exchange is under discussion but not imminent.
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 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 recounts how he spent the Christmas holiday. He thinks it foolish that soldiers have been marrying locals while at camp.
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 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 Dick To Jacob G. Armstrong, Dick
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
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas encourages Francis in her "struggling with the world."
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 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 lays out challenges to his being promoted to a field officer in the 78th OVI and speaks of the foods available to the camp in Vicksburg.
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 indicates that prison life is tolerable, but he fears the potential for a disease outbreak.