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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 to Francis of Thomas's imprisonment and some possible command posts for George's superior, General Leggett.
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 recalls his capture at Winchester and the status of his belongings.
Letter From Jasper Yarnell To Francis P. Porter, Jasper Yarnell
Letter From Jasper Yarnell To Francis P. Porter, Jasper Yarnell
Harvey Collection Letters
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 Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas remarks the recent arrival of several Union regiments in camp and his expectation to "see service before long." Thomas asks for a copy of Lassings History of the United States.
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 shares with Francis his anxieties from his teaching days; mentions a "the Market House affair at Zanesville," (a disaster in which 7 people were killed); taking hay from a local farmer
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Augustus Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Augustus Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas tells his brother Gus about some aspects of camp life, including watching a cannon fire
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
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
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas describes his regiment's recent activities, including march distances, meals, and interactions with citizens in Winchester.
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's regiment has been moving frequently and "drilling considerably" along the way. He laments the casualties of the war so far. He requests supplies from home, including 20 pounds of butter, writing supplies and some boots.
Letter From W.G. Spencer To Armstrong Family, W.G. Spencer
Letter From W.G. Spencer To Armstrong Family, W.G. Spencer
Harvey Collection Letters
W.G. Spencer sends condolences to the Armstrongs regarding Wilbur's death and news about his family; anxieties about the war
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert writes to Francis about the bad food poisoning some soldiers and how looking at photos and knowing they are prayed for helps the soldiers' resolve.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert tells Thomas about his week in Purdy, getting his foot ran over by a wagon and time in Bolivar.
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.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert discusses Wilbur's death and recounts the Battle of Shiloh and his suspicions about "the surprise of the first day of the fight." The regiment is preparing to head towards Corinth, Mississippi.
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Matilda Hull
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Matilda Hull
Harvey Collection Letters
Notes from Jane Elizabeth Armstrong, William Armstrong, Jacob, and Matilda Hull in mourning after Wilbur's death.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas acknowledges care and training his parents gave him as a child. He reports on his coursework and attending a revival.
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 relays Wilbur's story of being locked out of his classroom and updates Jacob on his coursework. He describes the effectiveness of an ongoing revival at his church.
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 needs money to pay board and buy firewood.
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 is studying hard and implores his brother to live piously.