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Articles 211 - 217 of 217
Full-Text Articles in History
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur instructs Thomas to darn his stockings before they wear out. He writes of their father William's succes at a county fair and David Tod's election at Governor of Ohio.
Letter From George J. Potts To Thomas S. Armstrong, George J. Potts
Letter From George J. Potts To Thomas S. Armstrong, George J. Potts
Harvey Collection Letters
George and Wilbur are enlisting with Zachariah Morris Chandler in the 78th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Thomas is invited to join them.
Letter From William H. Turner To Thomas S. Armstrong, William H. Turner
Letter From William H. Turner To Thomas S. Armstrong, William H. Turner
Harvey Collection Letters
W.H. Turner describes skirmish in the Kanawha Valley and defending against ambush on the Gauley River. William's captain takes measures to rally his soldiers in the aftermath.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To George W. Porter, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To George W. Porter, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur asks George to find out if a Captain can be reported for using false pretenses to get men to join his regiment.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Robert Hanson, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Robert Hanson, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur relays his dismay at not being appointed Sergeant to Robert. He intends to return to camp soon.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur is disappointed that a Sargeancy he was promised for enlisting will not materialize. He mulls the prospect of joining the army as a Private and offers words of encouragement to Thomas.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur provides a diaristic account of his trip to Capitol Hill, including his itinerary, artwork he viewed, Congressional sessions he attended and the gathering of troops there from early engagements at the onset of the war. He concludes the letter: "If you could see some of the realities of soldiering, you would not want to volunteer even if Abe Lincoln was captain. I advise you to stay at home. You may rest assured that I will not volunteer..."