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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 Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Letter From Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Harvey Collection Letters
Gomer Wynne speaks of Wilbur and another man who was in the hospital.
Application For Arrears Of Pay From William Armstrong, William Armstrong
Application For Arrears Of Pay From William Armstrong, William Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
William Armstrong's application for arrears of pay and $100 bounty from the State of Ohio for Wilbur's death.
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 Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Letter From Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Harvey Collection Letters
Gomer Wynne reminds William of payment due for treatment and transport of Wilbur's remains; expresses condolences
Letter From L.D. Smith To William Armstrong, L.D. Smith
Letter From L.D. Smith To William Armstrong, L.D. Smith
Harvey Collection Letters
L.D. Smith, a friend of Wilbur, expresses his condolences to William regarding Wilbur's death
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert informs Francis that Thomas has been transported home. He shares that many men in the Regiment have become sick or have passed away. The rest are building fortifications before engagement in Corinth.
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 three men in his Company have died, and that "a sick man stands slim chance in the Army." His Company left Pittsburgh Landing or Shiloh Plains April 5th, and Thomas will remain with them until after the battle at Corinth.
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 relays his thoughts on Wilbur's death and his own illness during the regiment's engagement in the Battle of Shiloh
Letter From Mary Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Mary Armstrong
Letter From Mary Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Mary Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Mary recounts Wilbur's death and the funeral in Norwich. [letter incomplete]
Letter From Abram Hull And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Abram Hull, Matilda Hull
Letter From Abram Hull And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Abram Hull, Matilda Hull
Harvey Collection Letters
Abram and Matilda write to Thomas upon hearing the news of Wilbur's death.
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 Mary Armstrong And Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Mary Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Letter From Mary Armstrong And Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Mary Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Mary informs Thomas that Mr. Heath who preached at Wilbur's funeral died.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert predicts Thomas will get discharged due to the severity of his illness.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert speaks highly of George's leadership and fitness for promotion. He predicts the camp will march for Corinth within days.
Letter From Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Letter From Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Harvey Collection Letters
Invoice from undertaker for Wilbur's coffin
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas's will, bequeathing everything to his mother, Jane E. Armstrong.
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
In the aftermath of the battle, George describes the dynamic between the Union army and the nearby communities "in the heart of Secesh." He expects the regiment will be heading up river to Nashville.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert describes travel to a battle at Fort Donelson on the Steamer Neptune via the Cumberland River and the circumstances by which the 78th OVI missed military engagement.
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 details two weeks of his regiment's travel and camp conditions. Wilbur contracts "lung fever" and leaves camp for a hospital in Cincinnati.