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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
The Letters of Marshall Clason
Marshall's corps has endured "a great deal of firing" on its march to Atlanta and he describes some of the violence he has seen. The campaign's progress is slow, but the number of surrendering and deserting Confederate soldiers he has witnessed give Marshall the impression that the Union will be successful in capturing Atlanta, precipitating the end of the war. He advises against his brother George applying for a clerkship with the army or otherwise leaving his current position. In spite of the sacrifice, Marshall argues that "the war has lasted too long to be abandoned." He intends to fulfill …
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
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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 Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
The Letters of Marshall Clason
At a moment's rest in the current campaign, Marshall takes stock of the fighting he has taken part in over the past two weeks.
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 Marshall Blair Clason To His Mother-In-Law, Marshall Blair Clason
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Mother-In-Law, Marshall Blair Clason
The Letters of Marshall Clason
Marshall writes a note of gratitude to his mother-in-law the evening before entering battle. He informs her of his love for Anne and the terms of his will should he not survive.
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
The Letters of Marshall Clason
Back from a leave of absence, Marshall suggests that a mutual acquaintance apply for a Clerk position with the Brigade Commissary, Captain Joshua Van Briner. Marshall has been offered and turned down an appointment to be Acting Judge Advocate on General Jefferson C. Davis's staff, a position that would remove him from the regiment and the line of promotion. He predicts his corps will be attacking nearby Confederate forces soon.
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter
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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
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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
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Certificate of promotion to First Lieutenant of the 122nd OVI for Thomas
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
The Letters of Marshall Clason
Following the Army of the Cumberland's defeat at the First Battle of Dalton, Marshall advocates for urgency in the Union army's advance. He hopes that the capture of a major city will expedite the war's end and disallow any concession to the establishment of a Confederate nation. He expresses his belief that slavery is an intolerable institution, but that its demise will not be a benefit to freedmen. Marshall and Anne will get involved in a protracted business conflict between his father and an estranged partner. Marshall dismisses the suggestion that he should be promoted and offers that he is …
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason
The Letters of Marshall Clason
Marshall intends to apply experience as his regiment's Judge Advocate to his law practice when he is discharged. A railroad line through the camp has brought supplies and new recruits. Desertions from nearby Confederate forces are on the rise.