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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 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 describes a skirmish that took place over 5 days, including a "narrow escape" from an ambush.
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 the Regiment has taken many prisoners and he is optimisitc that the war will be over by the first of April. He advises Francis be cautious with Robert Hanson as he is fond of drinking.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Jacob G. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Jacob G. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert describes prisoners taken in that he feels surrendered out of exhaustion. He remarks on the complications managing a growing Brigade and the state of some local communities affected by the fighting.
Letter From George W. Porter To John Porter, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To John Porter, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
George sends a letter home with 1st Lieutenant David Sherrard, whom he praises highly, asks his father to dispose of his papers and includes personal notes to siblings Josy, Will, Joseph, and Johnny.
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 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.