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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 believes he will be mustered out after the "grand review" procession. He has decided not to join the Regular Army due to his family's protests.
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 will be heading by train to join his regiment tomorrow. He asks Francis to consider his enlisting in the Mexican Republican army at the end of his term of service.
Letter From Charles M. Cornyn To Thomas S. Armstrong, Charles M. Cornyn
Letter From Charles M. Cornyn To Thomas S. Armstrong, Charles M. Cornyn
Harvey Collection Letters
Lt. Colonel Cornyn explains that upon Thomas's exchange, his position with the regiment will remain the same when he is mustered in.
Letter From George W. Porter To J.J. Kelly, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To J.J. Kelly, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
George mulls a captain's commission that would extend his term of service for three more years.
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 remarks on his visit home on furlough and his interest in marriage and settling down.
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 considers his employment and living options once the war is over; mentions interactions he has had with women in Vicksburg.
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 in New Creek, Thomas is back in the "tented field" and optimistic about the state of the war. His Regiment is bracing for a raid by Stonewall Jackson.
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 a recent skirmish and current conditions surrounding the regiment's encampment
Letter From Zachariah Chandler To Thomas S. Armstrong, Zachariah Chandler
Letter From Zachariah Chandler To Thomas S. Armstrong, Zachariah Chandler
Harvey Collection Letters
Zachariah Chandler encourages Thomas to put up more posters and asks for a better house for the recruitment meetings.
Letter From Zachariah Chandler To Thomas S. Armstrong, Zachariah Chandler
Letter From Zachariah Chandler To Thomas S. Armstrong, Zachariah Chandler
Harvey Collection Letters
Zachariah Chandler asks Thomas to circulate as many posters as possible to encourage enlistment.
Letter From Mary Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Mary Armstrong
Letter From Mary Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Mary Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Mary requests that Thomas and Wilbur enlist in same company.
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 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 Abram Hull To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Abram Hull
Letter From Abram Hull To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Abram Hull
Harvey Collection Letters
Abram and Matilda inform the Armstrongs of local men who have enlisted.
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..."