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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 describes his current lot in Clinton and his interest in buying a property there. George speculates about John Logan's electoral fortunes.
Letter From Huldah Porter To Francis P. Porter, Huldah Porter
Letter From Huldah Porter To Francis P. Porter, Huldah Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
In her update to Francis, Huldah reports that George and his partner Grace have moved into town. The family is engaged in various harvesting tasks at this time of year.
Letter From Flavilla Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Flavilla Armstrong
Letter From Flavilla Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Flavilla Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Flavilla provides an account of the Armstrong family's activities and that of their neighbors. The Armstrongs await word of Thomas's plans for the summer once his school closes.
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Jacob has at last received the money Thomas sent from Annapolis and suggests suing the courier service for interest. The sum will be used to pay debts and bolster the family's farming business.
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Jacob congratulates Thomas on the prospect of having "in one year a little Boy" and his securing a teaching position. Jacob Armstrong reports on a local county fair and responds to Thomas's inquiry about buying property in Clinton, Illinois.
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 Thomas's Corps is traveling to Washington. He urges Francis to buy government livestock and reports on a party attended by several Union Generals.
Letter From John Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, John Porter
Letter From John Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, John Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
John Porter offers his sympathies for Jacob's misfortunes in Lawrence, speaks of farming in Clinton, and asks about correspondence with Thomas in prison.
Letter From George W. Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, George W. Porter
Letter From George W. Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, George W. Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
George takes stock of his commitment to the Union cause after taking part in "five hard fought battles." He asks after Thomas upon learning he is imprisoned.
Letter From John Porter To William Armstrong, John Porter
Letter From John Porter To William Armstrong, John Porter
Harvey Collection Letters
John Porter, father of the Porter family, reports to William Armstrong of his success farming in Clinton and asks after Thomas.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Flavilla Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Flavilla Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas talks about the food preparation and other conditions in camp and replies to some of Flavilla updates from home.
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 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 asks Francis about the Porter family's move to Illinois and expresses doubt about leaving the front for home in the current winter. He offers teaching advice to Francis.
Letter From Abram Hull And Matilda Hull To Jane Armstrong, Abram Hull, Matilda Hull
Letter From Abram Hull And Matilda Hull To Jane Armstrong, Abram Hull, Matilda Hull
Harvey Collection Letters
Abram reports that Spencer Shipps is home, after being discharged due to illness. He learned from another correspondence that Thomas is also sick.
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 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.