Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 30 of 35
Full-Text Articles in History
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 lays out challenges to his being promoted to a field officer in the 78th OVI and speaks of the foods available to the camp in Vicksburg.
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 requests additional food and books for his studies.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas requests additional food and cooking supplies and mentions subject areas he is studying with fellow prisoners.
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 asks Jacob to send the items he requested last month.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas again requests a box of provisions, adding a few items, prison authorities are allowing prisoners to use Confederate money.
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 to Francis of Thomas's imprisonment and some possible command posts for George's superior, General Leggett.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas lists items he wants his parents to send if he is not exchanged soon.
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 suggests that the Union army's use of African American soldiers "may keep me in Libby until the end of the war." He writes that he was treated for fever in the prison hospital and lists the officers of the 122nd that he knows are imprisoned with him.
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 recalls his capture at Winchester and the status of his belongings.
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 assures his family that he is "as comfortable as any prisoner is likely to be" and lists the clothes that he has with him.
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 the regiment's fighting leading up to the Siege of Vicksburg. He describes the Union army's fortifications, sapping tactics, and encounters with enemy sharpshooters.
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 descibes a battle and talks about camp conditions.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas is sending $100 of his pay to his father; keeping some for the "active campaign this summer." The camp is well-provisioned but morale is low.
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 remarks the recent arrival of several Union regiments in camp and his expectation to "see service before long." Thomas asks for a copy of Lassings History of the United States.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong And Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas reports on his health at camp, and asks his parents for their opinion of the war's extent. Thomas sends transcriptions of the headstones of soldiers he noted in a nearby cemetery.
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 writes of recent news of the war he has been following. The oven his regiment had been using for baking has collapsed, but he is pleased to have received a box of goods from home.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Augustus Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Augustus Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas tells his brother Gus about some aspects of camp life, including watching a cannon fire
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 describes the site where his regiment will make its "winter quarters." He and his fellow soldiers eagerly prepare to receive their pay.
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 describes a "splendid brick oven" near camp that will be used to replace hard tack with bread for the 122nd and 110th regiments.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert writes of George's promotion to 1st Lieutenant of Mounted Infantry. While the camp is mobilizing for Vicksburg, severe weather and Colonel Leggett's resignation are affecting morale.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert writes that the Brigade is 4 miles in advance of the Army of the Mississippi and without a direct supply line. The Brigade has "played smash" along its route, burning 16 bridges. A Sergeant copes with the death of his son.
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 says he would like to see Francis as soon as "Burnside whales the Rebels." He doubts that George is interested in marrying Meda .
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 William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas asks for money so he can pay his commisary bill down and pay Lieutenant Black back. He enjoys soldiering, even though it is uncertain when he will be paid again.
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 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 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 laments returning to "the tented field again"; meeting a company that was at the battles of South Mountain and Antietam; posing for a painted photograph; supplies sent to Robert Hanson.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert writes to Francis about the bad food poisoning some soldiers and how looking at photos and knowing they are prayed for helps the soldiers' resolve.
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 tells of a Union meeting near camp that some fellow soldiers scouted, implores the women from home to wait to marry until the war is over.
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 power struggle in the regiment that involves George; Colonel Leggett's leadership and attention to sick soldiers.