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Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong Oct 1865

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 Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson Nov 1862

Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson

Harvey Collection Letters

After routing Rebels at Holly Springs, Robert writes the Brigade is in high spirits in La Grange. He considers the community of freed men near Grand Junction. The 78th has not paid its soldiers in 5 months and holiday furloughs are not likely.


Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong Jun 1860

Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Wilbur is uncertain whether he wants to pursue teaching, but asks Jacob to try to get him a school position near Newark. Wilbur is taking music lessons with an instructor from Cincinnati and performed with his class at a recent concert in Lebanon.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong May 1860

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas lists his academic and recreational pursuits at Ohio Wesleyan. He discusses changes in both campus and national politics. He is uncertain of whether to take up teaching in the fall.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Feb 1860

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas relays Wilbur's story of being locked out of his classroom and updates Jacob on his coursework. He describes the effectiveness of an ongoing revival at his church.