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Full-Text Articles in History
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Francis P. Porter And Huldah Porter, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Francis P. Porter And Huldah Porter, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Letters
John reminisces about his friendships with Francis and Huldah, and praises George's conduct with the regiment.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert discusses Wilbur's death and recounts the Battle of Shiloh and his suspicions about "the surprise of the first day of the fight." The regiment is preparing to head towards Corinth, Mississippi.
Letter From Paymaster General's Office To Thomas S. Armstrong, Paymaster General's Office
Letter From Paymaster General's Office To Thomas S. Armstrong, Paymaster General's Office
Harvey Collection Letters
Receipt ($28.25) for clothing and a summary of payment to Thomas certified by Captain Zachariah M. Chandler
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
Due to his ongoing illness, Thomas is discharged from the military. He confides that his condition was worse than he described in his last letter but he has recovered.
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 relays his thoughts on Wilbur's death and his own illness during the regiment's engagement in the Battle of Shiloh
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 a detailed account of the 78th OVI's involvement in the Battle of Shiloh.
Letter From Mary Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Mary Armstrong
Letter From Mary Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Mary Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Mary recounts Wilbur's death and the funeral in Norwich. [letter incomplete]
Letter From Abram Hull And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Abram Hull, Matilda Hull
Letter From Abram Hull And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Abram Hull, Matilda Hull
Harvey Collection Letters
Abram and Matilda write to Thomas upon hearing the news of Wilbur's death.
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 Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Matilda Hull
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Matilda Hull
Harvey Collection Letters
Notes from Jane Elizabeth Armstrong, William Armstrong, Jacob, and Matilda Hull in mourning after Wilbur's death.
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 writes of the challenges of military life and the provisions the regiment is afforded. He is not yet aware of Wilbur's death.
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 Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert predicts Thomas will get discharged due to the severity of his illness.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert speaks highly of George's leadership and fitness for promotion. He predicts the camp will march for Corinth within days.
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 talks about regiments gathering near Corinth, Mississippi in preparation for a "big fight," requests letters from friends and family.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John takes stock of the Union regiments assembling at his encampment, suspecting that a large offensive will be mounted against nearby Rebels. He provides updates on the well-being of local soldiers.
Letter From Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Letter From Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Harvey Collection Letters
Invoice from undertaker for Wilbur's coffin
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 the men are improving in health and getting ready to move "somewhere" but rumors about enemy positions are prevalent.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jane Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Thomas's will, bequeathing everything to his mother, Jane E. Armstrong.
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 Flavilla Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Flavilla Armstrong
Letter From Flavilla Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Flavilla Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Flavilla wrote to her brother about travels, Rachel Etnires's death, and the health of others.
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 discusses Wilbur's health and the people caring for him in the 4th Street Hospital. William heads for Cincinnati to visit Wilbur at the urging of Mr. Gomer Wynne.
Letter From William Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, William Armstrong
Letter From William Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, William Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
William describes Wilbur's condition and asks Thomas to write him at the hospital.
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 travel to a battle at Fort Donelson on the Steamer Neptune via the Cumberland River and the circumstances by which the 78th OVI missed military engagement.
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.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
In the aftermath of the Battle of Fort Donelson, John provides an account of the Union encampment there, including the distribution of provisions and the handling of wounded soldiers. John surveys the Confederate losses and converses with the surrendering General Simon Bolivar. Wilbur has fallen ill and returned to Cincinnati aboard a steamship with sick and wounded.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John relays an hourly log of the regiment's trip up the Cumberland River from Paducah, KY to Fort Donelson, TN. He describes the theater of battle surrounding the fort, including the engagement of the gunboats and the ensuing carnage.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Editor, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Editor, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Wilbur describes the 78th OVI's reception in Cincinnati before boarding steamboats to Paducah, KY.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John describes the 78th OVI's boarding first the steamboat Neptune and then the Tecumseh. He considers a report that the regiment is bound for Fort Henry, TN rather than Paducah, KY.
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
An unattached note from George to Francis to keep his sent letters secure for him.