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Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason Dec 1863

Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason

The Letters of Marshall Clason

Marshall's regiment engaged in a skirmish with the rear guard of the Confederate forces during the Battle of Missionary Ridge. Before returning to the Chattanooga region, his regiment received a warm welcome in Morgantown, Tennessee. Marshall addresses a concern shared with him by his wife Anne that the Clason family believes she is encouraging him to stay in the army. He writes, "If I should be killed put the blame on me, if you think blame is anywhere." Now situated in the company's permanent camp, Marshall decides against taking leave of absence to visit family with so few officers remaining …


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong Dec 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas encourages Francis in her "struggling with the world."


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Nov 1863

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas reports the outlook for his release is not favorable.


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Nov 1863

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 Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong Nov 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas indicates that prison life is tolerable, but he fears the potential for a disease outbreak.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Nov 1863

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 John Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, John Porter Nov 1863

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 John W. Marshall To Francis P. Porter, John W. Marshall Nov 1863

Letter From John W. Marshall To Francis P. Porter, John W. Marshall

Harvey Collection Letters

John Marshall asking Francis's help in finding a wife.


Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason Nov 1863

Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason

The Letters of Marshall Clason

Marshall responds to his father's request that he resign from military service with a description of his sense of duty and animosity for the Confederacy. The current camp at Chattanooga is fortifying its position against assault from enemy forces situated around nearby Lookout Mountain. Marshall expresses his support for the Union cause and believes the movements for peace among Northerners to be "cowardly, traitorous, and cruel." He discloses his financial status and asks after his father's business affairs.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong Nov 1863

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Nearly 5 months into his prison term, Thomas expresses doubt about leaving soon. He relays details about Jacob's wounds from fighting Quantrell's raiders in Lawrence, Kansas.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Thomas S. Armstrong Oct 1863

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 George W. Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, George W. Porter Oct 1863

Letter From George W. Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George offers his thoughts on Jacob's ill-fated "Kansas expedition" and discusses the recent skirmishes he participated in near Canton, Mississippi.


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Oct 1863

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George responds to Francis's updates from Clinton and her teaching position.


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Oct 1863

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George describes a skirmish that took place over 5 days, including a "narrow escape" from an ambush.


Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason Oct 1863

Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason

The Letters of Marshall Clason

Marshall provides an account of how his Division reinforced General George H. Thomas's position during the Battle of Chickamauga. His regiment is to receive commendation for its action during the conflict. Marshall rejoices at Clement Vallandigham's defeat in the Ohio gubernatorial election.


Letter From W.G. Spencer To William Armstrong, W.G. Spencer Oct 1863

Letter From W.G. Spencer To William Armstrong, W.G. Spencer

Harvey Collection Letters

W.G. Spencer discusses wool prices, asks after Thomas, and wonders when the war will end.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Oct 1863

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 John W. Marshall To Francis P. Porter, John W. Marshall Oct 1863

Letter From John W. Marshall To Francis P. Porter, John W. Marshall

Harvey Collection Letters

Fearing there will not be any women to marry when he returns home from the war, John Porter suggests that he and Francis "make some arrangement that will tend to our mutual benefit."


Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason Sep 1863

Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason

The Letters of Marshall Clason

Marshall fought in the Battle of Chickamauga that claimed 96 men from his regiment. While he is unharmed, he relays that the soldiers are "living hard," and have been sleeping in the open for 3 weeks.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Sep 1863

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.


Teaching Certificate For Francis P. Porter, Dewitt County School Commissioner Sep 1863

Teaching Certificate For Francis P. Porter, Dewitt County School Commissioner

Harvey Collection Letters

Francis's teaching certificate


Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Sep 1863

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 Sep 1863

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 George W. Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, George W. Porter Sep 1863

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 Mary Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Mary Armstrong Sep 1863

Letter From Mary Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Mary Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Mary requests that Francis come visit and offers that she has recently attended a local dance.


Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Aug 1863

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 Aug 1863

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 John Porter To William Armstrong, John Porter Aug 1863

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 Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong Aug 1863

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas recalls seeing combat at Winchester and asks for news of his regiment.


Letter From R.A. Mcgee To Jacob G. Armstrong, R.A. Mcgee Aug 1863

Letter From R.A. Mcgee To Jacob G. Armstrong, R.A. Mcgee

Harvey Collection Letters

Jacob's friend R.A. McGee provides details about his living situation in Monmouth and describes a violent run-in with a "Copperhead."