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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 George W. Porter To R.R. Towns, George W. Porter May 1863

Letter From George W. Porter To R.R. Towns, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George withdraws his candidacy for a Colonelcy of the 11th Louisiana Regiment of African descent and provides his reasoning.


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

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George tells Francis of his declining the Colonelcy of the 11th Louisiana Regiment of African descent.


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

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas relays that Robert Hanson's eyesight is entirely lost and he has been discharged. He expresses dismay at the news from recent engagements in Charleston and Vicksburg.


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

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George is in line for an official promotion to Aide de Camp to Colonel Leggett. He describes an incident dealing with a sutler smuggling alcohol to soldiers. Robert Hanson is in poor health.


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

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 George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Feb 1863

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George is asking Francis for news from home, shares he is serving as Aide de Camp to Colonel Leggett.


Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson Jan 1863

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.