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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 encourages Francis in her "struggling with the world."
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 reports the outlook for his release is not favorable.
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 Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 W.G. Spencer To William Armstrong, W.G. Spencer
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
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
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 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.
Teaching Certificate For Francis P. Porter, Dewitt County School Commissioner
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
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 George W. Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, George W. Porter
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
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
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 John Porter To William Armstrong, John Porter
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
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
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."
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 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 despairs at his prospects now that he is imprisoned. He requests a letter after being without contact for a month.
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 writes his family as a "Federal Prisoner" at Libby Prison. He provides instructions about how to send letters to the fortress in which he is being held.
Letter From Flavilla Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Flavilla Armstrong
Letter From Flavilla Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Flavilla Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Flavilla writes home about Mr. Church from the 122nd OVI who was captured alongside Thomas at Winchester. She mentions a neighbor, Mr. Slack, whose son in the 122nd died from illness.