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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.

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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.

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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.

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Letter, 1863 July 27, Ally [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 27, Ally [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about news of wounded soldiers and acquaintances from home.

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

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George details the demolition of a fort in Vicksburg and the bloodshed of the ensuing charges incurred by the Union regiments. He requests that his body be buried wherever the Porter family is situated.

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

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George provides an account of the regiment's fighting leading up to the Siege of Vicksburg. He describes the Union army's fortifications, sapping tactics, and encounters with enemy sharpshooters.

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

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas descibes a battle and talks about camp conditions.

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