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Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Mar 1862

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 Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong Feb 1862

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 Sturges S. Sigler To Thomas S. Armstrong, Sturges S. Sigler Jan 1862

Letter From Sturges S. Sigler To Thomas S. Armstrong, Sturges S. Sigler

Harvey Collection Letters

Sturges Sigler writes to Thomas that his business is in such shape he needs to refrain from joining the volunteer infantry. He offers Thomas advice on attracting the attention of his superiors while enlisted.