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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
At home, Thomas describes his recent social activities in Zanesville. He responds in detail to questions Francis asks in a prior letter and asks to marry.
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 justifies his decision not to re-up; describes the aftermath of a battlefield outside Atlanta.
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 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 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 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.
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 contemplates his good fortune to have survived so much combat and offers his sister Francis consolation for her anxiety about him. George describes the aftermath of victory at Vicksburg.
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 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.
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 relays news of the war to his family, including the Battle of Jackson, Mississippi, a scouting mision to New Market, Virginia, and the camp's preparations to defend against an attack.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Thomas addresses the actions of the Peace Democrats and other Northerners he considers to be traitorous. He reflects on the nearby grave of Revolutionary War General Daniel Morgan and considers how the descendants of influential American statesmen are destroying the Republic.
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 reports on his health at camp, and asks his parents for their opinion of the war's extent. Thomas sends transcriptions of the headstones of soldiers he noted in a nearby cemetery.
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's regiment has been moving frequently and "drilling considerably" along the way. He laments the casualties of the war so far. He requests supplies from home, including 20 pounds of butter, writing supplies and some boots.
Letter From W.G. Spencer To Armstrong Family, W.G. Spencer
Letter From W.G. Spencer To Armstrong Family, W.G. Spencer
Harvey Collection Letters
W.G. Spencer sends condolences to the Armstrongs regarding Wilbur's death and news about his family; anxieties about the war
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Sister, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Sister, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John gives an account of the Battle of Middleburg in which the 20th and 78th Ohio Regiments repelled a Confederate force of about 7,000.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Robert expresses his wish that the Union would allow soldiers to commandeer food and livestock. With the camp assuming "a business aspect," Robert begins to make shoes to order for locals.
Letter From Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Letter From Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Harvey Collection Letters
Gomer Wynne speaks of Wilbur and another man who was in the hospital.
Application For Arrears Of Pay From William Armstrong, William Armstrong
Application For Arrears Of Pay From William Armstrong, William Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
William Armstrong's application for arrears of pay and $100 bounty from the State of Ohio for Wilbur's death.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert tells Thomas about his week in Purdy, getting his foot ran over by a wagon and time in Bolivar.
Letter From Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Letter From Gomer Wynne To William Armstrong, Gomer Wynne
Harvey Collection Letters
Gomer Wynne reminds William of payment due for treatment and transport of Wilbur's remains; expresses condolences
Letter From L.D. Smith To William Armstrong, L.D. Smith
Letter From L.D. Smith To William Armstrong, L.D. Smith
Harvey Collection Letters
L.D. Smith, a friend of Wilbur, expresses his condolences to William regarding Wilbur's death
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert informs Francis that Thomas has been transported home. He shares that many men in the Regiment have become sick or have passed away. The rest are building fortifications before engagement in Corinth.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Editor, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John reports on the skirmishes the regiment has engaged around Corinth, TN during the siege. John predicts that a confrontation between the armies here "will be the most terrible the world has ever witnessed." He acknowledges the work of attached physicians caring for the regiment's wounded.
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 three men in his Company have died, and that "a sick man stands slim chance in the Army." His Company left Pittsburgh Landing or Shiloh Plains April 5th, and Thomas will remain with them until after the battle at Corinth.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Thomas uses a march through the field with his regiment to provide a tour of the battlegrounds around camp that comprised the Battle of Shiloh.
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 relays his thoughts on Wilbur's death and his own illness during the regiment's engagement in the Battle of Shiloh
Letter From Mary Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Mary Armstrong
Letter From Mary Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Mary Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Mary recounts Wilbur's death and the funeral in Norwich. [letter incomplete]
Letter From Abram Hull And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Abram Hull, Matilda Hull
Letter From Abram Hull And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Abram Hull, Matilda Hull
Harvey Collection Letters
Abram and Matilda write to Thomas upon hearing the news of Wilbur's death.
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Matilda Hull
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, And Matilda Hull To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Matilda Hull
Harvey Collection Letters
Notes from Jane Elizabeth Armstrong, William Armstrong, Jacob, and Matilda Hull in mourning after Wilbur's death.
Letter From Mary Armstrong And Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Mary Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Letter From Mary Armstrong And Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Mary Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Mary informs Thomas that Mr. Heath who preached at Wilbur's funeral died.
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Francis P. Porter, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Letters
Robert predicts Thomas will get discharged due to the severity of his illness.