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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 provides an account of his brief capture by Confederate soldiers near Rome, Georgia.
Letter From John Mcgee To Francis P. Porter, John Mcgee
Letter From John Mcgee To Francis P. Porter, John Mcgee
Harvey Collection Letters
James (?) McGee describes travel and camps on the way to Havre de Grace, Maryland to guard a boat
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Letter From Jacob G. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Jacob G. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Jacob discusses Wilbur's health and the people caring for him in the 4th Street Hospital. William heads for Cincinnati to visit Wilbur at the urging of Mr. Gomer Wynne.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Letters
Wilbur provides a diaristic account of his trip to Capitol Hill, including his itinerary, artwork he viewed, Congressional sessions he attended and the gathering of troops there from early engagements at the onset of the war. He concludes the letter: "If you could see some of the realities of soldiering, you would not want to volunteer even if Abe Lincoln was captain. I advise you to stay at home. You may rest assured that I will not volunteer..."
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
Before hearing of Wilbur's change of heart, Thomas arranged room and board for himself and his brother in Delaware. He writes of his trouble finding someone else to room with him in Wilbur's stead.
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 describes his return to school, including a layover in downtown Columbus.
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 describes his trip from Newark to Delaware and his schedule of coursework at Ohio Wesleyan.