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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 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
The Army of the Tennessee is amassing outside of Vicksburg, "the rebel 'Gibraltar,'" and the 78th Regiment will be joining soon. John offers criticism of those Northerners who call for the Union army to stand down, arguing that to do so would disrespect the soldiers that have already died.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
The 122nd Regiment sets up camp outside Winchester, Virginia for the winter. Thomas is eager to receive his pay. A newly operational brick oven will provide bread for the camp.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Thomas describes a march through the mountainous countryside of western Virginia (now West Virginia) and the regiment's observance of Christmas.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Thomas details the regiment's three-day march from New Creek to Petersburg, Virginia (now West Virginia).
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Rev. William Chadwick, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Rev. William Chadwick, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
After conversing with recently captured rebel soldiers, John voices his disdain for the politics of conciliation that he fears may be gaining momentum among "northern sympathizers." He affirms his desire to see the Confederacy utterly defeated. John compliments the deeds of John A. Logan.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
The 122nd Regiment travels from Camp Union to New Creek in anticipation of an engagement with Stonewall Jackson. Thomas requests letters from friends.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Reenlisted with the 122nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Thomas describes the encampment near Parkersburg, Virginia and a leisure trip to Blennerhassett Island.
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 Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Thomas extols Robert Hanson and requests that readers from "Old Muskingum" support his commission to a higher rank in the 78th Regiment.
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Parents, Brother, And Sisters, John W.A. Gillespie
Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Parents, Brother, And Sisters, John W.A. Gillespie
Harvey Collection Newspapers
John describes the regiment's move from Grand Junction to Bolivar in advance of a Confederate force. The Union army gathered in Bolivar now numbers about 7,000. As a means of punishing the Rebels, John supports engaging former slaves in the labors required to establish camp.
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Editor, Thomas S. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Thomas writes to the Editor to broadcast Robert Hanson's previous military accomplishments.
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 Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Letter From Robert Hanson To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert Hanson
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Robert reports that the regiment will remain in Grand Junction for three months. The wives of several regiment staff members have joined them.
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 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 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 takes stock of the Union regiments assembling at his encampment, suspecting that a large offensive will be mounted against nearby Rebels. He provides updates on the well-being of local soldiers.
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
In the aftermath of the Battle of Fort Donelson, John provides an account of the Union encampment there, including the distribution of provisions and the handling of wounded soldiers. John surveys the Confederate losses and converses with the surrendering General Simon Bolivar. Wilbur has fallen ill and returned to Cincinnati aboard a steamship with sick and wounded.
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 relays an hourly log of the regiment's trip up the Cumberland River from Paducah, KY to Fort Donelson, TN. He describes the theater of battle surrounding the fort, including the engagement of the gunboats and the ensuing carnage.
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Editor, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Letter From Wilbur F. Armstrong To Editor, Wilbur F. Armstrong
Harvey Collection Newspapers
Wilbur describes the 78th OVI's reception in Cincinnati before boarding steamboats to Paducah, KY.
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 describes the 78th OVI's boarding first the steamboat Neptune and then the Tecumseh. He considers a report that the regiment is bound for Fort Henry, TN rather than Paducah, KY.