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| | | Harrison to brother, Isaac, from Texas, 1860 February 24 |
| | | will soon have a bulldog puppy, Talks about prices; mentions hearing from Ed |
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| | | Harrison to Addis, 1860 April 5 |
| | | hard to read |
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| | | Mary to cousin from Paoli, 1860 June 28 |
| | | went to church at Fork |
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| | | Mollie Eberhart, Paoli, to Adaline, 1860 August 1 |
| | | hard to read |
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| | | EP to Adie from Philadelphia, 1860 August 24 |
| | | Harrison to sister Addie Deadwyler from 7 Leagues, Tx, 1861 February 6 |
| | | mentions Martha, who is ill; laws of state; moving around to see other areas to possibly settle; asks for Frank & Bill Eberhart post office in Miss |
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| | | Harrison to Isaac at Deadwylers, 1861 March 29 |
| | | asks about cotton & corn crops; no girls he likes in area |
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| | | Harrison to sister, 1861 May 10 |
| | | would visit but has no travel money |
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| | | Harrison to sister, 1861 August 30 |
| | | appeal to arms from Monty of Kansas, great excitement; Crops good |
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| | | George to Addie from Hampton, 1861 June 15 |
| | | needs wife-does she know of one? |
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| | | Harrison to sister, 1861 August |
| | | George in Missouri; crops good; war excitement |
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| | | George to sister from Camp Jackson, 1861 September 10 |
| | | he a lst Lt in CSA for 12 months; McCalloah Co, Rgt E, McNair the Col. |
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| | | George to sister from Benton Co Ark., 1861 October 28 |
| | | Needs breeches, if no new ones available, he can make out of buffalo skin; 50 pieces of cannon; doesn't like cooking; would have had a wife by now but left her at home without any binding |
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| | | George to sister, Benton Co, Ark, 1861 December 13 |
| | | they in winter quarters; got some clothes; Troops got rid of those home sick and puny |
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| 1 | 3 | Letters, 1862 |
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| | | Article on McCown brigade sent to Adie |
| | | EP to sister Addie from Camp McDonald, 1862 March 31 |
| | | with Capt Gholston, 9th Bn |
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| | | JB to sister from Camp Van Dorn [Tenn], 1862 April 24 |
| | | Isaac had measles; send His sword |
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| | | JB to sister from Camp McDonald, 1862 April 11 |
| | | Ed is here; Isaac sick |
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| | | MV Deadwyler to brother from Camp Van Dorn, Tenn., 1862 April 23 |
| | | Talks about Unionists |
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| | | MP [husband ?] to Addie, 1862 May 17 |
| | | Isaac better |
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| | | JB to sister from Camp near Big Creek Gap, 1862 May 29 |
| | | Tom Wilhite died; Capt Gholston ill; Isaac has fever; mentions sword at Isaac Vaughns |
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| | | JB to sister |
| | | mentions girls in Oglethorpe & Elbert |
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| | | Harrison to sister from Camp Bodcav Lousiana, 1862 May 5 |
| | | bad storms, animals killed; Doesn't know where George is Note on back of letter-JM Pearce, Co B, 9th Bn, returned to duty From hospital on 2 June |
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| | | JB to sister, Co E at Lookout Mt, 7 miles below Chattanooga, 1862 July |
| | | Pope may Have hard time finding them; bring Jack, boots, coat, 2 pr pants, etc., Cherry brandy, pound cake; has rained 14 of 15 days; Isaac there; Isn't much to eat; WB Strickland died, was Fanny Winn's sweetheart |
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| | | JB to sister, camp near Rartledge, 1862 July 27 |
| | | furloughs revoked; George near Chattanooga; Harrison in Arkansas, Ed at private house near here with Jaundice |
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| | | JB to sister from Cumberland Gap, 1862 August 27 |
| | | Ed & Isaac OK; they are near Yankees; had severe cold; waited on by 3 daus, desc of E Tenn women |
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| | | Harrison to sister-Co C, Taylors Rgt, 17th Tex Dism Cav near Clarendon, 1862 September 7 |
| | | Ark, 15,000 troops here |
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| | | Isaac to sister from Camp Investment, 1862 September 15 |
| | | talks about camp life |
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| | | Isaac, 1862 October |
| | | hard to read |
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| | | 1862 October 7 |
| | | Isaac from Murfresboro, 1862 November 4 |
| | | Capt, in Danville |
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| | | Harrison from Camp Nelson, Ark, 1862 November 16 |
| | | news from that end |
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| | | JB to Dr Deadwyler-Ray Co, E Tenn, near Smith Cross Roads, 1862 November 25 |
| | | has been at private house, ill, but well now; can they get substitute? |
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| | | EP to Papa [Jacob Eberhart at Pt Peter] from Co B, 9th Ga near Murfresboro, Tenn, 1862 December 11 |
| | | JB had Dr's certificate to fall out of ranks but still listed As deserter; mentions Capt Gholston; Geo on furlough in Ark; sent his clothes back with B; rec' letter from Addie & Uncle Asa |
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| 1 | 4 | Letters, 1863 January-July |
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| | | Medical statement from J E Bell, Asst Surgeon, 1863 February 13 |
| | | re Jacob B, wounded |
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| | | JH to sister from Camp New Shelbyville, 1863 February 19 |
| | | Jacob B to Addie from Shelbyville, 1863 March 31 |
| | | mentions seeing George, Ed, Ike; ground so cold |
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| | | JH to Addie, 1863 April 17 |
| | | he, Be, Edward are well, Tommy Deadwyler, Uncle ben's George, Henry Bell |
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| | | George to sister from Shelbyville, 1863 April 18th |
| | | Harrison may not have been captured; saw Daniel Winn |
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| | | George to Addie, 1863 April 22 |
| | | Harrison exchanged at City Point Va |
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| | | Addie to brothers-JB answers in pencil, 1863 May 13 |
| | | Methodist meeting going on ; John Birch's remains buried at Bapt Church; Enos Tate has substitute |
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| | | Harrison to Addie from Tullomah TN, 1863 May 19th |
| | | hard to read |
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| | | JB to sister from Hoover Gap VA, 1863 June 1st |
| | | Tommy Deadwyler listed as deserter |
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| | | Harrison to sister from Alison, Tenn, 1863 June 1st |
| | | had outing in country, lots of girls; rations good; lots of troops going to Vicksburg |
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| | | John Eberhart list of negroes, 1863 June 3rd |
| | | JB to Addie, Hardee's Corps lst Ga, Bate's Brigade, Johnson's Div, Hoover's Gap, Va, 1863 June 7th |
| | | Tommy Deadwyler back; up for lst Lt; mentions Ace Deadwyler |
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| | | Harrison to Addie, 1863 June 16th |
| | | saw the boys, all well-Isaac, Ed, B; George in Yazoo City, Miss; talks about land investment, rations |
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| | | George to sister-he 30 mi south of Yazoo City, 1863 June 18th |
| | | hears cannon at Vicksburg; they can't take V'burg by fighting; tired of living like this; May quit at Christmas |
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| | | George, 1863 June 23rd |
| | | in same place, doing nothing there; sending his watch guard to her |
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| | | JB to sister near Tullahoma Tenn, 1863 June 28th |
| | | he nearly captured; Isaac now well had 41 killed & wounded in Rgt |
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| | | George near Black River, 25 mi from V'burg, 1863 July 3rd |
| | | Harrison at Kelly's Ford 10 mi W of Chattanooga, 1863 July 17th |
| | | can only see mts; clothes burned; talks of troops in Chattanooga; Geo in Miss; rations-food tastes have changed |
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| | | JB to sister-near Chickamauga Station, 1863 July 21st |
| | | needs book, pants and shirt; may come home Christmas; tell Fannie hello & he thinks of her when he wears her socks; takes newspaper Weekly Magnolia from Richmond |
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| | | JB to sister from near Tyners Station, 1863 July 31st |
| | | Harrison is near here; wishes Addie & Pope would visit & bring something Good to eat; also bring him a carpet sack ; mentions several getting furloughs |
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| | | JB to sister from Tyners Station, 1863 July 28th |
| | | sorry to hear about John Oglesby getting killed in Pa. Ed, Isaac & Harrison well; James Deadwyler & Dru Oglesby have sent for their wives...they can get a house for them but no Provisions; bought a coat in Chattanooga for $150 |
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| 1 | 5 | Letters, August -December 1863 |
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| | | Harrison in camp near Graysville, 1863 August 18 |
| | | looks like Bate's Brigade preparing winter quarters near by; he just read all letters sent him in Ark last December to present; Uncle George here soon after you left; no prospect of a fight soon; hearing from the ladies cheers him up; tell Pope to write the news; when he expects to go into service; they have moved just over in Ga |
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| | | JB near Tyner's Station, 1863 August 19th |
| | | was promised a furlough; will get married while home; tell Miss Sallie; promoted to 1st Lt; tell Pope to go to Bells and get some good peach brandy |
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| | | George from Meridian, Miss, 1863 August 22nd |
| | | they been lying still a long time, low spirits, tired of fighting |
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| | | George near Atlanta, 6 miles west of town, 1863 September 12 |
| | | see many young boys and old men; decided to stay until end of war, need to whip the feds here or we are gone for good |
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| | | JB near Camp on front line, 1863 September 19 |
| | | hear continued roar of cannon; Longstreet's corps engaging them on right, no doubt we'll be in it this evening or tomorrow; a few wounded; Capt A Marcus and Capt Burch of 15th wounded, Lt Power killed; he wounded slightly in neck with shell, not at hospital; Tom Deadwyler seriously wounded, Drew Oglesby slightly; Isaac shot through bowels -can Pope come see him-expect he will die |
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| | | JB near Chickamauga, 1863 September 22 |
| | | Most terrific battle & afraid it isn't done; heavy losses; Harrison killed, Isaac mortally wounded, George slightly wounded on arm but on duty casualty list in Banner in Athens; lost 176 in our Rgt; glad you [Addie] came to see Harrison when you did; send overcoat and pants at 1st chance |
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| | | George at Chickamauga, 1863 September 22 |
| | | Harrison shot, he went 3 miles looking for Isaac; he will be sent down railroad-send someone to nurse him; feds whipped and in full retreat |
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| | | George from Atlanta, 1863 September 25 |
| | | Harrison is living and a little better; send someone to nurse him, he's 6 miles from Ringgold; Isaac where Harrison is; he [George] ordered to Miss |
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| | | JB near Chattanooga Missionary Ridge, 1863 September 29 |
| | | Thought Harrison was alive but he got a pass and horse and went to see him but he had died and buried with several others but could be identified by Sgts coat-his things will be sent to you-had about $60, gold pen and old letters; expect Isaac will die, neither had wills; I had rather lost a leg than loose Harrison-he is buried near Alexander's Bridge. |
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| | | Addie to brothers from Elberton, 1863 October 4 |
| | | heart full of sorrow and anxiety Pope went to Stewart's Div hosp near Ringgold-will come back if Harrison & Isaac not there or bring them back; Jim Birch improving |
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| | | George at Meridian, Miss, 1863 October 10th |
| | | fear to hear more of Isaac & Harrison ; camped now near Ector's Texas Brigade; mentions Gen Walker, an old rascal |
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| | | MP Deadwyler to 'my dear child' from Graham's, 1863 October 11th |
| | | Isaac improving, fever not too high, ball near back bone near kidney [more] Tom no better; talks about mountains around Chattanooga; will try find Harrison's grave; heard someone from Elbert took his money, ring and knife to bring to you [Addie] |
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| | | JB to sister from Missionary Ridge or Chattanooga, 1863 October 15th |
| | | needs some clothing and food that will keep |
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| | | George to sister from Meridian, Miss., 1863 October 16th |
| | | has not heard from anyone since the Chattanooga battle. Rumors that will go back to Tenn or Little Rock; can get potatoes; 3 men shot for deserting; asks what county Uncle Frank lives in |
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| | | JB from Missionary Ridge, 1863 October 27th |
| | | We are well but lots of sickness, cold, little bed clothing; Many going into winter quarters; James A Sanders promoted to Capt; come and see us and bring some of the girls; tells who he hears from & who would like to hear from; heard from Margaret Eberhart |
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| | | Ringgold-Pope to Addie, 1863 October 30 |
| | | He had found Isaac-shot between ribs, has had little attention; he will try to move him to better place; suffering from lots of pain |
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| | | JB to sister from Missionary Ridge, 1863 November 1st |
| | | He is fine, Ed has bed itch. They just off picket, close to Feds, can hear them talking. He has log cabin he bought for $10; Isaac is going along finely; sent Ed with Mr Anderson. Come to see them; will try get Harrison's things-he had a gold pen and about $65, probably some old letters. He was shot Sunday morning & d following Thursday evening, September 24th & buried above Alexanders bridge; does not need Any more clothes except maybe shoes, before Christmas. Eating good |
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| | | George to sister from Brandon, Miss., 1863 November 2nd |
| | | Just heard from B that Harrison was dead; nothing going on there at present; wants to come home on furlough in about two weeks; glad to hear Pope went to see about Isaac. |
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| | | George to sister from Loudon, Tenn., 1863 November 4th |
| | | left some 3 mo ago for Ky-lists of things the cavalry took with them-under Kirby Smith who ranks Brag now |
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| | | JB to sister from picket near Chattanooga, 1863 November 6th |
| | | got her letter saying she sending a box by Hodge Alexander-JB says cannot depend on him-send by Drew Oglesby, Jimmie Deadwyler; had not heard from Ed since he went down to stay with Isaac; 15th Ga leave tonight; took supper last night with Lt; mentions girls in Elberton; have one of the best Brig Gens in the world [Bates]; still on picket leaning against a tree with plank in lap while boys cutting ditches for pickets; Rgt goes on picket every 4-5 days and stays 24 hours |
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| | | Ltr from Lt Proudfoot to JB, 1863 November 13th |
| | | saying he still has brother's things-wrote to sister but has heard nothing; will send them to Rgt, Capt Marsh if cannot find you; -gives contents of things |
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| | | JB to sister from Missionary Ridge, 1863 November 12th |
| | | rec'd box via JL Deadwyler- pound cake so nice. Would have suffered had it not been for her [sister]; He & Capt Gholston having dinner with George Alexnder if he can get off Regimental Court Martial; mentions Col Smith throwing an ax at a man, Rudler wanting Funds for music teacher-he and some free negroes in copartnership; boys Living very hard; reported they will transfer from this brig-hates to leave Bates & Stewart-Bates allowing Ed to go to Isaac; more transfer information |
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| | | JB to sister from Dalton, 1863 December 5th |
| | | election yesterday, Ed chosen by large majority; getting 10 days furlough to come home; some wives being sent for; by spring the enemy will try take Atlanta; would like to talk with Verona and see how she feels about matrimony ; how is Miss Id & others. |
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| | | JB to sister, 1863 December 16th |
| | | heard from George while making out muster roll & he says Isaac will certainly die-place roll in my box; Ed will be examined today. |
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| | | JB to sister from Dalton, Ga, 1864 January 12 |
| | | on a general courts martial & have the power to have a man shot-put on court on account of sound judgment; Capt Gholston sent up furlough for 14 days; Ed will come home for 10 days; All quiet on the front-nothing until next spring; He coming home soon to marry |
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| | | In line of battle near Kennesaw Mt, 1864 January 19 |
| | | troops slept on arms last night, loud report of cannon; Capt Kendrick, the smartest man in our rgt, was killed wile out skirmishing; too much wet weather [on envelope ] 4 of our men have died of wounds in the past 2 wks |
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| | | From Dalton, 1864 February 4th |
| | | rec'd ltr from RF Hartsfield-he anxious for Martin Deadwyler; Ed & Little George have 15 days furloughs, starting home Tonight; lots getting furloughs [names several]; authorities trying to get men To reenlist-does not think he will; most pleased with Gen Johnson but He gives furloughs; have Isaac's watch fixed by time Ed gets home |
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| | | JB to sister from Dalton, 1864 February 14th |
| | | Valentine's day-expect Ed having a time about now; would give a thousand dollars to see Miss Ida-she sent violet & hyacinth & they smelled delicious; Gen Breckenridge ordered to Va-very sorry to give him up; tell Miss Ida if she will marry me I will come Home-she needs to make up her mind |
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| | | [JB] to Dr Deadwyler, 1864 March 26th |
| | | GE Deadwyler to Pope from Wallstreet, Jackson Co Ga, 1864 March 31st |
| | | no harness leather at present but will fix a piece lst chance & carry it to old man Martin or Asa |
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| | | JL Deadwyler to aunt [envelope to Dr & Mrs Deadwyler] from Bulls Gap Tenn., 1864 March 5th |
| | | First time writing-old man Cleaveland leaving for home this evening; he is about 75 miles below Bristol; hear they may be put in Longstreet's corps or be mounted.; Gen Buckner in command of our division; seems that all the girls getting married; 1st thing a man is asked when he comes from homes is are you a married man |
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| | | From JT Deadwyler to aunt, 1864 June 5th |
| | | has been acting ordnance sgt but he has returned from the hospital; fighting every day along the line; division battle a month-fighting has got to be like all other duties; Yankees have charged 7 & 10 lines deep and we would mow them down like grass |
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| | | From JB to sister-In line of battle, Kennesaw Mt, Tenn, 1864 June 19th |
| | | Mr Goolsby will get some of his things & let him have things wife may Send for [written on back of letter-partially readable] |
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| | | Jas Deadwyler to aunt from line of battle near Darbytown, Virginia, 1864 October 15th |
| | | had a fight at this place & Capt Marcus was killed, shot though the neck; Lieut Norman missing, Wm R Buffington killed; fought the negroes, killed 36 in the Ditch; captured 10 pieces of artillery; building fortifications; 2 divisions on this Side of the river; |
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| | | RC Wilhite to Dr Deadwyler, Harmony Grove Ga, 1864 December 29th |
| | | he will be at M Deadwylers on 11th of January 65 if nothing happens |
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| | | Letter faded, unreadable |
| | | Part of letter from JB |
| | | Div was called out to see a man from 8th Fla Rgt shot for desertion |
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| 1 | 7 | Letters, 1865-1871 |
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| | | JB to sister form 2d Ga Cav Reserves near Athens, 1865 January 24 |
| | | everybody wants peace-think the war is coming to an end; may have a job; wants property in land or horses; will probably leave here soon if Sherman marches on Augusta; come see him in Athens & come by home & bring Lou & Rona |
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| | | Poem, 1865 April 1 |
| | | From B E Deadwyler, 1866 June 9 |
| | | giving 'orders' to come to preaching by T G Gibson at Doves Creek the third Sabbath |
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| | | From Walton Co, to cousin [Addie], 1866 July 9th |
| | | talks about negroes, crops, rain |
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| | | Pope to my dear child, 1866 October 12th |
| | | Isaac still about the same tho may be improving; Tommy gradufally getting worse-wrote for Phil to come get him but now Think he would die on the road; he will come home soon-Isaac well attended Here; he [Pope] broke down; wounded were ordered off from field hospitals in Ringgold-awful-many with broken bones have no splints and suffer hauled And thrown about; intends to go over the battlefield tomorrow; cannon Booming away heavy; [next day] Tommy suffered all night, is very bad |
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| | | Elsie Matthews to Mrs Deadwyler, 1866 November 15th |
| | | she forgot Mrs D's riding skirt ; will get it here shortly |
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| | | JB, EC, John Deadwyler & others to Addie, 1868 May 9 |
| | | sorry to hear you are sick & not coming; sorry to hear of little Robert Hester's death; can you come to the Union meeting the 5th Sunday at Mill-stone?; Bee had a fat [sheep] killed for you [coming] & a big cake |
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| | | JB poem about daily camp life, 1869 April 1 |
| | | JB to sister from Co K, 9th Ga Bn Folks Corps, McCowns Div, Bates Bigade, 1869 April 9 |
| | | having a good time here, nothing to do, drill morning and night; trying to get them to have an election in our company-Ed & he will be elected, if appointed, he and Young; Lt Meadows not received his resignation yet but leaving on furlough tomorrow; He may have a substitute for $2500 & had rather do that than be a Lt in the Army. Won't stay for less than Capt [more about admin changes]; remember him to girls [by name] |
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| | | To Aunt Ader from her niece, ? Griffeth, 1871 July 7th |
| | | News of family. She has been away from home for 6 months, will come and visit in the fall. |
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