Bravery Praised as Cavalry Sergent Executes Bold Capture
The narrative recalls Sergeant D R Cole of Captain Reidher's Indiana Cavalry with five privates who seized a secessionist convoy near Budd's Ferry. They captured Posey his wife and daughter, held them as prisoners of war overnight, then moved toward Washington via Port Tobacco and Piscataway. The squad pressed on to White House Tavern, reached Washington around six, and delivered the prisoners to Col. Porter, Provost Marshal. A daring 52 mile journey praised as an emblem of martial honor.
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Iin
Reidher
Cal
Carter
Budd's Ferry
Posey
White House
Washington
Porter
Matsral
Dax
Union troops celebrate Christmas amid repairs and redeployment
A seventh Indiana Regiment letter from Romney Virginia recounts Christmas in camp with new Sibley tents and clean floors. It notes celebrations a flag-raising and a Colonel’s speech while reporting battlefield readiness and ongoing care for Corporal James Abbott. The writer mentions romantic hopes among Aurora ladies and Army conditions ahead of further movements.
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Iain Bre
Indiana
Elkwater
Fidia
Romney
Green
Virginia
James Abbott
al ‘Cumberland
Sibley
Gompany
Atoi
Snea
Ixtind
Harry
Aurora
Sind
Burnet House
Astor
Eagle
Occasio
Christmas in Camp as 26th Regiment Plans Holiday Supper
A Civil War letter from Orrekvinie Missouri dated December 25 1861 describes soldiers missing home comforts while preparing a festive meal. The 26th Regiment builds huts near Sedalia after crossing the river and encounters prisoners near their camp with mixed bravado and humor.
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Orrekvinie, Mo
Cabo A
Semme
Pope
Sedalia
Price
Égo 1
Generala Pope
Wells
Séevesh
Fragmented Confederate War Recollections From Soldier’s Diary
An unnamed soldier reflects on Confederate prisoners marching to St. Louis and interview with their families’ pain. He quotes a harsh deserter-like critique of rebel foes and imagines brutal vengeance while detailing a cold march back to quarters and uncertain destination amid snow.
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Price
Eine
St. Louis
An- We
Ile
Orileta
Convalescing notes from Company K 26th Indiana
A fragmentary diary entry from Hoosier Sergeant reports health improving yet strained by exposure in service. Mentions Captain Rose of Company K and Jacob Ham as a member, plus mock questions about unit condition and duties. Describes occasional posts on whereabouts and prospects.
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Rose
Jacob
Cavalry Company Reports Hardship and Hope From Front Lines
From the Dearborn Cavalry Ep. Cow Another the detachment sends thanks for kind wishes from friends. They note spirits high, health decent, and recent revolvers in hand. Pay issues for officers and privates discussed, with calls to adjust compensation. Rebels in Kentucky and Virginia analyzed, and calls for action and vigilance remain.
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Ora
James Bussell
S. Holman
Indiana
Budd
Kentucky
Virginia
Towser
Stalin
Letter From 16th Regimental Soldier Near Frederick City
A Civil War era letter dated December 29 1861 from C McGreary of the 16th Regiment describes camp life near Frederick City Maryland. He reports a warm log house with a self supplied roof and fireplace and mentions Christmas uniforms and gifts. He notes good health weighs 175 pounds and expresses readiness to fight when called. He thanks family for letters and photos and signs with his son designation.
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Drax, Morner
Tiewa
Frederick
Fes
Tserid
Toff
Davis
Ant “Beauregard
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