Temperance Letter on Intemperance and Its Reach
A temperance essay argues intemperance spans climates and classes, citing its damaging effects worldwide and urging united action. It traces drunkenness as a universal scourge, notes moral decline, and links vice to degraded societies. A second letter from the 4th Indiana recounts a Texas Peninsula patrol voyage, landing hardships, camp life, and distant hopes for movement inland.
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A Year of Universal War and Idaho Gold Fever
A broad survey warns the year will bring widespread conflict across the globe, with England and Russia, Austria, Prussia, and others maneuvering. It then pivots to Idaho gold fever, arguing migration risks, harsh labor, and high costs, urging cautious optimism and practical commitment for potential settlers. The piece cautions against chasing gold over steady work and stresses dangers from hostile terrain and natives. It condemns reckless adventurers while praising disciplined pioneers.
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The Deacon and the Wasps
A Maine deacon famed for frequent Scripture quotes applies proverbs to daily life. While mowing with a hired man the man runs from a wasp nest. the deacon recites a line about the righteous being bold, then is stung as insects swarm him. The other worker quips that prudent foresight avoids harm.
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Maine
From the 21st Regiment Pass Cavallo Texas 1864 letter
A Civil War letter from William S. Gunn of Company I Indiana Artillery details march from Baton Rouge to Matagorda Bay via Pass Cavallo. He describes harsh weather, supply issues, the coastal peninsula fortifications, and daily life with humor about comrades from Kokomo and Howard County while awaiting movement with about 14 000 Western troops and six batteries under Gen Washburn.
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Hye Paid for my Liquor License
A vehement Christian Advocate critique condemns liquor licensing payments as corrupt, accusing officials of exploiting the system for gain. The screed denounces moral decay, the sale of licenses, and the harm to families, urging accountability before divine and civil judgment.
Fragmented thoughts on bravery and life spans in old prose
A collage of odd statements notes editors, praise for elephants, and a punchy quip about negro troops as color bearers of humanity. It oddly asserts ancient life spans as a misprint, mentioning doctors and a 2235 date.
Fre mont to Sehone Leader on Retaining Officers in War
General Fremont writes to General Sehonee, chairman of the House Military Committee, New Year 1864, seeking permission to keep a small core of experienced officers in reserve rather than immediate active service. He notes pay is barely enough for families and has used his own pay to alleviate war distress, returning it to the people.
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