All letters in the Harvey Collection, arranged in chronological order. To browse letters by key authors, navigate to an author sub-collection from the previous page.
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Letter from Thomas S. Armstrong to Armstrong Family
Thomas S. Armstrong
November 01, 1863; Libby, Richmond, VAThomas requests additional food and cooking supplies and mentions subject areas he is studying with fellow prisoners.
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Letter from Thomas S. Armstrong to Francis P. Porter
Thomas S. Armstrong
November 06, 1863; Libby, Richmond, VANearly 5 months into his prison term, Thomas expresses doubt about leaving soon. He relays details about Jacob's wounds from fighting Quantrell's raiders in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Letter from John W. Marshall to Francis P. Porter
John W. Marshall
November 09, 1863; Chattanooga, TNJohn Marshall asking Francis's help in finding a wife.
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Letter from John Porter to Jacob G. Armstrong
John Porter
November 09, 1863; Clinton, ILJohn Porter offers his sympathies for Jacob's misfortunes in Lawrence, speaks of farming in Clinton, and asks about correspondence with Thomas in prison.
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Letter from Thomas S. Armstrong to Jacob G. Armstrong
Thomas S. Armstrong
November 14, 1863; Libby, Richmond, VAThomas requests additional food and books for his studies.
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Letter from Thomas S. Armstrong to Francis P. Porter
Thomas S. Armstrong
November 15, 1863; Libby, Richmond, VAThomas indicates that prison life is tolerable, but he fears the potential for a disease outbreak.
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Letter from George W. Porter to Francis P. Porter
George W. Porter
November 20, 1863; Vicksburg, MSGeorge lays out challenges to his being promoted to a field officer in the 78th OVI and speaks of the foods available to the camp in Vicksburg.
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Letter from Thomas S. Armstrong to Jacob G. Armstrong
Thomas S. Armstrong
November 29, 1863; Libby, Richmond, VAThomas reports the outlook for his release is not favorable.
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Letter from Thomas S. Armstrong to Francis P. Porter
Thomas S. Armstrong
December 22, 1863; Libby, Richmond, VAThomas encourages Francis in her "struggling with the world."
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Letter from George W. Porter to Francis P. Porter
George W. Porter
January 19, 1864; Vicksburg, MSGeorge writes of his distress that a Mrs. Sherrard is having financial hardship. He describes corresponding with Hanie Caldwell and mulls leaving camp with the 78th OVI when they are furloughed.
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Letter from George W. Porter to Francis P. Porter
George W. Porter
January 20, 1864; Vicksburg, MSGeorge recounts how he spent the Christmas holiday. He thinks it foolish that soldiers have been marrying locals while at camp.
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Letter from George W. Porter to Francis P. Porter
George W. Porter
January 29, 1864; Vicksburg, MSGeorge considers his employment and living options once the war is over; mentions interactions he has had with women in Vicksburg.
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Letter from J.B. Taylor to Jacob G. Armstrong
J.B. Taylor
February 11, 1864; Cambridge, OHJ.B. Taylor, an acquaintance of Jacob, reasurres him that his family member at Libby Prison has not indicated Thomas is sick. Taylor relays that a prisoner exchange is under discussion but not imminent.
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Letter from Thomas S. Armstrong to Francis P. Porter
Thomas S. Armstrong
February 24, 1864; Charleston, SCNow transferred to Charleston, South Carolina, Thomas is forlorn about the prospect of exchange. He indicates that he has not heard from Francis since the previous May.
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Letter from Robert W. P. Muse to Thomas S. Armstrong
Robert W.P. Muse
March 01, 1864; Zanesville. OHA voucher appointing Jacob as Thomas's "lawful attorney in fact."
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Letter from John Brough to Thomas S. Armstrong
John Brough
March 26, 1864; Columbus, OHCertificate of promotion to First Lieutenant of the 122nd OVI for Thomas
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Letter from Thomas S. Armstrong to Francis P. Porter
Thomas S. Armstrong
April 25, 1864; Libby, Richmond, VAThomas expresses exasperation at his continued imprisonment and mentions of "horrors" of prison life he will not describe.
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Letter from George W. Porter to Francis P. Porter
George W. Porter
May 03, 1864; Cairo, ILGeorge remarks on his visit home on furlough and his interest in marriage and settling down.
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Letter from Thomas S. Armstrong to Francis P. Porter
Thomas S. Armstrong
May 19, 1864; Macon, GANow at Camp Oglethorpe, Thomas assures Francis that he and his fellow prisoners are in good health.
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Letter from John McGee to Francis P. Porter
John McGee
May 30, 1864; Havre de Grace, MDJames (?) McGee describes travel and camps on the way to Havre de Grace, Maryland to guard a boat
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Letter from George W. Porter to Francis P. Porter
George W. Porter
June 09, 1864; Ackworth, GAGeorge sends his regards to Thomas and tells Francis he anticipates a "big fight" with Confederates fortified nearby.
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Letter from John Brough to Thomas S. Armstrong
John Brough
September 10, 1864; Columbus, OHDocument commissioning Thomas to captain of the 122nd OVI
