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[Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family, August 8, 1863]

Description: Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family discussing a new baby being born into the family. Now consisting of one boy and four girls for them. He then talks highly on General Grant being the best general he's ever worked for. As well as trusting the man, even enough to following him further into battle. He met a few old acquaintances but they're all unwell.
Date: August 8, 1863
Creator: Trowbridge, S. T.
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[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]

Description: Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed in Arkansas. He expresses that he doesn't understand why his regiment was stationed there and that he doesn't believe that they are there for a good cause given that there is "home guards" being formed by citizens of Arkansas.
Date: 1863?
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[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed in Arkansas. He expresses that he doesn't understand why his regiment was stationed there and that he doesn't believe that they are there for a good cause given that there is "home guards" being formed by citizens of Arkansas.
Date: 1863?
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, November 17, 1864]

Description: Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing how content he feels in the army hospital and in Keokuk, Iowa. He mentions that he created a ring business, already making a profit of $15, and the surprising lack of violence and quiet post-election day.
Date: November 17, 1864
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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, November 17, 1864]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing how content he feels in the army hospital and in Keokuk, Iowa. He mentions that he created a ring business, already making a profit of $15, and the surprising lack of violence and quiet post-election day.
Date: November 17, 1864
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, July 25, 1864]

Description: Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent informing them that he will be transferred to davenports army hospital and on arrival will be requesting a furlough. He briefly discusses his former regiment and their deployment on an expedition through Mississippi with Major General Andrew J. Smith.
Date: July 25, 1864
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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, July 25, 1864]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent informing them that he will be transferred to davenports army hospital and on arrival will be requesting a furlough. He briefly discusses his former regiment and their deployment on an expedition through Mississippi with Major General Andrew J. Smith.
Date: July 25, 1864
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group
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