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Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : June 20, 1865 Page 1
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1865-06-20
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: It is rumored that Israel's regiment will start heading home later in the week, but Israel doubts its veracity even though they are already filling out their paperwork in preparation for mustering out of the army.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : June 20, 1865 Page 2
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1865-06-20
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: It is rumored that Israel's regiment will start heading home later in the week, but Israel doubts its veracity even though they are already filling out their paperwork in preparation for mustering out of the army.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : June 20, 1865 Page 3
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1865-06-20
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: It is rumored that Israel's regiment will start heading home later in the week, but Israel doubts its veracity even though they are already filling out their paperwork in preparation for mustering out of the army.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : June 20, 1865 Page 4
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1865-06-20
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: It is rumored that Israel's regiment will start heading home later in the week, but Israel doubts its veracity even though they are already filling out their paperwork in preparation for mustering out of the army.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : February 15, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1863-02-15
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel lists the prices of food in Bowling Green, KY, and notes that their diets are restricted. He claims their rations of bacon smells spoiled sometimes.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : February 15, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1863-02-15
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel lists the prices of food in Bowling Green, KY, and notes that their diets are restricted. He claims their rations of bacon smells spoiled sometimes.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : April 24, 1865
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1865-04-24
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel responds to his father's attempt to arrange a marriage between Israel and a young woman. Israel trusts that his father has chosen a good woman for him, but he asks a lot about her because he wants a "model" wife.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : April 24, 1865 Page 1
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1865-04-24
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel responds to his father's attempt to arrange a marriage between Israel and a young woman. Israel trusts that his father has chosen a good woman for him, but he asks a lot about her because he wants a "model" wife.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : April 24, 1865 Page 2
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1865-04-24
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel responds to his father's attempt to arrange a marriage between Israel and a young woman. Israel trusts that his father has chosen a good woman for him, but he asks a lot about her because he wants a "model" wife.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : April 24, 1865 Page 3
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1865-04-24
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel responds to his father's attempt to arrange a marriage between Israel and a young woman. Israel trusts that his father has chosen a good woman for him, but he asks a lot about her because he wants a "model" wife.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : March 26, 1862 Page 1
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1862-03-26
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel has written a poem about his mother a day before his sixteenth birthday. He explains that this is his first attempt at writing poetry.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : February 15, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1863-02-15
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel lists the prices of food in Bowling Green, KY, and notes that their diets are restricted. He claims their rations of bacon smells spoiled sometimes.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : April 24, 1865 Page 4
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1865-04-24
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel responds to his father's attempt to arrange a marriage between Israel and a young woman. Israel trusts that his father has chosen a good woman for him, but he asks a lot about her because he wants a "model" wife.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : May 2, 1865
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1865-05-02
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel discusses the condition of a few family friends in the army, joking that one person was starting to grow an impressive beard, which made him "look like a man." He also assures his mother that he will not marry any woman before he meets her, despite the urging of his father. Israel notes that he definitely will not marry a "snuff chewing Southern" woman.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : May 2, 1865 Page 1
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1865-05-02
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel discusses the condition of a few family friends in the army, joking that one person was starting to grow an impressive beard, which made him "look like a man." He also assures his mother that he will not marry any woman before he meets her, despite the urging of his father. Israel notes that he definitely will not marry a "snuff chewing Southern" woman.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : May 30, 1864 Page 4
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1864-05-30
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel briefly describes a few skirmishes in which his regiment was engaged. He implores his parents to write much more often.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : June 12, 1864
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1864-06-12
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel notes that his regiment is acting as a reserve unit for General Sherman. They hear shots occasionally zip by them, but they are mostly out of harm's way. Israel confirms that he fought in the Battle of Resaca in mid-May and he hopes he will not partake in any more combat.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : June 12, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1864-06-12
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel notes that his regiment is acting as a reserve unit for General Sherman. They hear shots occasionally zip by them, but they are mostly out of harm's way. Israel confirms that he fought in the Battle of Resaca in mid-May and he hopes he will not partake in any more combat.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : January 20, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1863-01-20
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel says the weather is cold and wet, but he and the other soldiers are eager to fight. They have not been paid in four months, which angered the men because they cannot afford paper and stamps. Israel goes on to describe their drill procedures and their rations. He requests a pair of leather gloves from his family and sends his father a gold pen.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : June 12, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Atkins, Israel G.
Date: 1864-06-12
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: Israel notes that his regiment is acting as a reserve unit for General Sherman. They hear shots occasionally zip by them, but they are mostly out of harm's way. Israel confirms that he fought in the Battle of Resaca in mid-May and he hopes he will not partake in any more combat.

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