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Title: James Bradish Letter : October 6, 1862 Page 2
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1862-10-06
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James notes that he was on Provost duty in Lexington, which he enjoyed because little was expected of him and they got to sleep on mattresses. He further details that he and a friend went to Henry Clay's gravesite and took little pieces off of his monument as souvenirs. James says he will send Emma some of the pieces along with a seed from an unknown plant that he wishes her to plant. He goes on to describe Clay's monument in more detail and closes by asking Emma to relay messages to his...
Show moreJames notes that he was on Provost duty in Lexington, which he enjoyed because little was expected of him and they got to sleep on mattresses. He further details that he and a friend went to Henry Clay's gravesite and took little pieces off of his monument as souvenirs. James says he will send Emma some of the pieces along with a seed from an unknown plant that he wishes her to plant. He goes on to describe Clay's monument in more detail and closes by asking Emma to relay messages to his family members and friends.
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Title: James Bradish Letter : November 3, 1863
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-11-03
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James updates his friends, Ettie and Will, on the wellbeing of himself and the other soldiers. In his conclusion, James notes that he misses letters from Emma and implies that she recently died.

Title: James Bradish Letter : November 3, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-11-03
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James updates his friends, Ettie and Will, on the wellbeing of himself and the other soldiers. In his conclusion, James notes that he misses letters from Emma and implies that she recently died.

Title: James Bradish Letter : November 3, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-11-03
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James updates his friends, Ettie and Will, on the wellbeing of himself and the other soldiers. In his conclusion, James notes that he misses letters from Emma and implies that she recently died.

Title: James Bradish Letter : November 3, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-11-03
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James updates his friends, Ettie and Will, on the wellbeing of himself and the other soldiers. In his conclusion, James notes that he misses letters from Emma and implies that she recently died.

Title: James Bradish Letter : November 3, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-11-03
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James updates his friends, Ettie and Will, on the wellbeing of himself and the other soldiers. In his conclusion, James notes that he misses letters from Emma and implies that she recently died.

Title: James Bradish Letter : January 7, 1864
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1864-01-07
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James mentions that he drank hop tea in order to stave off a case of the "ague." He goes on to challenge the northern myth that the south is always warm and sunny since there are two inches of snow atop the frozen ground in Nashville.

Title: James Bradish Letter : January 7, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1864-01-07
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James mentions that he drank hop tea in order to stave off a case of the "ague." He goes on to challenge the northern myth that the south is always warm and sunny since there are two inches of snow atop the frozen ground in Nashville.

Title: James Bradish Letter : January 7, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1864-01-07
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James mentions that he drank hop tea in order to stave off a case of the "ague." He goes on to challenge the northern myth that the south is always warm and sunny since there are two inches of snow atop the frozen ground in Nashville.

Title: James Bradish Letter : October 22, 1862 Page 8
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1862-10-22
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James describes his unit's march from Covington, Kentucky, toward Lexington. He notes that he was on scouting duty for part of the trip, which entailed checking behind walls and fences. James also mentions that his mother recently died and he asks Emma what she and his sister will do. James notes that he made stewed apples and cherries for dinner. He asks Emma to send him beechnuts, a winter vest, and a watch by express mail.

Title: James Bradish Letter : March 31, 1863 Page 5
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-03-31
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James explains, in rich detail, his regiment's skirmishes with Confederate forces, which likely occurred on the 24th of March. One vignette describes a Union solider who convinced an enemy combatant that he was a Confederate soldier who had taken a gun from a "d__d yankee" and was looking to take a horse. The Confederate soldier bought his story and left him alone. James continues by detailing his regiment's marches over a period of several days. He then lists the types of food and other...
Show moreJames explains, in rich detail, his regiment's skirmishes with Confederate forces, which likely occurred on the 24th of March. One vignette describes a Union solider who convinced an enemy combatant that he was a Confederate soldier who had taken a gun from a "d__d yankee" and was looking to take a horse. The Confederate soldier bought his story and left him alone. James continues by detailing his regiment's marches over a period of several days. He then lists the types of food and other rations that are given to the soldiers. James dispells Emma's idea that he runs a lot as a soldier. He only recalls one instance when he ran and it was early in his soldier career.
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Title: James Bradish Letter : March 31, 1863 Page 6
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-03-31
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James explains, in rich detail, his regiment's skirmishes with Confederate forces, which likely occurred on the 24th of March. One vignette describes a Union solider who convinced an enemy combatant that he was a Confederate soldier who had taken a gun from a "d__d yankee" and was looking to take a horse. The Confederate soldier bought his story and left him alone. James continues by detailing his regiment's marches over a period of several days. He then lists the types of food and other...
Show moreJames explains, in rich detail, his regiment's skirmishes with Confederate forces, which likely occurred on the 24th of March. One vignette describes a Union solider who convinced an enemy combatant that he was a Confederate soldier who had taken a gun from a "d__d yankee" and was looking to take a horse. The Confederate soldier bought his story and left him alone. James continues by detailing his regiment's marches over a period of several days. He then lists the types of food and other rations that are given to the soldiers. James dispells Emma's idea that he runs a lot as a soldier. He only recalls one instance when he ran and it was early in his soldier career.
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Title: James Bradish Letter : March 31, 1863 Page 7
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-03-31
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James explains, in rich detail, his regiment's skirmishes with Confederate forces, which likely occurred on the 24th of March. One vignette describes a Union solider who convinced an enemy combatant that he was a Confederate soldier who had taken a gun from a "d__d yankee" and was looking to take a horse. The Confederate soldier bought his story and left him alone. James continues by detailing his regiment's marches over a period of several days. He then lists the types of food and other...
Show moreJames explains, in rich detail, his regiment's skirmishes with Confederate forces, which likely occurred on the 24th of March. One vignette describes a Union solider who convinced an enemy combatant that he was a Confederate soldier who had taken a gun from a "d__d yankee" and was looking to take a horse. The Confederate soldier bought his story and left him alone. James continues by detailing his regiment's marches over a period of several days. He then lists the types of food and other rations that are given to the soldiers. James dispells Emma's idea that he runs a lot as a soldier. He only recalls one instance when he ran and it was early in his soldier career.
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Title: James Bradish Letter : March 31, 1863 Page 8
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-03-31
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James explains, in rich detail, his regiment's skirmishes with Confederate forces, which likely occurred on the 24th of March. One vignette describes a Union solider who convinced an enemy combatant that he was a Confederate soldier who had taken a gun from a "d__d yankee" and was looking to take a horse. The Confederate soldier bought his story and left him alone. James continues by detailing his regiment's marches over a period of several days. He then lists the types of food and other...
Show moreJames explains, in rich detail, his regiment's skirmishes with Confederate forces, which likely occurred on the 24th of March. One vignette describes a Union solider who convinced an enemy combatant that he was a Confederate soldier who had taken a gun from a "d__d yankee" and was looking to take a horse. The Confederate soldier bought his story and left him alone. James continues by detailing his regiment's marches over a period of several days. He then lists the types of food and other rations that are given to the soldiers. James dispells Emma's idea that he runs a lot as a soldier. He only recalls one instance when he ran and it was early in his soldier career.
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Title: James Bradish Letter : April 15, 1863
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-04-15
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James notes that it has been a long time since he wrote and received a letter. He describes his regiment's march from Stanford to a mile from Nashville, Tennessee. James also mentions the prices of food. He continues by discussing his beliefs and wishes for the African American population. James ends by talking about the capitol building in Nashville.

Title: James Bradish Letter : April 15, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-04-15
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James notes that it has been a long time since he wrote and received a letter. He describes his regiment's march from Stanford to a mile from Nashville, Tennessee. James also mentions the prices of food. He continues by discussing his beliefs and wishes for the African American population. James ends by talking about the capitol building in Nashville.

Title: James Bradish Letter : April 15, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-04-15
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James notes that it has been a long time since he wrote and received a letter. He describes his regiment's march from Stanford to a mile from Nashville, Tennessee. James also mentions the prices of food. He continues by discussing his beliefs and wishes for the African American population. James ends by talking about the capitol building in Nashville.

Title: James Bradish Letter : August 2, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-08-02
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James briefly discusses some aspects of camp life. He notes that prices of food are high, but that they have access to a variety of goods. He says he is lonely and is very grateful for the letters he has received.

Title: James Bradish Letter : August 2, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-08-02
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James briefly discusses some aspects of camp life. He notes that prices of food are high, but that they have access to a variety of goods. He says he is lonely and is very grateful for the letters he has received.

Title: James Bradish Letter : August 2, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-08-02
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James briefly discusses some aspects of camp life. He notes that prices of food are high, but that they have access to a variety of goods. He says he is lonely and is very grateful for the letters he has received.

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