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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: 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.

Title: James Bradish Letter : August 2, 1863 Page 4
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 16, 1863
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-08-16
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James briefly discusses various things with Emma, including small debts, his friends in the army, and the price of different foods.

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