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Title: James Bradish Letter : August 16, 1863 Page 1
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.

Title: James Bradish Letter : August 16, 1863 Page 2
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.

Title: James Bradish Letter : August 16, 1863 Page 3
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.

Title: James Bradish Letter : August 16, 1863 Page 4
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.

Title: James Bradish Letter : October 6, 1862 Page 4
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 : May 15, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-05-15
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James writes that he witnessed the execution of a deserting soldier from the Michigan 10th Infantry. He describes the incident in detail, noting that soldiers were assembled in a large square to watch. The soldier was brought to the center by an ambulance and was forced to sit on his coffin. He was blindfolded and subsequently killed by a firing squad. James goes on to tell Emma not to get downhearted about her sickness. He then expresses concerns about E.J. (Emma Jane, James' biological...
Show moreJames writes that he witnessed the execution of a deserting soldier from the Michigan 10th Infantry. He describes the incident in detail, noting that soldiers were assembled in a large square to watch. The soldier was brought to the center by an ambulance and was forced to sit on his coffin. He was blindfolded and subsequently killed by a firing squad. James goes on to tell Emma not to get downhearted about her sickness. He then expresses concerns about E.J. (Emma Jane, James' biological sister) marrying a man whom he did not approve.
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Title: James Bradish Letter : May 15, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-05-15
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James writes that he witnessed the execution of a deserting soldier from the Michigan 10th Infantry. He describes the incident in detail, noting that soldiers were assembled in a large square to watch. The soldier was brought to the center by an ambulance and was forced to sit on his coffin. He was blindfolded and subsequently killed by a firing squad. James goes on to tell Emma not to get downhearted about her sickness. He then expresses concerns about E.J. (Emma Jane, James' biological...
Show moreJames writes that he witnessed the execution of a deserting soldier from the Michigan 10th Infantry. He describes the incident in detail, noting that soldiers were assembled in a large square to watch. The soldier was brought to the center by an ambulance and was forced to sit on his coffin. He was blindfolded and subsequently killed by a firing squad. James goes on to tell Emma not to get downhearted about her sickness. He then expresses concerns about E.J. (Emma Jane, James' biological sister) marrying a man whom he did not approve.
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Title: James Bradish Letter : May 15, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-05-15
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James writes that he witnessed the execution of a deserting soldier from the Michigan 10th Infantry. He describes the incident in detail, noting that soldiers were assembled in a large square to watch. The soldier was brought to the center by an ambulance and was forced to sit on his coffin. He was blindfolded and subsequently killed by a firing squad. James goes on to tell Emma not to get downhearted about her sickness. He then expresses concerns about E.J. (Emma Jane, James' biological...
Show moreJames writes that he witnessed the execution of a deserting soldier from the Michigan 10th Infantry. He describes the incident in detail, noting that soldiers were assembled in a large square to watch. The soldier was brought to the center by an ambulance and was forced to sit on his coffin. He was blindfolded and subsequently killed by a firing squad. James goes on to tell Emma not to get downhearted about her sickness. He then expresses concerns about E.J. (Emma Jane, James' biological sister) marrying a man whom he did not approve.
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Title: James Bradish Letter : May 15, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-05-15
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James writes that he witnessed the execution of a deserting soldier from the Michigan 10th Infantry. He describes the incident in detail, noting that soldiers were assembled in a large square to watch. The soldier was brought to the center by an ambulance and was forced to sit on his coffin. He was blindfolded and subsequently killed by a firing squad. James goes on to tell Emma not to get downhearted about her sickness. He then expresses concerns about E.J. (Emma Jane, James' biological...
Show moreJames writes that he witnessed the execution of a deserting soldier from the Michigan 10th Infantry. He describes the incident in detail, noting that soldiers were assembled in a large square to watch. The soldier was brought to the center by an ambulance and was forced to sit on his coffin. He was blindfolded and subsequently killed by a firing squad. James goes on to tell Emma not to get downhearted about her sickness. He then expresses concerns about E.J. (Emma Jane, James' biological sister) marrying a man whom he did not approve.
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Title: James Bradish Letter : June 9, 1863
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-06-09
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James mainly discusses camp life, issues back home, and letter writing.

Title: Irenus McGowan Letter- July 12, 1862 Page 2
Creator: McGowan, Irenus
Date: 1862-07-12
Collection: Irenus McGowan Papers (c.00160)
Description: A letter from Irenus McGowan to his friend Ed.

Title: Irenus McGowan Letter- July 12, 1862 Page 3
Creator: McGowan, Irenus
Date: 1862-07-12
Collection: Irenus McGowan Papers (c.00160)
Description: A letter from Irenus McGowan to his friend Ed.

Title: Rene Letter
Creator: McGowan, Irenus
Date: 1862-09-29
Collection: Irenus McGowan Papers (c.00160)
Description: A letter from Rene (Irenus McGowan) to friend Ed (Havens).

Title: James Bradish Letter : September 6, 1862
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1862-09-06
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James writes to Emma about his unit's recent marches and the placement of cannons nearby.

Title: James Bradish Letter : October 6, 1862 Page 1
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 : August 2, 1863
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 : June 9, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-06-09
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James mainly discusses camp life, issues back home, and letter writing.

Title: James Bradish Letter : June 9, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-06-09
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James mainly discusses camp life, issues back home, and letter writing.

Title: James Bradish Letter : June 9, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-06-09
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James mainly discusses camp life, issues back home, and letter writing.

Title: James Bradish Letter : June 9, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1863-06-09
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James mainly discusses camp life, issues back home, and letter writing.

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