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Title: James Lickly Letter : June 21, 1864
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-06-21
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, describing his journey from Nashville to Decatur, Alabama, as well as the landscape of the surrounding area. Lickly notes that while Decatur might have been a good town before the war, it now stands in ruins. He further describes in detail the Tennessee River and notes that the boys are now on picket duty and working to build fortifications. Lickly writes that the 18th Michigan Regiment will soon go scouting and look for "wild" Rebels. Lickly also...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, describing his journey from Nashville to Decatur, Alabama, as well as the landscape of the surrounding area. Lickly notes that while Decatur might have been a good town before the war, it now stands in ruins. He further describes in detail the Tennessee River and notes that the boys are now on picket duty and working to build fortifications. Lickly writes that the 18th Michigan Regiment will soon go scouting and look for "wild" Rebels. Lickly also notes that he saw Morris before leaving Nashville, but details that he was looking unwell. Lickly writes that he suspects Morris has smallpox, and that Morris said he would be heading home soon. Lickly concludes by questioning whether William has heard or seen Morris recently.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : June 21, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-06-21
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, describing his journey from Nashville to Decatur, Alabama, as well as the landscape of the surrounding area. Lickly notes that while Decatur might have been a good town before the war, it now stands in ruins. He further describes in detail the Tennessee River and notes that the boys are now on picket duty and working to build fortifications. Lickly writes that the 18th Michigan Regiment will soon go scouting and look for "wild" Rebels. Lickly also...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, describing his journey from Nashville to Decatur, Alabama, as well as the landscape of the surrounding area. Lickly notes that while Decatur might have been a good town before the war, it now stands in ruins. He further describes in detail the Tennessee River and notes that the boys are now on picket duty and working to build fortifications. Lickly writes that the 18th Michigan Regiment will soon go scouting and look for "wild" Rebels. Lickly also notes that he saw Morris before leaving Nashville, but details that he was looking unwell. Lickly writes that he suspects Morris has smallpox, and that Morris said he would be heading home soon. Lickly concludes by questioning whether William has heard or seen Morris recently.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : June 21, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-06-21
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, describing his journey from Nashville to Decatur, Alabama, as well as the landscape of the surrounding area. Lickly notes that while Decatur might have been a good town before the war, it now stands in ruins. He further describes in detail the Tennessee River and notes that the boys are now on picket duty and working to build fortifications. Lickly writes that the 18th Michigan Regiment will soon go scouting and look for "wild" Rebels. Lickly also...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, describing his journey from Nashville to Decatur, Alabama, as well as the landscape of the surrounding area. Lickly notes that while Decatur might have been a good town before the war, it now stands in ruins. He further describes in detail the Tennessee River and notes that the boys are now on picket duty and working to build fortifications. Lickly writes that the 18th Michigan Regiment will soon go scouting and look for "wild" Rebels. Lickly also notes that he saw Morris before leaving Nashville, but details that he was looking unwell. Lickly writes that he suspects Morris has smallpox, and that Morris said he would be heading home soon. Lickly concludes by questioning whether William has heard or seen Morris recently.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : June 21, 1864 Page 3
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-06-21
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, describing his journey from Nashville to Decatur, Alabama, as well as the landscape of the surrounding area. Lickly notes that while Decatur might have been a good town before the war, it now stands in ruins. He further describes in detail the Tennessee River and notes that the boys are now on picket duty and working to build fortifications. Lickly writes that the 18th Michigan Regiment will soon go scouting and look for "wild" Rebels. Lickly also...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, describing his journey from Nashville to Decatur, Alabama, as well as the landscape of the surrounding area. Lickly notes that while Decatur might have been a good town before the war, it now stands in ruins. He further describes in detail the Tennessee River and notes that the boys are now on picket duty and working to build fortifications. Lickly writes that the 18th Michigan Regiment will soon go scouting and look for "wild" Rebels. Lickly also notes that he saw Morris before leaving Nashville, but details that he was looking unwell. Lickly writes that he suspects Morris has smallpox, and that Morris said he would be heading home soon. Lickly concludes by questioning whether William has heard or seen Morris recently.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : June 21, 1864 Page 4
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-06-21
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, describing his journey from Nashville to Decatur, Alabama, as well as the landscape of the surrounding area. Lickly notes that while Decatur might have been a good town before the war, it now stands in ruins. He further describes in detail the Tennessee River and notes that the boys are now on picket duty and working to build fortifications. Lickly writes that the 18th Michigan Regiment will soon go scouting and look for "wild" Rebels. Lickly also...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, describing his journey from Nashville to Decatur, Alabama, as well as the landscape of the surrounding area. Lickly notes that while Decatur might have been a good town before the war, it now stands in ruins. He further describes in detail the Tennessee River and notes that the boys are now on picket duty and working to build fortifications. Lickly writes that the 18th Michigan Regiment will soon go scouting and look for "wild" Rebels. Lickly also notes that he saw Morris before leaving Nashville, but details that he was looking unwell. Lickly writes that he suspects Morris has smallpox, and that Morris said he would be heading home soon. Lickly concludes by questioning whether William has heard or seen Morris recently.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : Month and Date Unknown, 1864
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he has not heard from them since they left Nashville. Barber writes that they are not in Decatur, Alabama, and that while they have been on duty in three different places, he likes it better here than in Nashville, although they do have harder work. Barber details that he has been on picket duty and out scouting, and that several days prior a small group of Rebels showed up under a flag of truce and the captains met...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he has not heard from them since they left Nashville. Barber writes that they are not in Decatur, Alabama, and that while they have been on duty in three different places, he likes it better here than in Nashville, although they do have harder work. Barber details that he has been on picket duty and out scouting, and that several days prior a small group of Rebels showed up under a flag of truce and the captains met and talked. Barber further writes that he suspects they will soon be leaving for Catland. He concludes by noting that the Rebels hold Memphis, although they have heard little other news.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : Month and Date Unknown, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he has not heard from them since they left Nashville. Barber writes that they are not in Decatur, Alabama, and that while they have been on duty in three different places, he likes it better here than in Nashville, although they do have harder work. Barber details that he has been on picket duty and out scouting, and that several days prior a small group of Rebels showed up under a flag of truce and the captains met...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he has not heard from them since they left Nashville. Barber writes that they are not in Decatur, Alabama, and that while they have been on duty in three different places, he likes it better here than in Nashville, although they do have harder work. Barber details that he has been on picket duty and out scouting, and that several days prior a small group of Rebels showed up under a flag of truce and the captains met and talked. Barber further writes that he suspects they will soon be leaving for Catland. He concludes by noting that the Rebels hold Memphis, although they have heard little other news.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : Month and Date Unknown, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he has not heard from them since they left Nashville. Barber writes that they are not in Decatur, Alabama, and that while they have been on duty in three different places, he likes it better here than in Nashville, although they do have harder work. Barber details that he has been on picket duty and out scouting, and that several days prior a small group of Rebels showed up under a flag of truce and the captains met...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he has not heard from them since they left Nashville. Barber writes that they are not in Decatur, Alabama, and that while they have been on duty in three different places, he likes it better here than in Nashville, although they do have harder work. Barber details that he has been on picket duty and out scouting, and that several days prior a small group of Rebels showed up under a flag of truce and the captains met and talked. Barber further writes that he suspects they will soon be leaving for Catland. He concludes by noting that the Rebels hold Memphis, although they have heard little other news.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : Month and Date Unknown, 1864 Page 3
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he has not heard from them since they left Nashville. Barber writes that they are not in Decatur, Alabama, and that while they have been on duty in three different places, he likes it better here than in Nashville, although they do have harder work. Barber details that he has been on picket duty and out scouting, and that several days prior a small group of Rebels showed up under a flag of truce and the captains met...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he has not heard from them since they left Nashville. Barber writes that they are not in Decatur, Alabama, and that while they have been on duty in three different places, he likes it better here than in Nashville, although they do have harder work. Barber details that he has been on picket duty and out scouting, and that several days prior a small group of Rebels showed up under a flag of truce and the captains met and talked. Barber further writes that he suspects they will soon be leaving for Catland. He concludes by noting that the Rebels hold Memphis, although they have heard little other news.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : Month and Date Unknown, 1864 Page 4
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he has not heard from them since they left Nashville. Barber writes that they are not in Decatur, Alabama, and that while they have been on duty in three different places, he likes it better here than in Nashville, although they do have harder work. Barber details that he has been on picket duty and out scouting, and that several days prior a small group of Rebels showed up under a flag of truce and the captains met...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he has not heard from them since they left Nashville. Barber writes that they are not in Decatur, Alabama, and that while they have been on duty in three different places, he likes it better here than in Nashville, although they do have harder work. Barber details that he has been on picket duty and out scouting, and that several days prior a small group of Rebels showed up under a flag of truce and the captains met and talked. Barber further writes that he suspects they will soon be leaving for Catland. He concludes by noting that the Rebels hold Memphis, although they have heard little other news.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : February 13, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-02-13
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is glad to have received their letter, as well as one from Gryphena and Ma. Barber writes that all are in good health. He further notes that William's brother James just left for Chattanooga, that he has not seen Ralph, and that Albert Carver has joined him on the bank. Barber further writes that he sees Uncle Hugh frequently. He continues by detailing the many men in the Regiment who have gone to await their trials...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is glad to have received their letter, as well as one from Gryphena and Ma. Barber writes that all are in good health. He further notes that William's brother James just left for Chattanooga, that he has not seen Ralph, and that Albert Carver has joined him on the bank. Barber further writes that he sees Uncle Hugh frequently. He continues by detailing the many men in the Regiment who have gone to await their trials, as well as a brief statement on the sergeant of Company A who died. Barber writes an acknowledgement of Philip's death, detailing that Philip had not been well for some time and appeared to have a lingering disease. Barber notes that Philip was still unwell when he caught smallpox, and unfortunately the boys were not allowed to visit him. Barber concludes by writing that the table spread now belongs to Malvina, no pay necessary.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : February 13, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-02-13
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is glad to have received their letter, as well as one from Gryphena and Ma. Barber writes that all are in good health. He further notes that William's brother James just left for Chattanooga, that he has not seen Ralph, and that Albert Carver has joined him on the bank. Barber further writes that he sees Uncle Hugh frequently. He continues by detailing the many men in the Regiment who have gone to await their trials...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is glad to have received their letter, as well as one from Gryphena and Ma. Barber writes that all are in good health. He further notes that William's brother James just left for Chattanooga, that he has not seen Ralph, and that Albert Carver has joined him on the bank. Barber further writes that he sees Uncle Hugh frequently. He continues by detailing the many men in the Regiment who have gone to await their trials, as well as a brief statement on the sergeant of Company A who died. Barber writes an acknowledgement of Philip's death, detailing that Philip had not been well for some time and appeared to have a lingering disease. Barber notes that Philip was still unwell when he caught smallpox, and unfortunately the boys were not allowed to visit him. Barber concludes by writing that the table spread now belongs to Malvina, no pay necessary.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : February 13, 1864 Page 3
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-02-13
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is glad to have received their letter, as well as one from Gryphena and Ma. Barber writes that all are in good health. He further notes that William's brother James just left for Chattanooga, that he has not seen Ralph, and that Albert Carver has joined him on the bank. Barber further writes that he sees Uncle Hugh frequently. He continues by detailing the many men in the Regiment who have gone to await their trials...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is glad to have received their letter, as well as one from Gryphena and Ma. Barber writes that all are in good health. He further notes that William's brother James just left for Chattanooga, that he has not seen Ralph, and that Albert Carver has joined him on the bank. Barber further writes that he sees Uncle Hugh frequently. He continues by detailing the many men in the Regiment who have gone to await their trials, as well as a brief statement on the sergeant of Company A who died. Barber writes an acknowledgement of Philip's death, detailing that Philip had not been well for some time and appeared to have a lingering disease. Barber notes that Philip was still unwell when he caught smallpox, and unfortunately the boys were not allowed to visit him. Barber concludes by writing that the table spread now belongs to Malvina, no pay necessary.
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Title: William Lickly Letter : April 6, 1864
Creator: Lickly, William, 1831-1907
Date: 1864-04-06
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: William Lickly writes to his wife, recounting in great detail his journey to Louisville. Lickly notes that Uncle Hugh, Mr. Dap, Pa, and himself stayed at a nice hotel on their route and were given a good supper. He continues to detail that Mr. Dap appeared smitten with their waitress. Lickly then details an unfortunate accident involving a soldier being run over by a train. He writes that all in the company are well except for one who had ague the morning before. Lickly concludes by noting...
Show moreWilliam Lickly writes to his wife, recounting in great detail his journey to Louisville. Lickly notes that Uncle Hugh, Mr. Dap, Pa, and himself stayed at a nice hotel on their route and were given a good supper. He continues to detail that Mr. Dap appeared smitten with their waitress. Lickly then details an unfortunate accident involving a soldier being run over by a train. He writes that all in the company are well except for one who had ague the morning before. Lickly concludes by noting that they leave for Nashville in the morning.
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Title: William Lickly Letter : April 6, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Lickly, William, 1831-1907
Date: 1864-04-06
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: William Lickly writes to his wife, recounting in great detail his journey to Louisville. Lickly notes that Uncle Hugh, Mr. Dap, Pa, and himself stayed at a nice hotel on their route and were given a good supper. He continues to detail that Mr. Dap appeared smitten with their waitress. Lickly then details an unfortunate accident involving a soldier being run over by a train. He writes that all in the company are well except for one who had ague the morning before. Lickly concludes by noting...
Show moreWilliam Lickly writes to his wife, recounting in great detail his journey to Louisville. Lickly notes that Uncle Hugh, Mr. Dap, Pa, and himself stayed at a nice hotel on their route and were given a good supper. He continues to detail that Mr. Dap appeared smitten with their waitress. Lickly then details an unfortunate accident involving a soldier being run over by a train. He writes that all in the company are well except for one who had ague the morning before. Lickly concludes by noting that they leave for Nashville in the morning.
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Title: William Lickly Letter : April 6, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Lickly, William, 1831-1907
Date: 1864-04-06
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: William Lickly writes to his wife, recounting in great detail his journey to Louisville. Lickly notes that Uncle Hugh, Mr. Dap, Pa, and himself stayed at a nice hotel on their route and were given a good supper. He continues to detail that Mr. Dap appeared smitten with their waitress. Lickly then details an unfortunate accident involving a soldier being run over by a train. He writes that all in the company are well except for one who had ague the morning before. Lickly concludes by noting...
Show moreWilliam Lickly writes to his wife, recounting in great detail his journey to Louisville. Lickly notes that Uncle Hugh, Mr. Dap, Pa, and himself stayed at a nice hotel on their route and were given a good supper. He continues to detail that Mr. Dap appeared smitten with their waitress. Lickly then details an unfortunate accident involving a soldier being run over by a train. He writes that all in the company are well except for one who had ague the morning before. Lickly concludes by noting that they leave for Nashville in the morning.
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Title: Ralph E. Stout Letter : October 11, 1863
Creator: Stout, Ralph E.
Date: 1863-10-11
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Ralph E. Stout writes to his friend Olivia detailing that Albert has returned from Louisville. Stout writes that last week he was gone for four days guarding 500 Rebels on the train. He notes that the troops are currently under marching orders, and that they may start for the front this week. Stout details that during the last engagement many were killed and wounded, including two of Mr. Laird's sons. Stout writes that the enemy had five men to their one, and that the 22nd Michigan fought...
Show moreRalph E. Stout writes to his friend Olivia detailing that Albert has returned from Louisville. Stout writes that last week he was gone for four days guarding 500 Rebels on the train. He notes that the troops are currently under marching orders, and that they may start for the front this week. Stout details that during the last engagement many were killed and wounded, including two of Mr. Laird's sons. Stout writes that the enemy had five men to their one, and that the 22nd Michigan fought bravely alongside them. Stout concludes by noting that he hopes this war will end soon.
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Title: Ralph E. Stout Letter : October 11, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Stout, Ralph E.
Date: 1863-10-11
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Ralph E. Stout writes to his friend Olivia detailing that Albert has returned from Louisville. Stout writes that last week he was gone for four days guarding 500 Rebels on the train. He notes that the troops are currently under marching orders, and that they may start for the front this week. Stout details that during the last engagement many were killed and wounded, including two of Mr. Laird's sons. Stout writes that the enemy had five men to their one, and that the 22nd Michigan fought...
Show moreRalph E. Stout writes to his friend Olivia detailing that Albert has returned from Louisville. Stout writes that last week he was gone for four days guarding 500 Rebels on the train. He notes that the troops are currently under marching orders, and that they may start for the front this week. Stout details that during the last engagement many were killed and wounded, including two of Mr. Laird's sons. Stout writes that the enemy had five men to their one, and that the 22nd Michigan fought bravely alongside them. Stout concludes by noting that he hopes this war will end soon.
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Title: Ralph E. Stout Letter : October 11, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Stout, Ralph E.
Date: 1863-10-11
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Ralph E. Stout writes to his friend Olivia detailing that Albert has returned from Louisville. Stout writes that last week he was gone for four days guarding 500 Rebels on the train. He notes that the troops are currently under marching orders, and that they may start for the front this week. Stout details that during the last engagement many were killed and wounded, including two of Mr. Laird's sons. Stout writes that the enemy had five men to their one, and that the 22nd Michigan fought...
Show moreRalph E. Stout writes to his friend Olivia detailing that Albert has returned from Louisville. Stout writes that last week he was gone for four days guarding 500 Rebels on the train. He notes that the troops are currently under marching orders, and that they may start for the front this week. Stout details that during the last engagement many were killed and wounded, including two of Mr. Laird's sons. Stout writes that the enemy had five men to their one, and that the 22nd Michigan fought bravely alongside them. Stout concludes by noting that he hopes this war will end soon.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : February 13, 1864
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-02-13
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is glad to have received their letter, as well as one from Gryphena and Ma. Barber writes that all are in good health. He further notes that William's brother James just left for Chattanooga, that he has not seen Ralph, and that Albert Carver has joined him on the bank. Barber further writes that he sees Uncle Hugh frequently. He continues by detailing the many men in the Regiment who have gone to await their trials...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is glad to have received their letter, as well as one from Gryphena and Ma. Barber writes that all are in good health. He further notes that William's brother James just left for Chattanooga, that he has not seen Ralph, and that Albert Carver has joined him on the bank. Barber further writes that he sees Uncle Hugh frequently. He continues by detailing the many men in the Regiment who have gone to await their trials, as well as a brief statement on the sergeant of Company A who died. Barber writes an acknowledgement of Philip's death, detailing that Philip had not been well for some time and appeared to have a lingering disease. Barber notes that Philip was still unwell when he caught smallpox, and unfortunately the boys were not allowed to visit him. Barber concludes by writing that the table spread now belongs to Malvina, no pay necessary.
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