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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 : August 14, 1864
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-08-14
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina, noting that he is sending her letter by way of William. He acknowledges that William and Uncle Hugh are currently with him. Barber writes that it has been 20 months since he last saw Malvina, and that he will always remember the day he left his home. He continues by detailing that if he were ever to forsake God and his beliefs then he would lose all hope and likely never return. Barber writes that it is difficult to enjoy religion where you don't...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina, noting that he is sending her letter by way of William. He acknowledges that William and Uncle Hugh are currently with him. Barber writes that it has been 20 months since he last saw Malvina, and that he will always remember the day he left his home. He continues by detailing that if he were ever to forsake God and his beliefs then he would lose all hope and likely never return. Barber writes that it is difficult to enjoy religion where you don't feel at home, and continues to discuss his own experiences of war and religion. Barber notes that he was recently out on guard duty watching prisoners. He continues by writing that Pa was here and is doing well, George Brown intends to go to Chattanooga for work, and Uncle Hugh is currently lame but should improve soon.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : August 14, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-08-14
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina, noting that he is sending her letter by way of William. He acknowledges that William and Uncle Hugh are currently with him. Barber writes that it has been 20 months since he last saw Malvina, and that he will always remember the day he left his home. He continues by detailing that if he were ever to forsake God and his beliefs then he would lose all hope and likely never return. Barber writes that it is difficult to enjoy religion where you don't...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina, noting that he is sending her letter by way of William. He acknowledges that William and Uncle Hugh are currently with him. Barber writes that it has been 20 months since he last saw Malvina, and that he will always remember the day he left his home. He continues by detailing that if he were ever to forsake God and his beliefs then he would lose all hope and likely never return. Barber writes that it is difficult to enjoy religion where you don't feel at home, and continues to discuss his own experiences of war and religion. Barber notes that he was recently out on guard duty watching prisoners. He continues by writing that Pa was here and is doing well, George Brown intends to go to Chattanooga for work, and Uncle Hugh is currently lame but should improve soon.
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Title: William Lickly Letter : April 28, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Lickly, William, 1831-1907
Date: 1864-04-28
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: William Lickly writes to sister Olivia, thanking her for staying with his girl as often as she does for he knows his girl gets lonely. Lickly describes the women found throughout the city, and acknowledges that Olivia's folks have not heard from Pa. Lickly continues by noting that he visited a burial ground and saw some nice monuments. He also writes that he and Albert Carver went to the reservoir with the rest of the company. Lickly concludes by telling Olivia to give his daughter Hattie a...
Show moreWilliam Lickly writes to sister Olivia, thanking her for staying with his girl as often as she does for he knows his girl gets lonely. Lickly describes the women found throughout the city, and acknowledges that Olivia's folks have not heard from Pa. Lickly continues by noting that he visited a burial ground and saw some nice monuments. He also writes that he and Albert Carver went to the reservoir with the rest of the company. Lickly concludes by telling Olivia to give his daughter Hattie a good kiss for him.
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Title: William Lickly Letter : April 28, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Lickly, William, 1831-1907
Date: 1864-04-28
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: William Lickly writes to sister Olivia, thanking her for staying with his girl as often as she does for he knows his girl gets lonely. Lickly describes the women found throughout the city, and acknowledges that Olivia's folks have not heard from Pa. Lickly continues by noting that he visited a burial ground and saw some nice monuments. He also writes that he and Albert Carver went to the reservoir with the rest of the company. Lickly concludes by telling Olivia to give his daughter Hattie a...
Show moreWilliam Lickly writes to sister Olivia, thanking her for staying with his girl as often as she does for he knows his girl gets lonely. Lickly describes the women found throughout the city, and acknowledges that Olivia's folks have not heard from Pa. Lickly continues by noting that he visited a burial ground and saw some nice monuments. He also writes that he and Albert Carver went to the reservoir with the rest of the company. Lickly concludes by telling Olivia to give his daughter Hattie a good kiss for him.
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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: James Lickly Letter : March 25, 1864
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-03-25
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that the boys are all well. Lickly begins by addressing different perspectives regarding the war, and describes that he believes the purpose should be to put down the rebellion and then settle any remaining differences at the voting box. He writes that they have not yet heard the plan for the next campaign, although he suspects that preparations are being made. Lickly continues by noting that he doesn't know how much longer they will stay in...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that the boys are all well. Lickly begins by addressing different perspectives regarding the war, and describes that he believes the purpose should be to put down the rebellion and then settle any remaining differences at the voting box. He writes that they have not yet heard the plan for the next campaign, although he suspects that preparations are being made. Lickly continues by noting that he doesn't know how much longer they will stay in the area, or if they will actually fight. Additionally, Lickly questions the intent of the individuals who fled to Canada in order to escape the draft. Lickly concludes by noting that today he turns 41, and describing his opinions on Christianity.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : August 14, 1864 Page 3
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-08-14
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina, noting that he is sending her letter by way of William. He acknowledges that William and Uncle Hugh are currently with him. Barber writes that it has been 20 months since he last saw Malvina, and that he will always remember the day he left his home. He continues by detailing that if he were ever to forsake God and his beliefs then he would lose all hope and likely never return. Barber writes that it is difficult to enjoy religion where you don't...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina, noting that he is sending her letter by way of William. He acknowledges that William and Uncle Hugh are currently with him. Barber writes that it has been 20 months since he last saw Malvina, and that he will always remember the day he left his home. He continues by detailing that if he were ever to forsake God and his beliefs then he would lose all hope and likely never return. Barber writes that it is difficult to enjoy religion where you don't feel at home, and continues to discuss his own experiences of war and religion. Barber notes that he was recently out on guard duty watching prisoners. He continues by writing that Pa was here and is doing well, George Brown intends to go to Chattanooga for work, and Uncle Hugh is currently lame but should improve soon.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : August 14, 1864 Page 4
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-08-14
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina, noting that he is sending her letter by way of William. He acknowledges that William and Uncle Hugh are currently with him. Barber writes that it has been 20 months since he last saw Malvina, and that he will always remember the day he left his home. He continues by detailing that if he were ever to forsake God and his beliefs then he would lose all hope and likely never return. Barber writes that it is difficult to enjoy religion where you don't...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina, noting that he is sending her letter by way of William. He acknowledges that William and Uncle Hugh are currently with him. Barber writes that it has been 20 months since he last saw Malvina, and that he will always remember the day he left his home. He continues by detailing that if he were ever to forsake God and his beliefs then he would lose all hope and likely never return. Barber writes that it is difficult to enjoy religion where you don't feel at home, and continues to discuss his own experiences of war and religion. Barber notes that he was recently out on guard duty watching prisoners. He continues by writing that Pa was here and is doing well, George Brown intends to go to Chattanooga for work, and Uncle Hugh is currently lame but should improve soon.
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