Chatanooga Tenn. 25 Sept. 1863 Dear Brother Frank: About a week ago I received from you, through J.P. Lathrop and the mail, a bundle of papers, for which I am very thankful. This is the first opportunity I have had … Continue reading →
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Yours of the 18th & 19th came to hand to-day
Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 24th 1863 My Dear Wife Yours of the 18th & 19th came to hand to-day.1 I am truly happy to hear that you & Frankie enjoy such good health. … Continue reading →
We are notified to be prepared for marching orders
Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Ills. Vol. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 19th 1863 My Dear Wife We are notified to be prepared for marching orders, an indication at least that we will soon leave here, & though we have no definite … Continue reading →
I know exactly where you are
Head Qrs. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vol. Infty. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 18th 1863 My Dear Wife Yours of the 11th inst. came to hand this morning, also a catalogue & 3 [news]papers for which I am much obliged.1 I recd. … Continue reading →
I attempted to write to you to-day but signally failed
Head Qrs., Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vol. Inft. Nashville. Tenn., Sept. 16th 1863 My Dear Wife I attempted to write to you to-day but signally failed, yet, for fear that opportunity might not be given to-night, I sent the … Continue reading →
Pick up your copy of the U.S. Constitution, Sept 17
September 17th marks the 226th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. If you haven’t read the Constitution, now is your chance to get your very own copy to […]
We had rather a gloomy night of it on picket
Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vol. Intry. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 16th 1863 My Dear Wife I rather expected to be greeted on my return this morning with a letter but was disappointed. We had rather a gloomy night … Continue reading →
I have before me a photograph of Frankie & you
Head Qrs. Co. “A” 129th Regt. Ills. Vol. Infty. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 14th 1863 My Dear Wife: I have before me a photograph of Frankie & you, & I try to imagine you both here, but it is hard work … Continue reading →
Learning Commons Open House: September 18th, 11am-2pm
You are invited to the Learning Commons Open House Wednesday, September 18th 11:00am – 2:00pm The Learning Commons project is a collaboration of the Provost’s Office, UI Libraries […]
Congratulations to Stephen Sturgeon
Congratulations to Stephen Sturgeon, who has been appointed adjunct assistant professor in the English Department! Needless to say, this is quite an honor, and an indication of the high esteem […]