Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866 Robert H. Stafford Collection [Decimalized .01- .98]

to sister

mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.

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to sister

mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand

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to Ma

Stafford describes a prayer meeting.

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to sister

talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles

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to sister

complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general

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to father

talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."

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to sisters

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

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to Ma

describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.

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to Ma

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

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to uncle

Tells his uncle the weather is changing but still he sleeps very warms. Talks about a false alarm. They thought the yankees were coming but then nothing happened.

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to Sister

Writes that if the yankees advance they will build winter quarters. Requests ginger and tea cakes. Notes that they have been given whiskey.

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to Sister

Talks of the relentless snow and how difficult it is to get through. Talks of passing a very dull time whille some of the other soldiers got drunk and were put in the guard-house.

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to Sister

Talks of the snow again. Mentions that he will get married when his time is out. Says the clothes he has are sufficient.

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to Sister

Mentions that Henry arrived with some boxes. Talks of not coming home after the war but of reenlisting and going to Kentucky. Notes that he has enclosed a ring he made himself.

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to Pa

Says he has recently been paid. Remains positive despite recent victories of the yankees.

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to Pa

Says he will send 22 dollars home. Says they may leave their current station soon, though they may remain for several more weeks.

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to Ma

Writes that they have marched 60 miles or so. Reports that many soldiers have become sick. Describes the landscape as "rich." Written in camp along the Rapidan River.

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to Sister

Notes that the Captain is sick and several members of the company are in the hospital. Writes that he can't wait to have a home-cooked meal. Written at Camp Rapidan.

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to Pa

Says there are soldiers who have deserted the Confederacy and gone to the yankees. Wants to come home and talks of finding a substitute for himself.

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to Sister

Stresses that he wishes the next battle will close the war. Says he was threatened with pneumonia.

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