Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897 [Collection of Enoch Q. Fellows, field and staff, 3rd regiment, New Hampshire, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .111]

to Unknown

He writes on the matter of a Major Bedel who was ordered to remain in charge of the camp. He came to head quarters to see if there was any way he could. But upon finding no one to satisfy his wishes, he came again the next day.

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to Captain

His furlough commenced April 23rd. He provides his address.

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to N.B Berry

On Sept. 1st, his regiment marched through Washington. towards upper Maryland. At Monocacy, a skirmish took place. On Sept. 13th, they arrived at Middleton. On Sept. 14th, they arrived at the base of South Mountain and were shortly thereafter ordered...

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Diary entry?

He begins with when he first enlisted as a private in 1861. He mentions meeting the president who calls them the best equipped regiment. He talks about joining the Knoxville Expedition. There was a skirmish at Conrad's Ferry lasting two days...

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to John Madleigh

He reports improvement among the officers at the last school of instruction. But there is one defect in that there is a lack of promptitude in the execution of commands. It is also difficult to get the men to march in lock step. Though he recommends...

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

Fellows is commanded to report the Adjutant General's office.

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is writing to see if there is any way Adolphus Hoit can be made to return to his regiment. He deserted from Hemstead Long Island. He is happy that Fellow's regiment gets such praise and accolades.

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is sad to hear Fellows is thinking of resigning. He mentions the Mason and Slidell affair in England.

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is trying to gain favor so he can be appointed post chaplain.

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

Currently on board the ship Pocahontas. He emphasizes his cooperation. Tomorrow he hopes to join Fellows. Written aboard the "Pocahontas"

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is asking for a furlough because he has received word that his mother is sick. Written at Port Royal, located on Hilton Head Island.

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is sorry that he was ordered to go to Charleston to join the blockade and will be unable to see him after all. But he will not forget. Written aboard the "Pocahontas"

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

He writes that the 3rd regiment is ready to leave tomorrow. Also that his application for leave will be recommended.

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

Now that he is colonel of the 9th regiment, Moulton wants him to appoint him the regiment's surgeon. He argues he will need an experienced man.

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

He really wants the Adjutant's Commission. If Fellows gets it for him he will give him 50 dollars as soon as they are paid off.

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

They are asking him to sign for his salary from January until June of 1862.

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to Col. Whipple

He was keeping watch on the 25th when he heard some other voices on the island. He thought they were the only company there but he was wrong. They kept up a question and answer session but they could not get any closer to each other because he had to...

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to L.P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury

He wishes to establish a scientific and religious institution. He mentions Fellows as a mutual acquaintance as a way of introduction.

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to Father, Mother and Brother

He is currently in the hospital but will soon be sent to Murfreesboro. He advises his brother not to join the army as he will have to endure many hardships.

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to Thomas Ryan

He mentions Gen. Thurman and Gen. Sheridan. He would not be surprised if his friend gets sent to Richmond. He himself hopes to go to Richmond this Spring. He mentions money they owe one another.

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