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1865/03/08
Armstrong, Halleck (fl. 1865)
to: Mary [Armstrong].
Reports various rumors about Sheridan's maneuvers. Also reports on nearby black uprising: "Our allies, the darkies, are evidently burning out their beloved Masters…"
GLC06734.10
1865/03/09
Describes army medic routines & ambulances, describes desolation of landscape due to war.
GLC06734.11
1865/03/10
Reports on troop maneuvers, Sheridan's whereabouts, etc.
GLC06734.12
[1865]/03/10 Evening
Describes wounding of his troops, & ministering to soldiers.
GLC06734.13
Describes the death of soldiers, his inspection of their graveyards.
GLC06734.14
1865/03/12
Reports on rumors that "Sherman, & Schoield, and Sheridan are working up, & Grant has Lee by the throat." Also describes in detail his work as a Chaplain & what it consists of.
GLC06734.15
1865/03/13
"I keep no diary of events, so I guess I had better send my diary home in the form of letters."
GLC06734.16
1865/03/14
to: Mary [Armstrong]
Describes battle in detail. Also: "…The good news from Sheridan was read to the boys at inspection in the form of a dispatch from Gen. Grant. It was received with loud cheers. Surely the end draws nigh…"
GLC06734.17
1865/03/15
Describes impending battle plans .
GLC06734.18
1865/03/16
Describes feeling of impending battle. In part: "…Everything is quiet this morning, but it may be the calm before the storm. Sheridan is here, & his wonderful cavalry are not far off…"
GLC06734.19
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