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8 March 1866
Neafie, Theodore F.
to: sister Carrie.
Describes possible plans to travel to Fort Riley or perhaps somewhere further west to build a fortune, and a hope that she not become alarmed if his communications are not often.
GLC07164.61
[18]66/03/27
to: Newton.
Sends a request for $40, for the payment of his fees for board and in order to reclaim his carpet-bag and clothing from the landlord who holds them in lieu of payment.
GLC07164.62
[1866]/04/19
to: Carrie.
Sends news that he is going on further west to Cottonwood, having gained employment driving cattle, and a request that she not write back as he can not receive it.
GLC07164.63
[1866]/07/17
He sends word that he received her letter with a check which he cannot use. Claims that he is going back to the plains to work soon, but that she can write to him at Fort Leavenworth.
GLC07164.64
[1866]/11/30
He sends word that he requires $30 for new clothing, and that he lives in a strange region where "farmers don't raise any crops and when they do it is only corn and [even that is] worm eaten."
GLC07164.65
[1875]/12/16
to: sister.
He sends news of an attack by Indians, and mentions that he has gotten a job as a packer in a mule pack train.
GLC07164.66
[1877]/08/26
He sends news that he has decided that he likes Hamilton, and may soon go out poisoning wolves to sell their fur. He claims that if the Nez Indian attempt to raid again, he will join a volunteer company to prevent their attack .
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24 September 1863
Hancock, Winfield Scott (1824-1886)
to Gouverneur Kemble Warren
General Hancock writes to Major General Warren to inform him that he has not been offended by Warren's actions "in reference to the number of aides." Describes his injury sustained at Gettysburg and his desire to return to the field. Writes that he...
GLC07339
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