1,721,241 research outputs found
Israel G. Atkins Letter : date unknown
No full textIsrael tells his mother she can keep the photograph of himself and that he is enjoying the soldier's life thus far. The note is undated but it was likely written before Israel became sick (the earliest evidence of his illness was a letter dated November 23, 1862)
Israel G. Atkins Letter : May 7, 1863
No full textIsrael updates his parents on some aspects of camp life and the war
Israel G. Atkins Letter : March 15, 1863
No full textIsrael is still recovering from his illness but was able to send eight dollars to his family
Israel G. Atkins Letter : March 24, 1865
No full textIsrael mostly asks about people from back home, but also mentions that his regiment will likely join with Sherman's troops in the summer
Israel G. Atkins Letter : August 16, 1864
No full textIsrael updates his parents on the status of some soldiers from their hometown. He goes on to claim that the Union and Confederate soldiers on the skirmish line were getting along very well. He asserted that each side traded coffee and tobacco and they even coordinated a fake offensive whereby the Confederates would shoot blanks and the Union soldiers would shoot over their opponents' heads. Israel says they carried out this plan and all the Confederates surrendered, which demonstrated their disaffection with the war effort. It is unclear whether this story is true or not
Israel G. Atkins Letter : June 19, 1863
No full textIsrael briefly mentions the size of the crops in Glasgow, KY, the status of a few Confederate prisoners in their camp, and the good news they received from an African American informant who explained that the Confederates are short on food and many are deserting. Israel then praises [his brother?] Willie for wanting to practice shooting a gun, but advises him not to climb on the roof again to do so
Israel G. Atkins Letter : March 8, 1863
No full textGeorge Macomber writes to Israel's mother, Harriet, to inform her of Israel's poor health. He tells a story about a freight train that was seized by Confederate soldiers outside of Nashville. Israel pens a section of the letter to notify his mother he is feeling better. He asks her to send him dried fruit, apples, honey, jelly, as well as some sewing needles and pins. George closes the letter, stating Israel is doing much better and has access to a variety of foods
Israel G. Atkins Letter : January 20, 1863
No full textIsrael says the weather is cold and wet, but he and the other soldiers are eager to fight. They have not been paid in four months, which angered the men because they cannot afford paper and stamps. Israel goes on to describe their drill procedures and their rations. He requests a pair of leather gloves from his family and sends his father a gold pen
Israel G. Atkins Letter : May 10, 1863
No full textIsrael is still sick. He explains that his regiment is under marching orders so they were provided with smaller tents. He asks his father how the farm is doing and reminds him to always vote for Democrats. He thanks his mother for the socks she sent and says he has enclosed a ring made by George (Macomber?) for Fannie
- …
