Box 2

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Contains 88 Results:

Letter from Morse to his Mother, January 13, 1863
 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 81
Scope and Contents

Morse updates his mother on the good health of Malcolm, Nathan, and himself. Every family friend has been safe, but Morse's past roommate was killed.

Morse's location: New Iberia, Louisiana.

Dates: January 13, 1863
Found in: Manuscripts / Alexander Porter-Morse Family Papers / Civil War Letters
Letter from Morse to his Parents, February 20, 1863
 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 82
Scope and Contents

General update from Morse. He is eating well and is up 12 pounds since he left in 1888. He did have jaundice once, but overcame it. He is sad to hear Frank died. He prays for his family every night.

Morse's location: The Haunted House, Shelbyville.

Dates: February 20, 1863
Found in: Manuscripts / Alexander Porter-Morse Family Papers / Civil War Letters
Letter from Morse to his Mother, June 8, 1863
 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 83
Scope and Contents

Morse updates his mother that he just arrived in Fortrep Monroe and had a delightful trip. He is just writing to let her know they arrived safely.

Morse's location: Fortrep Monroe

Dates: June 8, 1863
Found in: Manuscripts / Alexander Porter-Morse Family Papers / Civil War Letters
Letter from Morse to his Mother, July 1, 1863
 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 84
Scope and Contents Morse describes his departure from Fortrep Monroe. He went on a steam boat up to Norfolk, took prisoners, then went down to Hampton Road on the way to Fort Delware. He described the process of getting on the enemy's boat, capturing prisoners, rushing the weapons, and threatening to 'blow their brains out' if they resisted. No blood was shed. Men guarded the boat's captain, pilot, and engineer. Morse called someone a coward, but their name was cut out from the letter. They marched all night...
Dates: July 1, 1863
Found in: Manuscripts / Alexander Porter-Morse Family Papers / Civil War Letters
Letter from Morse to Mrs. Sarah, August 27, 1863
 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 85
Scope and Contents Morse updates Mrs. Sarah on his location, stating that he has returned to Saint Mary's. While traveling in a carriage with Lizzie McWilliams, the horses became moody and began bucking. The carriage struck the railing and fell into the water, sinking to the bottom. Morse climbed out the window and Lizzie grabbed on to him. The bottom of Lizzie's hoop got caught, but Morse was able to swim up to the surface, whether someone pulled them out.Morse's location: Camperdown in...
Dates: August 27, 1863
Found in: Manuscripts / Alexander Porter-Morse Family Papers / Civil War Letters
Letter from Morse to Nath, November 9, 1864
 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 86
Scope and Contents

Letter from Morse to Nath describing the dangers of war he has faced in various locations. He described in detail his trip when leaving Mobile, when he managed to find Pascagoula River. He got within 20 yards of a Yankee camp, but due to rain and hiding in a buggy, him and his companion were able to avoid capture. He includes lyrics to solder songs.

Dates: November 9, 1864
Found in: Manuscripts / Alexander Porter-Morse Family Papers / Civil War Letters
Letter from Morse to his Mother, November 28, 1864
 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 87
Scope and Contents Morse states that he has been at his current location for three months due to General Major's illness and Yankee raiders. He was recalling Eugene Holmes, who was capture with Morse and prisoners in New Orleans. Holmes was captured again in the District while serving as Captain of a Battery. He was on a steamboat going upriver when it struck a sway; he and ten of his men jumped overboard and escaped. He was recaptured by raiders from Baton Rouge, then escaped again. Porter is only at his...
Dates: November 28, 1864
Found in: Manuscripts / Alexander Porter-Morse Family Papers / Civil War Letters
Letter from Morse to his Mother, February 8, 1865
 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 88
Scope and Contents

Letter from Morse to his mother updating her about friends and their romantic interests as well as descriptions of his visits to various homes.

Morse's location: Shreveport, Louisiana.

Dates: February 8, 1865
Found in: Manuscripts / Alexander Porter-Morse Family Papers / Civil War Letters