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Papers, 1864, 2004.

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Papers, 1864, 1875 (all 2004 copies), include correspondence between Haughton, while serving at Bermuda 100 and Fort Powhatan (Va.), and ill in the Post Hospital at Point of Rocks (Va.) during the Civil War, and his wife, Harriet E. Haughton, in Amboy Township (Fulton County, Ohio). The correspondence from her to him, which always note that she misses him and is depressed about the future, further describe (June 16) the health and news of their daughters, Eva and Ida, the latter having whopping cough, William's father, concerns about William's health and well being, "copperhead" reports of his unit having stood in the train from Sandusky (Ohio) to Washington; (July 9) the option of paying a substitute "foreigner" to serve in William's stead should his 100 days enlistment be extended, the state of the farm, negative public opinion about continuing the war, and the future possibility of moving out west. Her last letter to him (Oct 22), notes that she is sending Carl with directions, money, and clean clothes for William, and has made money selling butter and blanche (a dessert) to purchase sewing materials to make new clothes. William's letters to Harriet mention (June 26-27) men of other units and from home, being ill with diarrhea, describe the country from a farmer's perspective, the possibilty that the 100 days enlistment may be extended, that A. Lincoln and Gen. Butler "passed through camp", men willing to vote Gov. [John] Brough [who planned the 100 days enlistment idea] out of office; (July 8) being sick and still weak from fever and diarrhea, hoping his unit will be replaced soon, extremely negative feelings about freed slaves; (Aug. 27) being sick of soldiering, men foraging for food, and missing home cooking. Also included is a copy of Harriet's teacher's certificate for Fulton County (Ohio), Nov. 13, 1875. 2004 copies of biographical information about Haughton (5 p., from Ancestry Plus) and history about his regiment (1 p.) are also included.

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