The Amphictyon Society was a male literary society founded in 1857 at Hillsdale College. This is the first issue of a literary journal published by the society. Contributions were anonymous.
William Lindsey, cousin to Lauretta Hadley, writes that he injured his back working on a cannon and has been unable to eat. When he joined the army, he weighed 164 pounds and figures he currently weighs 100 pounds. He has been too sick to write. ...
This letter expresses the grief felt by Cousin Add over the death of her soldier boy, Jake. The letter is roughly dated as May 24th, 1864 as there is a reference to this death in Lauretta Hadley's diary on May 26, 1864.
D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust; ¾ Facing Front, Looking Right, Holding Spear over Shoulder on the left & Shield decorated with Horseman on the right
In this letter, Thomas Kimball Sr. comments on the fact not all the items sent to his son arrived, some having been stolen. He also gives the news from home.
Confederate Military Hospital
Charleston, S.C. Sept. 23rd 1864
My Dear Father,
This letter is written by a friend as I am unable to write. I have not been as well for the past [night] as usual [and my exchange is ???? ]and has reduced me so low...
