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Colby 115: Awaiting a Discharge

1863: Newton writes of his road to recovery & quest for a furlough ...

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Colby 114: Weak and Sick but Happy to be Home

1863: Finally, a letter arrives -- brother Newton has made it back to New Hampshire!

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Colby 106: Reassurances

Colby writes to tell his family it's not all that bad ...

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Colby 100: Warm Weather

Enjoy it while it lasts, and send home for treats!

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Colby 98: Quick Note

News from Newton!

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Colby 91: Tea

A dipper of hot tea brings back memories of home ...

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Colby 90: Unpacking

1862: Now that the holiday boxes have finally arrived, the boys choose to look on the bright side...

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Colby 89: Knife

Colby's father sends him a knife in his holiday box, but will it get past Capt. Richardson?

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Colby 88: “A Fine Drunk”

Tensions arise in camp as the holidays approach ...

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Colby 85: Mail

Postal privileges & caustic comments from the camp of the 39th MA:

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Colby 81: Camp Desolation

The regiment prepares for Winter Quarters ...

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Colby 61: Mail

1862: News and views from the old NH home ...

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Colby 60: Marching Orders

Waiting for action ...