Peter L. Dumont's Civil War Site Themes    
Genealogy
Genealogy efforts related to Peter and Clarinda's story have been a challenge, but Peter's letters have provided extensive information and numerous clues. In almost every letter, including those from before the Civil War, he talks about members of both of their families and comments on reports in Clarinda's letters. Intimate details of family dramas emerge as one reads the letters chronologically.
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Bull Run(b:)     Fredericksburg(f:)    Chancellorsville and Libby Prison(c:)    Wilderness(w:)    Alexandria/Washington(a:)    
Discontent and Deserters(d:)   Genealogy(g:)    Recruitment and Draft(r:)   Zouaves and Uniforms(z:)   Medical(m:)   
Newspapers(n:)    Politics and War(p:)   Other Regiments(o:)    Sutlers(s:)    Utica(u:)    Dreams(i:)    
1864-03-11 :  : :  Theme: g: p: u: 
friends with Fletch but not tent mates, his picture, not a loafer, Willie, Ida, Mally, Bill Jones, Sarah, Garrards Tigers, men owe govt for clothes