Taggart tells his brother about his recovery from an illness or injury.
Taggart tells his brother about getting used to camp life.
Taggart answers his brother's question about the transfer policies for non-commissioned officers.
Taggart describes the effort to protect Washington from any Confederate attack and speculates on the possibility of the war ending through compromise.
Taggart describes his regiment's movement into a new camp and tells about an incident in which union soldiers stole a farmer's oats.
Taggart describes a recent skirmish with Confederate forces in which eighteen members of his regiment were wounded, including two captains.
Taggart writes about his regiment's movements and encampments around Fredericksburg.
Taggart discusses the movement of Union troops around Richmond.
Taggart writes about the Union capture and occupation of Coggins Point in Virginia.
Taggart describes the Battle of South Mountain and tells about the injuries received there by members of his brigade.
Taggart discusses military policies concerning promotions of officers like himself. He also talks about soldiers' motives for fighting in the war.
Taggart provides a general discussion of religion in camp. He also explains why he will not be requesting a leave of absence to come home.
Taggart discusses camp life and evaluates the likelihood of receiving a leave of absence.
Taggart discusses his concerns about military pay policies and schedules.
Taggart sends a brief note discussing weather and the presence of women in camp.
Taggart's brief note states that all is well and that it is unlikely he will come home soon.
Physician writes to declare Captain John Doebler "incapable"of service.
Taggart discusses a new encampment near the Capitol in Washington and talks about the unhappiness surrounding an officer's dismissal from the service.
Lizzie provides her brother with a brief update of recent family news.
Taggart tells his brother that nothing new is happening in camp.
Taggart discusses military business, including a sword presentation and an execution of deserters.
Taggart expresses concern about a recent Union defeat and laments the dismissal of an army chaplain.
Taggart describes the movement of troops along the Rapidan.
Taggart discusses movement, skirmishing, and camp settlement around Manassas Junction.
Taggart discusses the current stations of two Pennsylvania regiments.
Taggart tells his brother about troops gathering along the Rappahannock River.
Taggart talks about regimental organization and the sighting of Confederate pickets.
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