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John T. Scott
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Hopeless
John was hoping to see Miss Philo one more time before she moved, but his travel route was delayed until the night instead of morning. He realized that he would not see her again beforeshe left. -
Recruiting
Recruiting in the Civil War
John T. Scott was on a recruiting trip, trying to find more soldiers to fight in the war. -
Visiting Home
Leave of Absence
After recieving a short leave of absence for 20 days, John travels home and visits family and old friends. -
March to Nashville
Battle of Nashville
John T. Scott writes about the fact that the war is going good for his side, which is the Confederacy.He says that they are soon to be on the march to Nashville. The march to capture Nashville. -
Under Fire
Fighting During Civil War
John's group was under heavy gunfire, but by fighting back, they pushed them back from their stance. He was not involved in the shooting, because he is a Quartermaster. -
The Proposal
Civil War Marriage
John recieved a twenty day leave of absence and proposed to a woman named Miss Philo. If she consents to marry him then she is to return a letter to him. -
It's Hard Being a Soldier
Soldier Life
Being a soldier isn't easy. You're away from you're friends and loved ones, and there is constant worry in your body. -
No Reply
Marriage Statistics
John waited for a reply from Miss Philo for a little over three years. After recieving no reply, he insists on her taking the ring as a "token of enduring friendship" instead.
