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Isaac hears that Jinnie's father passed away, and Isaac attempts in his letter to consol her

Enduring many enemy attakcs, Isaac's troop made it to Williamsport under orders to guard a wagon train. His suffered great loss, having 80 soldiers killed and wounded.

Isaac has been left in charge of the wounded, which fills him with sorrow. He tells Jinnie the worth of the presents he is sending her.

Isaac tells Jinnie about his desire to be in the army after reaching Camp Washington and meeting so many nice gentlemen and seeing many friends there. He hopes the war will be over soon so that he may be with Jinnie.

Diary written by Marcus B. Warner in 1864. The diary is written in a green Allings & Cory pocket diary. In addition to describing his life as a soldier, Warner also chronicles his previous civilian life and the Union army recruitment process. Writing…

Letter from S. L. Walton to friends and relatives updating them on his health and life in the army.

Letter from B. L. Bell and Nancy Walton to S. L. Walton dated February 22, 1865.

Autobiographical note created by S. L. Walton detailing his time in the army.

Letter from S. L. Walton to his father, mother, and wife updating them on his health and his return to the army.

Letter from E. P. Walton to S. L. Walton updating him on his health.

Letter from S. L. Walton to his father updating him on his wound.

Letter from S. L. Walton to "Companion" updating them on his health and life in the army.

Letter to S. L. Walton from his wife and father dated August 13, 1864.

Letter to S. L. Walton from his wife and mother. Walton's wife updates him on her health and her desire for him to return home. Walton's mother updates him on the health of family members.

Letter from S. L. Walton to his father updating him on his health and life in the army.

Letter from Nancy Walton to S. L. Walton updating him on her health and expressing a desire for him to return home.

Letter from S. L. Walton to his wife updating her on his health and life in the army.

Letter from S. L. Walton to his aunt, uncle, and cousins updating them on his health and life in the army.

Letter to S. K. Hildrig from S. L. Walton asking him to take care of his family while he is at war.

Letter granting S. L. Walton permission to take leave.

Note from James Walton to his brother, S. L. Walton updating him on his health.

This is an undated envelope addressed to J. W. Walton.

Note from S. L. Walton to his wife telling her where to send her letters.

Note from S. L. Walton to his wife about a letter that he had received.

Letter from S. L. Walton to his wife updating her on his health.

This list contains the dates of the war experiences of S. L. Walton.

This letter was sent from W. Crane to Edgar Knapp on July 6, 1863.

Letter from Van Fleet to his parents, discussing how they took rebel entrenchments.

Letter from Van Fleet to his parents, describing daily duties and being fired upon by Rebel cannons.

This is a 50-page scrapbook compiled by Herbert E. Valentine with newspaper clippings written in 1911-1912 about his regiment's war activities, photographs from a monument dedication ceremony for his regiment in New Berne, North Carolina in 1908, and…

Letter from Turrill to his aunt and uncle, describing brigade drills, upcoming orders, and the life of a soldier.

The collection consists of a single letter from Sgt William S. Tippett to his wife, Maggie. Written from a parole camp in Annapolis, Maryland, the letter opens with Tippett's comments on news from home. A majority of the letter, however,details his…

The G. Horace Tarr Letter collection contains a letter dated May 4, 1863, giving a detailed eye-witness account of the Battle of Chancellorsville during the American Civil War.

Letter written by sailor Edwin C. Stone aboard the U.S.S. Minnesota, November 11, 1861 to his brother Persley Stone. Majority of letter is advice from Edwin to Persley on how to behave at his new job. Letter also contains a run in between the…

Letter from Stewart to his sister, discussing the difficulties of the regiment, several skirmishes, and his hopes to return home soon.

Enoch Stephens's diary from his time in the 5th NY Veteran Volunteers from January 1st, 1865 to December 26th, 1865. Most entries describe the weather and the time of daily drills and dress parades, but the diary also documents such events as the…

This letter was sent from States Clark to Edgar Knapp on February 2, 1863.

The 1863 diary of Henry Squire, 72nd New York Infantry and includes entries from January through July. Early entries detail camp life, war news, and in particular, playing baseball and boxing, an inspection by Lincoln, and camp rumors (from March…

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Camp Pisgah about recent correspondence, running for Commissioner, and camp life.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Morton's Ford, Va. about being stationed at a picket line, the brutal weather conditions, his brother's exemption from service, running for the Magistracy, furloughs, and Grant's arrival.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Orange Co., Va. about camp life, a man brought under court martial, the Carroll Guard, speculation about his brother being drafted within the year, friends from home, and furloughs.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Orange Co., Va. to ailing brother inquiring about his health and reporting on recent troop activities and movements, including an anticipated visit by Jefferson Davis to his corps.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Morton's Ford, Va. on the difficulty traversing recent terrain, the strength of their current position and the fortification of nearby Union troops, his brother, James', poor health, bands…

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Hamilton's Crossing, Va. regarding the death of his nephew, Temple, camp conditions and his health, prices of goods, and requests news of those at home.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from a battle line near Chancellor, Va. about a recent conflict at Rappahannock (battle of Chancellorsville) with details on casualties and deaths.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Camp Morse's' Neck, Va. about recent correspondence, distances from Union troops, respect for Col. Wharton, and deserters from home.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Franklin, Va. regarding brother's exemption from service, arrangements for farm work, anticipated troop movement, and prospects of peace.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Franklin, Va. on advice for the upcoming planting season, discipline within the army, worries that his brother will soon have to begin service, and his and his brother's health.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Franklin, Va. about recent recruits from home, thoughts on how his brother can avoid service, recent troop movement, and those from home missing.