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While Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil was marketed until the 1940s and 1950s, the particular trade card in this collection most likely dates to the late Victorian era. The Victorian era is a period of time that directly corresponds with the reign of the…

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on April 28, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on May 12, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on May 25, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on June 4, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on July 22, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on August 9, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on October 17, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on November 10, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on December 1, 1862.

This letter was sent from Mrs. A. Chandler to Edgar Knapp on December 25, 1862.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother on January 11, 1863.

This letter was sent from Nicolass Boley to Edgar Knapp on January 21, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on January 28, 1863.

This letter was sent from Isaac and Elizabeth Carver to Edgar Knapp on January 28, 1863.

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

This letter is from A. S. Ward and request that his brother's clothes be sent to him.

This letter was sent from Isaac and Elizabeth Carver to Edgar Knapp on February 10, 1863.

This letter was sent from Joesph B. Townsend to Edgar Knapp on February 17, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on February 23, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on March 6, 1863.

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.

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.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on May 4, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on May 19, 1863.

This letter from H. Fenton to Edgar Knapp on May 26, 1863.

This letter was sent from M. Armstong to Edgar Knapp on June 1, 1863.

This letter was sent from Fred Devine to Edgar Knapp on June 16, 1863.

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

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on July 7, 1863.

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.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on July 16, 1863.

This letter was sent from Charles Enfield to Edgar Knapp on July 28, 1863.

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

This letter was sent from William Hawhorn to Edgar Knapp on August 27, 1863.

Jinnie's father is still alive. Isaac describes an encounter with the enemy near Moorsfield that resulted in hiss troop capturing 10 prisoners.

After failing to capture the enemy forces in Moorsfield, Isaac's troop marched to Hardy County. At this time, Isaac is the only remaining surgeon in his command, as one was taken prisoner and the other was sent to Richmond.

This letter was sent from H. Beardsley to Edgar Knapp on September 22, 1863.

Isaac has yet to hear from the board in Richmond about a potential promotion, and he does not believe he will get it. He is concerned about the dwindling numbers of his command.

Isaac visited with his friends Mr. and Mrs. Kettle. He heard back from Richmond, and acknowledges that it will be a while before he receives a promotion.

This letter was sent from Z. Z. Miles to Edgar Knapp on October 24, 1863.

Isaac does not believe his command has enough troops to protect the extensive country they occupy. He asks Jinnie to have his sister order a new coat for him in preparation for the upcoming winter.

Mary writes to inform Isaac that her husband is in fact dead.

This letter was sent from J. F. Thiebaud to Edgar Knapp on December 14, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on December 17, 1863.

Isaac describes a horrific and eventually pointless expedition that his command endured, resulting in awful deaths of some of his fellow soldiers. He does not think the war will find any rest during the winter.

This letter was sent from A. C. Collins to Edgar Knapp on December 30, 1863.

This letter was sent from J. H. Sherrard to Edgar Knapp on February 17, 1864.

This letter was sent from J. H. Sherrard to "Hospital Steward" on February 17, 1864.

This letter was sent from C. D. Ettiner to Edgar Knapp on March 4, 1864.