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Letter to George M. Philips from D.G. Mcintosh detailing the ration accounts for Philips' January furlough

Letter from Everett Hutchins to his sister, written on April 3, [1864], at Lookout Valley Tennessee. Everett discusses at length brother Warren's term of military service, expressing the opinion that Warren will have to serve out his three-year…

Letter from Everett Hutchins to his sister, written January 3, 1864 at Lookout Valley, Tennessee. Everett discusses winter quarters, the regiment's recent march to Knoxville and back, and various family members.

Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. Addresses Nellie's continued lack of responding to Miller's letters. Also gives an account of a visit to the Natural Bridge.

Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. George tells of the good spirits of the men in his company and complains about the "outrages" committed by the Yankees on their recent raids.

Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. Gives an account of George's time in Tuckyhoe including two reviews and sightings of General Lee, Longstreet, Ewell and Stuart.

Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. Details Miller's Company marching after Yankees. Miller also complains about the lack of responses he's recieved from Nellie.

Letter from George M. Miller to his Cousin Nellie Koontz. Miller gives a short account of his night with the 8th Star and requests to hear from Alice.

Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. Talks of Miller's hopes for furlough during the holidays. Also discusses Jane[?] George's "particular" lady friend.

Letter from George M. Miller to Nellie. Tells of his failure to send a letter while at Louisa C. House and of his discovering George, Milt, and Polk's absence on furlough. Letter is undated and unaddressed

Letter from George W. Koontz to the family of Captain George W. Wooding. Letter informs of Woodings death in Spottsylvania County VA

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses recent ongoings in the war.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Recounts recent events around Madeenville. Also dicusses recent correspondences with other family members.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Nellie. Shares that his troop will march to the front lines and explains other troop movements around Culpeper, Richmond, and Gordonsville.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Informs Nellie that Milt will be returning home soon and will provide news. Also requests a Rhetoric and English Grammar for studying

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz talks primarily about Milt's dilemma of whether to transfer or not.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Koontz tells of the weakness of Grant, the improper actions of the Yankee soldiers, and the recent casualties and sicknesses.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Gives a detailed account of the "Great Battle" that occured on the Plank & Old Orange & Fredericksburg Road (Battle has not yet ended).

Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Recalls events since last letter (from Camp Mitchell's Station). Includes other war news and requests for socks.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his mother. Discusses current illness and letters recieved from others.

Letter from George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie. Koontz offers minor updates from the war including the defense of Richmond against Grant. Koontz also requests gifts of dried corn and soap.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his sister [Nellie?]. Details the current state of Koontz and his fellow soldiers. Also recounts recent battles at Cold Harbor and Petersburg.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Details the skirmishes around a fort between the Appomatox River and Battery 5. He also stresses his need for a horse.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his Sister Nellie. Koontz shares his thoughts on Grant's next moves in the campaign. Letter ends abruptly (Missing page?)

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie & Cousin Alice. Discusses the numerous dead that resulted from a recent battle.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses current thoughts on the war, wishes to return home, and requests for clothing.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Shares experiences of camp life and his fellow soldiers. Includes an explanation of credit due in case he does not return from war.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses prospects of peace, recent battles (Manassas) and the current ongoings in the army.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz gives an update on their postal improvements, as well as detailing his expectations for the future and end of the war.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz tells of his Christmas experiences with his company.

Isa Hylton writes to Barbara regarding Lorenzo Hylton's death.

A letter from Isaac Cox to his wife (probably in Saltville), written in Tazewell County, Virginia, June 29, 1862. Cox writes of marching to Princeton (West Virginia) and back in recent days, as well as news of "Bill." The paper on which the letter…

This collection contains an 1883 letter written by Jack Foster, a formerly enslaved person who served as a body servant in the 36th Virginia Infantry during the Civil War. Foster writes to former Confederate General John McCausland, one-time…

Note telling the recipient that they will be receiving a lock of hair.