Browse Items (33 total)

  • Collection: Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029)

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Letter from David [unknown] to his unknown friend.

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Letter from a soldier named Jonathan (the last name is illegible) to "Sallie," about her desire to visit him, the poor health of soldiers in his regiment, and their impending advance to Washington, DC.

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First and last pages of an incomplete letter from Alexander Way.

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Envelope from the December 24, 1861 letter from Way to his wife.

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Letter from Way to wife [Emy].

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

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

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

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

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Letter from Rappleyea to his mother, describing current and future regiment movements and plans to send money when he gets paid.

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Letter from Penmen to his wife, describing camp life and the large numbers of incoming soldiers.

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Letter from Nickerson to his sister, detailing recent activities of the regiment, letters received, and travels through Boston.

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Letter from Miller to a friend, talking about camp life and activities, including cutting down trees.

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Letter fron Lukens to his parents, discussing a missing soldier and a local Secessionist.

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First page of an incomplete letter by Henry Kyger.

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Letter from Melvin to "Dear Sister."

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Page one of an incomplete letter from George Hersum while he was at "Camp Calefornia."

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Letter from Gregory to his brother, Bill, describing camp life, recent activities, and requesting a coat.

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Letter from Gregory to his brother, Bill, describing mail delays and requesting items from home.

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Last page of an incomplete letter from Josiah Green.

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Letter from Gerry to his friend, George, describing others in his regiment and asking for a return reply.

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Letter from Edwards to his wife.

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Letter from Edwards to his wife.

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Envelope from the September 1861 letter from Edwards to his wife.

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Letter from Edwards to "My Dear Wife."

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Letter from William Dixon to his wife, Martha, describing the weather, that he has sent her money, and his hopes to return home soon.

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Letter from George E. Davis to his parents, including his intent to send money when he is paid and moving of his regiment's camp.

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Letter from brothers Henry and Luther Cole to sister Annie, describing camp life and their cabin.

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Letter from Henry Cole to his sister Annie describing his current location, the landscape, and the contents of his backpack.

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Letter from Henry Cole to his sister Annie talking about food rations, weather, and camp duties.

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Letter from J. T. Baskin to his sister, describing Yankee forces and camp life.

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Envelope of a letter from William Ash to his cousins.

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Letter from William Ash to his cousins.
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