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Letter from William Alexander Smith to his father, Alexander Smith, July 16, 1861
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes his first letter from camp describing camp life, rations, rules and regulations, and predictions for company's movements.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, August 19, 1861
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg about his ill health, the ladies of Lewisburg's kindness toward the camp, friends and acquaintances from home in the camp, and news of the war.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, September 7, 1861
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg to thank his brother for news of the family farm, provide updates about the war, ask about the Rifle Rangers, describe camp life and illness at camp, and inquire about friends…
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, September 18, 1861
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg to relay difficulties of receiving letters, provide an update on his health, lament the death of his cousin, Crocket, and provide updates on friends and family in the camp.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, October 6, 1861
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg about illness and death of friends of family serving in the army, the likelihood of spending time at White Sulphur, a fight at Wheeling and Sewel Mountain, and of correspondence…
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, October 21, 1861
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg on illnesses of friends serving in the army, decisions by the Southern Congress regarding full citizenship rights for those who voted Union, and an impending fight at Manassas.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, May 24, 1862
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Salt Sulphur Springs with details of a battle at Lewisburg and news of family and mutual friends killed or wounded.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, June 16, 1862
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Giles Co., Va. on the recent movements of his regiment, correspondence answered and received, and the safe condition of friends.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, July 22, 1862
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Giles Co., Va. on a recent conscription order in his home county, worries about the tolls it will take on friends and loved ones, and hopes that his brother can avoid service.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, August 4, 1862
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Giles Co., Va. about upcoming troop movement and asks brother to take care of his finances.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his father, Alexander Smith, September 4, 1862
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Giles Co., Va. about an anticipated move toward Kanawha Valley, a deserter from home, A. C. Phillips, wages owed, and friends from home in hospital.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, October 23, 1862
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Charleston about General Loring's erroneous movement of troops 100 miles toward Richmond, sickness and deserters within the troops, friends and family deserted or ill, advice…
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, December 23, 1862
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Richmond, Va. on current camp conditions, anticipated troop movement, the fortification of Richmond, and his hope that troops never arrive near home.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, February 3, 1863
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.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his sisters, Polly and Sallie Smith, February 9, 1863
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.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, March 3, 1863
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.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, April 28, 1863
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.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his father, Alexander Smith, May 4, 1863
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.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, June 2, 1863
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.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, September 22, 1863
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…
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, James R. Smith, November 26, 1863
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.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, January 3, 1864
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.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, March 23, 1864
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.
Letter from William Alexander Smith to his brother, Stephen Mitchell Smith, April 29, 1864
Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Camp Pisgah about recent correspondence, running for Commissioner, and camp life.
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