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Title A name given to the resource William Latham Candler Papers, 1861-1863 (Ms1997-007) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Description An account of the resource The collection consists of fourteen letters, dating from September 8, 1861, to February 15, 1863, from Candler to his uncle Charles [probably maternal uncle Charles Henry Wheelwright] and his brother, John W. Candler of Boston. The letters are articulate and descriptive, replete with Candler's strong opinions about the state of the Union, the abilities of the generals (Union and Confederate) who were running the war and the politicians who were running the country, and his own ambitions for advancing in rank and status in the army. On May 10, 1862, he writes from Williamsburg, Virginia, about the engagement with the Confederates and their sharpshooters. His June 24, 1962, letters from Fair Oaks, Virginia, and his July 7, 1862 letter from Harrison's Bar, Virginia, describe his units participation in the Battle of Mechanicsville, which was part of the Seven Days Campaign. Candler's November 6, 1862, letter, written from Washington, D.C., has much about General George McClellan's political troubles, written soon before McClennan was removed from command of the Army of the Potomac and replaced by Ambrose E. Burnside. His December 21, 1862, letter disparagingly comments on the Union army's performance at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, on December 13. Candler interspersed the letters with his concerns about the well-being of his fiance, and later, wife, Fannie, and his fear that his brother John will join the army and leave no one to care for their mother or John's children. Candler often asks his brother, a businessman in Boston, to send money. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Candler, William Latham Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00521.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the William Latham Candler Papers</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861/1863 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish from the William Latham Candler Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliamL_ Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: William Latham Candler Papers, Ms1997-007, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliam_Letter_1862_0718 Title A name given to the resource Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp near James River, VA, July 18, 1862 (Ms1997-007) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-18 Description An account of the resource Candler talks about his family and his brother's duty to take care of them instead of joining the Army. Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ms1997-007, Folder 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Candler, William Latham Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv00521.xml">See the finding aid for the William Latham Candler Papers, 1861-1862</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish from the William Latham Candler Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: William Latham Candler Papers, Ms1997-007, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech Language A language of the resource English archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718a.jpg b7e97936ab712706e1761020a097c6ba PDF Text Text Near Harrison’s Landing, Va. July 18 My Dear Wife, I this morning Expres- sed a lot of money for myself & men of our Company to Reed, Rupp & Schell. I in the pack- age was a letter for you enclosing Twenty Dollars. I requested them to forward it to you. this will make $60. I have sent you within the last few days. Having sent you two letters by mail with $20 Each I hope they will all reach you safely for it was hard-earned money. There is over four months pay due me from the State yet. and over two & half months by the government. The weather has been quite Showery for several days & today https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718b.jpg 1a78bbdf2b816c73777965ab8611c7c7 PDF Text Text is cloudy & cool. Which is a relief from the hot weather we have had. I am detailed, as Officer of the Day. My time was from 9 this morning until 9 tomorrow. My duties are a kind of gener- al supervision of the Camp. I suppose Lt. Mullin is at home by this time. If you put up everything to send with him. I wish you would fill some small Jars or Cans, with butter, have them sealed up tight & send them. We cannot get any here I have not tasted butter for three months. If put up in Jars or Cans- Airtight it will get soft, but will keep fresh, And if in Small ones, it will not get strong after it is opened, until used. We are living pretty well now. that is much better than https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718c.jpg c4768afe2412c436df69ad31fe7af6e3 PDF Text Text we have for some time, but, you would think it pretty dry living at home. There is one good effect soldiering will have on us. It will make us less par- ticular about the appearance of our tables when we get home. Sometimes we have knives, forks, Spoons & plates; sometimes we have none. But that dont effect our appetites. Mine is very good now. George treated us to a dried apple pie for dinner to day. It was nice- He has baked a peach pie this afternoon, that we will have for supper. He bakes as well as a woman. The Capt. (Captain William B. Sprague) is still sick. He is urging the acceptance of his resignation and I think will succeed. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718d.jpg 691aee5da3324a41fdcc3e312d84e78d PDF Text Text You will please hand over the enclosed note to Squire Smith, All remains quiet along our lines, no indications of any action opperations [sic] soon. I think would be advisable to let this portion of the army remain here until the hot weather is over. As here we are in a measure removed from the Malaria of the swamp from which our army have suffered so much. This Malaria has decimated our ranks more than battles. I often think of you at home, and wonder how you are getting along. I suppose Annie would hardly know me now, if I was to come home. As for me, if Providence only gives me such health as I now enjoy. I will get along. I am not tired of the service, and if my life & health is pre- served, I will continue to give https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718e.jpg 6fd36600183c4b95280e1c85ce9bf09b PDF Text Text what support I can to the Cause, until the last battle has been fought and the Union reestablished. Whilest [sic] I would greatly prefer being at home with my family, yet, if there I would not feel satisfied to remained there while this Contest in going on and Whilest [sic] others of my Country Man, are risking their lives In fighting the battles for the Perpetuations of Civil and religi- ous Liberty. I for one still look forward to a bright future- though remote it may be when this infamous rebellion shall be wiped. This news we hear from the north is cheering, and looks as though we are not to be https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718f.jpg 01373f9fc2376d30fd11d636b1d8bba7 PDF Text Text left here unaided, to battle against overwhelming numbers, but, that thousands more are willing to rush to the rescue. I hope they will Come in sufficient numbers to make success certain, and at the same time to avenge their brave brethren who have already fallen. What are left of us are still willing to do our share. Saturday Morning July 19, This morning is as cool as an October morning. This change is quite refreshing. I am quite well this morning. Write often. Remember me to Charlotte & the boys. Kiss Annie & Harry for me Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718g.jpg 95c9f3884b18df0ce22fc84c9cb355e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, July 18, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-18 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived