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Letter from John G. Conway to Catlett Conway, in which John informs Catlett of his visit to the Court House in a failed attempt to find a will to their estate, and suggests that a man named Mr. Pattie should be appointed administrator of the estate.

Weddle informs Samuel Huff of his welfare after his trip and what he saw while he traveled.

Hylton talks about traveling from Abingdon, VA to Saltville, VA and about where they are going next.

Hylton talks about his marching orders and war news.

Hylton updates his wife on his recovery since his injury.

Hylton talks about what he heard about the battle at Richmond.

Hubbard tells her sister that they've both lost their companions and talks about moving on with the children.

Lorenzo Hylton tells Burwell Hylton to tell his wife that he has sent a picture to her and to look for it at Uncle Bryant's.

Hylton tells his wife that he is going to start marching from Kentucky to Virginia soon. He also instructs her to sell the cows at home.

Near Petersburg, Hylton tells his wife about the camp and getting his picture taken to send to her.

Letter from M.K. to Private G.W. Koontz. Letter details the impact of G.W.'s absence and provides updates on what is going on at home. Letter is incorrectly attributed to Milton S. Koontz. Likely from another family member.

Huff tells her sister about her family's health.

Huff asks her sister for news of her health and tells her about a baby who died recently after falling ill. *on back of letter - another letter from Martha Huff to James Huff inviting him to come stay in Indiana.

Huff tells her sister about her family's health and a funeral.

Huff tells her sister that misfortune has made her move to another place in Putnam County.

Letter from Mary Hayden Wallace to Mamie, expressing sorrow about "Uncle Willie's" death and indicating that her father will be much affected by the news, but they both had a positive outlook on life after death.

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to Brother [George?]. Asks for advice regarding his transfer from Battery to Cavalry that he just recieved.

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to his mother. Short letter regarding requests for goods and minor updates to the war.

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to his sister Nellie. Details their recent troop movements as well as Milt's experiences in Martinsburg.

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to his sister Nellie. Details requests for food and clothing items. Also includes details on the creation of "buckwheat cakes" using soldier's hardcrackers.

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Details Milton's desire for furlough and the punishment some soldiers recieved for leaving without permission. Also provides Milton's ideas regarding religion and morality in the army.

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to his Sister Nellie. Mainly details reports and false reports of military movements. Also mentions a portfolio and book in Milton's possession.

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Letter mainly concerns Milton's decision to accept the transfer to Cavalry from Battery.

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to his sister Nellie. Primarily details the troop movements and small skirmishes that have taken place recently.

Letter from Saml Riggs declaring George W. Koontz his lawful attorney

Slusher informs Barbara Hylton of the death of her husband, Lorenzo.

Letter from Samuel Wightman to various friends and family

Letter from Silas Stepp to his wide and children updating them about his sickness and his life in the army. Stepp also discusses Confederate currency.

Letter from Silas Stepp to his wife and children updating them on his health and life in the army. Stepp writes about the lack of food and poor weather conditions.

Letter from Silas Stepp to his wife and children updating them on his health. Stepp writes of a desire to return home and ask his family not to send any more clothing.

Letter from Silas Stepp to his wife and children updating them on his health and life in the army. Stepp also discusses farm business in the letter.

Letter from Silas Stepp to his wife discussing being captured by the Union army. Stepp discusses the camps that he was taken to and expresses a desire to be reunited with his family.

Letter from Silas Stepp to his wife updating her on his health and life in the army. Stepp also discusses farm business in the letter.

Letter from Silas Stepp to his wife updating her on his health and life in the army. Stepp also discusses items he had received from his wife.

Letter from Silas Stepp to his wife updating her on his health and life in the army. Stepp is also discussing farm business in the letter.

Letter from Silas Stepp to his wife informing her that he had been captured by the Union army.