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Letter from Samuel Wightman to various friends and family

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

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

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

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. 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. 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. 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 his sister Nellie. Details their recent troop movements as well as Milt's experiences in Martinsburg.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Hylton updates his wife on his recovery since his injury.

Hylton talks about his marching orders and war news.

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

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to his sister. Written October 1st, 1862.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you". Written November 29th, 1862. Letter has a transcription.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written May 7th, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written May 27th, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "Niece Willie." Written May 16th, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written May 10th, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written March 8th, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written March 5th, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written March 20th, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "friends at home." Written June 8th, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written June 10th, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written January 31st, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written January 19th, 1863. Letter has a transcription.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written January 1st, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "Willie." Written February 12th, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed "to John." Written December 20th, 1862.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "Bea." Written December 13th, 1862.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman, addressed to "all of you." Written April 6th, 1863. Letter has a transcription.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written April 25th, 1863.

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