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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.

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

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.

Note telling the recipient that they will be receiving a lock of hair.

This collection contains an 1883 letter written by Jack Foster, a formerly enslaved person who served as a body servant in the 36th Virginia Infantry during the Civil War. Foster writes to former Confederate General John McCausland, one-time…

A letter from Isaac Cox to his wife (probably in Saltville), written in Tazewell County, Virginia, June 29, 1862. Cox writes of marching to Princeton (West Virginia) and back in recent days, as well as news of "Bill." The paper on which the letter…

Isa Hylton writes to Barbara regarding Lorenzo Hylton's death.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz tells of his Christmas experiences with his company.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz gives an update on their postal improvements, as well as detailing his expectations for the future and end of the war.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses prospects of peace, recent battles (Manassas) and the current ongoings in the army.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Shares experiences of camp life and his fellow soldiers. Includes an explanation of credit due in case he does not return from war.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses current thoughts on the war, wishes to return home, and requests for clothing.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie & Cousin Alice. Discusses the numerous dead that resulted from a recent battle.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his Sister Nellie. Koontz shares his thoughts on Grant's next moves in the campaign. Letter ends abruptly (Missing page?)

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Details the skirmishes around a fort between the Appomatox River and Battery 5. He also stresses his need for a horse.