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This letter was sent from M. Armstong to Edgar Knapp on June 1, 1863.

Letter sent from Lewis H. Babb to his cousin updating her on his life in the army.

The letters are between Henry Straker and his mother Clara. Henry talks about his service in the war. His mother talks about the issues on the homefront in England, including bombings.

Winkie tells Mrs. Monteith that she has heard the news of Jimmie's honor.

This collection contains a letter written by Virginia House of Delegates member William Vinson to his wife and children in Wayne County, (West) Virginia. After noting his homesickness, Vinson proceeds to write of the possibility of the general…

Jack tells Mrs. Monteith that he has heard the news of Jimmie's honor.

A letter expressing sympathy for the loss of Jimmie. He talks about what he is doing in New Guinea.

Please note: the two pages making up this letter contain what appear to be three separate notes. In addition, the lack of continuity suggests there is at least one missing page.

Although this short note is dated March 3, the Union Army victories at Petersburg and Richmond took place in early April. It is more likely this note was written on April 3rd. In addition, the related envelope is stamped April 5.

Although this letter is dated March 3, the Union Army victories at Petersburg and Richmond took place in early April. It is more likely this note was written on April 3rd. In addition, the related envelope is stamped April 5.