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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 S. L. Walton to friends and relatives updating them on his health and life in the army.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes his first letter from camp describing camp life, rations, rules and regulations, and predictions for company's movements.

Letter from brothers Henry and Luther Cole to sister Annie, describing camp life and their cabin.

Letter from Henry Cole to his sister Annie talking about food rations, weather, and camp duties.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg about his ill health, the ladies of Lewisburg's kindness toward the camp, friends and acquaintances from home in the camp, and news 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 a soldier named Jonathan (the last name is illegible) to "Sallie," about her desire to visit him, the poor health of soldiers in his regiment, and their impending advance to Washington, DC.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg to thank his brother for news of the family farm, provide updates about the war, ask about the Rifle Rangers, describe camp life and illness at camp, and inquire about friends…

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Letter from Van Fleet to his parents, describing daily duties and being fired upon by Rebel cannons.

Candler tells his uncle about the march and the skirmishing that he's been through.

Letter from Stewart to his sister, discussing the difficulties of the regiment, several skirmishes, and his hopes to return home soon.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg to relay difficulties of receiving letters, provide an update on his health, lament the death of his cousin, Crocket, and provide updates on friends and family in the camp.

Letter from Nickerson to his sister, detailing recent activities of the regiment, letters received, and travels through Boston.

Letter from Gerry to his friend, George, describing others in his regiment and asking for a return reply.

Letter from Van Fleet to his parents, discussing how they took rebel entrenchments.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his mother. Discusses current illness and letters recieved from others.

Letter from J. T. Baskin to his sister, describing Yankee forces and camp life.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg about illness and death of friends of family serving in the army, the likelihood of spending time at White Sulphur, a fight at Wheeling and Sewel Mountain, and of correspondence…

Letter from Henry Cole to his sister Annie describing his current location, the landscape, and the contents of his backpack.

Letter from Miller to a friend, talking about camp life and activities, including cutting down trees.

Letter from Penmen to his wife, describing camp life and the large numbers of incoming soldiers.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Lewisburg on illnesses of friends serving in the army, decisions by the Southern Congress regarding full citizenship rights for those who voted Union, and an impending fight at Manassas.

Candler tell his brother about the possibility of promotion.

Candler tells his brother that he's received orders to move, so he will miss his visit. He has been offered the promotion to Captain.

Candler tells his brother about being released from command of Company C, much to the dismay of the men. He discusses why he doesn't plan to accept the promotion to Captain.