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Ms2002-015_035.pdf

This letter was sent from C. M. Reynolds to Edgar Knapp on April 3, 1864.
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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.
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Candler tells his uncle about the march and the skirmishing that he's been through.
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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.
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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…
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Candler tells his brother about the war around him, including the constant bombardment of shells. He talks about the men preparing for another fight…
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Candler details the most recent fight and the work at the Office of Provost Marshall.
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Candler details recent days including camp conditions, weather, and skirmishing.
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Candler talks about his family and his brother's duty to take care of them instead of joining the Army.
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Candler tells his brother about war news including McClellan's actions and what the Army is going to do with him.
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Candler talks about war news, the aftermath in Fredericksburg, and Burnside.
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Candler talks about his brother's upcoming sea voyage to the West Indies and Europe.
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Carpenter tells his sister about the low possibility of peace in the war.
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Carpenter tells his sister about war news he has heard and asks about the family.
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Carpenter tells his sister about skirmishing on the way to Charleston.
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Carpenter talks about preparing for a march towards Charleston and details the fighting near White Sulphur that he took part in.
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Carpenter tells his sister about himself and his siblings with him as they arrived to camp near the Salt Works.
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Carpenter tells his sister about the war including attacks near Lynchburg and Confederate prisoners held by the Union soldiers.
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This receipt verifies that the account is correct for seven hundred pounds of hay.
Ms2001-042_005.pdf

Letter sent from Charles Croft to his uncle informing him of John Newton Smith's illness.
Ms2001-042_006.pdf

Letter sent from Charles Croft to his uncle updating him of John Newton Smith's illness.
Ms2001-042_007.pdf

Letter sent from Charles Croft to his uncle informing him of John Newton Smith's death.
Ms2002-015_028.pdf

This letter was sent from Charles Enfield to Edgar Knapp on July 28, 1863.
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Letter from Henry Cole to his sister Annie talking about food rations, weather, and camp duties.
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