Copybook, Milton S. Koontz, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Koontz family
Civil War
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United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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1863
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Diary, Milton S. Koontz, 1865 (Ms1984-172)
Milton S. Koontz's Diary from March 1865 to May 1865. Primarily details the movements and actions of Koontz and his fellow troops.
Diaries
Diary, Milton S. Koontz, June 10, 1863 to December 31, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Milton S. Koontz's Diary from the dates June 10, 1863 to December 31, 1863. Focuses primarily on the military related actions of each day
Letter, Angus J. Ridgill to Nellie Koontz, Camp Near Orange C.H. Va., August 17, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Angus Ridgill to Nellie Koontz thanking her and her family for housing him as a lone soldier. Ridgill also confesses his love to Nellie and awaits an appropriate response.
Letters
Letter, At Aunt Ellie's, November 24, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Partial Letter, possibly from one Koontz brother (George or Milton) to the other
Letter, Brig Cambell to Doctor, Lacy Spring [Va.?], December 8, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Diaries.
Letter from Brigadier Cambell to a doctor in Lacy Spring requesting information regarding papers given to a soldier.
Letter, D.G. Mcintosh to George M. Philips, April 2, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter to George M. Philips from D.G. Mcintosh detailing the ration accounts for Philips' January furlough
Letter, George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie [Koontz], Camp 12th Va Cavalry, April 21, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. Addresses Nellie's continued lack of responding to Miller's letters. Also gives an account of a visit to the Natural Bridge.
Letter, George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie [Koontz], Camp 12th Va Cavalry, September 26, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. George tells of the good spirits of the men in his company and complains about the "outrages" committed by the Yankees on their recent raids.
Letter, George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie [Koontz], Camp near Brandy Station, June 8, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. Gives an account of George's time in Tuckyhoe including two reviews and sightings of General Lee, Longstreet, Ewell and Stuart.
Letter, George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie [Koontz], Camp near Louisa C. House, March 8, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. Details Miller's Company marching after Yankees. Miller also complains about the lack of responses he's recieved from Nellie.
Letter, George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie [Koontz], Camp near Ripham's Store, October 4, 1862 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George M. Miller to his Cousin Nellie Koontz. Miller gives a short account of his night with the 8th Star and requests to hear from Alice.
Letter, George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie, Camp 12th Va Cavalry, November 24, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. Talks of Miller's hopes for furlough during the holidays. Also discusses Jane[?] George's "particular" lady friend.
Letter, George M. Miller to Nellie, n.d. (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George M. Miller to Nellie. Tells of his failure to send a letter while at Louisa C. House and of his discovering George, Milt, and Polk's absence on furlough. Letter is undated and unaddressed
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Letter, George W. Koontz to [Family of] Capt. Geo. W. Wooding, [Spotsylvania County, VA.], n.d. (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to the family of Captain George W. Wooding. Letter informs of Woodings death in Spottsylvania County VA
Letter, George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie, Camp Bowling Green Va., February 25, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses recent ongoings in the war.
Letter, George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie, Camp Rapid Ann Station, December 5, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Recounts recent events around Madeenville. Also dicusses recent correspondences with other family members.
Letter, George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie, Camp Taylor, Orange Va., May 3, 1864, (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Nellie. Shares that his troop will march to the front lines and explains other troop movements around Culpeper, Richmond, and Gordonsville.
Letter, George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie, Fort McIntosh [Va.?], December 9, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Informs Nellie that Milt will be returning home soon and will provide news. Also requests a Rhetoric and English Grammar for studying
Letter, George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie, Price's Battery [Va.], December 3, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz talks primarily about Milt's dilemma of whether to transfer or not.
Letter, George W. Koontz to his Mother, Near Petersburg, July 4, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Koontz tells of the weakness of Grant, the improper actions of the Yankee soldiers, and the recent casualties and sicknesses.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Mother, Camp in an old field, May 15, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Gives a detailed account of the "Great Battle" that occured on the Plank & Old Orange & Fredericksburg Road (Battle has not yet ended).
Letter, George W. Koontz to Mother, Camp near Orange Court House Va., August 13, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Recalls events since last letter (from Camp Mitchell's Station). Includes other war news and requests for socks.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Mother, Hevener's Store Va., October 1, 1861 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to his mother. Discusses current illness and letters recieved from others.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Nellie [Sister], Fort Jerusalem near Petersburg Va., July 22, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie. Koontz offers minor updates from the war including the defense of Richmond against Grant. Koontz also requests gifts of dried corn and soap.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister [Nellie?], Near Petersburg Va., June 28, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to his sister [Nellie?]. Details the current state of Koontz and his fellow soldiers. Also recounts recent battles at Cold Harbor and Petersburg.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Battery #45 [Va.], March 31, 1865 (Ms1984-172)
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.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Near Petersburg VA., July 16, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
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, George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie & Cousin Alice, Camp Near Hamilton Crossing [Va.], May 9, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie & Cousin Alice. Discusses the numerous dead that resulted from a recent battle.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie, Camp Culpeper C. H. [Va.], July 26, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses current thoughts on the war, wishes to return home, and requests for clothing.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie, Camp Garrett [West Virginia], June 21, 1861(Ms1984-172)
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, George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie, Camp Greenbrier River Va., August 21, 1861 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses prospects of peace, recent battles (Manassas) and the current ongoings in the army.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie, Fort Jerusalem, Petersburg Va., September 11, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
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, George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie, Near Quarter Price's Battery, December 31, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz tells of his Christmas experiences with his company.
Letter, M.K. to Pvt. G.W. Koontz, October 10, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
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.
Letter, Milton S. Koontz to Brother [George?], Battery 45 near Petersburg [Va.], November 25, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Milton S. Koontz to Brother [George?]. Asks for advice regarding his transfer from Battery to Cavalry that he just recieved.
Letter, Milton S. Koontz to his Mother, Rice's Battery, N.D. (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Milton S. Koontz to his mother. Short letter regarding requests for goods and minor updates to the war.
N.D.
Letter, Milton S. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Camp near Battletown Va., November 4, 1862 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Milton S. Koontz to his sister Nellie. Details their recent troop movements as well as Milt's experiences in Martinsburg.
Letter, Milton S. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Camp near Bowling Green, Carolina County Va., January 13, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
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, Milton S. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Camp near Mitchell's Station Va., August 2, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
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, Milton S. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Camp near Orange C.H. Va., August 29, 1863
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, Milton S. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Trenches near Petersburg [Va.], December 8, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Milton S. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Letter mainly concerns Milton's decision to accept the transfer to Cavalry from Battery.
Letter, Milton S. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Trenches near Petersburg [Va.], November 8, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Milton S. Koontz to his sister Nellie. Primarily details the troop movements and small skirmishes that have taken place recently.
Letter, Samuel Riggs, Camp McIntosh [Va.], February 19, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Saml Riggs declaring George W. Koontz his lawful attorney
Letter, Samuel Wightman to Friends, January 12, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Samuel Wightman to various friends and family
List, Absentees from Co. G. 23 Regiment, VA, n.d. (Ms1984-172)
List of Absentees from Co. G. 23 Reg, VA. Includes, Name, Reason & Time of Absence, and Residence
Military registers
Military report, February 16, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Military orders
Sketchbook, Milton S. Koontz, 1865 (Ms1984-172)
1865
Sketchbooks
Song, The Southern Wagon, n.d. (Ms.1984-172)
Song lyrics to the song "The Southern Wagon"
Special Order, to Milton S. Koontz, Northern Virginia, 17 November, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Special Order to Milton S. Koontz. Orders him to be transferred to Cavalry and promoted.