Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Washington, April 13th, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac tells Jinnie about his desire to be in the army after reaching Camp Washington and meeting so many nice gentlemen and seeing many friends there. He hopes the war will be over soon so that he may be with Jinnie.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-04-13
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Buckhannan Upshur Co Va, May 2nd, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac has been left in charge of the wounded, which fills him with sorrow. He tells Jinnie the worth of the presents he is sending her.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-05-02
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Williamsport Maryland, July 9th, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Enduring many enemy attakcs, Isaac's troop made it to Williamsport under orders to guard a wagon train. His suffered great loss, having 80 soldiers killed and wounded.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-07-09
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Harrisonburg Va, August 20th, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac hears that Jinnie's father passed away, and Isaac attempts in his letter to consol her
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-08-20
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp 8 Miles Below Harrisonburg, September 7th, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Jinnie's father is still alive. Isaac describes an encounter with the enemy near Moorsfield that resulted in hiss troop capturing 10 prisoners.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-09-07
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp 10 Miles N of Harrisonburg, September 13th, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: After failing to capture the enemy forces in Moorsfield, Isaac's troop marched to Hardy County. At this time, Isaac is the only remaining surgeon in his command, as one was taken prisoner and the other was sent to Richmond.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-09-13
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near Dayton Va, September 30th, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac has yet to hear from the board in Richmond about a potential promotion, and he does not believe he will get it. He is concerned about the dwindling numbers of his command.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-09-30
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near Dogton, October 6th, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac visited with his friends Mr. and Mrs. Kettle. He heard back from Richmond, and acknowledges that it will be a while before he receives a promotion.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-10-06
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near Staunton, October 24, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-10-24
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp 14 Miles NW of Harrisonburg, November 18th, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac does not believe his command has enough troops to protect the extensive country they occupy. He asks Jinnie to have his sister order a new coat for him in preparation for the upcoming winter.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-11-18
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Mary B Day to Isaac, December 8th, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Mary writes to inform Isaac that her husband is in fact dead.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-12-08
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp 5 Miles of Staunton, December 24th, 1863 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac describes a horrific and eventually pointless expedition that his command endured, resulting in awful deaths of some of his fellow soldiers. He does not think the war will find any rest during the winter.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1863-12-24
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near Dear Field Va, March 9th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac is catching a moment of peace at his remote station in the mountains, situated in a comfortable tent with adequate food supply.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-03-09
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Mt Crawford Va, April 30th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac delayed his march to Mt Crawford one day in order to visit the Waughs family in Staunton. He believes his command will march a long way soon, to an unknown destination.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-04-30
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near Woodstock Va, May 7th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac's command si waiting for a successful movement on the part on General Lee before they move themselves.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-05-07
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Newmarket Va, May 16th, 1964 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac's command has been fighting in battles for the past five days, but he made it out unhurt. He describes the horror of the battle, as his side lost up to 600 injured or killed.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-05-16
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Hanover Junction Va, May 20th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Issac updates Jinnie on the status of their badly hurt friend Alfred, as well as the final numbers of losses from the previously mentioned battle. He is anticipating being joined by George Briggs.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-05-20
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Hanover Junction Va, May 27th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: General Grant is making his way to Chichommany, and so Isaac's division is marching there. Isaac mourns the death of his friend John Higginbothem.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-05-27
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, On the Battlefield, June 3rd, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: An exhausted and ill Isaac reports to Jinnie about the relentess fighting he has been engaged in since the last letter he wrote her.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-06-03
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Charlottesville Va, June 8th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac is receiving treatment at the Hospital Col for Dysentery and Cholmorbous.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-06-08
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Charlottesville Va, June 12th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Still in the hospital, now joined by friends Dick and Alvin, Isaac requests that his sister's servant is sent down with Alfred to serve Isaac in the army.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-06-12
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camo 4 Miles of Salem, June 22nd, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Reports from Richmond say that the Southern armies killed and wounded 30,000 enemies.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-06-22
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near Staunton, June 27th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Issac's regiment will be getting horses and serving as infantry for General Imboden. Isaac receives notice that they are going on an expedition with an unknown destination.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-06-27
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near Strausburg Va, July 22nd, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac updates Jinnie on the injuries and deaths of their friends, including the death of Alfred. The 62nd has very few men left. They will not be fighting, though they are in the line of battle.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-07-22
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near ---- Jefferson Co Va, August 9th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: A Yankee spy was shot the day prior. Grant, Sherman, and Stonemen have all faced defeat, much to Isaac's joy. Isaac and many of his fellow soldiers are in tattered clothing.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-08-09
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to his mother, Camp 8 Miles Above ----, August 11th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac is torn apart by the sudden news of his brother's death. He is consumed by thoughts of his brother's widow and children, and wishes to be with his family for consolation.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-08-11
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Campy Lurray Vally Va, August 17th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac writes to Jinnie, still grieving for the death of his brother.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-08-17
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to his mother, Camp Lurray Valley Va, August 17th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac writes to his mother about his grief over his brother's death.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-08-17
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near Front Royal Va, August 19th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac again reiterates his sorrow of hearing of his brother's death and his desire to be with his family to grieve together.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-08-19
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Camp Near Smithfield Jefferson Co Va, August 24th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac is very weary and in need of new clothing, which he is hopeful of getting. Isaac's friend Archer wrote him, saying he requested that Isaac be appointed the surgeon for Colonel Giles's regiment. Isaac still mourns the death of his brother George.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-08-24
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, Hisker's Hill Near Strausberg Va, September 22nd, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: The 62nd suffered a great loss in Winchester, with 2,000-3,000 kills and wounded. Isaac expresses how horrible he thinks war is, even during the excitement of a battle.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-09-22
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, On Picket Near Port Republic, October 2nd, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac asks Jinnie and his family to write him more often. His command is advancing on the enemy near Mt Crawford. Isaac comments on how the enemy has destroyed the country and burnt nearly everything to the ground.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-10-02
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, On Picket Near Newhope Va, October 6th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac denounces the author of an article claiming that Imboden's command, which Isaac is a member of, was responsible for the failures at Winchester. He asks about the members of his family and again complains of not hearing enough news from them.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-10-06
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters

Letter, Isaac to Jinnie, October 20th, 1864 (Ms1997-013)
subject: Civil War
subject: Folk, historical, and patent medicine
subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
subject: Medicine
subject: Medicine, Military--History
subject: Montgomery County (Va.)
description: Isaac, along with 250 men, are marching to Beverly to capture the garison stationed there. The expedition will take up the three weeks.
creator: White, Isaac, 1837-1889
source: See the Finding Aid for the Isaac White Letters
date: 1864-10-20
rights: Permission to publish material from the Isaac White Letters must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
type: Letters