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- Collection: William Latham Candler Papers, 1861-1863 (Ms1997-007)
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Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Head Quarters A. of P., February 15, 1863 (Ms1997-007)
Candler talks about his brother's upcoming sea voyage to the West Indies and Europe.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp near Potomac Creek, VA, December 21, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler talks about war news, the aftermath in Fredericksburg, and Burnside.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Washington, D.C., November 6, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tells his brother about war news including McClellan's actions and what the Army is going to do with him.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp near James River, VA, July 18, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler talks about his family and his brother's duty to take care of them instead of joining the Army.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp near Harrison's Landing, VA, July 15, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler talks about the drafting system and war news.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp near Harrison's Bar, VA, July 7, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler details recent days including camp conditions, weather, and skirmishing.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Head Quarters Hooker's Div.-Camp near Fair Oaks, VA, June 24, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler details McClellan's actions during the recent skirmishing.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his uncle, Williamsburg, VA, May 10, 1862 (Ms1997-007)
Candler details the most recent fight and the work at the Office of Provost Marshall.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Hooker-Lower Potomac, MD, December 8, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tells his brother about the war around him, including the constant bombardment of shells. He talks about the men preparing for another fight in Washington.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Hooker-Duncaster, Charles Co., MD, November 2, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
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.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Union, Bladensburg, MD, October 23, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
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.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his brother, Camp Union, Bladensburg, MD, October 22, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tell his brother about the possibility of promotion.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his uncle, Camp Union, Bladensburg, MD, September 10, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tells his uncle about the march and the skirmishing that he's been through.
Letter, William Latham Candler to his uncle, Camp Union, Bladensburg, MD., September 8, 1861 (Ms1997-007)
Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.