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Letter, Lewis Wood to his wife from Kansas City, Missouri, February 24, 1862 (Ms1991-011)

A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife discussing the company's movement to Kentucky.

Receipt, To Col. Preston, March, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

Personal Order, Signed: A. S. Minter, Bedford, March 1, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

Diary, Alva Cleveland, 1862 (Ms2009-113)

The diary of Alva Cleveland, a 57-year-old soldier who served as an orderly with the 1st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry. The diary covers March to July 1862 while Cleveland's regiment was stationed around Nashville, Tennessee, and in northern Alabama.…

General Order, No. 7: A board of medical officers will assemble to examine applicants for discharge, Head Quarters, Centreville, March 3, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), W. B. Gregory Letter, March 4, 1862

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Letter from Gregory to his brother, Bill, describing camp life, recent activities, and requesting a coat.

Personnel report, signed by Col. Preston, Headquarters of the 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, March 4, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter, W. B. Preston to Robert T. Preston, Richmond, March 4, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, Announcement of upcoming squad drill. Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters, 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, March 4, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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March 4, 1862, Statement of enlistment order, Capt. Hugh M. Nelson, Clarke Cavalry Co. D, 6th regiment (?), Virginia Cavalry

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Military Order, For the movement of baggage to the rear by way of railroad, By Command of Maj. Gen. Longstreet, Head Quarters, 2nd Division, Army of the Potomac, March 5, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), Reuben Turrill Letter, March 7, 1862

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Letter from Turrill to his aunt and uncle, describing brigade drills, upcoming orders, and the life of a soldier.

Certificate, Medical Leave, Signed: O. W. Hearn, March 7, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

Letter, W. B. Preston to Robert T. Preston, Richmond, March 9, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter, To Col. Preston. Concerning medical leave. Signed: J. A. Johnston, Lauderdale, March 10, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter, To Col. Preston. Regarding the destruction of whiskey distilleries and employing Negro men in the Army. Signed: F. E. Willis, March 18, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, March 18, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, 1861-1862 (Ms2013-029), George E. Davis Letter, March 19, 1862

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Letter from George E. Davis to his parents, including his intent to send money when he is paid and moving of his regiment's camp.

List of absence of Co. B 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, March 19, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, March 20, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

Letter, To Col. R. T. Preston. Regarding sickness and failure to report. Signed: J. A. Johnston, March 21, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter to wife from John C. Hartsel

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Letter to wife from John C. Hartsel

Letter to Wife and Children from John Jameson

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Letter to Wife and Children from John Jameson

John Harville Diary 3, 1862 (Ms2010-053)

John Harville's third diary, from March 28 to May 12, 1862.

Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, March 30, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, March 31, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

M. M. Cottingim Diary, 1862 (Ms2012-033)

The diary of M.M. Cottingim between April and October of 1862.In addition to short entries about his regiment's movements and activities, his last few entries make mention of his leg being wounded at Antietam on September 17, its subsequent…

Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Father, April 2, 1862 (Ms2010-034)

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A letter from William Yeaman to his father discussing life at a Confederate army camp.

Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 4, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

Letter, William H. Yeaman to his Brother from camp near Orange County, Va, April 4, 1862 (Ms2010-34)

A letter from William Yeaman to his brother discussing his wellbeing.

April 6, 1862, Letter to Hugh M. Nelson, letter Re: Sabres- JEB Stuart

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Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 8, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

Letter, Lewis Wood to his wife from Covington, Kentucky, April 8, 1863 (Ms1991-011)

A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife describing items and money that have been sent home.

Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 10, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 15, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 18, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 20, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

Letter, Joseph Key to Father, April 21, 1862

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Letter sent from Joseph Key to his father updating him on army life.

Military Order, All officers are ordered to arrest any soldier guilty of firing his musket against orders. Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters, 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, April 22, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

Letter from John C. Hartsel to mother and sisters from Norfolk, VA

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Letter from John C. Hartsel to mother and sisters from Norfolk, VA

Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 24, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

Letter, Barbara Hylton to Lorenzo Hylton, Floyd Co., VA., April 24, 1862 (Ms1998-001)

Hylton tells her husband about the birth of her daughter and about the family helping to get the corn in.

Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 27, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

Letter, To Col. Preston, Regarding Extension of sick leave, April 28, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, Rank Appointment of Thomas Lewis, April 28, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 28, 1862 (Ms2015-051)

H. Knapp to E. Knapp, April 28, 1862

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This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on April 28, 1862.

Letter from Norfolk to Mr. Jamerson from John C. Hartsel

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Letter from Norfolk to Mr. Jamerson from John C. Hartsel

Letter, Charles B. Ball to Col. Preston, Richmond, April 29, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

Letter, To Col. Preston. Regarding need of money. Signed: F. B. Deanefor, Lynchburg, April 30, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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