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A letter from Isaac Cox to his wife (probably in Saltville), written in Tazewell County, Virginia, June 29, 1862. Cox writes of marching to Princeton (West Virginia) and back in recent days, as well as news of "Bill." The paper on which the letter…

Letter written by James H. Hurst, Co. K, 50th Pennsylvania Infantry, July 4th, 1862, from Beaufort, South Carolina to his brother. Letter describes celebration of the fourth of July among the Union soldiers stationed around Beaufort, South Carolina.

Candler details recent days including camp conditions, weather, and skirmishing.

Candler talks about the drafting system and war news.

Candler talks about his family and his brother's duty to take care of them instead of joining the Army.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on July 22, 1862.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Giles Co., Va. on a recent conscription order in his home county, worries about the tolls it will take on friends and loved ones, and hopes that his brother can avoid service.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Giles Co., Va. about upcoming troop movement and asks brother to take care of his finances.

Harville's fifth diary, from August 5 1862 to May 29, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on August 9, 1862.

Letter from James R. Smith to Stephen Mitchell and Mary G. Smith on August 29, 1862.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Giles Co., Va. about an anticipated move toward Kanawha Valley, a deserter from home, A. C. Phillips, wages owed, and friends from home in hospital.

Carpenter tells his sister about skirmishing on the way to Charleston.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to his sister. Written October 1st, 1862.

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.

Discusses the confederate evacuation of Lexington and includes a picture of Mrs. William Preston and Caroline Preston.

Discusses fight at Leesburg with Lee.

The collection consists of a letter written by Nancy B. Harbin to her sons, Jack and John Harbin. The letter details a mother's concern for the well-being and safety of her three enlisted sons, Jack, John, and Edward Harbin. Nancy Harbin relates the…

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on October 17, 1862.

Hylton tells his wife that he is going to start marching from Kentucky to Virginia soon. He also instructs her to sell the cows at home.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Charleston about General Loring's erroneous movement of troops 100 miles toward Richmond, sickness and deserters within the troops, friends and family deserted or ill, advice…