Browse Items (32247 total)

Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his father updating him about army life and informing him that his horse had passed away.

Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his sister responding to a previous letter. Smith also updates his sister on the weather and his duties.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from near Franklin, Va. regarding brother's exemption from service, arrangements for farm work, anticipated troop movement, and prospects of peace.

Letter from Barton Pierce Smith to Alexander Smith on March 3, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written March 5th, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on March 6, 1863.

Letter from James R. Smith to Stephen Mitchell Smith on March 7, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written March 8th, 1863.

Letter sent from Hiram Matthew to is wife, Elmira, updating her on his health and life in the army.

This is a General Order written for Stonewall Jackson's Second Army Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia.

Hylton talks about his marching orders and war news.

Letter written by Joshua Hawkes , addressed "to all", he mentions Willie, Conway, John, Sarah, and Mary by name. Sent from Baton Rouge, March 14th, 1962. Letter has a transcription.

Letter sent from Hiram Matthew to is wife, Elmira, updating her on his health and life in the army.

Letter from Barton Pierce Smith to Stephen Mitchell Smith on March 20, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written March 20th, 1863.

Letter from John Jameson

Letter sent from Hiram Matthew to is wife, Elmira, updating her on his health and life in the army.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman, addressed to "all of you." Written April 6th, 1863. Letter has a transcription.

Letter sent from Lewis H. Babb to his cousin updating her on his life in the army.

A surgeon's note written by John Strother Pendleton, M.D., surgeon to the 63rd Va. Regt., certifying that he has examined William H. Allison and found him unable to perform military duty due to "disease of the liver" and recommending he be granted a…

Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his sister instructing her where to send her letters since he had moved camp,

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.

Letter sent from Hiram Matthew to is wife, Elmira, updating her on his health and life in the army.

Letter sent from Lee Hendrix to Noah Beeson discussing life in the Confederate army.

Transcript of a letter sent from Lee Hendrix to Noah Beeson discussing life in the Confederate army.

Letter from James R. Smith to Stephen Mitchell Smith on August 18, 1863.

Letter written by Joseph Eames to the Confederate Secretary of War, April 20, 1863 in regards to petitioning the secretary to reassign his son, Pope Eames, to the Danville Gun Factory on account of Pope's being to sick to serve in the field.

Letter written by John Pittman, 12th North Carolina Infantry, written from camp around Fredericksburg, Virginia, April 23, 1863. Letter is written to his mother and in it he describes his health and that of his comrades. He mentions that his Regiment…

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written April 25th, 1863.

Letter from Barton Pierce Smith to Stephen Mitchell Smith on April 27, 1863.

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.

Letter sent from Hiram Matthew to is wife, Elmira, updating her on his health and life in the army.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on May 4, 1863.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from a battle line near Chancellor, Va. about a recent conflict at Rappahannock (battle of Chancellorsville) with details on casualties and deaths.

Letter dated 6 May 1863 was written on the fourth and last page of the letter dated 5 May.

Letter sent from Hiram Matthew to is wife, Elmira, updating her on his ill health and his life in the army.

Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his father telling him about an attack by the Union Army at Fredericksburg.

Letter from Barton Pierce Smith to Stephen Mitchell Smith on May 7, 1863.

Letter written by Joshua Gilman Hawkes, addressed to "all of you." Written May 7th, 1863.