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This letter was sent from W. Crane to Edgar Knapp on July 6, 1863.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on July 7, 1863.

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.

Letter from C. Rhody, Cashier, to Mary C. Harris

Letter from Charles Figgat to his wife, Nannie, with news about the war.

Letter from James W. M. Harris to his wife Mary.

Letter from James W. M. Harris to his wife Mary.

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on July 16, 1863.

Letter from James W. M. Harris to his wife Mary.

Letter from Charles Figgat to his wife, Nannie, with news about the war.

Letter from James R. Smith to Stephen Mitchell Smith on July 21, 1863.

Telegraph from James W. M. Harris to his wife Mary.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses current thoughts on the war, wishes to return home, and requests for clothing.

This letter was sent from Charles Enfield to Edgar Knapp on July 28, 1863.

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Details Milton's desire for furlough and the punishment some soldiers recieved for leaving without permission. Also provides Milton's ideas regarding religion and morality in the army.

Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Recalls events since last letter (from Camp Mitchell's Station). Includes other war news and requests for socks.

Letter from Angus Ridgill to Nellie Koontz thanking her and her family for housing him as a lone soldier. Ridgill also confesses his love to Nellie and awaits an appropriate response.

Isaac hears that Jinnie's father passed away, and Isaac attempts in his letter to consol her

This letter was sent from William Hawhorn to Edgar Knapp on August 27, 1863.

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to his Sister Nellie. Mainly details reports and false reports of military movements. Also mentions a portfolio and book in Milton's possession.

The B. H. Johnson Journal is a handwritten account of one year from September 1863 to September 1864 recorded by a Methodist circuit riding minister of eastern Virginia. Some mentioned locations within Virginia are Shiloh, Charlottesville, Salem,…

Carpenter talks about preparing for a march towards Charleston and details the fighting near White Sulphur that he took part in.

Jinnie's father is still alive. Isaac describes an encounter with the enemy near Moorsfield that resulted in hiss troop capturing 10 prisoners.

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.

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

This letter was sent from H. Beardsley to Edgar Knapp on September 22, 1863.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Morton's Ford, Va. on the difficulty traversing recent terrain, the strength of their current position and the fortification of nearby Union troops, his brother, James', poor health, bands…

Letter from James R. Smith to Stephen Mitchell Smith on September 26, 1863.

Letter from John P. Allison to his father, David Allison, informing him that their brother and son, William Henry "Bozier" Allison, had been killed in the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863.

Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. George tells of the good spirits of the men in his company and complains about the "outrages" committed by the Yankees on their recent raids.

Letter sent from S. Meredith to "Capt. of Co 'I' 13th Virginia Cav. informing him of John Newton Smith's death.

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.

The diary of Jacob Wallace Smith, a Union sharpshooter with the 7th Company, 1st Battalion, New York Sharpshooters, in the Northern Virginia region.The first few pages of the diary include a brief history of his enlistment. The early entries describe…

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.

Letter to Wife and Children from John Jameson

Letter from James W. M. Harris to unknown papers

Letter from James R. Smith to Stephen Mitchell Smith on October 21, 1863.

This letter was sent from Z. Z. Miles to Edgar Knapp on October 24, 1863.

Letter from Mary Lum Harris to mother.