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October 25, 1863, To Mollie from Wash in Westwood and March 31, 1865, To Mollie from Wash in Fort Delaware (Two Letters to One Envelope)

Carpenter tells his sister about himself and his siblings with him as they arrived to camp near the Salt Works.

The collection consists of a letter written by "Mima Brown" from Pulaski, Virginia to her brother Pvt. James H. Farmer on November 8, 1863. Brown reports news about an outbreak of Diphtheria in the area, a shortage of supplies for soldiers, unfair…

Letter from John P. Allison written to his father on November 14, 1863 from Catoosa hospital in Griffin, Georgia, where he was being treated for chronic diarrhea.

Isaac does not believe his command has enough troops to protect the extensive country they occupy. He asks Jinnie to have his sister order a new coat for him in preparation for the upcoming winter.

Letter from James W. M. Harris to his daughter Carrie L. Harris.

Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. Talks of Miller's hopes for furlough during the holidays. Also discusses Jane[?] George's "particular" lady friend.

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

Letter from Mary C. Harris to J. M. W. Harris.

Confederate soldier in the 50th Virginia Regiment writes from Orange Co., Va. to ailing brother inquiring about his health and reporting on recent troop activities and movements, including an anticipated visit by Jefferson Davis to his corps.

This letter (8 pages), dated November 27, 1863, from Fincastle, Virginia, is written on two identical pages of captured Union patriotic stationary with an engraving of an Antietam scene. In the letter, Mrs. Figgat recounts reuniting with a ‘dear bro’…

Letters from James W. M. Harris to his daughter Natalie.

Letter from Mary C. Harris to J. M. W. Harris.

This second letter (4 pages), dated December 5, 1863, and written on captured Union patriotic stationery with an engraving of Marshall House proprietor James Jackson shooting Col. Elmer Ellsworth, is an update of their son's worsening condition. "I…

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Recounts recent events around Madeenville. Also dicusses recent correspondences with other family members.

Mary writes to inform Isaac that her husband is in fact dead.

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

This letter was sent from J. F. Thiebaud to Edgar Knapp on December 14, 1863.

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

A letter written to Joshua Hawkes sister by Joshua on Dec 15th, 1862. Sent from Steamer Illinois, in the river at New Orleans. Letter has a transcription.

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

This letter was sent to Edgar Knapp from his brother, H. Knapp, on December 17, 1863.

Letter from Burton N. Harrison to O. R. Singleton confirmation of Harris as 3D auditor

Isaac describes a horrific and eventually pointless expedition that his command endured, resulting in awful deaths of some of his fellow soldiers. He does not think the war will find any rest during the winter.

Letter to wife from John Jameson

Letters from Mary C. Harris to her husband James W. M. Harris.

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

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

This letter was sent from A. C. Collins to Edgar Knapp on December 30, 1863.

Letter from Mary C. Harris to her husband James W. M. Harris.

Letter to Wife and Children from John Jameson

The J. W. Ryland Diary consists of a single Civil War diary kept by J. W. Ryland between September 1863-1865. In his diary, Ryland records activities from September 1863 – January 1866. His entries include the topics of the creation of the…

The J. W. Ryland Diary consists of a single Civil War diary kept by J. W. Ryland between September 1863-1865. In his diary, Ryland records activities from September 1863 – January 1866. His entries include the topics of the creation of the…

Chaille's genealogical information.

This is the diary of Charles O. Poland, a private in Company B, 142nd Ohio Infantry (National Guard) during the Civil War, was a resident of Knox County, Ohio. Born around 1836, he was the husband of Angeline Disney (daughter of William A. and Mary…

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This collection contains the Civil War diary of Corporal John R. Maybury of Company L, 10th New York Cavalry. The first entry in the diary (January 1, 1864) finds Maybury encamped in northern Virginia and describing routines of camp life (drilling,…

Diary written by Marcus B. Warner in 1864. The diary is written in a green Allings & Cory pocket diary. In addition to describing his life as a soldier, Warner also chronicles his previous civilian life and the Union army recruitment process. Writing…

Christian Hook was a Union Corporal in 151st Ohio Infantry (National Guard) during the Civil War. The collection contains his diary of May to August 1864, including entries on camp life and a near-court martial, as well as a reunion flyer for the…

H.O. Babcock was a farmer and schoolteacher from North Stonington, Connecticut. Diary entries record work, social and church activities, weather, and financial affairs. Also included are comments on the day's political and military affairs,…

Covering the period of Woods' imprisonment from March to July of 1864, this diary contains thorough entries on genealogy, Woods' thoughts on slavery, poetry, detailed drawings, and descriptions of home and prison.