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Frank to Phebe about news of mutual friends. 2 pages

Letter from E. P. Walton to S. L. Walton updating him on his health.

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

Isaac writes to Jinnie, still grieving for the death of his brother.

Isaac writes to his mother about his grief over his brother's death.

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

Letter from "Babe" to Ann Lum Family.

Leonard's diary begins in August 1864, apparently when he was appointed to drive an ambulance. His entries are short and refer mostly to his daily activities: who or what he was conveying to and from the hospital at City Point outside Petersburg;…

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

Isaac again reiterates his sorrow of hearing of his brother's death and his desire to be with his family to grieve together.

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

Becca to Frank about Phebe. 2 pages

Isaac is very weary and in need of new clothing, which he is hopeful of getting. Isaac's friend Archer wrote him, saying he requested that Isaac be appointed the surgeon for Colonel Giles's regiment. Isaac still mourns the death of his brother…

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

Letter to mother from John C. Hartsel

Letter to Mary C. Harris from her mother.

Phebe to Frank about travel plans. 2 pages

Travel pass, signed by John Reagon, Postmaster Authorizing Harris to travel.

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz gives an update on their postal improvements, as well as detailing his expectations for the future and end of the war.

Frank to Phebe about regiment's movements. 4 pages

Frank to Phebe about regiment's movements. 4 pages

The 62nd suffered a great loss in Winchester, with 2,000-3,000 kills and wounded. Isaac expresses how horrible he thinks war is, even during the excitement of a battle.

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Frank to Phebe about regiment's movements. 2 pages

Isaac asks Jinnie and his family to write him more often. His command is advancing on the enemy near Mt Crawford. Isaac comments on how the enemy has destroyed the country and burnt nearly everything to the ground.

Letter to Mary C. Harris from Lizzie.

Isaac denounces the author of an article claiming that Imboden's command, which Isaac is a member of, was responsible for the failures at Winchester. He asks about the members of his family and again complains of not hearing enough news from them.

Frank to Phebe about travel information. 3 pages

Letter from M.K. to Private G.W. Koontz. Letter details the impact of G.W.'s absence and provides updates on what is going on at home. Letter is incorrectly attributed to Milton S. Koontz. Likely from another family member.

This letter was sent from H. Richey to Edgar Knapp on October 18, 1864.

Isaac, along with 250 men, are marching to Beverly to capture the garison stationed there. The expedition will take up the three weeks.

Frank to Phebe about sickness and regiment travel. 2 pages

Letter sent from Joseph Key to his father responding to a previous letter and updating him on army life.

Frank to Phebe about sickness and and travel back and forth to camp. 4 pages

Letter from Charles Figgat to his wife, Nannie, expressing his weariness with the Civil War, some criticisms of the war and superior officers, and words of comfort for Nannie.

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to his sister Nellie. Primarily details the troop movements and small skirmishes that have taken place recently.

This a reciept for grain and hay purchased in 1864.

Letter from Nannie Figgat to her husband Charles (in response to his on the 6th of that month) with news from the homefront, of their family, and news of the war she has received at home.

Frank to Phebe about family news. 3 pages

Special Order to Milton S. Koontz. Orders him to be transferred to Cavalry and promoted.

Frank to Phebe about content of correspondence. 4 pages.

Partial Letter, possibly from one Koontz brother (George or Milton) to the other

Letter from Milton S. Koontz to Brother [George?]. Asks for advice regarding his transfer from Battery to Cavalry that he just recieved.

Letter sent from E. W. Key to his wife discussing his life in the army.