51 50 34171 https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4722/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0522a.jpg 36843ed1c7a3f32d546e49bd39fc1574 PDF Text Text Bivonae in the field, Near Bottom’s Bridge, Va. May 22 1862 My Dear Wife, We are not yet at Richmond, but still getting a little nearer. We moved forward yesterday, about 2 ½ miles. We are now almost one mile from Bottom’s Bridge. and between 13 & 14 miles from Richmond. The enemy are said to be about two or three miles from here, on the other side of the Chicahominy [sic]- but, whether they are in force there. Seems to be a great question, Unless they make a stand near here, there will be no fight. This far they have retreated, without any show of making a stand except at Williamsburg & West Point Our forces are pressing them very closely, and the consequence is that there is some skirmishing every day. but, in every case they face back. The weather is very warm. I never before ex- perienced such heat at this season of the year. The Capt. (Captain William B. Sprague) has not yet reached us, and I do not look for him until we reach Richmond. I dont think he likes fighting. Lieut. Mullins has recalled his resignation, and standing by us. I do not think he he [sic] handed in his resignation on account of the danger ahead. I cannot think him censureable [sic] for tendering it when he did. There were some circumstances connected with it. which I think justified him, at that time. He is doing his duty now, very well. The thing look to be very certain and that is that he & I will have to run the Machine while there is a prospect of a fight, And we dont feel like shirking the responsibility. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4722/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0522b.jpg 1539278f31f80670af368385fdf93592 PDF Text Text But I do not feel like writing much this morning. It’s too warm. I still enjoy good and excellent spirits. I have not had a letter from you for some time. The last I am in rec’t of is yours of 12th. I suppose there are others on the way. I hope you are all well and getting along pleasantly My love to you all. Kiss Annie & Harry. Tell Annie to be a good little girl until Papa comes home. Write often. Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, May 22, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-05-22 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0522 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4723/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0529a.jpg 5b39316939710c360537649c3431ab82 PDF Text Text May 29 1862 Six Miles East of Richmond, Va. My Dear Wife, You will see by the above that we are still drawing a little nearer Richmond. Our Division is in the advance, along the Rail Road. Our Pickets are about a mile in advance of us. I was out to the lines yester- day, five miles from Richmond. We being on picket from day before yesterday up to last evening. From our lines we can see the Rebels, but not in strong force More or less skirmishing goes on every day near us. The rebels also frequently fire on our pickets. They did the last night we were on but did no damage. This morning they again fired on them killing two of our https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4723/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0529b.jpg 8b01fc5afda3d8f68c83464aa09d0d33 PDF Text Text Brigade. one of whom was Maj. Kelley of the 96 New York. They also wounded two or three. none of our regt were on picket at the time. We expect some fighting before we reach Richmond. We are moving very carefully and entrenching as we go I think we are prepared for any emergency. I see by the papers today That there is quite an excite- ment in the north, on account of the repulse of Banks. I have not been well for a few days, but have been doing duty until to day. I think two or three days rest will set me all right again. The Capt has not come yet. The universal opinion throughout the regt. is that https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4723/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0529c.jpg cf729f8bc596f3770524f10987963b07 PDF Text Text he is a most consummate Coward. Lieut Mullin now has command of the company. and is doing his duty very well. The last letter I recd from you was dated 18th inst. We’ve not had a mail for several days. The papers will bring you more news of the movement of the army here, generally than I can give. Write often. My love to you all. Kiss Annie & Harry for me. With a husbands & fathers love I am ever Yours I. Conley https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4723/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0529d.jpg 6770a436e769a4e01fd676a06bcd3fec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, May 29, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-05-29 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0529 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4724/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0601a.jpg 22e4f0a062446c4c1d64be3b02cf9d76 PDF Text Text Near Richmond Va June 1 1862 We’ve just passed through another desperate battle. I came out unscathed Yesterday about 1 P.M. the enemy attacked & drove in our pickets Ours (the 2nd Brigade Casey Division Composed of the 96 N.Y. 85, 101st 103rd Penn were immediately formed in line of battle and in a few moments the enemy were upon us in strong force. We at once opened upon them assisted by some artilery [sic]. The battle at once became terrific The force at this time against https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4724/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0601b.jpg 7a1818901e70156b9e7ae005278ab6bb PDF Text Text our Brigade was at least three lines, that of our own- We however held our ground against them for near twoo [sic] hours They pouring into us all the time a most deadly fire which was mowing down our men at every volley. we in the mean time were sending the messen- gers of death among them with unerring aim. Not being reinforced however we were at length compelled to fall back to where our next line of battle was formed. The 101st was the last to retreat And I have the proud satis- faction to say that Company G together with part of Co 13 Which feel in with our Co.- there [sic] Officers all being wounded were the last to leave the first line of battle- holding https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4724/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0601c.jpg 4134b75803e44126b859cb8ca5cfdbe7 PDF Text Text our position until the rest of the regt with all our field officers as well as all other support had fallen back. and until the rebels were within 25 Yards of us in front and coming in on both flanks. When we gave the order to retreat which was executed under a most galling fare We then retreated to the rear the fight still going on most ferociously until night fall The enemy driving us back about 1 ½ miles. but we have since regained all the ground we lost. The casualities [sic] in our Company are nine wounded and three missing. The wounded From Bedford Co are W. H. Knipple slightly, W. B. Huff- https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/f2cf898c5c06e739b305a8927b03a257.jpg 6f081bcc5a2768b4a90520ff7c5be278 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, June 1, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-06-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0601 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, June 3, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-06-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0603 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, June 22, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-06-22 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0622 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4727/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0704a.jpg d2c127dddf4b4bd587d2e2f28bae9a2a PDF Text Text Near City Point, James River Va. July 4 1862 My Dear Wife, It is now, I believe, some ten days since I last wrote you, The reason I have not written sooner was we had no means of sending off letters. Since I last wrote you, an entire change has taken place in the Situation of our army. On last Saturday our Army Commenced a retreat leaving our fortified position in front of Richmond and falling back in the Southernly direction to the James River. The Entire army is now in this vicinity. Several severe battles occurred during this retreat in all of which so far as I soon learn, we have had the best of the bargain. The movement is now believed by all here, to have been entirely stratigetical [sic] The attack on Richmond it is believed will be made in some other way than in front. Time however will reveal all. Our Division acted as rear guard during much of this retreat and are still in the rear, though now near the main body of the army. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4727/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0704b.jpg 18ca0fd56e9f7b8517024d6f30f6a9e9 PDF Text Text Our regt. from Wednesday up to last night was in The extreme rear except a light cavalry picket. during this time we acted as pickets, most of the time within musket shot of the enemy, but we have but little skirmishing. but suffered very much from exposure, the rain pouring down on us all the time. We moved about a mile forward last night, reaching here at 11 Ock. having waded through mud in places nearly to our knees. I have slept but little for three nights. Consequently I am pretty well worn out. but my health is now good. We have not seen the capt. (Captain William B. Sprague) for three days, dont know where he is, but think it is some place where danger was not so great. I am a little afraid Lieut. Mullin (Lieutenant David W. Mullin) has been taken prisoner. He was too sick to walk, and we had him brought in our ambulance on last Saturday, to where we stopped & remained until Sunday evening We left there about dark that (Sunday) Evening. and the order was for the sick to remain until next morning. When the Ambulance train would come up. I have not heard from him since although I have used every effort to find out. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4727/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0704c.jpg 574994233ca28a01e8331ece71e0cc9d PDF Text Text The ground is now in the hands of the enemy and it is said that some of our sick were taken. He & a sick capt. of the 85th N.Y. were together in charge of a man, who pressured me to see to getting them along. It is probable they may have been taken straight to some landing on the river and sent off on board a boat. Which I hope is the case. If he has got aboard a boat, he is like [sic] in some northern City by this time where his friends will hear from him. He was pretty sick. I had his papers for leave of absence on hand at that time. I am all alone again, but my Company is very small, only marching (present) 18 men. You spoke in the last letter I rec’d of Mr. Huffman being there to enquire about his boys. John is dead, died in May at Washington. I supposed Wm had notified them of that. Wm was wounded at Fair Oaks and was at Washington when I last heard from him. He was doing well. Gollipher has been sick for some time, we sent him, Rock & and a number of our sick to the river day before yesterday to have them sent north I’ve not yet heard from them. None of them were dangerous. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4727/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0704d.jpg fb950deb1873b86b72148da17bcfad3d PDF Text Text I hope they have all succeeded in getting aboard a vessel and going north where all can be attended to. Chaplin Glenn had charge of them he has not yet returned. The whole army was reviewed by Gen. McClellan today he reviewed us about noon We have not been in any battle since Fair Oaks. The Capt. has just returned with some of our sick men. He has been down at the river with them. Gollipher is coming back to the Company We just heard the Mullin was sent off in a boat. I hope you are all well. I’ve not had a letter from you for some time, the last was dated 20 ult. I will close and then lay down and [illegible] Write often and believe me ever Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, July 9, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-09 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0709 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4729/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0711a.jpg e6ac8d09a31e2ca586fae0fa876c7fac PDF Text Text Near Harrison’s Landing, Va. July 11 1862 My Dear Wife, Being at leisure this afternoon, I will spend some time writing a few lines to you. We are still laying quietly in the same place we came to last night one week. Our position (that is of our Division) is on the extreme left of the Army. Enclosed I send you a rough draft which will give you some idea of our Situation. and which by reference to a map will enable you to locate us pretty accurately. You will see by this that the left (the position we occupy) is nearest to Richmond, the right resting at the point mark “2”. I have not been along the entire line, but as near as I can learn, the distance from this point to where the right rests is about eight miles. This entire line is being strongly fortified. and all the ground between the line and river is one encampment. We occupy the brow of a hill, in front of which passes a small, stream, running through a swampy ravine. In this we have fallen timber, rendering it almost impassable. Along the brow of this hill, directly in front of our Camp, we have dug a rifle pit, long enough for our regt. Other regts. along the whole line have done the same. In addition to our felled timber & rifle pit we have connecting with our rifle pit on the right a fort mounting three 32 pound Siege guns and four twelve pound brass field pieces these all combined with the natural advan- tages of our position, makes it a very strong one. One that we could hold against almost any force that could be brought against us. Besides all this we could in case we were attacked, we would have the cooperation [sic] of the gun boats. So you see we are prepared for almost any emergency. I am of the opinion that we are to remain here for some (at the top of the page: Tell Mr. Gollipher that Justice, improving in health, and I think will soon be quite well again the rest of our men from about Schellsburg (that are now here) are all well.) https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4729/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0711b.jpg a5dec1296e09d757a6a493e721fd4880 PDF Text Text time to come. There is no indication at present of any movement of the army soon. Reinforcements are daily arriving and it is evident that it is the intention of the War Department, and also of the Commanding Gen. to have this army largely reinforced before any further demonstrations are made, against Richmond. This rest will be most beneficial to our worn out soldiers. Our location I believe is a pretty healthy one, being somewhat ele- vated, with the river breeze, and good water. We only now, need a good healthy change of diet, with some vegetables to again restore our troops, now enfebled [sic] by almost unprecedented hard- ship fatigue and exposure, to rigorous health again. Among all the Divisions in the Peninsula none have undergone more hardship and exposure, nor lost more heavily in battle, than ours. From the time we left Yorktown, up to the time of the battle of Fair Oaks, we were in the advance all the time and of course had a large amount of picket duty to perform, together with digging rifle pits occupied nearly every hour of time that we were not marching. Nearly all of this since we were without tents or Blankets, laying down at night on the wet ground, often in the rain, without shelter or any clothing [illegible] what we have to keep us warm. From the time of the battle of Fair Oaks, up to the time our army fell back from before Richmond we occupied our exposed position on the left of the army, when we had heavy fatigue & picket to perform. During the last two days of that retreat we acted as rear guard. Our regt. being most of that time in the extreme rear and at one time our entire regt. came very near being captured. Since we have been here we have done much fatigue duty- felling timber, https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4729/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0711c.jpg 9752312be672d91b50398c37c7f24ef4 PDF Text Text digging rifle pits & building a fort. This work is nearly completed and we are now beginning to look forward to a season of rest. I think the hardest part of our campaign is over, we are now provided with more comforts. We all have shelter & sufficient clothing. These facts which are pretty well known to the public will prove that we have been no “Holliday [sic] soldiers” but have experienced the sternest realities of a soldier’s life. Although Gen. McClellan is very tardy in doing our division full justice for our part in the bloody battle of Fair Oaks yet, I for one, shall always feel proud to have my name associated with it and especially with the 101st Regt. which Gen’s Casey (General Silas Casey) & Walton (General Henry Walton), both old regulars, speak of us as having done the most brilliant fighting of any regt. in the Division. We lost a heavier proportion of men than any other regt. of any Division in that battle. I see that most of the Northern papers are now doing us justice and I believe public opinion is doing the same. The casualties on both sides (and especially on the side of the enemy) during the three hours Division, unaided held the overpowering members of the enemy in check, are silent, yet overwhelming proofs of the desperate fighting done by our little Division. Whilest they drive us (between 5000 and 6000 strong) half a mile in about three hours, the same rebel force, drove Couche’s (Major General Darius Nash Couche) [sic] Division, with all their reinforcement from Heintzelman (Major General Samuel P. Heinzelman) & Sumner’s (Major General Edwin V. Sumner’s) Corps. more than one mile during the next three hours. These are fact to which all the other Generals engaged are now bound to admit. But I have been spinning this much longer than (at the top of the pages 2 & 3) Saturday July 12, I was too late for the mail last evening & will mail today. This morning is cool and pleasant. A breeze that is quite exhilarating [sic]. I am enjoying excellent health and in good spirit. George Garretson is now cooking for the Capt & I. He is a good cook and a very good boy. Everything remains quiet along our lines. If Lt. Mullin or any of our men go home and are coming back, I want you to send me a box of eatables such as a jar of butter, sealed up air tight, a jar of Pickles, a lot of biscuit or doughnuts and anything else you wish that will come safe in hot weather. Have them put up in a light box & put shirts in with them I got the stamps in both letters. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4729/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0711d.jpg 21bdd2eafdc352770ce60c85b52c2f96 PDF Text Text I intended. I have given you this rehersal [sic], because I have generally written to you in a hurry and consequently have not been able to give you particulars as I went along. It has been raining most of the time since Yesterday afternoon. There is now signes [sic] of clearing up. 7 P.M. Your very welcome letter of the 5th inst. has just reached me. You appear to have serious apprehension of the fate of our army. You may rest easy on that score. We have never occupied so safe a position since we’ve been on the Peninsula as we do now. Many of the stories you hear are false. Although we speak of the late movement as “retreat”, yet in fact it was nothing more than a flank movement. What the balance [sic] of the programme is I do not know, but of one thing I feel confident and that is that Rich- mond will yet fall before our brave troops. If it requires 300,000 soldiers to take it, they will be furn- nished by the Government. As to the late battles the papers we you more information than I can. [I’ve had] no account if Lieut. Mullin (Lieutenant David W. Mullin) since he got on board the boat on the 3rd inst. I presume he is at Washington. I’m looking for a letter from him. The Capt. wants to resign, and will if he can get his resignation through. I would like to see Harry trying to walk . I hope you & the children will continue in good health. With a husbands & fathers warmest affections I am ever yours I. Conley My love to Charlotte & boys (at top of page) You will have to keep those shirts until some person is coming who will bring them. Lieut. Mullin I suppose will go home, if so you can send them with him. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, July 11, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-11 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0711 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4730/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0717a.jpg f190309d6f8db09f6d8d5e204a63d498 PDF Text Text Near Harrison’s Landing, Va. July 17 My Dear Carrie, I enclose you, this mor- ning, another 20$. I sent you 20$ yesterday in a letter. I am in hopes of having an opportunity of sending most of my money by some person going north. I dont want to keep much on hand. I would rather have you send me some occasionally than run the risk of keeping much here. There is nothing new occurring The weather is very warm, in fact the heat during the day is almost intolerable; but, the night are not too warm to sleep well. We have frequent heavy showers, with an unusual amount of lightning. During these thunder-showers, the rain https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4730/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0717b.jpg 78883aa10637f7504e843f482e8d4d2c PDF Text Text falls in torrents. We don’t have such showers in Penna. The Capt. is sick again. He is trying to get his resignation papers through. I hope he may succeed, for he is not of much account here. I now have all the duties to attend to, but, they are not so arduous as they have been at some times. I have however, considerable writing to do in getting our books, Straightened up. We were Compelled to neglect them for some time on the march. Consequently it has accumulated. I will soon be through with it. I write in the mor- ning while it is cool. We are now able to live better than we could do on the https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4730/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0717c.jpg cd0fed00662d986d67721d7eac3c0e4f PDF Text Text march. We (the Officers) can now get flour, corn meal, Potatoes, Onions & c. In addition to what we can buy, one can gather some blackberries, green apples & c. We have been living for the last four days on blackberry pies, biscuit, Hoecakes, potatoes, stewed berries Apple sauce & c. All of which George gets up in the “best style of the Art.” This was a change in diet Which we very much needed! I am able to do ample Justice to all of them. Answer my letters, with money in it, immediately. I hope you are all well. Tell Annie to be a good little girl. I suppose Harry will soon be walking. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4730/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0717d.jpg 7b92c1b6e87e86f367600289a3e5f7e3 PDF Text Text You will I presume have an opportunity of sending those shirts with Lt. Mullin Write often. And believe me ever affect Your Husbn I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, July 17, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-17 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0717 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718a.jpg b7e97936ab712706e1761020a097c6ba PDF Text Text Near Harrison’s Landing, Va. July 18 My Dear Wife, I this morning Expres- sed a lot of money for myself & men of our Company to Reed, Rupp & Schell. I in the pack- age was a letter for you enclosing Twenty Dollars. I requested them to forward it to you. this will make $60. I have sent you within the last few days. Having sent you two letters by mail with $20 Each I hope they will all reach you safely for it was hard-earned money. There is over four months pay due me from the State yet. and over two & half months by the government. The weather has been quite Showery for several days & today https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718b.jpg 1a78bbdf2b816c73777965ab8611c7c7 PDF Text Text is cloudy & cool. Which is a relief from the hot weather we have had. I am detailed, as Officer of the Day. My time was from 9 this morning until 9 tomorrow. My duties are a kind of gener- al supervision of the Camp. I suppose Lt. Mullin is at home by this time. If you put up everything to send with him. I wish you would fill some small Jars or Cans, with butter, have them sealed up tight & send them. We cannot get any here I have not tasted butter for three months. If put up in Jars or Cans- Airtight it will get soft, but will keep fresh, And if in Small ones, it will not get strong after it is opened, until used. We are living pretty well now. that is much better than https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718c.jpg c4768afe2412c436df69ad31fe7af6e3 PDF Text Text we have for some time, but, you would think it pretty dry living at home. There is one good effect soldiering will have on us. It will make us less par- ticular about the appearance of our tables when we get home. Sometimes we have knives, forks, Spoons & plates; sometimes we have none. But that dont effect our appetites. Mine is very good now. George treated us to a dried apple pie for dinner to day. It was nice- He has baked a peach pie this afternoon, that we will have for supper. He bakes as well as a woman. The Capt. (Captain William B. Sprague) is still sick. He is urging the acceptance of his resignation and I think will succeed. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718d.jpg 691aee5da3324a41fdcc3e312d84e78d PDF Text Text You will please hand over the enclosed note to Squire Smith, All remains quiet along our lines, no indications of any action opperations [sic] soon. I think would be advisable to let this portion of the army remain here until the hot weather is over. As here we are in a measure removed from the Malaria of the swamp from which our army have suffered so much. This Malaria has decimated our ranks more than battles. I often think of you at home, and wonder how you are getting along. I suppose Annie would hardly know me now, if I was to come home. As for me, if Providence only gives me such health as I now enjoy. I will get along. I am not tired of the service, and if my life & health is pre- served, I will continue to give https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718e.jpg 6fd36600183c4b95280e1c85ce9bf09b PDF Text Text what support I can to the Cause, until the last battle has been fought and the Union reestablished. Whilest [sic] I would greatly prefer being at home with my family, yet, if there I would not feel satisfied to remained there while this Contest in going on and Whilest [sic] others of my Country Man, are risking their lives In fighting the battles for the Perpetuations of Civil and religi- ous Liberty. I for one still look forward to a bright future- though remote it may be when this infamous rebellion shall be wiped. This news we hear from the north is cheering, and looks as though we are not to be https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718f.jpg 01373f9fc2376d30fd11d636b1d8bba7 PDF Text Text left here unaided, to battle against overwhelming numbers, but, that thousands more are willing to rush to the rescue. I hope they will Come in sufficient numbers to make success certain, and at the same time to avenge their brave brethren who have already fallen. What are left of us are still willing to do our share. Saturday Morning July 19, This morning is as cool as an October morning. This change is quite refreshing. I am quite well this morning. Write often. Remember me to Charlotte & the boys. Kiss Annie & Harry for me Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4731/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718g.jpg 95c9f3884b18df0ce22fc84c9cb355e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, July 18, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-18 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0718 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4732/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0720a.jpg 55f2b3d21357844fb912554afe86d0f1 PDF Text Text Near Harrison’s Landing Va. July 20 1862 My Dear Wife, I rec’d a letter yesterday from you. It bears no date, but, I presume it was written on the 13th inst It was some since I had heard from you previous. I of course was anxious to hear from you. And it afforded me pleasure to hear that you are all enjoying such fine health, Annie & Harry I suppose are growing so that I will not know them. I was quite sick this fore- noon, but feel quite well this evening. I had a severe attack of Diaerrhea [sic] & Cramp https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4732/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0720b.jpg 93648c809d0be83e6770c53da3ce9327 PDF Text Text but soon succeeded in getting it checked, I feel weak this evening, but otherwise quite well. I had a letter this mor- ning from Lieut. Mullin, I had quite a treat this evening for supper. I was invited to take sup- per with Sam Slick & Jim Fickes, They had a nicely Cooked Chicken a large old hen, which they bought from some darkie for about 62 ½ cents. It was a rich treat George, while I am writing, has just brought in a duck which he paid 10 cents for, we will have it tomorrow for dinner, with pot pie https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4732/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0720c.jpg 802b0909be4efb733d8a44d79a4b6fa2 PDF Text Text I have just stopped writing to take the Company out on Dress Parade. Have just returned. The weather since the heavy showers of last week has been rather pleasant. I have made arrangements to get Hry. Ott sent north he will go to morrow & I suppose he will get a furlough to go home. He has Chronic Diarrhea [sic] & would not get well here. We get but little news here. except what eastern papers bring us. We now get papers daily. Ovens are being put up https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4732/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0720d.jpg 5d86951c9878fd2327c82220bd6aa31c PDF Text Text here, and we expect soon to indulge in soft bread. a luxury which we have not enjoyed for near three months. If you send me anything with Lt. Mullin, I wish you would send me some Can’d fruit & berries. I hope you have rec’d the letters, with money, I sent you. I am sorry Charlotte is going to leave you I thought she would have spent the sum- mer at least with you. but if she leave Jozy he will be some Com- pany for you. I expect we will spend the summer here. It is a pretty healthy place, but will be monotonous. With my warmest af- fections for you all I am Your Husband I.C. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, July 20, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-20 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0720 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4733/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0727a.jpg 7a1ab20acacb715726522846bfe04bf4 PDF Text Text Near Harrison’s Landing, Va. July 27 1862 My Dear Wife, I have just returned from preaching, and earlier my division I have not had a letter from you for over a week, am waiting patiently almost impatiently for one. A week is a long time to elapse without hearing from home, at least to me. I would like to hear from you every two or three days. This is the third letter I’ve written since I rec’d one. Do write oftener. It is always a satisfaction to hear, from those most near to me. We are moving along very quietly, and are living pretty comfortably. We now drill twice a day & have dress Parade every evening. This keep me pretty busy, as https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4733/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0727b.jpg 5d928ff9570c0f2d914a8cd36b82ced7 PDF Text Text I have all to do, except what assistance I have from the Sergts. I sometimes let one of them take the Co. out on Company Drill, but I always go out myself on Batallion [sic] & Brigade Drill, and on dress parade. The Capt. is still sick. He has not yet succeeded in getting his resignation through, but it still trying. I see by the papers that Mr. Showman died a few days ago at a Hospital in New York, also Solomon Geller, At “Prison Hospital” Richmond He was taken prisoner at Fair Oaks. They are both from Dry Ridge. I feel sorry for them, partic- ularly poor Showman. He was sent away sick about three weeks ago. Enclosed I send you https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4733/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0727c.jpg 5ab3c332f3c9fd8df686dd2f56b52760 PDF Text Text Gen. Casey’s (Major General Silas Casy) Official Report of the battle of Fair Oaks. He’s an Old Regular who has seen a number of battles. He vindicates the Division, & Shows that the gallant & desperate stand made by his Division, saved the army from a terrible defeat. Which is now admitted by all here. I wish you to preserve this re- port, as I may want it for reference, if I get home. I am now in fine health The health of the Company is improving slowly. A number of our troops from South Carolina are now at Newport News. I do not know whether any of our Bedford boys are there or not. I suppose you are in receipt of the $60 I sent you by this time. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4733/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0727d.jpg 25cb2995d0231df95f1f5e7dd21fc949 PDF Text Text We expect to be paid again in a short time. News is scarce here. I hope you and the rest of family are well. I would [like] to see you all, but must wait awhile. But neither time nor distance shall alienate my feeling from you. Remember me to friend, Write often, And believe me Ever Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, July 27, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-27 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0727 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4734/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0821a.jpg a4982d00c3393741f8787307fcdcb99c PDF Text Text Forts. Monroe, Va. Aug 21 1862 Dear Carrie, I am still at this place, The regt. has not yet arrived. I understand the whole Division stopped at Yorktown We have not rec’d any orders yet. I have not felt very well, since I have been here, but feel better this morning. I was very much worn out with the march. we marched 36 mils [sic] on Monday. And over 80 miles From Saturday morning till Monday even ing. I have been staying at the Hycia [Hygeia] Hotel since I’ve been here, but, intend to go out to where the Wagons are, to day, and put up my tent. I have not had any letter from you for some time. we have had no mail since last Friday, nearly a week. I forgot to send the receipts in the last which I spoke of, I will send them in this if I dont forget. I met with Mr. Cohn, here, slept with him night before last. He wished to be remembered to you. He’s a Suttler [sic]. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4734/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0821b.jpg 1a0c02131991d64bd8faa10b0f9a37eb PDF Text Text I dont feel like writing much. Tell Lieut. Mullin, that I expressed his trunk to him yesterday. Care of John Hafer, Bedford. Hoping you are all well, I am Affecty Your Husband I. Conley https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4734/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0821c.jpg f05b26ecef330c2461d8a69d958de82e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, August 21, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0821 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4735/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0830a.jpg 4c1121a1023bdfcbb1bff9168384c54c PDF Text Text Fortress Monroe, Va. Aug. 30 1862 My Dear Carrie, Your favor of 24 & 25 has just been rec’d. And of course was a welcome messenger. I also rec’d one from Martin at the same time, written 24th. He says he was going to start to camp in a few days. I suppose he is at Harrisburg before this time. He’ll make a good soldier, if he can endure the hardships. Well, we are Still laying quietly, where we were when I last wrote. The different regt. of our division, are being assigned posts at Yorktown, Newport News, at this place, & some will be sent over to Norfolk, and other points on that side of Hampton Roads. We have not yet been assigned our post, but, expect it will be somewhere near the fort. I understand the whole of Keye’s Corp is still on the Peninsula, but, I have not seen any of them, except our Division for some time. This is a very pleasant place, and will be a good place to recruit the health of our broken down soldiers. So far as I am personally concern- ed. I would prefer active service in the field, to doing Garrison duty. ( which we will have to do here) but, the https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4735/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0830b.jpg ed15b04b4e89759e7267406fa4de065b PDF Text Text health of our men requires, that they should have some relief from after their, five months Campaign on the Peninsula which was one of almost unprece- dented hardship. Our Division suffered more than any other, that is the reason, I understand, why we are placed here. Our duties here will be light and pleasant. And we will be comfortably situated. I am looking for Lt. Mullin (Lieutenant David W. Mullin) soon, You say you did not understand what I meant of those rec’ts. My next letter, I think explained that. I forgot to put them in. I did not receive any letter with four stamps lately. You need not send me any more stamps while we stay here. We can get them at the Post Office. You say you never received the last 15$ I sent you. I sent it all together to Reed, Rupp & Schell, and instructed them to send you 15$ of it. They sent me receipt for it. They may not have had an opportunity [sic] of sending it to you. You will feel lonely when Charlotte is gone. I suppose however that she will return again before long. Jay will be some Company for you. This fall will be a very https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4735/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0830c.jpg 227fdb2d2cd63b68e522d8edee0241ec PDF Text Text good time for you to go to Johnstown, as you spoke of. I feel anxious to see the picture [of] Annie, I wish you had one of Harry also, to send. I have been busy nearly all day making out pay Rolls. we will be mustered to morrow, for two month’s pay, which is now due us. Sunday Morning, Aug. 31st. I will try to finish my letter before Inspection, which is at 9 A.M. Chaplain Glenn has resigned, He started for home on last Friday. Our Camp is about 1 ½ miles from the Fort. in the direction of Hampton. It would be decidedly pleasant for me to spend to day with you & the Children at home. but, too long a distance intervenes. I hope however it will not be a great while until I will be able to get home. It is now about six months since I was last at home. All of McClellan’s Army, except https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4735/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0830d.jpg 97ad411e342b528133ff4a2f8ccad18b PDF Text Text Fortress Monroe, Va Aug 30 1862 Our Corps. has gone to join Pope (Major General John Pope) On the Rappahannock. We have now got our Marquee fixed up pretty Comfortably, and we will be able to live much better here than we have done for the last five months. The weather for the last two weeks has been cool & pleas ant, part of the time almost like Autumn. But I must close & get ready for inspection. Kiss Annie & Harry for me. With the warmest Affections of a husband & father I am Yours, I Conley Write Often Direct Leiut I. Conley Co. “G”. 101st. Regt. P.V. Fortress Monroe, Va Va Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, August 30, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-30 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0830 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4736/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0907a.jpg 6467a3b8b0a101037633f073acf96ee0 PDF Text Text Ft. Monroe, Va. Sept 7 1862 Dear Carrie, Yours of 3rd inst. has just been rec’d. I also rec’d a letter from you a few days ago. Dated 30 ult. I am sorry to hear of Annie being sick, but hope she will soon be well. I think as she grows older she will be less liable to those attacks. I presume you have learned before this time that our loss in front of Washing- ton was not so large as you say reports said it was. It was, however, large enough I see there is now some apprehensions of rebel raids in Pennsylvania. While I do not feel atal [sic] alarmed https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4736/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0907b.jpg 6889f7ea41afaf73bc90c5a9d45109b6 PDF Text Text for the safety of our State, yet, I think it the part of wisdom, to be prepared for any emergency, and I am glad to see that active preperations [sic] are being made to defend the state. Our greatest safety lies in our being prepared to successfully repel any attempt ed invasion, and being, once this prepared, the danger is all (reminded) I shall rest perfectly easy about the safety of Pennsylvania, although I feel the Balto. (Baltimore) & Ohio R.R. will be again destroyed. I do not feel like desponding at the temporary reverses. I believe the enemy is risking everything on one grand effect, and when https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4736/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0907c.jpg eb166398b350f176c7c7920aac3ea9ad PDF Text Text frustrated in his present designs, as he unquestionably will be, the rebellion will be left in a sinking condition. Whilest [sic] in Six weeks more our army will be stronger by far than it has ever been before. I had a letter from Martin on Friday. Their Regt. is encamped at the “Relay House” between Balto. & Washington. Three Bedford Co Co.’s are in the same regt. (the 138th) that is Dickerhoof’s, Stuckey’s & May’s. Dickerhoof is Co. “E”. He was very well when he wrote. Lt. Mullin (Lieutenant David W. Mullin) has not arrived yet, but I am looking for him by tomorrow. The Capt. has been out on grand Guard since yesterday afternoon. He will be in this https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4736/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0907d.jpg ce63230a05b19b6e693f2a9e17d892aa PDF Text Text afternoon. I go on duty as Officer of the day at 3 Ock this After- noon. It is nearly that time now. The duties of Officer of the Day are to superintend the affairs of the camp for 24 hours, preserve order & C. We are getting pretty well fixed up here. Our Regt. had all drawn “Sibley tents.” I think we are going to make A pretty good stay here. We have to do up Soldiering here with as much precession as regulars. We can get any quantity of fresh fish & oysters, right out of the water here. I am getting tired of them. My love to you all. Kiss Annie & Harry for me. Write often. Affecty Your Husbad I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, September 7, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-07 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0907 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4737/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0911a.jpg e8b922d73b8df0d488a8a0e0a64da658 PDF Text Text Fortress Monroe, Va. Sept. 11 1862 Dear Wife, I have rec’d the articles you sent me, They all came safe. The Shirts are just the thing. I have one of them on now. The only can I have opened yet is the Plum Butter- it is capital. George opened his can of Apple butter & also one of Butter, they are both very nice. I will not open my cans of butter until his is done. The picture of Annie is very good. I will prize it very highly. She has changed some in appearance since I saw her. I think she is growing prettier. Tell her I want her to be a good little girl. I wish you would get a picture of Harry the first opportunity [sic] and send it to me. I would like to have pictures of them both. I see the excitement in Penna is very great, and also that active measures are being taken to Check any movement the rebels may make in that direction. They may suc- ceed in doing some damage along the border but, my faith is strong in the final success of our army along the Potomac. I wish they would send us up there. I would like to help to drive them back across the Potomac. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4737/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0911b.jpg 225c1dedec2e85ab086f25b073781481 PDF Text Text I see by the Papers that Capt. J. S. Hinchman was killed in one of those battles near Manassas. I feel sorry to hear of his death. Charly Gaither was wounded. We have no news here. Our routine of Duty is about the same every day. The only excite- ment we have is the news from the north. We get N.Y. & Philada (Philadelphia) Papers in about 26 hours after they a (are) pressed off. The weather is still showery & Cool. We will live well while our supply from home lasts. When I open the other Cans I will let you know they are. We can now get Fruit of all kinds, tomatoes, & c. here whenever we want them. Write often. Affecty Your Husband I. Conley Friday Morning 12__ We opened the tomatoes & had them for supper last evening. They were as fine as any I ever ate. All hands pronounced them No. 1. The weather is still wet. Affecty I.C. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, September 11, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-11 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0911 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4738/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0913a.jpg a245e1e88f3816e7b63f9792dac9a9da PDF Text Text Fortress Monroe, Va. Sept. 13, 1862 My Dear Wife, This is Saturday night, and I am alone in my tent. The Capt. (Captain William B. Sprague) is out on Grand Guard and Lt. Mullin (Lieutenant David W. Mullin) has walked out some- where. While sitting here alone, my thought[s] were turned homeward, and so I have conclu- ded, to spend part of the evening writing to you. I have not had a letter from you for sever- al days, but, I suppose you are all in a fever of excitement, on account of the threatened inva- sion of out State. Whilest, I do not fear for the final result of this aggressive movement, yet, I believe it will require prompt action on the part of the Citizens of the state, as well as of the State & Military Authorities, to present at least some damage to portions of the State. I hope the citizens will turn out en masse, and speedily drive the invaders from our borders. The man, who is able and, will refuse to turn out at a time like this, is either disloyal, or a base Cowards. But, I believe there are but few Pennsylvanians who will not turn out in defense of their State. I have not seen up to this time, any indication of Bedford County being invaded, I think their will all be be farther east. I wish they would send us there, I would https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4738/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0913b.jpg d4de169fd740462b2533ce5bf24cda50 PDF Text Text rather be there, fighting in defense of my own State, than laying inactive here. We are all waiting anxiously to hear what the result will be. My own opinion is, that the result will be, if our operations are prompt, be all that we could wish. I still feel cheerful over it, and, I hope you are not unduly excited about it. I oponed [sic] the Blackberries since I last wrote to you. They were very nice. Those things have added very materially to our table. Everything is quiet here; nothing going on except our daily routine of duty. It is rather dull, while there is so much excitement near home. I will stop writing for tonight. Good Night. Sunday Morning Sept. 14- I see by yesterday mornings papers which have just arrived that there is less apprehension of any inva sion of Penna than there was a few days ago. I have no fears. This is a beatiful [sic] morning. I think I will go down to the Fort. after the mail comes in. I hope you are all enjoying yourselves to day. I think of you daily & feel anxious to see you & the children. I hope I will get a letter from you today. Write often. Affecty Your Husband I Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, September 13, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-13 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0913 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4739/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0918a.jpg d2ff91fa7e9d730feda262099679c4f1 PDF Text Text Fortress Monroe, Va. Sept. 18 1862 Dear Carrie, I rec’d your letter of 10th inst. several days ago. In reference to those rec’ts & c. you speak of. I think if you go to Johnstown, you had better wrap them up, all together in a bundle & put them in your trunk. We have just received orders to be ready to march at any time. It is thought our destination will be Suffolk. The latest news from the north is more cheering. All danger seems to be past there. I have not been very well for several days, but hope to be all right again soon. The weather is pleasant here. We have nothing of amportance [sic], here that is new. You had better direct my letters again to Washington, as heretofore. Write Often. Accept my love for yourself & Children Your Husband I. Conley https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4739/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0918b.jpg 58b90cd60dc0f0a2d98a880d87f774a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, September 18, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-18 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0918 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4740/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0921a.jpg 2cab368c6368700920cbb03aaa3b093c PDF Text Text Suffolk Va. Sept. 21 1862 My Dear Wife, This is Sunday Morning- it is raining- and we consequently have to keep inside our tents, so I will spend a little time writing to you. After writing to you yesterday morning, I was detailed to take charge of a fatigue party of about 60 men. We started out about 10 A.M. we went out about a mile south of here. Where we went to work to cut down timber, to block- ade the road & also to give our artillery a good range in case of an attack from that quarter. We worked until about noon, when it Commenced raining, and we returned to Camp. It has been raining near- ly all the time since. We got our Marqua [marquee] put up yesterday so we are in the dry. This part of the State (which you will see by the map lies south of James River) like, the Peninsula is low and swampy. The Soil about as sanday [sic] as New Jersey. As fine Sweet potatoes & Water Melons grow here as I have ever seen anywhere. Our boys capture any quantity of Sweet Potatoes. A Short distance south of here is the Dismal Swamp. It covers quite a large https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4740/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0921b.jpg 9c7edcbe84bd24e26ada0266f5907bd4 PDF Text Text Scope of country, extinding [sic] some distance into North Carolina. We passed through the edge of it in coming here. The distance from here to the North Carolina line is about twenty miles. I like the appearance of Suffolk very well. The citizens are living comfortably here, but, I do not think it has ever been much of a business town. Of course I do not know how long we will remain here. The news from our Army in Maryland is quite encouraging. I look for good results. I have just heard a church bell, it is the first I have heard since I left Washing- ton. It makes me think about home. It sounds like civilization to hear a church bell on sabbath morning. I would go to church but it is so wet & we are nearly a quarter from town. You say in your last that you have a report that the regt. Martin is in were all taken prisoners. I don’t think that is correct, as I see no account of it. I have not heard from them for nearly three weeks. I think it is likely they have been in some of the late battles, but do not know I would like to hear from them. I have opened all all [sic] the cans you sent They were all nice. I am sorry they are so near https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4740/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0921c.jpg 5f41d5daa1960fd20d35331f068d30f5 PDF Text Text done. We have very little news here except what the Papers bring us. There is lots of negroes in this country. They appear to be quite as numerous as the White inhabitants. We are anxiously waiting for further news from Maryland. The fighting there has been terrible. the casualties on both sides must be immense. With a Husband’s & father’s warmest affection. I am yours Write Often I. Conley Wednesday Sept. 24 1862 I was too late for the mail on Sunday, so I intended to mail the above letter on Monday Morning. On Sunday night at 10 Ock we (our Regt.) rec’d orders to be ready to start on a reconnaissance at daylight next morning. at the appointed time we were in line, and together with the 62nd Ohio & 6 Companyies [sic] of the 11th Pa. Cavalry & two pieces of artillery, we started in the direction of Petersburg. We reconnoi- tered the country carefully as we went along until we got over twenty miles from here, there we came upon the enemies pickets, who we drove in before us. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4740/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0921d.jpg 654b529f9fda3670594b8e0b789cd565 PDF Text Text We then exchanged a few shots with the rebels force at that place (Franklin on the Black Water), and after having ascertained their the position & strength (which was my business there) we returned to Camp, which we reached about noon today. Having marched about 50 miles in 2 ½ days- and, nobody hurt. We lived well well during the march, had plenty of Chickens, turkeys, ducks, sweet potatoes, fruit cider, etc. etc. I feel firstrate [sic] after it, but, a little tired. I have not had time to read the news since I returned, so I am several days behind. Hoping you are all well and getting along well I am Affecty Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, September 21, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_0921 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4741/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1001a.jpg a79b129d5ea1336b50e995ff7de628f2 PDF Text Text Suffolk Va. Oct. 1 1862 Dear Carrie, We are moving along very quietly here for the last few days. The work of strengthening our position still goes on, but, apart from that, all is quiet and dull. There has been some new troops arrived here within the last few days. The 148th N.Y. regt. came on Monday. It is thought by some that this place will be garrisoned by new troops, and we will be sent to more active fields. Others are of opinion that an attack in force is expected here, and that we, with the reinforce- ments will be kept here. I am not prepared at present to pass an opinion. Time will tell. I had a letter from Martin written on the 25th ult. They are still at Camp Relay. He appears to like this new vocation very well, and en- joys very good health. As I have no news to give you, I will try and give you an outside view of the habits, manners, customs, etc. of the F.F.V.’s as we see them in this part https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4741/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1001b.jpg 4f7193a4d98fc667fd26c67f6246ae39 PDF Text Text of Secessia. And I think I will be able to do it best, by giving my observations about the streets of Suffolk. Suffolk is a town I might almost say, of one Street, this street, which by the way is rather a pretty one, runs from the Nansemond River south about a miles, or nearly that far when you get nearly to the southern terminus of this street, you see a short street crossing it at right angles,, this latter is Market St. and on it most of the business is done. On it are some four or five Stores, none of which are equal to the stores in Schellsbug (Schellsburg). There is also on this street one Hotel, one or two eating houses, a tailor shop, sundry barber shops &c. Go along this street at any time of day, and you will see the farmers from the surrounding Country in trading. Although you occa- sionally see a farmer come in, in a Carriage or buggy, yet the principle vehicle seen is a small cart, drawn by a horse, a mule, and in many cases by an ox, or even a Cow. One of these would furnish fine sport for the boys in one of our northern towns, but, here you can see them at any time. They are generally driven by slaves, but sometimes by white men, and I have seen a few https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4741/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1001c.jpg 74d6299ec005059b6f5d40010c0d3c96 PDF Text Text driven by women. Just imagine yourself seated in a little cart, driving an ox or cow, to town, with a few sweet potatoes or apples for sale. These carts are stand- ing along the street all day- the owners retailing sweet potatoes, apples, and sometimes Chickens, Butter, eggs, &c. These of course are the poorer classes, generally, but, from the haughty air of some of these Chivalrous Gentleman, as the [they] ride along, driving their ox, you would suppose they were made of much finer Clay, than the rest of man- kind. The slaves who come to market in this way, transact the business, and in fact many of them understand how to drive a bargain, about as well as their Aristocratic Masters. Although there is much more aristoc- racy here than in the north, yet, their houses are not surrounded with the Comforts you find north, very few modern improvements, of any kind are to be seen. Cooking stoves are about as scarce here, as union men in South Carolina. The ladies dress very well, and I should judge, work very little. Scores of slaves can be seen on the streets at almost anytime. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4741/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1001d.jpg 6466910d5c9067687f23ad7dfc45954c PDF Text Text They are generally very polite, and most of them have a great propensity for saluting Officers, A la Militaire. In the Country, most of the fair houses, are quite inferior, with the Chimneys on the outside. Occasion ally we see a pretty good house. Good farms are not known in this country. I have not seen, even, a respectable one, since I first landed on the Peninsula. Almost every farm wears the unmistakable proof of slothful- ness, The poorer Classes through the country are, generally, very ignorant, I have met with white men here, who believe firmly that their army has had undisputed possession of Washington for some times. These of Course belong to that class who cannot read, this class by the way is quite numerous school-houses, through the country are very scarce. I have never seen more than one or two since I landed at Ft. Monroe last spring. The people nearly all use the African brogue. [Last part of the letter missing] Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, October 1, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1001 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4742/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1008a.jpg d3630303289c76c3d206649116e5cb38 PDF Text Text Suffolk, Va. Oct. 8, 1862 My Dear, Carrie, Being at leisure this morning. I will drop you a line; but, I have very little news to give you. We have had nothing excit- ing here for some time. We daily go through with our regular routine of duty, and spend our leisure time as best suits our different tastes. I usually go to town about once a day, but there is not much there that is attractive. I attended Methodist Church, in town, last Sabbath. The house was well filled, principally with Soldiers but few citizens were there. Some twen- ty ladies were present. We heard a very good sermon, although I doubt the loyalty of the preacher. I never saw a more orderly congregation. It did credit to our Union soldiers. Our force here, is gradually increasing. two regts. have come in this week. We have now some 17 or 18 Regts. here. No attack is now expected here. There are some vague rumors of an advance movement on Petersburg but nothing authentic. The weather here is quite warm https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4742/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1008b.jpg e65576e0ef468d0af9be04474487dd77 PDF Text Text for October. The days are very warm. The nights are beginning to get somewhat Cool, but no appearance of frost. I suppose you have frost in Penna before this. Henry Otto, of our Company, died a short time ago at the Hospi- al [sic] Point Lookout, Md. He is from Dry Ridge. We have had 16 deaths in our company since we first came to Camp Curtin. 13 since we came to the Peninsula. 2 died of wounds, all the rest of disease. The health here is very good now. I hope we are through the sickly Season. We have now nearly 500 men for duty in our regt. We number- ed less than half that during June My health is very good. I have not had any letter from you since I last wrote. Did you ever receive Gen. Caseys Report of the battle of Fair Oaks? I sent it to you in a letter some time ago. You never told me whether you rec’d it. I expect to go on picket this afternoon. There is but one Officer goes out each day. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4742/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1008c.jpg 3c5637105dfe6212c07909bce8927b64 PDF Text Text I see by the papers this morning that another battle has been fought near Corinth, Miss. a Victory is reported. I am of the opinion that the rebels have had the last victory, and, that from this time forward their cause will begin to wane. Their temporary success, as you will recollect, never disheartened me. I still believe firmly in our final success. Kiss Annie & Harry. Tell them to be good children until their papa comes home. Write often. Affecty, Your Husband I. Conley https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4742/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1008d.jpg b743cc2720794f9dd6bf5c22bb5a5802 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, October 8, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-08 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1008 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4743/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1013a.jpg d05e43b3653e43ae35929f93f7234136 PDF Text Text Suffolk, Va. Oct. 13, 1862 My Dear Carrie, Our mail arrangments [sic], having become somewhat lame, I have not rec’d. a letter from you for some ten days. None of the letters directed to Washington, have arrived here for the last week. You will please direct to this place. We have nothing new here. It has been raining for three days, and no signs of clearing up yet. In talking to a darkie today, I thought I would ascertain something about the kind of weather they usually have here at this season, and whether the rains generally last long. I asked him. whether among other questions, whether the rains at this season usually lasted many days at a time. I received the following very intelligent and satisfactory reply. “Well, Mas’ser sometimes it rains for a good spell, and den sometimes it clears up sooner and, den it dont rain so much.” https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4743/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1013b.jpg eece22dbe62ddf8512fb21c7281cb6fa PDF Text Text I then asked him if this season of the year was usually very wet here. To which he replied: “Well sah, sometimes we hab pretty smart of ob rain, and den sometimes it dont rain so much, and den we hab a dry fall.” Feeling quite satisfied with the information I had gained, I pressed my interrogatories no farther. I see by Saturday’s papers that the rebs have really made a raid into Penna , and that Mercersburg and Chambersburg have surrendered to them. There is Certainly a want of vigilince [sic] on the part of our Military authorities along the Potomac. I am of the opinion that it is only a raid. I feel anxious to hear more. Everything is quiet here. Health of troops good. I am enjoying excellent health. I suppose you are at Johnstown but, not being certain I will direct to Schellsburg. We are not yet aware of what disposition will be https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4743/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1013c.jpg 0f89e9517a23308178b730ddecd50ba3 PDF Text Text made of us this winter, but think it likely we will stay here. If you are in Johnstown when you receive this you will please remember me to Ms. Morris & Annie and other friends there. Teusday [sic] Morning. Oct. 14. The rain still continues. Weather exceedingly gloomy. I have not heard from Martin for about three weeks. I see by Bedford papers that Maj. Tate is dead. This is election day in Penna We have no part in it. Kiss Annie & Harry for me. Tell Annie her papa wants her to Be a very good little girl. Write often, and direct to this place. Affecty Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, October 13, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-13 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1013 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4744/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1015a.jpg 5dcd13cd2ea8cce83355f6c8088ef7b9 PDF Text Text Camp of 101st Regt. P.N. Near Suffolk, Va. Oct. 15-62 Dear Carrie, Your very welcome letters, bearing dates, 5th & 10th inst. were rec’d. last evening. I suppose you are now enjoying yourself with Annie. I hope you will have a pleasant visit. Give my very kind- est to Annie, Mr. M. & family and all my friends in Johnstown. I have but little news to give you, regarding things in this part of Dixie. I have been out all day, Superintend- ing a party, at work on the fortifications, I have Sixty-men under my charge. We have our fortifications nearly comple- ted. They are quite extensive. There is a rumor in camp this evening, that a company of the 11th Pa. Cav- alry. (Which was out on a reconnaissance) had a skirmish with some rebs, to- day, about 17 miles west of here, at a little village, called Caisville. We pas- sed the place, the first time we [were] out reconnoitering, often we came here. I have not heard any particulars. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4744/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1015b.jpg dc1123b65d730fb2b99d56ca85e26f52 PDF Text Text George [Garretson] has been sick for a few days, and, we have, had to go to cooking ourselves. We are all cooks. The Capt. cooked breakfast this morning, which consisted of frying some ham & making tea. Mullin got dinner by boiling some sweet potatoes & frying some eggs. Mullin & I got supper. He fried some fresh fish & I made tea and boiled some sweet Potatoes. We can all cook firstrate [sic], but none of us like to wash the dishes. We intend to hire a darkie, as soon as we can get a good one. I see by the papers that the rebel cavalry have made their escape across the Potomac again. It does not speak well, of the vigilance, of our Military authorities in that quarter. They should have bagged every one of them. I understand the raid caused great excitement Bedford. You wished me to tell you what to do about renting a house. I think you had better try to get one in Schellsburg. To move from there, probably to move back again in a Short time, would incur a very considerable expense and much inconvenience. I think I wrote you in reference https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4744/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1015c.jpg a9c51e6e20481b0ca52de67cfc1dbf9b PDF Text Text to this matter in one of my last letters but, I am not positive. I think by looking out in time, you can get a horse that will suit you. I would rather you would get a house all to yourself, than to move in with another family. I dont like two families in one house, partic- ularly when my family is one of them. You will have to use your own judg- ment, in the renting of one. The weather cleared up this morning quite pleasantly, but much colder than before the rain. Tell Annie, I will bring her a Primer, when I come home. I would send her one, but they cannot be had here. There is a very poor assortment of goods here, very few of any kind except those kept by the Army Sutlers. Some of them have taken possession of vacated store rooms in town. and have brought on some Dry Goods, and in fact some of them have a general assortment of staple goods, but not large stocks. They sell at exhorbitant [sic] prices. We have been looking for pay day for some time, but no signs of a https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4744/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1015d.jpg fb4dda067cad71013b591c0eee4b53d9 PDF Text Text Paymaster yet. I think now we will not be paid until next month. Hoping you are all enjoying yourselves. I am Affecty Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, October 15, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-15 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1015 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4745/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1019a.jpg 842c20d010dc5a87babbb78d2b1c8d85 PDF Text Text Caps of 101st. Regt. Penna Vols. Near Suffolk, Va. Oct. 19, 1862. My Dear Carrie, I have just returned from Church, and eaten my dinner; and the next thing in order is to write to you. We had very good sermon this morning at the M.E. Church. The house, though large was densely crowded; principally by soldiers. The best of order was preserved. The general good conduct of our Soldiers, muse remove the impres- sion so prevalent in the south, that we are a set of ruffians and outlaws. You could not go into any community, where the general conduct of the citizens was better, or more gentlemanly, than that of our soldiers here. Of course there are some exceptions, as there is to every general rule. We are moving along very quietly. Our fortifications are about completed, and, conse- quently our duties will be lessened. We hired a contraband, a few days ago, to cook for me. He is doing very well this far. We had a slight frost this morning. it is the first we have had. Thomas Ake, a son of John Ake, of Bedford Co. was killed in a skirmish with https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4745/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1019b.jpg 3e2834af14b9987fe1a4a4f265e3bb35 PDF Text Text the enemy one day last week. He belonged to the 11th Pa. Cavalry. His company (G) was out reconnoitering in the direction of Franklin, and came upon the enemy about fifteen miles from here, The enemy fired upon them from a concealed position, killing him and wound- ing some four or five others. As our force consisted of only one company, they at once fell back, and sent a messenger back to camp, at this place for reinforcements, which were immediately sent out, and drove the enemy back across Black Water. We were ordered to be in readiness to march at a moment’s notice, but, we were not wanted as, the enemys [sic] force was small. I have not heard from Martin for some time, I suppose they are still at the Relay House. Well, how are you all getting along? I suppose you are enjoying your visit. I would like exceedingly well to see you all. Harry must be interesting, and Annie is getting quite large. I suppose I would hardly know them. It is now about Eight months since. I was last at home. I have not had a letter from you since you left home. I am looking for one every day. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4745/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1019c.jpg ff8f0606835ef9a628c4a61be3663d32 PDF Text Text Remember me to Mr. M. & Annie. Kiss Annie & Harry for me, and believe me ever affect’y Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, October 19, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-19 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1019 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4746/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1102a.jpg 0d04f74b6a8734afde01bb1a527a3997 PDF Text Text Camp of 101st Regt. Pa Vols. Near Suffolk Va. Nov. 2 1862 Dear Carrie, Your letter written from Canton, was rec’d several days ago. I have been so busy since that I have not taken time to write. I have been busy making out Muster and Pay Rolls. We were mustered yesterday for four months pay. We expect to be paid in a short time. Our regt. with some Six or seven others started out on a reconnaissance on last Thursday evening and returned on Friday night. They were out near Blackwater, I believe. They did not see the enemy. I stayed at Camp to make out Pay Rolls. This was the first march I have ever missed since I’ve been in the service. We have not yet got our house quite complete, but, will have it done in two or three days. There is some talk of Consolidating Co’s “G” & “B” of our regt. Col. Morris (Colonel David B. Morris), who is now absent, is trying to have a consolidation https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4746/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1102b.jpg 28e5a8be6d75f1a6ce56596bc829e2da PDF Text Text formed. Should it be attempted, it will meet with almost unanimous opposition of both Companies. We look upon it as an outrage upon old companies, that have seen the amount of service we have, and have had their numbers reduced by active service. Should it be forced upon us, I will withdraw from it, if I can. To do it, half the Officers will be mustered out. The object seems to be to get a new Company, in stead of one of the old ones. We will know all about it in a short time. The weather is very pleasant here. nights cool, with occasional frosts. I have taken a bad cold, which has made me feel badly for a few days, but, I feel better to day. I have had very good health since I have been here. I hope you are enjoying your visit. I suppose Annie enjoys it amazingly. I hope you are all enjoying good health. I often think of you. I had a letter from Martin a few days ago. He has been sick for some time. I fear he will not stand hard service. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4746/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1102c.jpg 491ed12f37fe15ff0cae6adfeb5bfc03 PDF Text Text I see that the 76th Pa has been in a fight in South Carolina. I see several of Rice’s Company were killed & wounded. Clem’s name is not among the Casualties. I suppose he was not hurt. The 55th were also in the fight. Wm Martin, 1st Sergt. of Giller’s Co was killed. He used to work for D. McVic- ker, Esqr. I noticed several other Casualties among our Bedford Co. soldiers. I dont feel much like writing, so I will close for the present. Write often. Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, November 2, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-02 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1102 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4747/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1116a.jpg cc4fbf834f1b5a59218a137f724979fa PDF Text Text Suffolk Va. Nov. 16, 1862 My Dear Carrie, I sent you a letter a few days ago, by Geo. Garretson, who was discharged and sent home. He promised to call and see you. I thought would be more satis- faction for you to see some me from here, than to receive a lengthy letter from me, so I wrote only a few hasty lines than. Geo. will be able to give you a pretty good account of our Campaign. I sent you in that note a sample of cotton just as it is taken from the pod. I picked it myself when we were out on one of our expeditions to Blackwater. If you save the seed you can grow it in the garden. It is cultivated like corn. We are still in the same place, but, there are some reports of our leaving here. If we do, I suppose we will move toward Petersburg. We will know in a short time. The Army here was reviewed by Maj. Gen. Dix (Major General John Adams Dix) last Wednesday. The review was rather a grand affair. 15 Regts. of Infantry, 2 Reg’ts of Cavalry & 2 Batteries of Artillery were out on Review. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4747/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1116b.jpg a80027f1e4830cf2eacbe0056508934a PDF Text Text The change of Commanders, of the Army of the Potomac is well received here. McClellan (General George B. McClellan) may possess the ability, but, in my opinion, he does not possess the energy. and dash to compete with the rebel Genl’s. He is a good theorist, but, I think the experience of the last fifteen months proves that he is not a good military man practically. To compete with the rebel Genl’s. we want a man who combines skill with energy. I hope Gen. Burn- side (General Ambrose Burnside) will prove a man of that stamp. He has a good record, as a military man. We have now an army that ought, if skillfully handled, to crush out the rebel- lion within the next six months. Everything now points to an active winter Campaign. If we have, I believe the rebellion will be badly crippled before spring. The rebel army is not prepared for a winter campaign. They are badly clothed, whilest our army is well clothed, and prepared for any kind of weather. The reports some of the northern papers have published about our army being half naked is all bosh. Our soldiers never have been better clad, than they are now. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4747/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1116c.jpg d49523212d16307940309c1090aef552 PDF Text Text The weather since yesterday has been quite cool and stormy. I would not be surprised if we would have another snow- storm. Our cavalry had another Skirmish a few days ago, out near Blackwater. I understand they captured several prisoners, some arms, and a lot of camp equipage. Our loss was some four or five, killed and wounded. I have not learned the particulars. I had a paper (“The New South”) sent me by Clem. From Port Royal, a few days ago. He said he had sent you one also. He passed through that fight safely. I think you must have been wrong- ly informed, about the rebel raid into Somerset Co. I have seen no account of it in any of the papers. It was prob- ably a false rumor. I sent with George Garretson to get us a keg of good butter. We have to pay 40 cts per lb. for it here, and it is not good at that. Of course we dont eat much. We find our house very comfortable. Much more so than tents. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4747/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1116d.jpg 95c05d4fa38d754c002f39039551a333 PDF Text Text The last letter I have had from you was dated at Johnstown, 6th inst. I have been looking for another for several days. I suppose before this reaches you, you will be at home. I hope you are all enjoying good health, and enjoying yourselves generally. I can make no calculations yet about seeing you this winter. If we should go with active service, during the winter I suppose it will be out of the question, either for me to get home, or for you to come to see me. In the military we never know one day what we are going to do the next. We are all the time subject to Orders. It is my opinion now that we will not remain here long. If we can do anything toward putting down rebellion, I shall feel willing to go any where we are ordered. So as to hasten the time when we can return to the comforts and enjoyments of home, and friends, under the flag of a nation united, there to enjoy the benign influences of peace. Remember me to charlotte and other friends. Kiss Annie & Harry for me. Write often. And believe me ever Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, November 16, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1116 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4748/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1120a.jpg de4173f80f6b68192acfb123f06e952d PDF Text Text Suffolk, Va. Nov. 20, 1862 Dear Wife, As we have just returned from another expedition to Blackwater, an account of which you will likely see in some of the Papers, I thought I had better write you a line to let you know that I am still “alive and kickin’”. We received orders on Monday fore- Noon, to be ready to march at 1 P.M. with “three days rations.” At the time appointed Our Reg’t. formed and march over town when formed Seven other Regts. of Infantry about 1000 Cavalry and one Battery all ready to move. About 3 O Clock we started. Marched all night, and at day light next morning drove in the enemies pickets at a point on Black- water about five miles north of Franklin. Had considerably skirmish- ing there, part of our Cavalry crossed the stream, after having driven their pickets over. What the result of their Observations on the other side were, I did not learn. After about an hour they returned, and after eating a hasty break- fast we all started for Franklin https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4748/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1120b.jpg c84358f1f25a9b265c5ea7d660814130 PDF Text Text which place we reached about noon. Our Batter[y] was at once put in posi- tion and opened on them with shell. Our Reg’t. with two others were thrown forward to support the Battery, which continued to Shell them for two hours, with what effect I did not learn, as we could not see the enemy from our position. But the impression is that we did them considerable damage. They replied all the time, with solid shot, which, although pretty well directed did but little damage to us. Several of their Shot fell quite near our Reg’t, but hurt nobody. After thus spending two hours, the General (Brigadier General Henry W. Wessells) by this time had learned what he wished to know in reference to the strength and position, we again turned our faces toward this place- marched about 3 or 4 miles, and Bivouaked for the night. Yesterday morning at 5 Ock we again started and reached camp at 1 ½ PM. Having been absent about 48 hours, during which time we marched about 55 miles, and spent some four or five hours skirmishing with the enemy. This was fast work. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4748/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1120c.jpg 95f15fd557d4cff6004a10cd84e227e1 PDF Text Text The whole expedition was under the com- mand of Gen. Wessell[s]. It was well Conducted and I believe was entirely satisfactory in its results. The only casualties we met with was one horse killed and one or two wounded. Lt. Mullin (Lieutenant David W. Mullin) & I were both along. The Capt (Captain William B. Sprague) did not go. He has handed In his resignation, which I hope will Be accepted as he is of no use here. Col. Morris (Colonel David B. Morris) returned a few days ago. He has been absent ever since the battle of Fair Oak. He is still lame from the wound he rec’d. then. A young man, of our company by the name of Thos. H. Moore died last night in the Hospital here. He is from Beaver Co. Thomas King of our County has been appointed Quarter Master of this reg’t. He enlisted in our company about a year ago, and was appointed Quarter Master Sergt and has held that position up to this time. He’s a brother of Alex King’s. The prospect for our army, I think are brightning [sic]. The Appointment of Burnsides & Rosecrans to important com- mand, has infused new life into the entire army. I expect good results from it. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4748/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1120d.jpg 4e55a7dbf18e3035725a2a05993282b9 PDF Text Text I have not heard anything from you for nearly two weeks. I am looking very anxiously for a letter. I suppose you are at home by this time. I am enjoying excellent health, but feel pretty tired and sore after our hard march. It has been raining a little last night and today, the air is quite warm. Hoping you are all well, I am most Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley P.S. I wish if you can do it conveniently you would send me a box with some eatables. One thing I would like to have, is about 25 or 30 lbs. of Sausage, if you make any spare, of not perhaps you could buy some; and if Geo. Garretson does not get us a keg of Butter, I wish you would get about 25 lbs of rolls and send it along. Those are the only two things I will name. You may send anything else you wish. I would like them as early in next month as would be convenient for you. Let me know about it. I. C. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, November 20, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-20 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1120 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4749/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1122a.jpg 72ebc69226fa932760a9830de784bc09 PDF Text Text Suffolk, Va. Nov. 22 1862 Dear Carrie, Your very welcome letter of the 18th inst. reached me last evening. I was very glad to hear from you, as I had not had a letter for over two weeks. The V came all right, and was also a welcome messenger, as I had but fifty cents left when it reached me. We are looking daily for the Pay Master, but have not seen him yet. There is now nearly five months pay due us. I think there is but, little doubt, but he will be here soon. In reference to those houses you speak of. I think it would be better for you to rent the Colvin house if you can- not get a smaller one. I don’t think you would find it pleasant to occupy part of Mrs Gabe’s House. Two families in one house does not do well. It is true the rent will be higher for the Colvin house, but you will have more conveniences, and I would sooner make up the difference by using economy in some other way. You will there have the advantage of a good garden which itself makes almost the difference. If you can get beef from McMillin or https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4749/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1122b.jpg 1f6a25468b0ffa3a9650132ac919cbad PDF Text Text any person else on those old book accounts you had better take what you need. Also take Pork, flour, potatoes or anything else you need from any person who offers to pay in that way. You might say to Squire Smith he may settle in that way with any of them. So far as you need their produce. You of course are to be the judge of what you need. I would like if you could get some pork or Beef from Christ Darr. I, you will recall got pork from him twice before, and he still owes me some. Speak to him if you have a chance, or send him word. It will probably suit many of the men who owe me, better to pay that way than to pay cash, and, so far as we need the articles it will suit us just as well. In all cases where you get anything in that way, you will notify Smith, giving him the amount, so that he can enter the paper credits in my books. You might at times notify Smith that you need some flour, or wood or anything else that you are in need of, and ask him, when he sees any of the parties who have accounts there to ask them to bring you such articles, and when he collects in that way such things as you need, I will allow the same percentage https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4749/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1122c.jpg 67d8e97f906cdadd28dffd70eead1f75 PDF Text Text as though he had collected it in money. Say so to him. You seem to despair of ever seeing our army successful. I think if you were to take a fair survey of the field as it now stands you would feel quite differently. In my opinion the prospects for crushing the rebellion were never better than at present. The Army of the Potomac is no longer held in fruitless inactivity by- I might almost say- the imbecility of Gen. McClellan (General George B. McClellan). Under their present Skillfull [sic] and energetic leader, that army is now rapidly marching upon Richmond, with chances, I think decidedly in their favor. There are other movements in concert with this of which the public know nothing as yet. You will recollect that even, in the most gloomy days. I have never despaired of final success , even should the war be a protracted one. I believe now that the war is to be conducted in a manner that will bring it to a speedy close. There is now no doubt, but, that we are to have out active winter campaign. I am sorry to hear that Martin is sick in a Hospital. I had not heard from him for some time. Do you know the name of the Hospital he is in? I would like to know. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4749/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1122d.jpg 4d64f0fc8b722fc035ef9b4c55b8209c PDF Text Text The Consolidation I spoke to you of some time Ago of Co’s, G. & B. was not attempted. They discovered It would not do. So I will not think of quiting [sic]. Capt. Sprague’s (Captain William B. Sprague) resignation was not accepted. I think he will try it again & I hope he may succeed. All is quiet here. Health pretty good. I have never enjoyed better health in my life than I do now. I was sorry Harry was not well while you were in Johnstown, Poor little fellow! I hope is well by this time again. I had a letter from Geo. Garretson since he reached home. I was out on Picket from Friday Morning until Saturday morning, the weather Was wet, but I got along very comfortably. Paul Mock of Claysburg, Blair Co. was here to see us last week. He seemed highly pleased with the appearance of things here, Give warmest regards to Charlotte & other friends. Kiss Annie & Harry. Write often. Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley P.S. I have no Stamps to put on this letter. They are very scarce here. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, November 22, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-22 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1122 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4750/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1127a.jpg 89f6e7ddb8aa2ec0882a75458a557105 PDF Text Text Suffolk, Va. Nov. 27 My Dear Carrie, Your very welcome and in- teresting letter of 23rd inst. has just been received. And evening roll call being over, and quiet in our quarters, I will answer at once. To use the old stereo- typed phrase, “I am well at present, and hope these few lines may find you enjoying the same state of health.” This has been Thanksgiving Day, which I suppose has been observed in the usual, among you folks in civil life. I was detailed this morning in charge of a party of fifty men to work on one of our Forts. We worked until noon, when we were ordered by Gen. Peck (Major General John J. Peck) to return to camp, and not work any more, as it was thanksgiving, which I suppose he had not thought of until that time. They boys were certainly very “thankfull” [sic] that they had no work to do this afternoon. I wrote to you a few days ago, in which I spoke to you about taking anything you needed on those https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4750/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1127b.jpg 186652bdd1ecad7ab8c4d94644eba48a PDF Text Text book accounts, I also advised you to rent that house of Colvin’s. The whole of it. I suppose you are in receipt of that letter by this time. You speak of the difficulty of getting supplies & also of getting work done. You will have to use your own judgement in those things, but don’t get out of humor about it. That won’t help the case. I wrote to you at that time, about sending me some things in a box. If you send them I wish you would get about 25 lb of good roll butter, and send along. Geo. Garretson writes that he can not get a keg for us, but his mother says she could get us some good roll butter. Perhaps you could get her, if you could see her, to get some for you. If you have money, pay for it, unless you Can get Millet to get it for you. As soon as we are paid I will send you some more money. I had a letter a few days ago from Martin. He was pretty well when he wrote, says he has a good appetite, and was at that time with the company https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4750/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1127c.jpg aa37fce6c93e038e29c1d2c4ea69174d PDF Text Text out on guard duty. I would not infer from his letter that he has been in the Hospital. At least he says nothing about it. You still seem to look upon the result of this war with gloomy fore- bodings. My faith has never been shaken. And, at this time I consider prospect good. I understand that a large land & naval force started up the James River to-day under Command of Gen. Banks (General Nathaniel P. Banks). This may be a false rumor, but if true, we will hear tell of them soon, near Richmond or Petersburg. Probably the latter place. We are still in a state of un- certainty, as to what we are to do this winter, but, should we move unexpect- edly, and you should have a box on they [sic] way, it will follow us. Has Gust. Statler, Thoms. Burns and the other drafted men from near town gone to Camp? I have some cotton in the pods, just as it grows, which I will send you the first oppertunity [sic]. You speak of Just. Gollipher, he is not under our control, all recruiting officer https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4750/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1127d.jpg aa08b4f262e7ff86996a59f1eca384a7 PDF Text Text in Penna, are under the control of Capt. Dodge (Captain Theodore A. Dodge), of Harrisburg, and will at the proper time be ordered back by him. Your advice against my wearing a Cap Came a little to [sic] late, for I had just bought a new one this afternoon. The one I had last winter, I have worn all the time since. I do not fear any bad effects from the wearing of it. With a kiss for each of you and affectionate good night I am Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, November 27, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-27 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1127 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4751/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1202a.jpg 241c467fb928359bcd92e25bc0d74005 PDF Text Text Camp Suffolk, Va. Dec. 2, 1862 My Dear Carrie, Your very welcome letter of 27th ult. came to hand this evening. It is a satisfaction to know that you are all blessed with such good health. You complain of hard times and diffi- culty in procuring necessaries. There is no doubt but there is some difficulty, but I apprehend, that very much of the dif- ficulty is caused by your inexperience in matters of that kind and probably some of it by you too easily loosing [sic] your amiability. You must not be too easily disheartened. In reference to that house of Colvin’s I think Sixty- Dolls, rather too high a rent for it, but if there is no other chance without renting part of one of the houses you spoke of I would rather you would rent it, even, at that rent. I am opposed to two families living in one house. There would be no risk in Sending a box to me by express. Boxes come here every day, from all parts of Penna. I think butter could be brought for the money. If you are running short of money, I have a little in the Bedford Bank, I could send you a check for some. But I will not insist on your sending the box, as you do not appear favorable to it. There is a reconnoitering party out at This time, toward Franklin. They went out Yesterday. Our reg’t is not with them this time. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4751/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1202b.jpg 7a4b2eceb2b9bafd76623991b40e737d PDF Text Text The 174th & 175th Penna Regt. (Drafted Militia) arrived here last evening. The[y] are from Camp Philadelphia. They are a fine looking body of men. I understand there are more coming. Whether this means a move from here, or not, I am not able to say. I am sorry to hear of Uriah’s illness. I hope He may recover. The dun you speak of for money due Bedford Rail Road must have been intended for Uriah. I never subscribed anything toward it, nor took any stock in it. By the way is that road likely to be completed to Bloody Run Soon? I have no other matters that Would be of interest to you. We are all watching the movements of the Army. Hoping you are all well. I am Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, December 2, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-02 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1202 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4752/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1223a.jpg e3ccce585549090764169378f481a51b PDF Text Text Newbern N.C. Dec 23. 1862 Dear Carrie, Since leaving Suffolk on the 5th inst. I have written you two hasty notes. I will now give you some idea of our movements and opperations [sic] since then. We left Suffolk Dec. 5 marched 33 miles, where we are banked on the Gun Bank “Vidette” on the Chowan river about three miles South of Gatesville N.C. on Sunday Dec. 7- and by that means came to this place, where we landed on Wednesday Dec. 10- having passed through to Albamarle [sic] & Pamlico Sounds. We at on[ce] rec’d orders to draw “ten days rations,” and be ready to march next morning. At the appointed time every thine was in readiness, and we took up our time of march westward. The expedition consisted of four Brigades of Infantry Six Batters of Artillery (36 guns in all), and 1 Reg’t. of Cavalry. About 16,000 or 18,000 all told, all under Com- mand of Gen. Foster (Major General John G. Foster) our Brigade led the advance Except one or two companies of Cavalry which always go In advance in such expeditions. The first day we marched about 16 miles. Our Cavalry captured three rebel pickets that evening. Next day- Friday- we marched about 14 miles- had consider able skirmishing wounded several of the enemy captured several more. (Horizontal page 1) This expedition which was in every respect successful, was I think For equal to “Stonewall” Jacksons best raids. In ten and a half days we we [sic] marched over 150 150 miles, fought three battles, buried all our own & part of the enemies’s dead brought of all our wounded. And this raid was made into the very heart of our enemies Country. I expect a full account of the expedition will be published in the paper printed at this place. If so I will send you a paper. Lt. Mullin (Lieutenant David W. Mullin) and I were both with the Company all the time. We all lay out in the ground without tents all the time. The nights were very cold. freezing ice an inch thick. The days were clear and pleasant. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4752/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1223b.jpg 5364df5db72c8f48d4f7725cb9170cf8 PDF Text Text Next day- Saturday- marched about 10 miles, which brought us within two miles of Kinston. Had heavy skirmishing in which we captured one heavy gun & Caison [sic] and killed and wounded a number of the enemy, with very small loss on our side. It was after dark when we halted that evening. Our Regt being in the extreme advance. Co. “G” was then ordered out on picket. Still further in advance. I, with Six men took the extreme advance post. At this time it was quite dark, and of course we had to feel our way carefully, knowing that we were right upon the enemy. After establishing this post, I was discovered that we were within 25 yards of the enemy’s pickets. We held our position however. All passed quietly until near day light when we heard the enemy’s drums beat, and heard heavy cheering about a mile in front of us, and which was evidently advancing towards us. As soon as it was light enough to see. I continuely [sic] advanced to where the enemy’s [sic] had been heard during the night, and found they had been withdrawn, I then took three men & posted them there, that being a much better point from which to observe the movements of the enemy than the one we held during the night. Soon after this Maj. Taylor (Major Alex W. Taylor) of our reg’t rode down to this out post when he was fired upon by a rebel picket one of my men on the post returned the fire. These were the first two guns fired at Kinston Dec 14. Soon after this our Skirmishers advanced, until they were about 20 yards (Page 2 Upside Down) Enclosed I send you a rebel Envelope, picked up on the battle field at Kinston [vertical] The country through which we passed, is the finest I have pet seen in the south, or rather a part of it. Large quantities of Cotton are grown in this region and some rice. A great deal of attention has been given to the tar & turpentine business. By looking at a map you will see the route we traveled. Our Baggage is still at Suffolk we do not know whether we are to [be] sent back there or not. It is reported that we are to go on another expedition in a few days. I don’t know whether it is correct. I expect we will know in a short whether we will go back to Suffolk Mails are irregular here. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4752/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1223c.jpg 4a49ce8eba4cec34a590e256ab252841 PDF Text Text beyond this out post they were fired upon, they returned the fire- and the ball was at once opened. This was about 8 A.M. Our Brigade were quickly thrown into position. Our Reg’t was ordered to Support a Battery which we did during the entire battle. From 8 A.M. the battle raged until 2 ½ P.M. when the enemy being driven from his position fled acros the bridge. The battle having been on the South side of the Neuse [River], the town on the north side. They attempted to burn the bridge after them, but we did not give them time- but immediately followed them across. Finding that they were hard pressed they fled in the utmost con- fusion, leaving every thing behind that could possible [sic] encumber them- many threw away their arms. Our Victory was Complete, Overwhelming. We captured some ten pieces of Artillery, Several hundred prisoners hundreds of small arms, together with tents, commissa- ry stores- in Short we captured nearly every thing they had. When we entered the town we found large quantities of Corn & Cotton burning. It had been fired by them to prevent it falling into our hands. To the citizens our visit was certainly unexpected, Many of them fled from the town at our approach- What remained Seemed to pray “Good Lord, Good Devil” The loss on one side in this affair was small Probably some 200 killed & wounded. [vertical] Newbern is a place is some 8,000 or 10,000 inhabitants & quite a business town. We have received no mails since we left Suffolk, Our mails have not yet been forwarded from there. If we remain here I suppose they will reach us in a few days. If we should be ordered on another expedition I will write before leaving. Hoping you are all well, I am Most Affect’y Your Husband I Conley https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4752/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1223d.jpg 5ed63885a5c8517ad3e6ff2076a6a3e1 PDF Text Text Our regt though under fire all the time did not lose a man Most of the fighting was done by our Brigade, All of which did nobly. As near as I have been able to ascertain the enemies strength, it was from ten to twelve thousand. We encamped for the night just outside of the town. Next morning (Wednesday Dec 15) we passed back through the town, recrossed the bridge and continued our westward course, some of the fresh troops were now placed in the advance, nothing more of importance occurred until Tuesday fore noon when the advance reached White Hall which by the road we marched is about 20 miles from Kinston. and is also on the Neuse river. Here the enemy again made a stand & here a fight of some four hours occurred of which I know but little except that the rebs were again repulsed. We did not see the fight, as we were not ordered up until it was over. Without any unnecessary delay at this point, the whole Column pushed right for- ward, marching some 10 miles that evening, Next day a little before now, our advance again attacked them at the Bridge on the Wilming- ton R. R. across the Neuse river, about 3 miles south of Goldsboro, which is about 20 miles from White Hall. Here after a spirit spirited engagement of some two hours we again repulsed them, driving them from the bridge which they were trying to defend. As soon as we gained poses- session of the bridge, we put fire to it and in about an hour it was burned to ashes. Orders were at once given to take up our line of march to Newbern. It was not until then that we learned that the main object of our expedition was to destroy this bridge and thereby cut off an important R. R. Communication. The object had been successfully accomplished. We had not got more than a mile from the battle field when our rear Guard was (up the side of the page and upside down) attacked and we were again ordered back. The enemy being again repulsed we started for Newbern at about dark. That (Wednesday evening and reached here on Sunday at 11 ½ A. M. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, December 23, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-23 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1223 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4753/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1227a.jpg 22bf4201b3d5241265977034a87f0c43 PDF Text Text Newbern N.C. Dec 27, 1862 Dear Carrie, We are still at this place, and judging from present indications we are likely to remain here. I understand that an Officer Started from here this morning to bring our baggage from Suffolk. if this is true, we are to remain in this department. The only objection I have to it is that we have no regular mail line running here. But, I understand there is to be one established. Mails comes here & leave occasionally. Say from one to twice a week. So if you Should not get letters regular- ly you must blame the mails. I have not had a letter Since I left Suffolk. But we expect all our mail matter to be sent her with our baggage which will be here some time next week. When you write next direct to Co. G. 101st P.V. Wessells Brigade Newbern N.C. We are no longer in Peck’s Division. The weather here for the last week has been almost as pleasant as may in Penna. it has been raining a little to day. We know but little here of what is going on among the rest of mankind, as it is only Semi oc casionally we get any papers. We have all got pretty well rested Since our return to this place. The health of https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4753/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1227b.jpg f6f779603b0d548fe60003e353516d32 PDF Text Text our troops is good. I am enjoying excellent health I do not makes any calculations now on getting home this winter. I would like very much to see you all, but shall remain at my post while there is anything for us to do. Enclosed I send you a specimen of rice in the straw. I picked it from the sheaf near Kinston. As soon as we are permanently located in this department I will write & give you particulars. Write often. your letters will find their way here. I will always be glad to hear from you. I am most Kiss Annie & Harry for me. Affecty Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, December 27, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-27 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_1227 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4754/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_NDa.jpg 33ba2a15c9c1e956e6454e1e0b51fdbd PDF Text Text of his own company. Recruiting seems to be dull in Bedford County. Their time for enlisting is short until there will be a draft made. That will stir their stumps- I understand that some Seven regt. Cossed [sic] the James river at Harrison’s Landing yesterday. and took possession of the other side of the river. This indicates some movement. I see by the papers, that Porters Mortar Fleet is at Fts. Monroe. This is undoubted intended to reduce Ft. Darling and open the James River to Richmond. We are all anxiously waiting this move. We https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4754/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_NDb.jpg b46ec7c7494ded3d4e62a7b2337a7664 PDF Text Text have seen a great deal of hard times and some hard fighting_ but, we are all ready for an- other “pitch in” whenever a movement is made, that promises success. For my own part, I came out to fight, and I am willing to do my full share. If I should fall in the struggle I will fall at my post. What is Martin doing this summer? you never told me. He has not written to me since she returned from the west. I very often think of you and the Children, and it would afford me unspeak- able pleasure to see you all. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4754/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_NDc.jpg 915a5b9da0ba59cd16acfe81da7f7d70 PDF Text Text but, I do not allow myself to get homesick. Knowing that, that would be useless. I do not know when I will get home, but, if I live, it will be some time yet. I keep up spirits, I believe as well as anybody I meet with. The Press will give you more news of the movements of our Army than I can do. I want you to write as often as you have an oppertunity [sic] of sending letters. I hope the Mail arrangements to Bedfo [sic] will soon be set right again. Remember me to Lt. Mullin (Lieutenant David W. Mullin) & other friends. I suppose he will soon be back. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4754/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_NDd.jpg 3e469574867f95979c908c3a23fd76c4 PDF Text Text My love to Charlotte & boys Kiss Annie & Harry form Me. Tell Annie to be A good little girl. Ever Affectionately Your Husband I. Conley P.S. I rec’d your letter of 24th day before yester- day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Special Collections, Virginia Tech Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, [?] 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_ND Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4755/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_xx26a.jpg f2c242327aa4d25ebf07a2f0bcbb07b4 PDF Text Text Cap of 101st Regt. Pa. Vols. Near Suffolk Va. [Oct.] 26 1862 Dear Wife, I have not had a letter from you for some time. About a week ago I rec’d your letter written at Pittsburg. I have not heard from you since, but, our mails are irregular. I hope, however, you have been enjoying yourself. I would like very much to accompany you in your visit. But, as I can’t be with you, I hope you will have a pleasant visit. We are still here, without any definite knowledge of what we are to do. But we are making calculations to stay here this winter. All hands are at work putting up cabins, for winter quarters. Lieut. Mullin (Lieutenant David W. Mullin) & I commenced one last week. We got it raised yesterday. We expect to have it finished this week. We are building it of round logs 12 by 16 feet with a chimney in one end. I will give you a description of it when it is finished. We may have to leave them before winter. We are building at a venture. There has been several heavy frosts here within the last week. It is raining this afternoon. I went https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4755/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_xx26b.jpg 28eac7f8fcd0d6fd38ca03748f05e8c6 PDF Text Text to town to church this forenoon, and it com- menced raining while I was there, so I had to come back to Camp, through the rain. An expedition some 6,000 or 8,000 strong left here on Friday evening for Blackwater. They have just returned, I understand they drove the enemy from Franklin. I have not learned particulars. None of our Brigade were with them. I have not heard anything from Martin, for sometime. We had a Grand Review of all the troops here, last Wednesday by Gen. Peck (Major General John J. Peck) It was a fine military display. There is to [be] another to morrow, by Gen. Dix (Major General John Adams Dix) If the rain continues, however, it will have to be post- poned. The health of the troops here is pretty good. The sick list is small. I see the draft has made some very good hits in the upper end of Bedford Co. I have directed all my letters to Schellsburg as you instructed me. I hope we will soon know whether we are to stay here this winter or not. So that I can let you know whether to come on or not. If we go into winter quarters it might be that I could [get] https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4755/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_xx26c.jpg f5342c3e86967761dd0dbb2bdd13d313 PDF Text Text a furlough to go home for a short time, but I do not know how that will be yet. I would like very well to get home for short time to see you & the children and settle up some business. I dont want you to think I am sick of the service. If I live, and am favor with good health, I intend to fight as lone as the rebellion lasts. The only thing I dis- like is being away from my family so long. I think of you daily and often think how much I would enjoy a chat with you and a romp with the children. A man hardly realizes how dear his family are to him until he is seper- ated from them. It is now about eight months since I was last at home. But, that time, with me, has passed almost unnoticed. Much of the time we have spent in active service. And know of no way in which time flies so rapid- ly as to soldier in the field, in camp where we are laying quiet, it passes slowly. The winter will appear long. Remember me kindly to my friends. Write often, and believe me ever Affecty Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, [?] 26, 1862 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-xx-26 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1862_xx26 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4756/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0102a.jpg a3bc44e44e901341b4f5522009592572 PDF Text Text Newbern N.C. Jany. 2 -63 Dear Carrie, Since last writing to you, we have, at least for the time being, been transfered [sic] to the Department of North Carolina. A new Corps De Armee is being formed here under Command of Maj. Gen. Foster (Major General John G. Foster). I understand that this is to be the first Brigade of the first Division of this new Corps. which will be the 18th Army Corps. Brig. Gen. Wessell (Brigadier General Henry W. Wessells) has been promoted and is, so I understand to Command the first Division. Whilest we are all glad to see our veteran Gen. promoted we are all soon to lose him from our Brigade. He was a favorite with us all. Col. Hunt [Colonel Lewis Cass) of the 92nd N. Y. has been promoted to a Brig. General ship has taken command of our Brigade. So you see we have no longer any hope of returning to our Comfortable quarters at Suffolk. Our baggage mail &c. have not yet arrived from Suffolk, but we are daily looking for them. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4756/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0102b.jpg 2462da0441e253924f95fbd03d780639 PDF Text Text We have not had any mail Since we left Suffolk which is from weeks to day. We expect all our back mail at furthest by tomorrow, and I can assure you we are waiting anxiously for them. There is usually two or three mails (irregularly) a week reaches here bringing all mails directed to this point. Six reg’ts arrived here last evening from Suffolk among which is the 171st Pa. (Drafted Militia) in it are the drafted men from Bedford county. I have not seen them, But intend to go and see them this afternoon. The Somerset men are also in the same reg’t. The weather here is very pleas- ant for this season, at least so it seems to northern men. The nights are frosty, but the days are as warm as “Indian Sum- mer” in Penna, and has very much the appearance the atmosphere being quite as Smoky. Yesterday we moved our Camp to the South side of the Trent river https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4756/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0102c.jpg 1a439e6fc7c9d3e01be198695e8748b5 PDF Text Text Our present Camp is on the South bank of that river, about a mile west of the R. R. Bridge which Crosses from the town. The town is on the north side of the Trent. We all begin to look pretty shabby, having had no change of of [sic] clothing since we left Suffolk except what we have drawn since then. I brought with me nothing but what I wore & carried on the march. I take off one Shirt at a time and have it washed. So you see I am better off than the boy who had to go to bed to get his shirt washed. When our baggage comes we will be all right again. I often wonder how you are getting along, not having heard from you for so long. I hope however you are all well. I would have liked very much to have spent the Holidays with you but the stern necessities of war, decreed it otherwise. I often think of you & the children & hope when this unholy rebellion https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4756/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0102d.jpg 00040d20bca01f71f7e0966c287ab844 PDF Text Text is crushed to rejoin you- and together enjoy the blessings of peace. As soon as I receive a mail I will write again. Mean time write often & Direct to Hunt’s Brig- ade, Newbern N.C. Kiss Annie & Harry for me Remember me to Charlotte & Other friends. And believe me ever Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley Jany 3- I did not get my letter mailed. So will make the date to this time I saw those drafted men from near Schellsburg last evening. They are all well My health is pretty good, Affect’y I. C Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, January 2, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-02 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0102 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4757/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0120a.jpg d63fda2d0e3fa95660ee02ac47082c24 PDF Text Text Newbern, N.C. Jany. 23, 1863 Dear Carrie, I suppose you will be some- what surprised, to hear of me still being at this place. We expected to have left here some time ago, but the “Fate of War” is uncertain. After keeping us under marching orders for some two weeks we are to day notified that the programme is changed, and that Gen. Wessell (General Henry W. Wessells) is to be in Command of the place. I would have liked very much to have gone, as the ex- pedition is likely to be a brilliant affair. But, it is our business to obey orders. The weather here is al- most as warm as May in Penna. We have not had any mail for about a week. We are all waiting anxiously to get some news from the North. We are looking daily for a mail. Sunday Evening Jany 25. I com- menced writing this afternoon, but, was called away from it. Being all quiet and alone this evening. I will finish my letter. It looks quite likely https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4757/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0120b.jpg 0d20617baefe5ec411cc6dfa519a865e PDF Text Text now that we will remain here for some time. As the troops are all leaving except about 12,000 and that force will be necessary here. Among the troops that remain here are Several Reg’ts of Pa. Drafted Militia- the Bedford & Somerset County men are here. I felt very anxious to go with the expedition, the more so because the destination is now believed to be Charleston or Savanah , I would like to help take Charleston. The brave and gallient [sic] Capt. Sprague (General William B. Sprague), has not left yet, he is waiting, I believe, for a boat to go north. He goes home in disgrace, as all such men as him should. He was neither “useful nor ornamental”, possessing neither the qualities of a Soldier nor a gentleman. He has lost the confidence of the entire reg’t. After fifteen months Service he goes home without ever having been under the fire of the enemy. I know of no news that would be of any interest to you. We get no news here, Consequently we can not give any. We expect to be paid this week. I hope we will not be disappointed. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4757/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0120c.jpg 2288e07222fd4b7402859a373b6fe33f PDF Text Text I wish I could take a peep in at you and the children this evening. I think long to see you, and hope before another year has passed, we will all be able to return to our homes. You will try and get along as well as you can, during my absence. I hope someday to be with you again. Tell Annie to be a good little girl until her papa comes home. Harry I suppose is getting to be quite a large boy. I would like to see him. Write often, Affect’y, Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, January 23, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-20 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0120 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4758/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0208a.jpg b4e3d1343691cc28c9f23b668db062f9 PDF Text Text NewBerne, N.C. Feby. 8, 1863 Dear Carrie, I have been looking day after day for a letter from you, but still none comes. I presume it is not your fault I think the fault lies with the mails. We have rec’d two small mails during the last week, but, they brought very little mail matter. The last letter I have had from you was dated Jany 7. I still live in hopes that we will get our mail matter before long. If my letters don’t reach you more regularly than yours do me, you will probably think I have either died or deserted. During the last week we had quite a storm; the ground was covered with snow one day, and the weather quite cold. It reminded us of northern winters. But it soon passed away, and the weather is again mild & pleasant. Our news from the north is very meagre. We have not yet heard from the expedition. We were paid yesterday for four months ending Oct. 31 which leaves over three months pay due us. Enclosed I send you fifty dollars which will do you until I am paid again. I also send $200 to Somerset to pay that last payment. I will have https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4758/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0208b.jpg ff37e3a64d9a2e344c6b291b33dfecf9 PDF Text Text the Deed sent to you. You will take good care of it. And always forward money promptly to I.O. Kimmel to pay the taxes on these lands, when he Calls on you. Use what economy you can, in your expenses, without rendering yourselves uncomfortable as I wish to get my business all closed up, and have enough left to start comfortably when I get home. If I live to get there. I expect to be paid again betwen [sic] this and the first of April. when I want to pay off some other debts. If we get four months pay next pay day, and I get what is due me from the state, it will amount to about $600- with that I want to redeem my debts. I think I will have that other Deed made out in your name also, so that if any thing should hapen [sic] [to] me you will have that safe. Of course matters of business of this kind, that I write to you about, is intended only for yourself to see. I have always believed it better to let outsiders know but little of private business. I intend to write to I. Smith, Esqr, & also to H. F. Schell to have my books & notes as fast as possible, I want to get my business in shape as early as possible. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4758/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0208c.jpg 48f8afe1d6e9adfb4c98c5fdd3123161 PDF Text Text I[n] consequence of not having been paid for seven months. I was compelled to go in debt considerable for provisions xc. as I have been out of money most of the time for the last three months. After paying off these debts and keeping some $60 for my own use I am only able to send home $250- out of this 4 months pay. All my expenses for the last four months had to be taken out of it. Which amounted to about $100- my expenses average about $25 per month. We have no news of any importance in this department every thing is moving along smoothly and without any excitement. We are likely to have a season of rest here, after nine months of hard service. The health of the troops is very good, no sickness, except such as was contracted while we were in hard service. We had Hry. Boerkamp (Private Henry Boerkamp) discharged last week. He was wounded at Fair Oaks which still disables him some and besides that his health has broken down. he is from Day Ridge, and was a most excellent soldier. I had a letter a few days ago from Mrs. Abm. Beltz, making inquiry about her husband, he is with the company and well. If you see any of the Darr’s you might say so to them, she is a daughter of https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4758/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0208d.jpg 0d8bd2ea5a6d46c2810eadbd77889d2c PDF Text Text David Darr. New Berne, N.C. Feby. 8, 1863 I don’t think anything else in the way of news. Although I do not hear from you I hope you are all well. I would like to hear from you. I often think of you and wonder how you are getting along. I hope you will all continue in good health, and get along Smoothly. Annie & Harry I suppose are growing out of my knowledge. I would like to see them. Kiss them both for me Remember me to Charlotte, and believe me ever Affecty Write Often Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, February 8, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-08 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0208 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4759/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0216a.jpg 7e0da8633dee9cde201840be9430a72c PDF Text Text Head Quarters Co. “G” 101st P.V. Newbern N.C. Feby 16, 1863 My Dear Carrie, As there is a mail going out tomorrow, I will write you a line to night. We have no news of any kind here, so of course I have not much to write. I am enjoying my usual good health. I have not had a letter from you since I last wrote to you. I shall be anxious to hear from you again. I had a letter a day or two ago from I.O. Kimmel, in reply to me I had written to him. He says he will notify you as soon as he learns the amount of taxes on those other two tracts of land. You will forward it to him. he says he received from you and paid the taxes on one. Notify me promptly of any thing Smith may do, or anything https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4759/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0216b.jpg ad0f6d42d19803f02260f36e4a27fb7b PDF Text Text else in reference to my business. But don’t allow it to trouble your mind too much. I will bring it all right. I had a very polite request from Shields & Bro. a few days ago for some money. I sent them some out of what I had reserved for my own use. If there should be a probability of any trouble, I will try to get a leave of absence for 30 or 40 days to go home and arrange my business myself. I had a letter from Martha a few days ago. It was written the 29th ult. Col. Morris (David B. Morris) has returned to the regt. He has not been with us, except about 10 day or two weeks, while we were at Suffolk, since he was wounded, at Fair Oaks. He has now almost entirely recovered from his wounds. We are glad to see him back. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4759/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0216c.jpg 4e6ff10bf9a55db485009c314dee3948 PDF Text Text The weather is very mild here. So much so that I had not had any fire in my tent to day and am writing this evening without fire. I suppose you are have [sic] a regular northern winter I notice there has been deep Snows in Some parts of the north. Tell Annie her papa wants her to be a very good little girl until he comes home. I suppose Harry is talking quite plainly by this time. Kiss them both for me. Give my love to Charlotte & the boys. And believe me ever Write often. Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, February 16, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0216 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4760/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0224a.jpg 545336e2b47c534d21af983d48837703 PDF Text Text Head Quarters Co. “G” 101st P.V. My Dear Wife, I have been patiently looking for a letter from you for some time- until my patience has almost turned into impatience. The last letter I had from you, I think was dated Feby 1st I hope the next mail will bring me some news from you. We have nothing strange or exciting in the way of news here. Everything moves along quietly. I am still enjoying my usual good health. I now weigh 191lb, which is heavier than I have weight for years. Mullin & I received our Commissions yester- day. he as Capt. & I as first Lieut. Helm (Lieut. John B. Helm) was entitled to a Commission as Second Lieut. & we recommended him for it, but by some outside pressure at Harrisburg Serg’t Lawrence (Sergeant Samuel M. Lawrence) was Commis- sioned in his stead. We will dispute his right to the position- he’s one of the Sprague style, who won’t fight, we don’t want that kind https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4760/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0224b.jpg 5866f2fc2f2020adabea5dfdb76b4166 PDF Text Text We (the line Officers of the Reg’t) presented Maj. A. W. Taylor of our Reg’t, on last Friday, with an elegant Sword, Sash, belt & gloves. The presentation speech was made before the Reg’t by Capt. Fetterman (Captain Lawrence T. Fetterman) of Co. “E” upon accepting the present the Maj. replied in a most appropriate and eloquent Speech. The Major is a universal favorite with with the Reg’t. The weather is mild, and Spring- like reminding one of April days in Penna. We are to have a grand Review tomorrow. We have rumors of a fight at Suffolk, but know nothing about what rumor says. Well, Carrie it is bed time, I will stop writing for tonight So good night. Wednesday Evening, Feb 25- Dear Carrie, After the fatigues of another day- for this has been one of the days that is somewhat tiresome. As I told you last night, we had a Grand Review today. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4760/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0224c.jpg cad6a8e17af7872a16ff35d736cf20fd PDF Text Text It was a Review of all the troops at this post. It lasted from 10 AM until about 2 ½ P.M. The day was quite warm, and conse- quently we all felt somewhat tired as well as hungry by the time we got back to Camp. but that kind of fatigue, is nothing com- pared with some we have had since we’ve been in the Service. I had a letter this mor- ning from Mrs Hiram Blackburn, written on the “15th inst. I don’t understand why I get no letters from you. We have had several mails lately. I understand there was a mail Boat came in this evening. We will get the mail in the morning As there will be no mail going out for a day or two I will not close this letter tonight. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4760/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0224d.jpg dfbfb6afffb8638166e2198c55582c81 PDF Text Text Thursday Morning 26- your two letters dated 6 & 12 inst have just reached me. It afforded me pleasure to hear from you & to know that you were all well. I got the note you enclosed from Bayant Moore &c. I will write to them to day. I suppose before this time you have rec’d the money I sent you. Hoping you are all well, and enjoying yourselves. I am most Affet’y Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, February 24, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-24 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0224 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4761/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0301a.jpg 09a1b8351c3b56be1d55f4ae938cbc2f PDF Text Text Hd. Qrs. Co. “G” 101st P.V. Newbern N.C. Sunday Evening March 1, 1863 My Dear Carrie: There being such a death of news here. I find it difficult to find much to write, that would interest you. We know but little of what is going on elsewhere and we have nothing of interest here. military affairs here are in Statu[s] quo. The weather for the last few days has been changeable- with frequent rains- today has been very pleasant. Lieutenants Beegle (David F. Beegle), Evans (Co. “D”) & I took a walk to day to the “Old battle ground”, Some three miles from here. There is nothing to be seen except for dilapidated Rebel fortifications used by them at the time our army & navy attacked this place. Lieut. Beegle is going to start north on Tuesday and expect to be in Schellsburg before he returns- he promised to call and see you. He is an Aid[e] de Camp to Gen. Wessell (General Henry H. Wessells) or rather detailed as such but still belongs to our reg’t. I have been busy for the last two days making out muster Rolls- we were mus- tered yesterday. I notice a bill has passed Congress for the Consolidation of old Regiments- when they get below one half the maximum number. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4761/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0301b.jpg d1914b8546c33b7023feb685f4374496 PDF Text Text With the sick who are absent our reg’t runs a little above that yet, but the numbers are being rapidly reduced by Discharges and it is quite probable that before long we will be liable to be consolidated. I have not had a letter from you for several days- the last was dated Feby. 12 Little Harry- from your desciption [sic] of him must be quite interesting, and Annie is getting quite large. It is now just about one year since I was last at home. It appears like a long time to be away from my family , but there are thousands in the army who have been absent from their families much longer. I think from present indications, there will be some decisive blows struck soon, which I hope will have the effect of weakening the rebellion. If we once get the Mississippi opened- and our Southern expedition succeeds in taking Charleston & Savanah [sic], which I believe they will, it will be a terrible blow to the rebellion. I see that rebel Sympathyis [sic] in the north are using every effort to effort to weaken the government, and thereby prevent a rigorous prosecution of the war of the war. There is [a] day of fearfull [sic] retribution from them not far in the future. When this rebellion is crushed as it surely will be, and the Union again restored https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4761/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0301c.jpg ed70d87530e01dd3e8aa5fc212c71c41 PDF Text Text then they will hide their heads with shame. The brand of treason will stick to them, while they live, and to the posterity after them. This contemptible band of northern traitor, enemies to their country and to Civil and religious liberty generally. I believe are power- less to do evil to any extent, they are too Cow- ardly to take up arms in defence [sic] of their traitorous cause, and too contemptible to exert much influence against the noble cause in which the friends of Union are engaged. The[y] are looked upon with the utmost contempt by men of all parties in the army. Monday, Mar. 3- As said not get my letter finished last night will now finish it. There is no mail going out before tomorrow. I have nothing in the way of news to add. The day is quite warm & spring like. Hoping you are all well and getting along pleasantly. I am most affect Your Husband Write often I. Conley Kiss Annie & Harry for me. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, March 1, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0301 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4762/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0408a.jpg fba6fa54f425453404c56813a295b19a PDF Text Text Newberne. N.C. April 8 1863 My Dear Wife, As [Sergt.] J.Z. Over starts for home today I will write you a note to send by him. I have not been very well for several days. On last Saturday morning our Reg’t & the 5th Mass. ambushed the Steamer “Northern- er” and went up to near Washig to[n] to try to relieve Gen. Foster (Major General John G. Foster) & his little garrison from their unplea pleasant Situation there, but we were unable to reach the place, as the rebels had a bat- tery planted on the bank of the Pamlico river which prevented our passing, consequently we had to return without effecting any thing, we reached here yesterday morning https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4762/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0408b.jpg 8600110edceade9219278591934e301b PDF Text Text Last night at 12 O Clock our Reg’t with a number of others started again, it is thought to march by land to Washington. Being too unwell to undertake the march, I have, for the first time since I’ve been in the service, remained be- hind. I am Staying at Camp until the reg’t returns. I am excused from duty by the Surgeon. How long they will be gone I do not know. They took ten days rations with them. The rebels have been rather active in this Department for the last two or three weeks. Gen. Foster with some 1600 or 1800 men Are hemmed in at Washington by the enemy, the river commu- nication being cut off by a rebel battery, planted on this bank. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4762/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0408c.jpg ea79b5a8fab22fedd87ed9f128efa23d PDF Text Text I have no doubt however, but that Foster will be able to hold his position until this Expedition can relieve him. Our Pickets at this place are occasionally annoyed some but I do not believe they will attack us here. We are strongly fortified We have no late news from the north. Our latest from Charleston indicated an early attack. The weather here is rather cool. My indisposition is caus- ed. I think by taking cold. I think I will be well in a few days. I suppose you have moved and got “fixed up.” I hope you are all well. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4762/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0408d.jpg da1449bc7ff9b2e076c8dad017cc9a2f PDF Text Text I believe I have nothing more in the way of news, that would interest you. Remember me to Charlotte. Kiss Annie & Harry for me. Write often & believe me ever Affect’y Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 8, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-08 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0408 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4763/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0421a.jpg 439cdc580208657cde1faaf9901c5806 PDF Text Text NewBerne, N.C. April 2 1863 My Dear Carrie, Your very welcome favor of 20th ult. was rec’d today. I also saw Lieut Beegle today he arrived last evening. He says you look well & hearty. We have some excitement here now. The rebs have been making some demonstrations in this Department lately. There has been some fighting at Washington D.C. within the last few days. They have also been anoying [sic] our Pickets yesterday & today- and we are under Orders to holds [sic] ourselves in readiness for an attack, and I believe, at Head Quarters they still expect an attack. I, for one however think it hardly probable, at least I am taking it very Coolly. My opinion is that they have not sufficient force in this vicinity to make a successfull [sic] attack on this place. The weather for several days has been very windy- blowing the sand at times until the air is almost dark, it is very unpleasant. We have not been paid since Febury [sic]. when I sent you the 50$. We have been expecting to be paid again before this time, but the funds have not yet reached here. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4763/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0421b.jpg 5bd62c2b397895041744b81ca4b47970 PDF Text Text I received the two notices from Philada (Philadelphia) in your letter. I will give attention to them as soon as I can. Just now, I rec’d your very welcome letter of 24th ult. and am glad to hear that you are all so well. I am sorry I could not be there to help you move, but hope before another April I will be with you. Your Account [of] Annie & Harry Is of special interest to me. How I would like to see you & them. Time nor distance can never lessen my affections for you and them. I hope the time will not be long until I will be able to see. I often think of the following lines of a poet: “The joy of meeting pays the pang of absence Else how could we bear it.” But my half sheet is nearly full, Kiss Annie & Harry for me and tell Them to be good children. I am quite well. Write often and believe me Ever affectionately your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 2, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-21 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0421 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4764/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0428a.jpg 2466ed788248b27c9da57e752d38b5da PDF Text Text NewBerne N.C. April 28, 1863 My Dear Wife, Your very welcome letter of 16th inst. was rec’d yesterday. We returned yesterday morning from Washington having been absent from here about ten days. We came down from there on a transport. All is again quiet in this Department- the rebs since their miserable failures at this place & Washington have withdrawn. Our force is too small to follow them, So everything has settled down into perfect, quiet again. Gen. Foster (Brigadier General John G. Foster) has proven himself a man of Courage, Skill, and energy. His entire force in the Department, scarcely exceeds 12,000 men yet with this Small force he has held Beaufort, more head City, Newbern, Roanoke Island, Washington, & Plymouth, whilst he has been menaced at nearly every one of these points for the last two months by a largely superior force of the enemy under Gen D. H. Hill (Major General Daniel Harvey Hill) He has baffled them at every point. For the past two months we have lived in https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4764/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0428b.jpg d2bc2b726903f208981915825b76495a PDF Text Text about daily expectation of a fight but it has all passed off with nothing more than some Skirmishing. The Brigade of Penna. Militia are now Stationed at Washington. Our Brigade, we understand is to be sent to Plymouth except one Reg’t which will be Stationed on Roanoke Island. Our business there will be to garrison and hold those points. From the Orders we have we expect to leave for there in a few days; and be likely to remain there Some time Gen. Wessell (General Henry W. Wessells) is to take Command of that Sub-Depart- ment. Which will include Plymouth, Elisabeth [sic] City, & Roanoke Island. At least that is the arrangement as it now stands. I feel quite well again. The news we have from other depart ments of the Army- notwithstanding the failure at Charleston- looks encouraging. There is a very great Scarcity of Provision in this part of the rebeldom, many families through the Country where we have marched are in a destitute and almost starving condition. Prisoners that we have captured lately say that https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4764/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0428c.jpg 73db943f19394e21de9f5469db0293cf PDF Text Text all the rations they have drawn for Sometime, has been 1/4 lb meat & 1 lb. of Corn meal a day. I have heard Several prisoners Say this myself. A deserter who came in to our lines at Washington, Said, in my presence, that his only reason for leaving them was that he could’nt [sic] stand it any longer on the rations, they were getting. He was however a rank Secesh. I had a letter to-day from Martin, he was well. April 29- As there has no mail left here since we returned from Washing- ton, I have not been in a hurry mailing my letter. The mail leaves at 4 this Afternoon. Lt. Evans (Lieutenant Nathan C. Evans) leaves here on the same boat for Bedford. I send with him a package for you containing Three hundred & twenty five Dollars, and two Commissaries, and with it a letter telling you what to do with it. I instructed Lieut. Evans to give the package to Mr. Bunn and ask him to deliver it. We were paid for four months. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4764/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0428d.jpg e0765e27308e36500e52a8fddad3b7c9 PDF Text Text I have not time to write more now, as I have Muster Rolls to make out to day. Kiss Annie & Harry for me. Write often. Let me know as soon the package arrives. Affecty Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, April 28, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-04-28 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0428 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4765/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0508a.jpg 4fafe130d4f7d3367b0a480d1e5895ff PDF Text Text Plymouth N.C. May 8, 1863 My Dear Carrie, We arrived here on Wednes- day evening and disembarked yesterday morning, have been busy since in getting fixed up. It rained some during our passage up the Sounds and has been cloudy and cool since we’ve been here. I think this will be a pleas- ant place for the warm weather, have good water. This was a place of some 2500 or 3000 inhabitants, but the rebels burned over half of the town last summer. I don’t think the Citizens here now would number more than 600 or 800. What are here I think are nearly all Union, the secesh having left. The only late news we have from Hooker (Brigadier General Joseph Hooker) are through rebel sources, and they are quite conflict- ing. Richmond papers of the 5th have https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4765/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0508b.jpg da07eea4280504262af9d066c3a02c9e PDF Text Text been received here. They report some very hard fighting, and also that the rebel Gen Paxton (Brigadier General Elisha F. Paxton) was killed, and “Stonewall” Jackson (Lieutenant General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson) severely wounded. Hill also wounded. Some deserters came in to-day who report that Hooker is driving them before him, but we cannot reply upon the statements of deserters. I sincerely hope Hooker will succeed, but the obstacles he has to overcome, are three fold greater than McClellan had on the Peninsula. Hooker will do his best. You Speak in your last dispar- agingly of Gen Foster (Major General John G. Foster) for having left his troops at Washington. You have formed a wrong interpretation of him. His conduct throughout these trying times was most praiseworthy. He re- mained there until he had the place so perfectly fortified that there was no danger of it being taken, and until he had succeeded in having the garri- son reinforced by a regiment that ran https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4765/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0508c.jpg 8c36c0b1dba30c0f5730b5ffc053353f PDF Text Text the blockade in the same boat that he came down in. As soon as he reach- ed Newbern he started himself with a land free to drive the rebs from the the vicinity of Washington. Our Brigade formed part of the expedition, the result was that the rebs were to [sic] cautious to show fight, and retreated. Gen. Foster is a brave and skillfull [sic] Officer. We will not get mails very regular here. Nearly all our mail matter will come by way of Newbern. The only troops here is four Regts. of our Brigade, the 101st & 103 PV & 85 & 96 N.Y._ We have several Gun Boats lying here on the river. I don’t know when there is a mail to leave here, but will have this sent is the first one that goes out. Sunday Evening- May 10 There has no mail gone out yet, and I don’t know when t- there will be one, but I will put this in the Office so as to be ready when one does go. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4765/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0508d.jpg b4b3e5f32e5df744a33aca6929b0b675 PDF Text Text The weather is quite warm again. We are getting fixed up pretty comfortably. Don’t know how we will like this place. It is vey [sic] much out of the way; we will get no new here, mails will be very irregular. We have no reliable news from Hooker, are anxious to hear from him. I am enjoying good health, I hope to hear from you by the first mail. Kiss Annie & Harry for me & believe me ever affectionately Your Husband I. Conley P.S. I suppose I have received the money I sent you. Direct your letters as heretofore. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, May 8, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-05-08 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0508 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4766/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0517a.jpg 6e25593e33bda6da10d645adb701e43f PDF Text Text Plymouth, N.C. May 17, 1863 My Dear Wife, The Steamer “North Shore” has just arrived from Roanoke Island, bringing news that our mail which left here last Thursday, was captured by the rebels in the Canal between Roanoke Island Norfolk. The last two letters I wrote to you were in that mail. So I will write a hasty line to send by this boat, or you might get out of patience waiting for a letter but when you get this you will See that is the fault of “Johnny Reb.” and not mine. We are getting along very well here all quiet the place very well, but is very dull, and we get no news of any account. I have received one letter from you since we came here, dated April 30. We have nothing definite from https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4766/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0517b.jpg 0daa4d56b2ed308eb2b4d8ed3387f3d8 PDF Text Text the Rappahannock of a late date. We have rumors that Hooker (Brigadier General Joseph Hooker) has crossed again and is advancing also that Keyes (Major General Erasmus D. Keyes) is moving on Richmond by the Peninsula route, but we have nothing to confirm these rumors. You, of course have later accounts. I am enjoying my usual good health. I hope you are all enjoying good health, I am anxious to hear from you. I have not time to write more, as the boat is going out in a short time. Kiss Annie & Harry for me, and accept the love of your husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, May 17, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-05-17 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0517 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4767/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0523a.jpg 8f757e3427825308261aa54b9ee811c0 PDF Text Text Plymouth, N.C. May 23 1863 My Dear Wife, As there is a mail going out to morrow, I will take advantage, of the cool of evening to write you a line, for it is too warm during the day to write or do anything else. The heat for the last three or four days has been oppressive. It has been about a warm as the warmest weather you ever experienced in Mid-Summer in Penna. Lieut. Helm (Lieutenant John B. Helm) with part of our company, together with a detachment from company “K” were sent out on last Wednesday evening with a Gun Boat up the Chowan river. They have not returned yet. What the object not returned yet. What the object of the expedition is I have not learned- but suppose it is to looke [sic] after some guerrillas. We are looking for them back to night. Our cavalry a picking up https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4767/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0523b.jpg bceb9cf931187430f715204909e627f7 PDF Text Text Some prisoners around outside of our lines nearly every day. yesterday they brought in five- among them one Capt. they also captured a Lieutenant this week. They seem to be skulking around in small squads. We have no late news from the north. Except the prisoners which are brought in here from time to time, we have nothing new nor exciting. The health of the troops continues very good. We have good water here. Provisions are scarce, except those furnished by the Government. We get some eggs from the country around town, at from 20 to 25 cents per Doz. I bought a chicken the other day from an old lady in the country for 30 cents. We will soon get new potatoes and other vegetables. The latest I have from you, is your letter of the https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4767/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0523c.jpg 750451943c1039dbc55806882a976bc8 PDF Text Text 10th inst. We expect another mail in three or four days. I hope you are all getting along well. I think the time long to see you. I suppose the children will have grown out of my knowledge before I get to see them. I will stop writing for tonight- so, Good night. Sunday morning May 24- A mail had just arrived from Newbern with it I received you letter of April 13- it has been delayed by the way. I also rec’d a New York paper of the 19th inst. I see the news from the South- west is rather encouraging. Our men who were out on the expedition returned this mor- nin. They captured a few prisoners, but had no fighting. My love to you all. Write often. Affecty Your Husband Isa. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, May 23, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-05-23 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0523 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4768/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0603a.jpg f477a57311df6f3479fa4c3c8a553442 PDF Text Text Plymouth N.C. June 3, 1863 My Dear Carrie, As there is an oppertu- nity [sic] of sending a letter to Newbern today I will write a line. The weather is too warm to write much. We were paid yesterday for two months, but as we have no Express Office here, nor no safe way of sending money I will hold on to it a little while until I see some opper- tunity. The weather is very warm and dry, the crops are being unwell for want of rain. We have had no news from the north since I last wrote to you. I still enjoy very good health. I would like to hear the https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4768/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0603b.jpg de1f4774a38707b26a058b63baf80832 PDF Text Text result of Gen. Grants’ (General Ulysses S. Grant) opperations in the vicinity of Vicksburg. All is quiet here. I have nothing else to write that would interest you. Kiss Annie & Harry for me I hope Annie has got entirely well again. Write often. Very Affecty Your Husband Isa. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, June 3, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-06-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0603 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4769/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0706a.jpg 3fd327df422eaaee006d14564a6019e2 PDF Text Text Balto. July 6, 1863 My Dear Carrie, The news is glorious. Lee’s army was thoroughly routed at Gettys- burg last Friday. He is in full retreat. Meade (Brigadier General George G. Meade) is following him vigorously. All the available troops at Washington & Balto. Are being pushed forward to intercept Lee. His escape is almost impossible. His Army is retreating in great confusion, many fleeing to the mountains. His loss has been terrible, prisoners are arriving here by thousands. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4769/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0706b.jpg d14d892a62975c8ada183498be5a22b2 PDF Text Text About 7,000 have already arrived, and thousands more are on the way. I saw about 500 of these “Butter nuts” brought in a few minutes ago. The battle of Gettysburg was the mist [sic] bloody as well as the most dicisive [sic] of the war. Meade has both out- generaled & out-fought Lee. High hopes are entertained here of capturing or destroying Lee’s entire army, if this is done the rebellion is Crushed. Meade has proven himself a General https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4769/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0706c.jpg f433df749c018a6b893f042e690bae08 PDF Text Text on whom the American people can rely. Great enthusiasm is everywhere manifested. I have learned nothing yet of the where- abouts of our Regt. It has not arrived here. We will start to Ft. Monroe at 5 this evening. We can learn there, where it is. I am well, will write soon again. In haste Affecty I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, July 6, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-06 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0706 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4770/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0716a.jpg 7f2abbf273c61721350569b311fb8d3e PDF Text Text Gaston House, NewBerne, N.C July 15 1863 My Dear Wife, We left New York at 3 ½ P.M on Satur- day, and reached here last evening. We had a rough passage. Had rough Sea all the way. On Monday night we encountered quite a Storm off Cape Hatteras, the old Ship tossed furiously. The Officers of the vessel say it was the worst night the[y] ever spent at Sea. I have no desire to pass through another such a night. We all had a good time with Sea sickness. I got sick about 10 OClock Saturday night and was sick until Monday, had to keep my bed all day Sunday. I can sympathize, hereafter, with anybody who gets Sea sick, for it is the most horrible Sickness I have ever experienced. I was glad to get on terra firma once more. I feel all right now. I don’t know when we will be able https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4770/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0716b.jpg 9561f97a06e5d7b120077e0b97322c4d PDF Text Text to get to Plymouth. There was a boat left for there just as we got in last evening. We we [sic] were a few minutes too late to get aboard of it. I heard since coming here that Capt. Mullin (Captain David B. Mullin?) passed through here on Monday on his way home, on leave of absence. He will be home before this reaches you. Capt. Comphor (can’t find any record of him) I believe was with him. I feel exceedingly anxious to get to the Reg’t I am now behind my time, having met with so much delay by the way. There is a report here, which is said to have came here brought here by an despatch [sic] boat, that our land and naval forces made an attack on Charleston on the 10th inst. and succeeded in taking all the land batteries and all the other works, except Ft. Sumpter [sic] & one other fort and that high hopes were entertained that Charles & Ft. Sumpter would be in our hands In a few days. I do not know whether https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4770/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0716c.jpg 3c12cd6eb354c555d9f68b29e73432be PDF Text Text this is reliable or not. I have had no news from Meade’s Army since I left N.Y., I suppose another battle has been fought before this time. I have no fears for the result. The prospects for a speedy Crushing of the Rebellion are higher than ever before. Every thing is working well. I will probably write again before I leave here. Write often, direct as before. Hoping you are all well I am Affecty Your Husband I. Conley P.S. The weather does not appear any warmer here than it was in Penna when I left there. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, July 15, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0716 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, Ms2015-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va. archived https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4771/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0730a.jpg 5933e2123f49c6f8a713d2c8a006db15 PDF Text Text Plymouth, N.C. July 30 1863 My Dear Wife, Your very welcome letter of the 13th inst. was rec’d. day before yesterday. I was sorry to hear of Annie Still having those spasms. I hope she will soon recover entirely from them. We Started out on an expedition last Sunday at noon, and returned on Teusday [sic] evening, having marched about 50 miles. We had quite a brisk Skirmish on Monday evening at Foster’s Mills, about 25 miles west of here. I was in Command of Co. “D”, which was the advance Skirmishing Co. We with two other Companies of our reg’t had quite a nice Skirmish of about half an hour, before the ballance [sic] of the force came up. My Company opened the ball. The enemy replied to our fire vigorously all the Time, with musketry, but fired too high, we hadn’t a man hurt. The only Causalties [sic] on our Side in whole affair was two Cavalrymen wounded. Having accomplished the object of our expedition (which was to draw the attention of the rebels in that direction, while Foster (Brigadier General John Gray Foster) with his troops from Newbern https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4771/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0730b.jpg 9d6033cc8792cfede226a5f00513e321 PDF Text Text moved on Some other point, Supposed to be Weldon) we then returned to Camp. The march was a very hard one; the weather being very warm and Showery. I feel quite sore yet from the effects of it. I have not been with the Company much since I returned, Our Adjutant resigned, and I was detailed to act Adj’t. until one was appointed. Lt. Longenecker (Lieutenant J.H. Longenecker) of Co. D has now been appointed, and I have been detailed to Command that Company until Capt. Comphor (Captain Alexander Compher) returns. Helm (Lieutenant John B. Helm) is in Command of “G”. I was offered the position of Adjutant, permanently, but refused to accept. The news we get is all encouraging. Rosecrans (Mjor General William Starke Rosecrnas) is driving them handsomely in the west. We have not heard from Foster’s Expedition since last Sunday. It passed up the Chowan river, that day. I do not know when there will [be] a mail go out, but will mail this in the first that goes. I rec’d the note from Dinburrow in your letter, I will attend to that in due time. https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/4771/Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0730c.jpg a231c8ac2d04c7af3da8448e7c8e709a PDF Text Text July 31- The weather Still continues warm and wet. We have no late news from the north; the latest papers we have from there a [up]t to the 22nd. We have Southern papers of the 25th. They Contain but little news, their tone is desponding. There is three Officers & Six men leave here, from Our reg’t today to bring our Conscripts from Penna to fill up our reg’t. I will send this with one of them to mail at N.Y. I am enjoying my usual health. Am getting over the effect of the hard march. We have not heard from Capt. Mullin (Captain David W. Mullin) since he left. Hoping you are all well I am very Affecty Your Husband I. Conley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials, 1862-2000s (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Description An account of the resource The Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials includes two series of primary and secondary sources. Series I: Letters, Transcripts, and Narratives, includes 98 letters written by Isaiah Conley to his wife during his service in the 101st Pennsylvania Regiment between 1861 and 1865. This series also has unpublished and published versions of Conley's escape from Confederate captivity. Series II: Research Materials contains correspondence, photocopies, articles, maps, and research files for a history of the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry that was planned, but never completed, by a previous owner. This series dates from 1980s through the early 2000s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Powell, Marjorie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials.</a></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862/2000s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015_051_ConleyIsaiah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence, July 30, 1863 (Ms2015-051) Subject The topic of the resource Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Conley, Isaiah, 1830-1901 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01829.xml" target="_blank">See the finding aid for the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials. </a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. <a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-30 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc">Permission to publish material from the the Isaiah Conley Civil War Correspondence and Research Materials must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ms2015-051_ConleyIsaiah_1863_0730 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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