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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated May 19, 1863. Written in camp near White Oak Church

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated May 23, 1863. Written in camp near White Oak Church.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated May 24, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated May 28, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated May 30, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 1, 1863. Written in camp near White Oak Church.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 3, 1863. Written in camp near White Oak Church/

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 5, 1863. Written in camp near White Oak Church.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 7, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 8, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 10, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 12, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 13, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 17, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 19, 1863. Written at the Fairfax Court House near Fairfax, Virginia.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 20, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 21, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 23, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 25, 1863. Written near Fairfax, Virginia.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 3, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 5, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 11, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 15, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 20, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 26, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 29, 1863. Written while he was in the hospital. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 1, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 3, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated circa 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 4, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 6, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 8, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 9, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 11, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 13, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 14, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 18, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 21, 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated circa 1863.

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to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 24, 1863.

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to Mother

just got back from Newbern where they had a skirmish and managed to the drive the yankees back to town. saw Rob as they were marching to witness the execution of two N. Carolineans who deserted their army.Written in a camp near Kinston, North...

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to Mother

marched about 3 miles and lay in wait of a battle but the yankees did not advance so they went back to their old camp. expects there to be fighting on Thursday. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

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to Mother

tired of fighting. wants the war to end, but sees no prospect of stopping. has not heard from Rob and fears he may have been captured or killed since the fighting in Atlanta was severe.

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to Aunt Ann E. Lowry

sorry to hear that John has died. Al Horton's Batalion is at Salem. they have come to hunt Bush men belonging to the 48th regiment.

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to Maria

arrived today. before she came there was a skirmish between Cleveland and Erie which killed six and wounded thirty. stopped at the Adams house and then went on to the European Hotel.

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to Maria

learned that Mr. Mellon of Cinncinati had charge of the plantations and had annulled all of his predecessors. had to go to Memphis where he came aboard a crowded a boat. currently in a copperhead state.

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to Maria

endured a dangerous ice crossing. in order to get everyone acorss they used a skiff. on the other side he met his aunt and uncle. currently in Des Moines, which he describes as "quite a town."

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to Maria

arrived at his next destination on Thursday night. saw a lot of farms with horses and witnessed the slaying of a few chickens. from there he went to Homer which he described as dreary. is now in Webster City.

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to Maria

wishes she could be there and see the country. saw a painted barn. likes Webster than any place of its size. Wallace has been buying furs from a man in Iowa City.

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to Maria, Elma, Amus, Johnny and Co.

discusses a possible purchase of land he might make.

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to Maria

writing from onboard a ship. filled with interesting lines like "take a dutch man and saturate him with whiskey and lager and give him the everlasting pipe and he is a nice animal..."

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to Maria

arrived in Cumberland, MD. too cold to look about yet. suspects he will not be able to save his money like he did last winter.

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to Maria

explains that he doesn't always have something to write about which explains why she doesn't get a letter at every mail. it began to snow yesterday. General Crook is out sledding with some woman. he is a bachelor.

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to Maria

went to Cincinnati with the company of a 2M clerk passing through Wheeling. visited Harry Blackburn and family. the streets of Cincinnati were filled with flags on account of the fall of Charleston. General Crook and Kelly were captured.

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to Maria

went out in a picket line and saw several hundred shots fired but not one hit a man. saw about 15 prisoners brought in yesterday. lists the goverment prices for rations sold to officers. Written at a camp near Hall Town

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to Maria

they took near 200 prisoners and killed how many he doesn't know. if the Rebels do not leave they may stay there for a couple more days.Written in Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry

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to Maria

17 miles from Harper's Ferry. artillery going on 2 or 3 miles away. one of the boys shot an adder in the tent the other day. it was a foot long. if he had gone to Harrisburg, he would have gotten $500 local bounty.

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to Maria

has sent her $150. bought a gum blanket. writes about his friend and complains about a clerk who is very lazy and pretends to cook. . rumored that if it had not been for the Harper Ferry's raid, Virginia would not have seceded.

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to Maria

sent back in the wagon train from Woodstock to attend to the loading of the supply train. describes Martinsburg as a lively town.

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to Maria

writes that his wardrobe is suffering and it would be handy to have a woman about. writes the place they are now is much more "human."

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to Maria

writes that she is a very good business woman. read in the paper that they will repair the Orange and Alexandria railroad. has been sleeping on the ground in the open air. his stomach has been acting up. Written at Fisher's Hill

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to Maria

"I have seen the dark and the bright side of a battle..." describes the battle of Cedar Creek. heavy artillery. one of the colonels was shot by a man in their uniform. very eloquent in his battle description.

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to Maria

waiting for his friend Levi to get a leave of absence. talks about his cook. writes that his ankles are bad and has had a doctor look at them.

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to Maria

assures her that non combatants are rarely exposed to death or capture, their trains are guarded by over 1000 men and many have artillery with them. actually prefers army life to home because there is no rent to pay and no taxes (except income).

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to Annis, Lida and Master Johnny

assks Annis to knit him a new pair of socks. describes the scenery to Lida and Johnny.

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to Maria

the infantry has left Cedar Creek and moved within 8 miles of Winchester. Father Abraham is reelected by a heavy majority.

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to Maria

a quarter of the company is on train-guard. describes his dinner. notes that the price of gold is coming down. warns her not to count the days until he comes home or else it will seems lomgrt.

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to Maria

asks her what she had on Thanksgiving. tells her what a friend had on Thanksgiving. the men captured two teams. the Rebels are in force about 30 miles up the valley.

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to Maria

Levi has rooms in Winchester now and expects Helen to join him in a few weeks. the railroad is finished within four miles of WInchester. Written at Camp Russell

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to Maria

Levi's family arrived from Martinsburg. when the brigade was disbanded, Levi retained his two clerks and they were ordered to Beverly where all but a hundred were captured. does not know where they will go next.

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to Maria

writes they may go to Savannah. describes the town of Cumberland. says there is not much to say but writes four pages.

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to Maria

heard that Hannah Grant is married with a baby. the news that the president went to meet with the Rebel peace commissioners has everyone excited.

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to Maria

Sherman has been making another successful march in the South. tells her he has been in California since he last wrote. describes the town he is currently in.

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to Maria

had to sleep under a canvas instead of a tent one night. General Sheridan is operating with them with 25,000 cavalry. saw a black band that he enjoyed. the battle continues.

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to Maria

Levi was a prisoner for over 24 hours. tells this story and of his escape.describes the details of Lee's surrender.w rites that the government is enlisting and hiring many blacks in Richmond.

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to Maria

writes that it will be quite a while before they are discharged. describes the land and the weather. lists how many wagons and ambulances they have.

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to Maria

2 miles from Alexandria. describes the terrain. when they marched on Richmond, heard a citizen of Richmond say, "the whole North must be here..." Written in a camp near Alexandria.

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to Annis, Lida and Johnny

asks Annis to learn to write better than he can and to be careful with her eyes. intructs her to be grateful for her education. tells Lida and Johnny to play with chickens and horses.

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to my dear wife

describes the officers who wish to leave the service versus those who wish to remain. w rote in diary about having received money for bonds. lost his handkerchief in Richmond but bought another in Alexandria. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

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to my dear wife

discusses the possibility of moving, possibly out West when he is discharged. Written in a camp near Alexandria

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to my dear wife

tells the story of how they had a covering of evergreen brush put over the tents and it all fell and hit them because they were in too much of a hurry when they put the poles up. doesn't think he'll be home before September. Written in a camp near...

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to my dear wife

describes the decisions of Captains and Generals in his brigade. would like to go to Mount Vernon. saw a farm he is thinking of purchasing. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

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to Maria

tells her when to expect him. tells her to kill the flies before he comes homes. Written in a camp near Alexandria

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to Maria

is not sure he can get back in town as soon he expected because they are waiting for the Captain to get back.

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to Maria

writes that it won't be less than 2 weeks or possibly longer before he comes home. expects the captain to be dismissed when the troops are mustered out.

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[Diary of Simon Mower Whistler]

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[Diary of Simon Mower Whistler]

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Stand by Flag

red and blue. features man holding flag.

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Union-Liberty's Defender

features woman holding two flags and leaning against 2 cannons

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Union

red and blue. features woman holding flag and sword.

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No. 18

written on back, note in pencil reads "Mr. Blake, our boys must be with Banks in their retreat, I think.-Mrs. L. Smith

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Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission

features a wounded man and a horsedrawn wagon

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Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission

features a wounded man and a horsedrawn wagon

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Home, Sweet Home

features wounded soldiers and a drummer boy outside a tent.

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Why Don't You Take It?

features a dog with a collar that reads Scott looking at some kind of meat while another dog with a collar that reads Jeff walks by.

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Death to Traitors!

features the American flag.

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A Nation of Freeman that Moment Shall Fall, When these Stars Shall be Trailed on the Ground.

features two American flags crossed

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untitled envelope

features eagle carrying flag

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Union-It Must be Preserved

features American flag

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The Constitution Must be Preserved

features woman holding scroll that says "Constitution"

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