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to Al[illegible] McKinney

re: a recent battle with the rebels

GLC02179.01.024

to wife

re: caring for the sick and wounded; possibility of a 2 month furlough; deciding whether to work in a hospital or stay with the regiment. Written on board Steamer Fanny Bullit.

GLC02179.01.026

to Erastus R. McKinney

re: the recent battle at Fort Donelson

GLC02179.01.027

to father, friends and wife

re: not getting paid on time; move to Pittsburg Landing

GLC02179.01.028

to Erastus R. McKinney

re: McKinney's hip wound

GLC02179.01.029

to Cynthia McKinney

re: his wound, details of a recent battle

GLC02179.01.030

to "Dear Brother"

re: wishes for his safe recovery from a wound, death of a loved one

GLC02179.01.031

to Erastus R. McKinney

re: wish to return to his regiment

GLC02179.01.032

to Erastus R. McKinney

re: news from home regarding money and children

GLC02179.01.033

to "Dearest Jane"

re: enlistment in the army, and love for the letter's recipient

GLC02179.01.008

to Erastus R. McKinney

re: recent fire in the town that burnt down a distillery, family news

GLC02179.01.009

to Cynthia McKinney

re: news that he is about to march from Camp Taylor. Written prior to 25 September 1861. Most of first leaf has been cut out.

GLC02179.01.010

to his father and wife

re: news of his new station outside Norfolk; request for some rosin and his violin book; African American cook; and march to Bird's Point

GLC02179.01.011

to Erastus McKinney

re: news of Erastus' recent appointment as fourth corporal

GLC02179.01.012

to William Cooper

re: military life; anger at receiving so few letters

GLC02179.01.013

to Cynthia McKinney

re: news that all is well

GLC02179.01.014

to Cynthia McKinney

re: news that he has not been called to battle as was expected; also discusses possiblity of being home for Christmas

GLC02179.01.015

to his father and wife

re: destruction of a railroad bridge in Kentucky, news of a possible pay increase

GLC02179.01.016

to his wife, father, mother, daughter and son

re: possible capture of Jeff Thompson; new uniforms

GLC02179.01.017

to Erastus R. McKinney

re: recent letters and goods sent to Erastus; predictions for the end of the war

GLC02179.01.018

to unknown

re: mess duty, release of Confederate comissioners James Mason and John Slidell; capture of 100 hogs. Top portion missing.

GLC02179.01.019

to father and friends

re: cooking for the mess, naming a newborn after him (possibly his son)

GLC02179.01.020

to sister

He assures her he will see her as soon as possible and offers condolences.

GLC02161.079

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

Charley was detailed as adjutant which means he has more work now. The cavalry camp is gone and no one knows where. He sent his citizen clothes home.

GLC02161.081

to sister

He is discharging his duties as 2nd Lt. in the Buffalo Light Battery. He mentions John Mooney. Mrs. Bush is quite sick. He requests photographs.

GLC02161.082