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to Cousin Pristram

Mary received a letter from Pristram in regard to Aunt Sally's welfare and Uncle John Little's estate. In other news Elisabeth is marryring a widower.

GLC02161.155

to Fannie Schoonmaker

Would prefer to see her in person than respond to her with a letter. Feels lonely and has "nobody to cheer me." Is thinking of her and things in their past. Hopes that she does not reminisce all the time, but reminds her that she "promised me that...

GLC02164.01

to her sister

Written by "Mag" [or possibly "May"]. Written from Orange, New Jersey.

GLC02156.20

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Discusses a possible visit from Henry, noting that his camp is located near the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road. States that Lile can not come visit because there is nowhere for her to stay. Writes, "I see...

GLC02155.122

to unknown

Addressed only to her "Respected friend."

GLC02156.22

to Ira Andrews

He explains his negative reaction to the Emancipation Proclamation saying that he did not "want to se enney more fighting dun for the nigger." Commenting on his views on the motives of Northerners he writes that the notion that the war is for Union...

GLC02158.05

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Sympathizes regarding "the difficulties" between Lile and "the girls." Reports on camp news, expressing enjoyment that he received fresh bread, beans, potatoes, and rice as part of his rations the previous day...

GLC02155.115

to her sister

Written by "Mag" [or possibly "May"]. Written from Orange, New Jersey.

GLC02156.21

to Lile Miller

Discusses another man, Mr. Spates, who apparently cheated on his wife. Professes his undying devotion to Lile. Hopes that Lile and Charles (his son) are in good health.

GLC02155.109

to her sister

Dated only as 20 November. Written from Orange, New Jersey, likely close to Newark.

GLC02156.30