10 June 1861

Senard, Laurent, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mother

He writes that so far the life of a soldier has been peaceful because the hard fighting they expected did not occur. He is in the Salem Mechanic Light Infantry. The city of Washington was the dirtiest place he ever saw.

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10 December 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro. Sherman

He hasn't been able to write because there have been so many wounded under his care, both Union and Rebel soldiers. He describes particular soldiers he was able to save.

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28 March 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jule

He wandered into the hospital and found one of his lieutenants dying. Before he died he confessed to having been led into joining in doing him a great wrong.

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28 December 1862

Stone, David L., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William F. Whitfield

First part is addressed to Mr. Whitfield, second part to Mrs. Whitfield. He writes that they look toward God for strength. There are twelve to a tent now and they have not received their pay yet.

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22 June 1863

Gage, W.H., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro. Sherman

He mentions several friends that have been discharged like Doody, Maxim, O'Donanhue and Charlie. He mentions the doctors and nurses at the hospital and how at one point there were nearly a thousand patients.

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6 October 1862

Heese, H.B., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Hillhouse

"I can learn nothing of the whereabouts of the Monticello regiment--will you please advise me of its completion and when and where I shall pay?" Letter from the paymaster.

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29 March 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Mentions John Ballard. Letter is almost illegible but he also mentions a Colonel that was arrested.

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24 November 1864

Doyle, John H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

He tells of his journey onboard the Ohio toward Fortress Monroe. he describes the ship and coming in harbors in New York, Rhode Island, and Deleware.

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5 July 1863

Doyle, John H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Baker

He describes his journey since they left Philadelphia. The commander of the boat is a man named John L. Davis, "who fears nothing but his maker." He mentions that he is sick of the war and currently they have been waiting for the Massachusetts to arrive.

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21 October 1862

Moore, William, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Thurman

He does not like their Captain. He describes Captain Parks as cowardly. All the men dislike him. Credit should be given where it's due he says and lists several officers he approves of.

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January 13, 1862

Burroughs, Charles, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Gifford

Charles thanks William for the package he sent of various food stuffs. He then describes his daily activities as a soldier. There was a chance for a fight but the Rebels have not shown themselves.

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23 July 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Albert has been very busy and this has delayed writing to his sister.They've been working hard loading horse teams. But things are easier now. He describes his meals.

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26 July 1862

Barrows, Arad, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Madam

A thank you letter from Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee for the fair that was held at the saloon.

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12 March 1864

McCollough, William A., fl. 1964

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend Fen

William writes that his life is very dull. The only excitement comes when they're on picket. They occasionally exchange shots with the Rebels and this results in 4 or 5 getting killed.

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21 September 1862

Mouse, William, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Thurman

Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.

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30 December 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

They are currently camped at Locust Point in Chesapeake Peak Bay. They thought they knew what what it was to be a soldier when they left Camp Wheeler but they had no idea what was coming next.

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12 May 1863

Miller, Jacob, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Baker

In Baton Rouge, he was to take charge of the guns in defence. His wife arrived in New Orleans, only to lose all her luggage and escape with one dress. Later they went to Pattersonville where the fighting was severe. They mangaed to get some artillery and about 1500 prisoners.

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03 August 1863

Judeus, L., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: Captain Geo. Hawwoord

He informs him his company will be carried down on the steamer and he will confer with the captain of the "Shawsheeu" and he will land on the North side of Broad Creek. The purpose to capture some of the Whitefords men who are reportedly prowling around the neighborhood.

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12 June 1861

Potter, Lal H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Sister

He writes that he was remarkably fortunate to have gotten the position he did with his regiment. He goes on to desribe the battle of Bull Run. The real horrors of war were realized. They lost 5 men and 15 were wounded. Written at Fort Monroe

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1861-1877

Your Affectionate Son, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He recently heard that General Berry was killed.

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6 October 1861

Follet, Dexter H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.M Weightman

His battery will leave Boston on Monday and would like to see Weightman at 3pm.

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February 6, 1862

Atwood, Anne R., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

She writes of various people she has not heard from that winter and says she would like to visit her sister but her health is not that good right now.

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January 24, 1861

Pyne, Charles B. fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

No year. He is very anxious about his bounty. Everybody is getting paid $150 to $200. He requests the necessary documents so he can get his bounty.

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January 27, 1861

Pyne, Charles B. fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

No year. He writes he followed the instructions of the previous letter and signed his name in the presence of the Execution Officer. He thanks him for his support.

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27 June 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He writes about the drills they are forced to endure. He says the further they are from the enemy, the more strict they are with them. His sister has been named best music scholar at her school.

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