23 October 1861

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Uncle Frye

In Boston they were presented with a flag by the Hon. R.C Winthrop. In New York they were invited to the 5th Avenue Hotel where they heard James G. Brady speak and were presented with another flag. They also passed through Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. At Leesburg, there was an altercation during which 200 men were killed.

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February 23, 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma

A mother gives very motherly advice, like exercising in the open air and drinking coffee.

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28 March 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

They are on the move and have been marching for some time.

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January 28, 1864

Emma, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Grandmomma

She describes her new house. She mentions Aunt Caroline and Henry.

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January 21, 1865

Celerk, B.D., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

He writes about picket and guard duty. Some of their pickets have been taken prisoner but he says it would be difficult to drive them away from their position.

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14 June 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He mentions a Sarah Bawker who has left her husband.He talked to a woman from Philadelphia about the differences between Northerners and Southerners.

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16 November 1863

Jameson, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro. Baker

He writes in reference to a subscription that hasn't been paid.

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25 August 1864

Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ever Remmebered Cousin

He describes a fight that broke out after hearing a few shots over the picket lines. They were unprepared and had to pack up quickly. He wants a president that will end the war.

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29 October 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He mentions a John Odell who owns a store. It also looks as though he may get a discharge even though he hasn't asked for it.

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12 August 1860

Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Much Respected Cousin

They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back

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January 10, 1864

Devel, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William L. Whittford

He compares the rebellion to an egg on p. 2.

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24 October 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He describes the difficult march they have had along the Rappahanock. They are now camped in the Bull Run battlefield. Written near Warrenton, Virginia.

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26 July 1861

David, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Whittford

No Year. He writes of how many soldiers wished they could have deserted when they had the chance. Family members would send mixed messages about wanting them to come home but never wanting to see a deserter.

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1861-1877

Signature

Title: Unknown signature

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1861-1877

Berry, Nellie M., fl. 1861-1877

Poem

Title: to Mrs. Harriet H. Leonard on the death of her infant

"Dearest before, Thou Hast Suffered/More Than We Can Think or Tell..."

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14 March 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

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20 March 1862

Thompson, F. J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Frye

Includes separate message for Brother Clark written by John Frye. They were hoping to surprise some Rebels on Monday morning but they had already left. Next he describes the long march that followed.admidst a rain storm and other misadventures.

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February 25, 1862

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Frye

Recently he has returned from officer school. He talks about the inconsistent weather and his relationship with his brother.

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20 November 1861

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Frye

He has just returned from the Grand Review which he describes as magnificent. It was of the Left Wing of the army on the Potomac. He also discusses a building that he wants to sell.

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16 March 1861

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Frye

They have been ordered to be ready to move at a moment's notice. He describes the scene as nothing but troops and more troops and wishes Frye could be there to see it. He mentions Gen. McClellan and Gen. Wilson who has invited him to dinner.

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15 May 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He describes a march in which he drank from a spring and fell asleep under some trees. They continued onto Fredricksburg where they passed a house and a man came out and said "Hi Yankees." Letter contains dried flower. Missing pages. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

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5 April 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently sick.

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February 4, 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He inquires after Nettie and Maggie. He mentions cousin George who has gotten into a good regiment. He reminisces. One of the privates brought a pig in from Darnstown.. They also brought a dog into camp. He refers to the Clarks. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

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1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

He writes he is now in the shop making dough. They have to bake a thousand loaves of bread a day. He is healthy and fat. Written at Camp Griffin

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18 August 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He finds Eastern Virginia, where the principle slave market lies, very boring since most people have left upon hearing that an army was approaching. He describes a battle in which one hundred men were wounded and killed. They were greatly outnumbered.

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