5 June 1861

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated June 5, 1861. Pertains to parade march and other camp recreation. Describes 21 companies that took part in an eight mile parade march through the town in the pouring rain. He writes that they dance and fiddle to "knockdowns and knifing." Written at Camp Wilkins

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15 July 1861

Mitchell, George B., ?-1865

Pamphlet

Title: The Star Spangled Banner Independent

One booklet of the Star Spangled Banner Independent. Item is a handwritten newsletter with ribbons tying the spine together. Includes watercolor paintings of the American flag and poems.

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6 October 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. Mitchell

One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated October 6, 1863. Pertains to others being sick in the camps. The ague has been about again this autumn and some of the soldiers have fallen sick. He has received new clothes and boots, which he is very pleased with.

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3 July 1861

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 3, 1861. Pertains to being discharged soon. Also included is a rough sketch of a woman by "a Va artist" and a financial document paid by Samuel Andrews to the Sheriff of Spotsylvania County for taxes owed for owning enslaved people. Written at Camp Wright.

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10 July 1861

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. Mitchell

One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 10, 1861. Pertains to payment owed for their services. The order for them to return home has been countermanded and he does not know when he will be able to leave. It is possible that they will be mustered into the U.S. service. Includes an illustration of a soldier washing his clothes. Written at Camp Wright.

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11 October 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated October 11, 1863. Pertains to Pennsylvania State Elections and his opinion on the candidates Andrew Gregg Curtin and George Washington Woodward. He supports Curtin as the Woodward speakers "talked compromise". He is taking over the duties of three men who have returned home to vote.

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8 December 1862

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated December 8, 1862. Pertains to conditions in the camp and health of the horses. The horses are faring badly and many are ill. They have been doing some drilling on horseback. Ink is faded. Written at Camp Casey

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17 June 1861

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitcehll.

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated June 17, 1861. Pertains to low morale of the soldiers in the encampment. He reports that they are not wanted in either the U.S. service or the state service as they have enough men, so they will either be honorably discharged or forced to remain in camp with nothing to do until their time is up. Written at Camp Wright.

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1 February 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. Mitchell

One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated February 1, 1863. Pertains to the new camp he is stationed in and a shed he has built. With a decorative, patriotic envelope. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

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1863-1865

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchwll dated Camp Curtin, September 30. The front page of the letter is a printed song, "The Union Soldiers' Song." Letter pertains to conditions of the camp and health of the soldiers. He describes an accident where a man smashed his hand in or about the cars and the surgeon had to remove a finger.

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10 September 1862

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Frankford, K.Y., September 10, 1862. Requests for her to save his letters for him to read if he should be able to return home.

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13 January 1863

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, K.Y., January 13, 1863. Pertains to hunting rabbits.

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