24 June 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 Camp Near Scottsville, K.Y., June 24, 1863.

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27 August 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 Cumberland Mountains, August 27, 1863. Describes having to live on ground corn and apples.

GLC04559.018

8 October 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 London, Tenn., October 8, 1863. Pertains to conditions while marching.

GLC04559.019

8 October 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 London, Tenn., October 8, 1863. Pertains to being close to a battle.

GLC04559.020

12 October 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 London, Tenn., October 12, 1863. Pertains to the proximity of the Confederate Army.

GLC04559.021

20 October 1863

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett dated London, Tenn., October 20, 1863.

GLC04559.022

6 December 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 Richmond, Va., Pemberton Castle, December 6, 1863.

GLC04559.023

24 March 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Africa Railroad, March 24, 1864.

GLC04559.024

28 April 1864

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 Camp Chase, Ohio, April 28. 1864. Assures her that he would never leave her unless he were to die.

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15 May 1864

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 Camp Chase, Ohio, May 15. 1864. Expresses a doubt that he will be able to return home.

GLC04559.026

23 May 1864

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 Nashville, Tennessee, May 23, 1864.

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circa May 28, 1863-1865

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett

One undated letter addressed to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett.

GLC04559.028

5 June 1864

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 Chattanooga Valley, Georgia, June 5, 1864. Related to arriving in Chattanooga and expected to be sent to the front in a week.

GLC04559.029

10 July 1864

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 July 10, 1864. States that there are many soldiers who will not likely return to Knoxville after fighting.

GLC04559.030

19 July 1864

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 Camp in Georgia, July 19, 1864. Wishes to see her and Mary Ellen.

GLC04559.031

31 July 1864

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 Atlanta, Georgia, July 31, 1864. States that contrary to newspaper reporting they have secured Atlanta.

GLC04559.032

12 September 1864

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 Decatur Near Atlanta, Ga., September 12, 1864. Pertains to her health and deciding whether to re-enlist or not.

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27 September 1864

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 Decatur, Ga., September 27, 1864. Pertains to the possibility of the troops returning to Knoxville for the winter season. Mentions sending money home.

GLC04559.034

23 October 1864

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 October 23, 1864.

GLC04559.035

27 October 1864

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 Cedar Bluff, Alabama, October 27, 1864. Related to the death of their daughter.

GLC04559.036

1 November 1864

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 Resaca, Georgia, November 1, 1864. Apologizes for not writing sooner. States that had been in Alabama on raids.

GLC04559.037

11 November 1864

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 Louisville, West Tennessee, November 11. 1864. Related to the recent death of their daughter.

GLC04559.038

15 November 1864

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 November 15, 1864. Related to their current camp location.

GLC04559.039

18 November 1864

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 November 18. 1864. Describes his nightmares.

GLC04559.040

2 December 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William C. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Nashville, Tennessee, December 2, 1864. Pertains to surviving the last battle. Owes his survival to God.

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