18 April 1865

Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the effect of Lincoln's death.

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11 August 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He describes the last battle he particpated in. There were many wounded and killed. They fought in a cornfield and in the woods. He is glad Massachusetts has raised so many volunteers.

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3 January 1862

Celerk, B.D., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aunt

He has been taking care of a lot of sick people. He thinks more will die of disease than of bullets. He also describes a funeral.

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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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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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4 April 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He describes the dead from the Battle of Bull Run. The bodies are spread out in deplorable condition and in many cases their bones are thrown carelessly over the ground. He also talks abotu the gorilla bands

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15 July 1863

Bradling, William, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annie S. Brown

Written on a receipt-roll for soldier rations. He writes that on the morning of the eleventh they charged on Fort Wagner and lost 400 men in 5 minutes. Her cousin John R. Muney was wounded.

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17 April 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

Gen. Abercrombie received his brigade the other day and marched very poorly. The boys call him Old Crabree Abercrombie. He is glad his sister is attending school. The other day they arrested a man on suspicion of being a spy and subsequently hung him.

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11 March 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

There was one night where he stayed in an old widow's house. The widow was upset about the death of her dog. He talks of one day returning to school to become a better speller and writer.

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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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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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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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26 December 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

There has been terrible fighting. They lost 160 men in the first round. He fears that W.J Scare has died. He was shot int he knee and he does not know what happened afterward. He tells her to kiss the children for him.

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21 May 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He heard of the death of a fellow soldier, whom he hoped had lived. They are under marching orders and have to be ready to leave at any time. He talks about the hand of providence.

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8 August 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

2 of their friends recently died. He talks about restoring the nation.

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23 August 1863

Martindale, T.G., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Kellog

A letter informing her of Wesley Kellog's death. He provides a detailed account of how how he was shot and killed.

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23 September 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He reminds her that there are thousands of women who no longer have a husband to write to. A lot is riding on the current battle they are in. If the Rebels lose it, they will all be taken prisoner. Right now there are 1100 prisoners from Bragg's army.

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8 April 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Benjamin Vasper will bring the book and money to her. He thinks back to 1862 when the Cumberland army left Louisville and who has died.

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13 April 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

There is sickness and death lately, mostly among the new recruits. He asks her to tell him the price of produce, so that he can allocate funds appropriately. He warns her that he has become a hard drinker and that is why he has gained weight.

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18 April 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He describes a funeral he attended of a new recruit who died of a heart disease. He will send her more money soon.

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9 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the inevitability of death and the many vices of the army. It takes a very stable mind to reject all the vices of the army. He mentions a friend who wants to enlist because his wife died, but he thinks it would be better if he stayed at home.

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23 July 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Every time the Rebels make a raid, they are helping the Union. Lee was "badly whipped," and driven back. He mentions Grant, who had a position, but realized it wouldn't work. He predicts the Rebels will soon have to abandon Petersburg and Richmond will be the scene of action. Hood was killed yesterday. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain,

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10 October 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He describes the battle of the eight. 5 or 6 men were wounded, one of which ended up dying.. He was detailed to take care of the wounded and in the hospital he was appointed ward master

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10 April 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are now near Berwicks. They suffered some losses with 6 killed, 91 wounded.

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