25 September 1864

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louise Walbridge

First encounter with persimmons [type of fruit], the success of Sheridan, building a log office for winter, reports that he knows no McClellan supporters in the Army.

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3 October 1864

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louise Walbridge

Battle of Chapins Bluff. Rebel prisoners say they did not run because they realized that there was no hope. Thinks Sheridan will soon take Lynchburg. Regrets that Louise and Mother have to take in boarders.

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December 25, 1863

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

The army celebrated Christmas with an artillery barrage on the city of Charleston. As a result a fire broke out in the city which burned for 11 hours. The rebels fired back, hit a gun boat and killed three people. He is applying for leave, but does not want to get his hopes up. His sawmill is running but needs a new boiler. He mentions the progress of the canal.

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18 June 1864

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Walbridge

Writes to his mother that he returned last night from a two day excursion across the Appomattox River to bring supplies to the troops since their supply trains had not yet arrived. Discusses the fighting at Petersburg, 15-18 June 1864. States he rode along the front of Union Generals Winfield S. Hancock and William Farrar Smith's corps yesterday and says everything appears to be going well. Comments that Petersburg is only two and a half miles from their line. Reports that Hancock took 700 prisoners and two guns, while Union General Ambrose E. Burnside took 500 prisoners and seven guns.…

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1861-1865

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Letter

Title: to Elizabeth Smith

He expects to be in the army for quite some time but hopes to come home to visit. He will say no more about the "shop affair" since he can do nothing about it. Undated letter fragment.

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May 30, 1863

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles

Page 1 addressed to Charles. The regiment is under marching orders. Rumor has it that the Rebels have crossed the Rappahannock near Culpeper Court House and intend to invade Maryland. [Page 2: "Well my Old Duck" [Elizabeth] signed "Dave Smith the soldier."] He received four months back pay and expects to receive two more months worth. The letter contains an account of his expenditures. Scrap to Charles: The regiment is on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad near Fairfax Court House.

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June 18, 1865

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He has no duties at present so he works for himself. He tells her it can't be much longer until he gets to come home. He doesn't want her to tend her garden by herself and insists she hire someone.

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June 25, 1865

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He only works fours hours a day now. He can't wait to get home. He figures they can't keep him for longer than 2 more months.

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July 2, 1865

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They are now camped in the city in a nice grove but it doesn't suit him. George is there now and he is doing well. They are having great weather.

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July 9, 1865

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He thinks they will be there until August 1st. He warns her not to work outdoors any more than she has to. He had to give George some money because he wasn't paid when he was sick.

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April 20, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He thinks she should try to get Burt to come and live with her. They expect to get four months pay soon. There has been some fighting at Vicksburg and he believes they will take it before long. His friend Charles Toby is with him.

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April 22, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They have been on the march. Eventually they saw a man on the road who turned out to be the paymaster and they were ordered to sign pay rolls. He sent money to his wife and is making something for his sister.

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April 27, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

Bill is there and they are going down to the bayou today. The 95th will be there in a day or two.

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April 30, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

Ink bleeds across words making it illegible.

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May 2, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

George is not very well but he is with the regiment. He says she should not go to Iowa until June when it will be more pleasant. He is thinking about how much the baby has grown. He can't believe how much time has gone by.

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May 5, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They are fifteen miles from Richmond and currently have about 400 prisoners. Bill left with the division that morning. They are building a bridge across the bayou.

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May 8, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

George Sackett says he will will smuggle all the things his wife sent him through for him. They are 25 miles from Vicksburg now. His baby will be a year old soon and he wishes he could be there.

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May 10, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He doesn't know where they are going or how long it will take to move. He thanks her for the butter and tea she sent. He hopes they can get out of the swamps soon.

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May 27, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

The 95th has been in 2 fights. They lost the first fight. Capt. Munser and Capt. Cornewell were killed.

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May 31, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Capt. Munser

They are often not put where there there is much danger so she doesn't need to worry. He hasn't heard from Thomas. Ink has bled across letter making most of it illegible.

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June 6, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They have been working hard, making roads and rifles. The sharpshooters are at work now. Soon they will be ready to seize the place. He has not heard from her in a while.

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June 7, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They were out last night building a fort. They are preparing to fight but he does not think the rebels can hold out much longer.

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June 13, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

Five rebels came over to their lines last night and said they are hard up in Vicksburg and think they will give up before long. The Lieutenant is a different man now and he is not as well liked as the other one was.

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June 16, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He lists all the people that have been killed recently. He wishes she would leave Iowa and go home where she can take care of things better than anyone else.

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June 21, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

George Kelley came to see him. They are in the same place and will be there until Vicksburg is taken. They will get 2 months pay soon and he will send it to his father so he can send some to her.

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