1863/04/17

Miller, James, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Wilmor W. Morris.

Miller's company is packed up and expects to move any time now but he is not sure of their destination. He suspects that Wilmor has fallen for the "the tender looks and pleasant actions of that blue eyed lass with the curls who lives in Wilkinsburgh." Miller asserts that he is ready to keep on fighting for the "the rebs have got to knock under if it takes all the men and money in the north to do it with."

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1863/6/5

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Smith

The regiment is under marching orders, probably to Maryland or Pennsylvania. He hopes to hear good news from Vicksburg.

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1863/6/22

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Smith

A description of the old Bull Run battlefield. He describes trees cut in half and open graves. "We passed over an old Battle Field they say it was one of Bull Run Battles. I saw a number of Graves Some with legs out. Some with arms out & Some Scarcely Covered at all. Boots lay about with feet still in them & Some seen fingers laying on the ground & I seen several sculls & other Bones about the feild [sic] & woods." The regiment belongs to French's division, which is being held in reserve to guard supplies and ammunition.

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1863/7/10-11

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Smith

Describes the Battle of Gettysburg. Smith was stationed in the Union center near a stone wall. Smith's regiment may have missed the first day's battle because he writes Pickett's Charge occurred on the second day. "We was in the front & center for 3 days & nights it Rained every day & night. 2 nights I lay or sit in water about 6 inches deep by the side of a Stone fence that was of good use to us for protection against their Balls there was a powerful effort made on the centre the Second day after they had tried the Right & Left & been Repulsed in both they had 160…

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1863/7/19

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Family

He reports that Marylanders act more friendly toward the troops than the people in Pennsylvania. News concerning the fall of Vicksburg and Port Hudson.

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1863/7/29

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Smith

His legs are bothering him again. He hopes to either get a job as a blacksmith in the brigade or get a transfer to the invalid Corps. Currently his regiment is guarding the supply train [wagons] against guerrilla attacks.

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1863/8/14

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Smith

Discusses the problem of locating Confederate guerrillas. He is very ill and his legs are swollen. He predicts that the war will be over soon.

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1863/8/21

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Smith

His right leg is getting worse. He believes Lee may attack them near Alexandria. The regiment now totals 343 men out of the 984 men who enlisted one year ago. In a section addressed to his wife, Smith indicates someone wrote him a note, on one of Charley's letters, requesting money. He is not sure she wrote the note but will send her money any way. He writes that he will have to go to the hospital.

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1862/04/14

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Susannah L. Morris.

Charles reports that they fought last Friday and "whip[ped] the rebells and took 25 prisoners" which they sent to Washington.

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1861/02/21

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: "Dear Brother."

Charles wishes his brother would write more as he barely gets two letters per month and asks his brother to thank their mother for the box she sent him. Written at Camp Pierpont

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1861/08/31

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Charles received Elizabeth's letter and was glad to hear from George. He would like to know if Jesse is in camp.

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1861/09/20

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Charles reports that a boy in his regiment was killed while on picket by an officer of his own company. His general had told the men they will be home by New Years but he does not believe it.

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1861/10/06

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

There was a fight and the men had to march 6 miles only to "drill quick" back to cross the "Chane Bridge." He tells his mother and brother that he is going to enlist for 15 years if they approve "for I like to sold[i]er."

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1861/10/10

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Susannah L. Morris

Charles is enjoying himself, stating "I hafe [have] a grate [great] [deal] of fune [fun] hear [here] and I hop [hope] you hafe [have] as much at home." He hopes that Susannah is still good friends with William and that George and Mage "will not fall out" as George wants a wife.

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1861/10/15

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Charles is expecting "a bat[t]le hear [here] soon and I do not care how soon fore I would like to fight." Written at Camp Pierpont.

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1861/10/27

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter

Title: to: George M. Morris.

[in another hand] Charles seems content declaring "I have a fine time here." He is cooking for the company and they only drill for an hour a day now. He promises to send Elizabeth and his mother his likeness. George has told him that there are no more boys in Monroeville and Charles responds that there must still be some girls there and he "would not care if you would send some girls here." Written at Camp Pierpont.

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1862/01/26

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: "Dear Brother."

Charles received and appreciated the box his brother sent to him. Written at Camp Pierpont.

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1862/08/08

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: "Dear brother."

Charles was not hurt but his hat was blown off and his gun knocked out of his hand in battle. The fight was hard and he hopes there won't be another like it soon.

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[n.d.]

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: brother.

Charles is unsure whether he will make it home this winter. He describes the meals the soldiers are served.

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[n.d.]

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: John Morris.

There was a fight and they were close enough to see the Confederates but they were unable to kill any of them.

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[n.d.]

Morris Family

Autograph note

Title: to unknown

List of names with numeric notations written after each. [with Charles Morris' papers]

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1863/8/4

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He has been sick lately but feels better now. Large numbers of reinforcements are arriving from North Carolina and Norfolk. Both side appear to be busy readying themselves for battle.

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1863/08/29

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He expects that he will be relieved of his duties as Quartermaster and made to rejoin his regiment. He describes the progress of the siege of Charleston.

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1863/9/5

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He writes of the capture of a small group a confederates, the bombardment on Fort Wagner and the siege of Charleston. Also discusses the whereabouts of friends.

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1863/9/15

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Reports the Confederate evacuation of Forts Wagner and Gregg. Now believes he will be allowed to remain quartermaster. He has bought a colt and intends to raise her. Informs his mother that he sent home a 42 pound shell fired from a confederate gun.

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