11 November 1861

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

No year. He wishes he could have seen Uncle Lions when he came to visit. He hopes to get a furlough. A fellow soldier, Sam Vandevort, asked if he could draw his picture.

GLC02169.07

4 June 1861

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

No year. John is sick. He speculates on where they will go and how they will be transported after they are given marching orders. They might be put on a boat or a passenger car, but most likely they will be put in a Hog car and be "crowded in like hogs."

GLC02169.08

July 26

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

Harrison has the yellow jaundice. He tells his sisters not to listen to stories about how hard a soldier's life is. It is not that bad. For the moment, he has everything he needs.

GLC02169.09

circa 1861-1864

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

He tells them they should respect their brother who is fighting for their country and be good girls and mind their parents. There is talk of them leaving their present quarters and going to Kentucky or Tennessee.

GLC02169.10

1864

Nicholson, Charles, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Allie

He learned by letter that his father has become an invalid. He talks of the various troubles associated with their father's illness. He tells Allie not undervalue letter writing, particularly when she is so gifted.

GLC02171.01

22 December 1864

Crozier, J., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Respected Friend

He wanted to see his friend, who is unwell, but was prevented by numerous obstacles. He talks about how the North will prevail and the South will go down. Includes 2 newpaper clippings with poetry entitled "A Prayer for Jeff Davis" and "The Flag of our Union."

GLC02171.02

February 24, 1865

Crozier, J., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alice

He has seen Cousin Ellie, Aunt Jane and Mary and tells ALice she would have an even better time if she were there too. He mentions his brother's wife.

GLC02171.03

14 March 1865

Nicolson, Charles, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alice

He was sick but is now feeling much better. He is glad that her father, who is an inavalid, is hoping to move to Morgan Town, It will be good for his health. He instructs her to only buy things she needs as most items are still piced very high.

GLC02171.04

25 April 1865

Nicolson, Charles, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alice

He mentions other cousins like James and Mary. later he laments the death of president Lincoln. He refers to a Louis Wilson who chose to fight on the other side,

GLC02171.05

3 May 1865

Nicolson, Charles, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alice

He commends her on putting her father above herself so that she can take care of him. He was not surprised to hear of cousin Richardson's death because she knew her son was a prisoner in the South for over eleven months. He believes people in power ought to be punished for the sufferring of the poor.

GLC02171.06

circa 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

The author of the note says the recipient should think of taking care of her father as a satisafction instead of a duty. The author also wishes to visit at one point but doesn't know when it will happen.

GLC02171.08

February 14, 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They left Upton's Hill and began to march. They have since camped in two different places and are now near Alexandria. Was written near Alexandria, Virginia.

GLC06588.318

February 15, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She says if he wants her she will come visit and not to send her all his money. She goes over some of their bills. Some of the lambs are not doing well. As always, she prays that he is well.

GLC06588.319

February 16, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

They have company tonight. Unfortunately, she keeps running into democrats who make offensive comments.

GLC06588.320

1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

A partial letter. It is not clear who she is talking about but it appears to be Kniffin. He wants to leave and frankly she doesn't care. She wishes she could get a girl to stay for board and clothes.

GLC06588.323

February 17, 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He sent her a soldier's memorial with a picture and names of all the officers and men of their company.He has gotten over his cold and Willard is well. Was written near Alexandria, Virginia.

GLC06588.325

February 21, 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

There is a rumor that they will be leaving soon. Though he has visited Alexandria and found it one of the "least inviting" places he has been. He doesn't think the slavery stance is a strong one and it will soon diminish. He instructs her on how to use the money he sends. Was written near Alexandria, Virginia

GLC06588.326

1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

The calves and oxen have had their best hay. She discusses how much clover seed she will need. Kniffin's parents still act like they're leaving but have not actually done anything and she doesn't think they will. Was written near Alexandria, Virginia

GLC06588.327

February 24, 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He is sympathethic to her troubles with Kniffin and advises her on how to hire and divide up the workload in the future.Was written near Alexandria, Virginia.

GLC06588.329

February 24, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

They had a bad winter storm. Kniffin has calmed down and is doing everything he is supposed to. Father sold the oxen. She mentions the photograph he sent again.

GLC06588.330

February 26, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She advises him to be careful of his health and is glad he got his tent fixed up. She has faith in the Union. Ways to reduce their debts is further discussed.

GLC06588.331

1 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She requests more photographs.Wilber returned from Newburgh and brought Martha with him. She wishes he could have dinner with them. THe price of sheep is going up.

GLC06588.333

5 March 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Last page is small. She hopes the examination board has ended Captain French's rule. She and Kniffin have discussed buying a plow. He missed a party the other night.

GLC06588.334

7 March 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He remembers a first child that died. He maintains his faith that the rebellion will soon be crushed. Then he talks about their debts for the rest of the letter. Written near Fort Worth, Virginia.

GLC06588.335

1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He says she is right not to keep money in the house. He doesn't think she will be able to pay debts "out of her butter."

GLC06588.336