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13 July 1864

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy Mitchell

One letter addressed to Nancy Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 13, 1864. Pertains to staying at the hospital. Describes the tent, food and clothing at the hospital. Also mentions the activities of his division and says that Grant may have to give up trying to take Richmond. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War

GLC08334.12

7 May 1864

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mahala F. Burke

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated Washing., Fort Totten, May 7, 1864.

GLC06359.01

6 September 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Carlisle, September 6, 1863. Pertains to being hospitalized with a fever. They sent off a squad to the army for the first time that day. Also mentions that his photograph had been taken.

GLC08334.02

5 March 1864

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Camp near Warrentown, Va., March 5, 1864. Pertains to being vaccinated and Confederate soldiers deserting. Describes the wounds of some soldiers in his picket, and the capture of rebel deserters and scouts. Also included are small painted illustrations of flowers and soldiers.

GLC08334.03

22 September 1864

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mithcell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from her brother, Wallace Mitchell dated York Hospital, September 22, 1864. Pertains to receiving a furlough. He is waiting for transportation papers before being able to set off home. Includes two sketches of a bird and a soldier mounting a horse with text that reads, "getting ready for a start." Also included is a bundle of dried leaves.

GLC08334.06

13 November 1862

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated November 13, 1862. Pertains to the conditions of the camp. States that soldiers are fed but also that many are sick and hospitalized. Lots of soldiers are sick and in hospital, however. He includes a sketch of Colonel Gregg in camp.

GLC08334.09

1863-1865

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchwll dated Camp Curtin, September 30. The front page of the letter is a printed song, "The Union Soldiers' Song." Letter pertains to conditions of the camp and health of the soldiers. He describes an accident where a man smashed his hand in or about the cars and the surgeon had to remove a finger.

GLC08334.26

12 October 1864

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated October 12, 1864. Mentions the presidential race and his hopes for a Lincoln victory. Want grant to form a military government if McClellan wins.

GLC03523.24.105

1 October 1864

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to James Allison dated October 1, 1864.

GLC03523.24.106

21 June 1864