5 January 1862

Davies, Isabelle, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She describes her Christmas and New Year's.

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circa 1861-1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."

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6 July 1861

Maxwell, A.S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He asks how Jackson spent his fourth of July. He fished all day. He mentions the girls and how they miss him.

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18 January 1864

Andy, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.

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June 24, 1861

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated January 24, 1861. In the beginning of the letter Henry discusses family members and their welfare, as well as their behavior. Henry mentions quite a few young women back home by name and asks his mother to convey messages to them. Toward the end of the letter, however, Henry explains that Harper's Ferry was definitely evacuated and the men there moved to Winchester,Va. Henry admits feeling guilty for "driving a pen at $1000 a year" while soldiers from his old company make only $132 a year, and thus it is only right that he…

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March 14, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 14, 1863. Provides updates of family and friends and that a friend fell in love with an unnamed girl in Huntsville. Henry mentions the goods he received from his mother, and brings up the fact that he toured the interior of the Merrimac No.2. He also mentions his little brother Willie's lack of prowess with a pen, and other family business. Of particular note is his statement "I still think Warren will come back. If he was here he wouldnt think of going to the yankees.

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May 22, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

four men deserted but were caught and will be court marshaled. He asks his mother to make him new pants and a coat as the other coat she sent was 5 inches too short. Henry still hasnt received the appointment, and the missing soldiers, which now numbered 9, have been found. They are going to be brought before the Division Courts Marshall and Henry suspects that they will be shot. Also, Henry theorizes that he would be happy in the 48th, as he likes the Colonel and the Colonel likes him.

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circa 1861-1864

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Henry tells his sister of the weather during his march to Culpepper. Of note is his grapevine knowlege through Colonel Sheffield (of the 48th) that General Ewell had caught several messengers from Union General Hooker to Slocum, and one of these messages was a dispatch with instructions to cross the mountains at Snigglers Gap. However, this never happened. Also,Henry is quite excited that a young lady from back home is going to be sending him a letter.

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15 June 1864

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen

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31 December 1864

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

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3 September 1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

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7 April 1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Year not visible.

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1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen

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1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen

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1815

Envelope

Title: to Miss Ella Yardley

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1815

Envelope

Title: DC Day M.D General Hospital Benton Barn

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1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

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1815

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Edward Odgen

Unable to read date.

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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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23 February 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma

A mother gives very motherly advice, like exercising in the open air and drinking coffee.

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28 January 1864

Emma, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Grandmomma

She describes her new house. She mentions Aunt Caroline and Henry.

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14 June 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He mentions a Sarah Bawker who has left her husband.He talked to a woman from Philadelphia about the differences between Northerners and Southerners.

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1861-1877

Gage, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He is now in his third contract. He refers to Mrs. Thule and Carrie. Henry Wright of Plimpton was wounded. He received a "box of goodies" from the ladies in Loule neighborhood.

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29 July 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is afraid he has nothing interesting to say. He talks of his great appreciation for her and their mother. He refers to his sister wanting to find him a young lady by the time he gets home.

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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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