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1 February 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. Mitchell [fragmented letter]

Fragment of a letter, dated June (no year. He tells George that they are not moving, but have been assured that they will be the first regiment to be called up next. Date gathered from text written on envelope. Written at Camp Wilkins

GLC08334.23

1 February 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. Mitchell

One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated February 1, 1863. Pertains to the new camp he is stationed in and a shed he has built. With a decorative, patriotic envelope. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

GLC08334.24

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

16 December 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated December 16, 1863. Pertains to his health a skirmish with Hampton's mounted infrantry. Relays that he has had a bad toothache and wanted the surgeon to remove a tooth, but he said it would do no good. They had a tough battle with Hampton's mounted infantry and are currently living in the field with no preparations for winter quarters. Also included is a newspaper article on the Army of the Potomac dated December 2, 1863.

GLC08334.27

29 September 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated September 29, 1863. Pertains to his health and buying her jewelry. He describes what he has eaten recently, and reports that 140 subs were sent to the front yesterday.

GLC08334.28

11 June 1861

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Goerge B. Mitchell

One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated June 11, 1861. Pertains to people protesting in the camp against their lack of food and neglect by authorities for their health. They have been told to decide whether to enlist for the duration of the war or to go home. He wants to stay and fight, as that was what he joined up to do. Written at Camp Wright.

GLC08334.29

10 February 1865

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated February 10, 1865. Pertains to fighting a battle, possibly Battle of Hatcher's Run. Some horses had to be abandoned en route as the road conditions were so bad. He describes the fighting and the wounds received by his fellow soldiers. Also includes a diagram of the battlefield.

GLC08334.30

18 November 1863

Bunnell, Jonathan, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed