28 March 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

They are on the move and have been marching for some time.

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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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21 January 1865

Celerk, B.D., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

He writes about picket and guard duty. Some of their pickets have been taken prisoner but he says it would be difficult to drive them away from their position.

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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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16 November 1863

Jameson, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro. Baker

He writes in reference to a subscription that hasn't been paid.

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25 August 1864

Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ever Remmebered Cousin

He describes a fight that broke out after hearing a few shots over the picket lines. They were unprepared and had to pack up quickly. He wants a president that will end the war.

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29 October 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He mentions a John Odell who owns a store. It also looks as though he may get a discharge even though he hasn't asked for it.

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12 August 1860

Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Much Respected Cousin

They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back

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10 January 1864

Devel, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William L. Whittford

He compares the rebellion to an egg on p. 2.

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24 October 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He describes the difficult march they have had along the Rappahanock. They are now camped in the Bull Run battlefield. Written near Warrenton, Virginia.

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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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1861-1877

Gage, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the hospital.

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16 October 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He is told he will never rejoin his regiment because he will never regain strength in his arm.

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16 July 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilbur

He writes that a lot of the men are sick and that he himself has had dysentary for the last two weeks.

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19 October 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

His arm seems to be getting better. He read Sumner's speech. He says he has had an opportunity to study the black man "and it is seldom that you meet a negro that is in any way intelligent. These enlightened ones have white blood in them."

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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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6 November 1861

Richardson, Israel B., 1815-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Nellie

He asks about George and says he is glad George turned out not to be a deserter at heart,

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11 August 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He describes the last battle he particpated in. There were many wounded and killed. They fought in a cornfield and in the woods. He is glad Massachusetts has raised so many volunteers.

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30 April 1863

Cheney, B.F., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Br. John

He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.

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14 February 1864

Fred, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Allen

He talks a great deal about cats. There is a lot of small pox in the area.

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5 October 1866

Rosteraunt, Thomas, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hewy Bartlett

He is sorry they gave up the chihuahua. He says if his friend comes out this summer, they'll help him make a fortune. They are in the business of selling goods.

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1 November 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry

He mentions Bradlee. He has heard about a Cholera outbreak in Texas and does not want to risk his life by going there. Lately he has been confined to his store. He currently on the lookout for a job for Henry.

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21 January 1861

Pyne, Charles B. fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

No Year. He had to get a certified copy of his appointment. He is waiting on back pay and 2 months advance.

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23 October 1861

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Uncle Frye

In Boston they were presented with a flag by the Hon. R.C Winthrop. In New York they were invited to the 5th Avenue Hotel where they heard James G. Brady speak and were presented with another flag. They also passed through Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. At Leesburg, there was an altercation during which 200 men were killed.

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26 July 1861

David, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Whittford

No Year. He writes of how many soldiers wished they could have deserted when they had the chance. Family members would send mixed messages about wanting them to come home but never wanting to see a deserter.

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