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12 June 1865

Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Wood

Written from Concord, North Carolina to his wife. Describes the various decorations the men had set up to beautify their camp, as well as the local people's fascination with the decorations and men Begins to make plans for the future, asking his wife to view "Cunningham's lot," as he is thinking of buying it when he returns. Contains a simple illustration of the fences constructed by the men in the camp.

GLC02176.27

4 May 1866

Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [William] Wood

Written from Gardner, Kansas to his brother.

GLC02176.28

1886-1891

Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Notebook of Matthew Wood]

Notebook containing diary entries, genealogical notes and recipes. Many blank pages and two clippings laid in.

GLC02176.30

2 September 1909

Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865

Object

Title: [Ribbon, 27th Annual Reunion of Co. F, 9th O.V.C.]

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GLC02176.37

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