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28 April 1861
Waste, William
to "Dearest Jane"
re: enlistment in the army, and love for the letter's recipient
GLC02179.01.008
23 September 1861
McKinney, C.
to Erastus R. McKinney
re: recent fire in the town that burnt down a distillery, family news
GLC02179.01.009
no date
McKinney, Erastus R. (fl. 1851-1904)
to Cynthia McKinney
re: news that he is about to march from Camp Taylor. Written prior to 25 September 1861. Most of first leaf has been cut out.
GLC02179.01.010
25 September 1861
to his father and wife
re: news of his new station outside Norfolk; request for some rosin and his violin book; African American cook; and march to Bird's Point
GLC02179.01.011
September 1861
McKinney, Cynthia
to Erastus McKinney
re: news of Erastus' recent appointment as fourth corporal
GLC02179.01.012
10 October 1861
Cooper, Jeremiah
to William Cooper
re: military life; anger at receiving so few letters
GLC02179.01.013
20 October 1861
re: news that all is well
GLC02179.01.014
October 1861
re: news that he has not been called to battle as was expected; also discusses possiblity of being home for Christmas
GLC02179.01.015
20 January 1862
re: destruction of a railroad bridge in Kentucky, news of a possible pay increase
GLC02179.01.016
28 January 1862
to his wife, father, mother, daughter and son
re: possible capture of Jeff Thompson; new uniforms
GLC02179.01.017
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