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3 September 1862
Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865
to Nancy E. Jones
Marching orders, perhaps to Cincinnati; expenses at home; determination to remain religious while in the army. Written at Camp Terry.
GLC02739.007
2 November 1862
Walker, Joseph, fl. 1862
to his sister Nancy E. Jones
Their shared devotion to Christianity. His faith comforts him through the trials of war.
GLC02739.022
11 February 1863
He grieves for George Cooper, John Millis, and Joseph Walker. He describes Joseph's and John's deaths and how he helped bury them. He isn't sorry that he enlisted but if he would never "go in another such a wore as this for it is an unholy war on...
GLC02739.034
14 June 1779
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Sends his wishes for her improved health. Reports that the enemy in his area have made no new movements. Relates news of General Benjamin Lincoln's victory against the British in South Carolina (Lincoln engaged the British as they retreated from a...
GLC02437.00769
12 April 1863
He cannot pray at night in the 20th Ohio and must rely on secret prayer. All the prisoners "that we get say that the rebel armey is both starveing and getting naked for the want of clothes."
GLC02739.046
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