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1861-1877
McNamara, James, fl. 1861
to Mr. Baker
In reference to the state aid he receives. It has been going to the wrong person and he has not received it.
GLC07205.063
3 January 1862
Celerk, B.D., fl. 1861
to Aunt
He has been taking care of a lot of sick people. He thinks more will die of disease than of bullets. He also describes a funeral.
GLC07205.064
17 April 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
Gen. Abercrombie received his brigade the other day and marched very poorly. The boys call him Old Crabree Abercrombie. He is glad his sister is attending school. The other day they arrested a man on suspicion of being a spy and subsequently hung him...
GLC07205.058
11 March 1862
There was one night where he stayed in an old widow's house. The widow was upset about the death of her dog. He talks of one day returning to school to become a better speller and writer.
GLC07205.059
23 February 1862
to Emma
A mother gives very motherly advice, like exercising in the open air and drinking coffee.
GLC07205.060
28 March 1862
They are on the move and have been marching for some time.
GLC07205.061
28 January 1864
Emma, fl. 1861
to Grandmomma
She describes her new house. She mentions Aunt Caroline and Henry.
GLC07205.062
21 January 1865
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.
GLC07205.065
14 June 1862
He mentions a Sarah Bawker who has left her husband.He talked to a woman from Philadelphia about the differences between Northerners and Southerners.
GLC07205.066
16 November 1863
Jameson, William H., fl. 1861
to Bro. Baker
He writes in reference to a subscription that hasn't been paid.
GLC07205.067
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