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to his sister

Written in pencil. Reports that Pensacola is the oldest & dirtiest city. Discusses some illness. Mentions Zouaves. Gives his future address as Richmond.

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to his sister

Written in pencil. Discusses the possibility of settling the war in July, and the decision to compromise or go into hard fighting.

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to his sister

Written in pencil from Fairfax Court House, Virginia. Comments on the possibility of battle if the Yankees don't run. Expresses desire to capture Yanks and kill them. Describes a hard march to Fairfax.

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to his mother

Written in pencil. Discusses First Bull Run, 10,000 fighting against 800, and 15,000 killed and wounded

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to his sister

Written in pencil. Discusses First Bull Run.

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to Dorcus

Written in pencil to his cousin Dorcus. Writes with great optimism about his regiment being the best. Discusses camp life. Written from "Sanksters Cross Rodes."

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to Mary

Written in pencil to his sister Mary. Discusses some skirmishes and camp life. Written from "Sanksters Cross Rodes."

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to Mary

Writes to his sister Mary about illnesses and camp news.

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to S. M. Smith

Written in pencil. Discusses illnesses and camp news.

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to aunt Lizza

Discusses illnesses, cold weather, and camp news.

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to his sister

Gives news of Battle of Cumberland Gap. Reports that Beauregard is to command in the west.

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to his sister

Discusses Peninsular Campaign and Yorktown battle action. Also relates news of conscript law.

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to his sister

Written in pencil from the "Chickahominy River" on small sheet of paper (appears to have been taken from a pocket diary). Discusses marching 8 days and nights, and military action.

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to his sister

Written in pencil on blue-lined notepaper. Discusses military action.

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to his sister

Written in pencil on blue-lined notepaper at Ropers Mills near Richmond, Virginia. Comments on the Battle of Seven Pines.

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