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15 April 1864
Lerew, Lydia F., fl. 1864
to brother and sister
Her son is very sick and will probably not survive. She describes his sickness. Other family members are mentioned as well.
GLC05733.03
10 June 1864
T. A. S., fl. 1864
to sister
Author describes the different crops they have been growing and how successfully this year. He talks about mutual acquaintances and shares their sicknesses and other news.
GLC05733.04
9 November 1862
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
to Brother Henry
He is back with the regiment and they are camping within sight of the Blue Mountains. There is more than enough food at present. He hasn't yet written to his father because he doesn't have any ink and he knows his father can't see pencil marks.
GLC02172.57
28 August 1864
Porter, Hank, fl. 1860
to Father
He was sorry to hear of the death of Uncle James. They have not heard from Sam or Matt. Theyw ere offered 1 dollar per pound for their wool.
GLC02172.80
18 July 1861
He talks of how they made the journey from Detroit to Washington and were then presented to the President and General Scott. Some men were detailed to go on picket duty. At some point shots were exhanged and 5 or 6 Rebels were killed.
GLC02172.06
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