Correspondence from Captain Blood to Dr. Baugher, President of Pennsylvania College concerning payment for damages done to buildings while used for hospital purposes. One letter from Blood to Baugher. 3 September 1863. One copy of a letter from...
This collection contains 3 letters, one original by John W. Sullivan and two copies of letters originally composed by A. S. Fisher. Sullivan’s letter to Sumner describes the copies of Fisher’s letters that he is including as a good...
Marvin H. Potter, 12th Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, Co. B. - This is a general letter home telling his parents that he is well, and giving them an update on the general health of the men that they of the men that they might know. He also tells them...
Marvin H. Potter, 12th Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, Co. B. - This is a general letter home that tells his parents that he is well, and that his regiment is currently guarding a railroad bridge (near Cedar). The rebels have burned it once, and they...
This letter from Cosmo MacKenzie was sent from Baltimore to his brother to let him know that since the firing on Ft. Sumter, the area is bursting with excitement. He tells him that the fort was forced to surrender. Business in the shop has been...
Washington tells his father of his arrival in Philadelphia and how he managed to visit a few of his friends while in the city. Since that time he has traveled through Baltimore and is now in Virginia. He says his health is good and that no serious...
Washington relates to this Father the news that along with his regiment he has crossed over onto the southern side of the Potomac and has been engaged in difficult and dangerous work. He mentions how all of the regiments tents and personal items...
Washington informs his father about the Battle of Balls Bluff and the "massacre" of his regiment along with the death of his commander, Col. Edward Baker. Washington himself was not at the battle, having come down with an illness, which he believes...
Washington tells his father that he is content in camp although his routine has become monotonous. He had a meeting with the regimental Chaplain at which the Chaplain served cake and cider to the men. This pleased the men of the regiment very much...
Washington writes to his Father upon his return to his regiment. Many of his comrades are killed or wounded and many more have become ill. He complains of the heat and lack of activity and often mentions the rumors of a new movement against the...
A number of men from the 16th Vermont Infantry Regiment are found guilty of being absent without leave during Sunday inspection. They are required to forfeit a percentage of their November pay.
Washington writes to inform his Father and Sister that he has survived the Battle of Fredericksburg and informs them of his part in the contest. He later writes how the Army has evacuated the city and has once again found itself back in its old...
A letter from David Lenhart to his mother from a campe near Fredericksburg, in which he discusses the movement of his regiment, the food avaiable to him and the winter weather.
Young writes about how happy he was to receive a letter from his wife and how he attempted to get a furlough for a few days to go and visit. He makes some requests regarding a new coat his wife is making and mentions how they now have a regular...
Arms informs his parents of the Confederate raid on Fairfax Courthouse and the capture of Brig. Gen. Stoughton. According to Arms the rebels made off with a number of horses and prisoners and are being pursued by Union cavalry.
Young writes that he is well but recently sprained his wrist and was unable to use it for a few days. He writes a great deal about the military situation, especially the siege of Vicksburg and hopes that if the Union army fail to take the city they...
Young writes to his wife about his disappointment at not being able to come home the previous Sunday, as well as the military situation in the western theater of the war. He believes that the Union army besieging Vicksburg, MS will be defeated and...
Young informs his wife about the recent battles at Collierville and Wyatt, TN. Both battles result in victory and Young describes the multitude of provisions and supplies captured from the Union forces.
Viel describes to McConaughy the first day's battle at Gettysburg and the role of General John F. Reynolds and his First Corp. Viel also goes into great detail describing the circumstances under which Gen. Reynolds was killed.
Meiser, 93rd PA, writes to his grandfather, who raised him and is mostly referred to as father, about his experience on the picket line and his thoughts on his mortality.
