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March 2 and 6, 1863
(Pieces of paper are torn off the edges of this letter)
Monday March 2nd
Dear Father & Mother
I received your letter of the 21st inst, a few days ago, but I had not time to answer it; but as I have some spare time now I will answer it. We…
Monday March 2nd
Dear Father & Mother
I received your letter of the 21st inst, a few days ago, but I had not time to answer it; but as I have some spare time now I will answer it. We…
March 14, 1863
Potomac Creek Va. March 14th 1863
Dear Father & Mother.
I received your letter of the 1st inst a few days ago, I also received letters from you last night, dated the 6th & 8th. We have been so busy with our huts that I have not had time to…
Dear Father & Mother.
I received your letter of the 1st inst a few days ago, I also received letters from you last night, dated the 6th & 8th. We have been so busy with our huts that I have not had time to…
March 1, 1864
Headquarters, Defences New Orleans
Medical Director’s Office
New Orleans, March 1st 1864
My Dear Friends,
I suppose that you will be gratified to hear of the safe arrival of Mrs. Wilson in New Orleans. She and my little boys arrived out after…
Medical Director’s Office
New Orleans, March 1st 1864
My Dear Friends,
I suppose that you will be gratified to hear of the safe arrival of Mrs. Wilson in New Orleans. She and my little boys arrived out after…
June 30, 1864
Washington June 30th /63
Dear Father & Mother.
I received your letter of the 19th inst on the 24th but I had not time to answer it before we started for City Point. I have written three letters to you but you say that you have not received…
Dear Father & Mother.
I received your letter of the 19th inst on the 24th but I had not time to answer it before we started for City Point. I have written three letters to you but you say that you have not received…
June 28, 1864
Alexandria Va. June 28th /64
Dear Father & Mother.
Dr. Hood has just handed me a letter that he received from you and I now sit down to write you that I am well and still on the boat. We are stopping to coal up before going after another load.…
Dear Father & Mother.
Dr. Hood has just handed me a letter that he received from you and I now sit down to write you that I am well and still on the boat. We are stopping to coal up before going after another load.…
June 24, 1862
Fredericksburg June 24th 1862 Genl Rufus Kng Commanding Division US Army Sir, I herewith send a communication for Maj Genl McDowell, which I respectfully request may be forwarded to him at your earliest convenience. Your many acts of courtesy and…
June 1, 1863
Philad. June 1st, 1863
Dear Brother
I returned from Harewood Hospital this morning. Margaret and I started at 12 o'clock on Friday night and got to the Hospital at 1/2 pass 8 o'clock on Saturday morning we found George at Barracks No. 4 Bed No…
Dear Brother
I returned from Harewood Hospital this morning. Margaret and I started at 12 o'clock on Friday night and got to the Hospital at 1/2 pass 8 o'clock on Saturday morning we found George at Barracks No. 4 Bed No…
July 15, 1864
City Point July 15th /64
Dear Father & Mother.
As I have not heard from you for several weeks I thought that I would write a few lines to you. I am in good health, and hope these will find you the same. The fourth I spent on my way to Washing.…
Dear Father & Mother.
As I have not heard from you for several weeks I thought that I would write a few lines to you. I am in good health, and hope these will find you the same. The fourth I spent on my way to Washing.…
January 9, 1863
Camp near Fredericksburg
Hd. Qtrs Army Northern Va.
January 9th 1863
His honor M. Slaughter
Mayor of Fredericksburg
Sir
Your note of yesterday enclosing an application from Mrs. Catherine Levi asking permission to return to her is…
Hd. Qtrs Army Northern Va.
January 9th 1863
His honor M. Slaughter
Mayor of Fredericksburg
Sir
Your note of yesterday enclosing an application from Mrs. Catherine Levi asking permission to return to her is…
January 6, 1863 (2)
Guinea Depot
Jany-- 1864
Capt
Enclosed please find ($150) one hundred & fifty dollars contributed by the Officers and privates of Co. D 2 Va. Infantry 1st Brigade Jackson's Old Division for the aid of the Fredericksburg sufferers.
Very…
Jany-- 1864
Capt
Enclosed please find ($150) one hundred & fifty dollars contributed by the Officers and privates of Co. D 2 Va. Infantry 1st Brigade Jackson's Old Division for the aid of the Fredericksburg sufferers.
Very…