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Letter from Solomon V. Munger to A. Butler dated June 15, 1862. In the letter, Solomon explains that he enlisted in the army for the good of his country and to keep down "the traitors." In many ways, it is a letter of justifying his service. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his son, Hiram V. Munger, dated June 16, 1863. In the letter, Solomon describes his 5 day march from St. Louis to Arcadia in some of the roughest and most wilderness country he has ever seen. He goes into great detail to describe the military convoy, their equipment, and their methods for traversing trhough rough terrain. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger dated May 22, 1864. In the letter, Hiram provides a brief letter that updates his mother on the status of his father, Solomon V. Munger. 

Letter to Solomon V. Munger from his children dated March 24, 1862. In the letter, his children provide an update of lif eon the farm, the family, and their work.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated November 7, 1863. In this short letter, Solomon mentions he does not think he will make it home by the winter, but inquires about his wife and ends his letter addressing his children. 

Munger, Solomon V, Barry County. Enlisted in company I, 2nd Regiment, Merrill Horse, March 10, 1862, at Battle Creek, for 3 years. Mustered March 10, 1862. Died at Litttle Rock, Ark., May 28, 1864. 

Letter from Captain J.B. Mason to Headquarter Detachment dated May 17, 1862. This letter confirms the enlistment and duty of Solomon V. Munger in the Union Army. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated May 15, 1863. In this short letter, Solomon adds to the previous letter he sent a day prior. He mentions an encounter his regiment had with 500 Native Americans, describing their appearance and mannerism. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, and his brother, Bill, dated December 7, 1864. In this letter, Hiram provides a brief update on his well-being as well as his financial situation. The second part of the letter to his brother discusses his life after the war back home, what is in store for him, and pleads to Bill to keep up his work taking care of the family home. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated October 22, 1863. In the letter, Solomon hears from his daughter that Amanda is sick and hopes that she is well. He assures her that he is well and has no dangerous responsibilities and hopes to send her money soon. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated January 4, 1863. In the letter, Solomon inquires about the family farm and updates Amanda on his well-being, as well as the weather in Arkansas. He ends his letter addressing his children. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his family dated December 9, 1863. In the letter, Solomon describes the war experience of a riend who wrote to him. He mentions to Amanda that the regiment will be mustered out of service in September, which is when he edpects to be home. He also describes his pay as a soldier. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, on an unspecified date. In the letter, Hiram wants to provide his mother with money and he hopes that she will ask for it when she needs it.

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, and his brother, Bill, dated October 12, 1864. In this letter, Hiram reassures his mother that he is quite well and will not die while in the service. He ends his letter, writing to his brothe Bill, inquiring about his life at home.  

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his family dated January 24, 1864. In the letter, Solomon writes to his wife, Amanda, criticizing the lack of correspondence and how the soldier life is treating him well. He writes to his children in the second half of the letter, asking his daughter if the town has raised money for soldiers this winter and asks his son to get him a new horse. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated February 29, 1864. In the letter, Solomon sends Amanda the certificate of his reenlistment so he can receive his bounty from the town. He is unsure on when he will return home and does not have much to update Amanda on. 

Letter to Solomon V. Munger from a friend dated March 8, 1863. In the letter, Solomon receives updates about his friends life at home and describes a mutual friend, Charles Gardner, and a recent battle he fought in. He also mentions a hard battle to be fought in Vicksburg. 

Letter from Patrick R. Gardner to Amanda Munger dated February 28-29, 1864. In the letter, Patrcik mentions the passing of Alice Munger, Solomon's mother, and discusses the enlistment of both Soloman and Hirum. He mentions is visit to see Charles Gardner in Virginia, explains his status, and describes witnessing the Rebel Army and forts in Virginia. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his family dated October 21, 1863. In the letter, Solomon inquires about his wife's health and describes his duty at the hospital as a ward master. He also mentions his regiments encounter with rebel soldiers and ends his letter addressing his children. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated March 25, 1865. In the letter, Hiram mentions he has rejoined his regiment in Chattanooga with other Michigan regiments. He has no major updates to provide his mother since he had only arrived a day prior. 

Notes on diseases. Probably penned by Alonzo O. Hunt.