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Letter from George W. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated January 19, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family members' enlistments. Letter from William G. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated March 5, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his health, their brother, Clarence, farms in the area. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated March 22, 1862. In this letter, Clarence describes his regiment's movements, nearby Native Americans, horses, peddlers, supplies, stealing and John Brown; William discusses a parade, his impression of Lawrence, and his opinions of the offices. Letter from Jacob M. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated April 18, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the health of friends, the status of family serving on the front, and food. Letter from Jacob M. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated April 30, 1862. In this letter, he discusses dental work and seeing the Governor of Michigan. Letter from William Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated May 14, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the death of their brother, Jacob. Letter from Clarence Houseman and William Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated May 25, 1862. In this letter, they discuss the movements of their regiment, their brother's death, farming, and William's opinions of officers. Letter from William G. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated June 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his regiments movements, Rebels firing on a boat, capturing a spy, and getting a new Captain. Letter from George and Lydia Houseman to Sally Wheeler dated June 3, 1862. In this letter, they discuss Jacob Houseman's death. Letter from William Houseman and Clarence Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated June 10, 1862. In this letter, they discuss the movement of their regiment, their new nickname of Jennison's Jayhawkers, African American Contrabands, and finances. Letter from Abram Hunt to Sally Wheeler dated June 14, 1862. In this letter, he discusses Jacob Houseman's death. Letter from Clarence Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated August 13, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the movements of his regiment, the death of their brother, William, and an anecdote about an African American. Letter from Clarence Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated August 13, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the weather, William Houseman's death, receiving William's belongings, and continues his anecdote from his letter of August 1. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated November 9, 1863. In this letter, he discusses scouting duty, the status of his regiment and his photograph. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated February 13, 1864. In this letter, he discusses steamers in the Memphis harbor, veterans in the regiment, and women. Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated February 7, 1862. In this letter, they discuss skirmishes, their regiment's movements, food, and the whereabouts of family and friends in the regiment.

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated March 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his impressions of Louisville, the camp, spies, and visiting Harpers Ferry.

Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends dated November 16, 1862. In the letter, Edwin mentions his regiment intend to march towards Richmond to support a retreating Union Army. He also inquires about gloves being made for him by his mother and sister and he sends his family a rock from John Brown's cave in Harper's Ferry.