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Letter from John S. Potter to his father dated November 25, 1862. In the letter, John writes from Camp Ella Bishop in Lexington, Kentucky describing his lack of pay and what he has pruchased with the money he initally left home with. He mentions that rumors are spreading around camp of a future movement and believes the war will be over soon, but not through victory of arms.

Camp Ella Bishop (Ky.), Lexington (Ky.)

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated January 20, 1862. In this letter, he discusses camp life, the weather, the duration of the war, and his opinions on General Halleck and General Burnside.

Camp Michigan (Va.)

Letter from Edwin A. Bush to his brother Henry Bush dated November 22, 1862. In the letter, Edwin reaffirms his decision to enlist in the army. He state his regiment is currently camped on the Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg, Virginia, and provides updated news on the status of the war.

Fredericksburg (Va.), Rappahannock River

Letter from John Scotford to Edwin A. Bush dated April 14, 1863. In the letter, John is pleased to hear that Edwin is under the command of General Burnside and will primarily be stationed in Kentucky and Tennessee. He also mentions President Lincoln's Proclamation 97 on March 30, 1863, which calls for a day of national humiliation, fasting, and prayer.

LeRoy (Mich.), Charleston (S.C.)

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated December 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his opinions on General Burnside, finances, and religion.

Fredericksburg (Va.)

Letter from Giles Allen to his mother, Nancy Allen, dated February 11, [1862]. In this letter, he discusses recovering from the mumps, General Burnside capturing Roanoke Island, a sword presentation, the colonel of the regiment, gossip about the captain, finances, clothing, playing for his uniform, and his brother, George.

Baltimore (Md.), Roanoke Island (N.C.)

Letter from Willard Bush to his brother Edwin A. Bush dated November 3, 1862. In the letter, Willard provides his brother an update on the latest news from the war front and recent political matters. He discusses the change of leadership within the Army of the Potomac and the election results for the northern States.

Trenton (N.J.)

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated November 13, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the change in leadership from McClellan to Burnside, his opinion on the war, the status of friends on the front, and religion.

Waterloo (Va.)

Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated February 6, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his injury, General Burnside, and a local fair. 

Cincinnati (Ohio)

General Orders No. 40 dated April 14, 1863 from Major General Burnside. These General Orders cover supplies, tents, ammunition, food, baggage, and horses.

Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephen Barnard, dated December 1, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, Fredericksburg, Virginia, the replacement of McClellan with Burnside, his promotion, supplies, and the status of family and friends serving on the front. 

Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated September 28, 1862. In the letter, Edwin reflects on influence religion and education has on his life as a soldier. He also provides an update on the status of his regiment and other news regarding the war.

Harpers Ferry (Va.), Washington, D.C.

Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard dated April 13, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Kentuckians views of Potomac troupes, runaway slaves, his desire for a furlough, Copperheads, and his opinions on McClellan, Fredericksburg, and Burnside. 

Lebanon (Ky.)

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated November 21, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the transfer of his infantry from the 3rd Army Corps to the 9th Army Corps, his opinions on McClellan and Burnside, and religion.

Fredericksburg (Va.)

Letter from William Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated January 25, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his injury, and rumors concerning General Burnside.

Detroit (Mich.)

Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated February 18, 1864. In the letter, Edwin provides the latest news surround the war and the current status of the armies leadership.

Knoxville (Tenn.)

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated September 25, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses his opinions on General Meade and General Burnside, finances, patching and darning, and politics.

General Orders No. 38 from the Headquarters of the Department of the Ohio dated April 13, 1863 (Cincinnati, Ohio). In these orders, General Burnside outlines criteria for spies.

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