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This collection contains letters to and from various members of the Bush family. The letters largely focus on the Civil War, or aspects of the conflict.
Letter from Willard to Friends dated June 20, 1861. In the letter, Willard describes seeing steamships on the Ohio River carrying 2 or 3 regiments. He believes they will head into West Virginia to fight General Henry Wise. He also mentions that a German regiment from Camp Dennison and the Coldwater Artillery Co. also came through the area.
Marietta (Oh.)
Letter from Samuel Willard to his sister dated August 18, 1861. In this letter, Samuel provides insight into his life before he enlisted in the army in 1862.
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 Samuel Willard to Cynthia M. Bush dated November 13, 1862. In this letter, Samuel mentions his acquisition of a letter from Frederick Willard on the 160th New York Infantry. Samuel wants Cynthia to tell Frederick that he has only seen a few rebels, but has not shot any yet. He mentions he will do it if required since that is why he is there.
Auburn (N.Y.)
Letter from Willard Bush to his brother Edwin A. Bush dated December 5, 1862. In the letter, Willard updates Edwin on Henry who has recently fallen ill with typhoid fever. He continues his letter by providing Edwin the latest updates on life at home.
Letter from Willard Bush to his brother, Henry A. Bush dated December 11, 1862. In the letter, Willard updates Edwin on the status of their brother. Henry, and his illness.
Letter to Edwin A. Bush from his brother, Willard Bush, and his father, Frederick E. Bush, dated June 1, 1863. In the beginning of the letter, Willard talks about his recent trips to Battle Creek and his thoughts on the draft. The letter ends with a few comments from Edwin's father, who talks about the status of the farm.
West LeRoy (Mich.)
Letter from Samuel Willard to his sister dated July 30, 1863. In this letter, Samuel discusses the long marches he has endured from Stafford, Va. to Gettysburg, Pa., a distance of about 200 miles. He describes the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3 and lists the casualties of his regiment.
Stafford (Va.)
Letter from Willard Bush to his brother, Edwin A. Bush, dated August 2, 1863. In the letter, Willard may have heard that Edwin was wounded in battle and wanted to confirm its truth. He also discusses the draft and believes that the draft is the best and quickest way to save the country. The letter is finished by updating Edwin about life at home.
Letter from Frederick Willard to Frederick E. Bush dated October 18, 1863. In this letter, Frederick Willard describes his regiments in the Siege of Port Hudson, lasting about six weeks. He further describes the regiments journey throughout Louisiana following the siege.
Opelousas (La.)
Letter from Samuel Willard to Frederick Willard dated October 30, 1863. In the letter, Samuel is performing guard duty at the U.S. General Hospital in Annapolis. He discusses the death of soldiers at the hospital as well as the arrival of some prisoners. He describes his experience on the battlefield and only hopes the war will end soon.
Annapolis (Md.)
Letter from Frederick Willard to his brother and sister dated December 11, 1863. In this letter, Frederick hears of the death of close friends and acquaintances, expressing his grief. He also emphasizes to his siblings that while he is still alive, he is not well.
New Iberia (La.)
Letter from Frederick Willard to his brother and sister dated February 2, 1864. In this letter, Frederick discusses the latest news about his family and expresses his opinion of the draft. He continues describing Franklin, Louisiana and how the war has impacted the surrounding region.
Franklin (La.)
Letter from Charles Willard to Melissa Bush dated November 22, 1864. In the letter, Charles writes that Frederick E. Bush travelled to Petersburg to claim Edwin Bush's body.
Caneadea (Ny.)
Letter from Samuel Willard to his siblings dated November 22, 1864. In this letter, Samuel expresses his current lack of health. He was with his regiment in Atlanta for 7 weeks but acquired a fever. Soldiers who were sick were ordered to march to Chattanooga, then to Nashville, and eventually to Louisville. He inquires about the home front and discusses the death of Frederick Willard.
Louisville (Ky.)
Letter from Samuel Willard to his siblings dated January 29, 1865. In this letter, Samuel writes from Madison General Hospital in Indiana, inquiring about news on the home front, as well as updating his sister on the latest news he has heard.
Madison (Ind.)
Letter from Samuel Willard to his siblings dated March 5, 1865. In this letter, Samuel discusses the recent cold weather he has experienced in Indiana, as well as the draft. He believes another draft will be necessary to replace soldiers who are discharged. He goes on to describe the rebels fear of General Sherman as he continues his victorious march and how there is rumor that Sherman and Grant have surrounded the Confederates in Richmond.
Madison (Ind.)
Letter from Samuel Willard to his sister dated April 9, 1865. In this letter, Samuel informs his sister that Richmond and Petersburg have fallen to the Union Army, with 25,000 prisoners. He also mentions that his regiment recently fought in the Battle of Bentonville in North Carolina, where his major was killed in action.
Madison (Ind.)
