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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.

Letter from General Alpheus S. Williams to Quartermaster General Salmon S. Matthews dated November 22, 1875. In the letter, Gen. Williams recounts the events that took place on Culp's Hill during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated May 24, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Grand Gulf and describes his experience in Battle of Thompson's Hill during which he was wounded in the left arm. He also talks about the his experience in a hospital and family news.

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.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and the Battle of Arkansas River.