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Letter from William Barnard to his sister dated September 21, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his impressions of the locals, daily life, and African Americans following the regiment.

 Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated February 8, 1863. Ainslie explains that due to rebel destruction of the railroads and bridges, they don't receive their mail on a regular basis anymore. He points out that in a previous letter from his daughter, Lottie, she asked him if he was in the Battle of Murfreesboro,of which he responds "no" since his regiment has no leading officers at the moment. He tells of the Negro cook who froze to death and the abundance of rats that infest their camp.

Diary of Jeffery Perry dated January 1, 1863- December 31, 1863. In his diary, Perry predominately discusses the weather with some brief comments regarding events in Perry's camp and about the war in general. At the end of each month, Perry notes the dates on which he sent and/or received letters, plus a brief ledger of expenses.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated April 1, 1864. In this letter, he describes camp life, southern society, the status of his regiment, reenlistment, the Copperhead Movement, and his opinions on slavery.

Letter from John Forquer to Mack Ewing dated January 9, 1862. In this letter, he discusses life as a soldier.

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.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated November 18, 1864. In this letter, Ewing tells of camp life, his joy of having a new son, finances, the weather, and his health.

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated November 8, 1864. In the letter, Hiram updates his mother on his status and diet at his new camp. He requests from his mother 20 pounds of butter and apologizes for his bad handwriting. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated May 28, 1863. In the letter, Solomon discusses his lack of pay and the financial trouble that has burdened Amanda. He reassures her that he is behaving and tries to be well respected in the army and his company. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his siblings dated October 16, 1864. In the letter, Hiram provides his sister with a quick update on his status. He ends his letter to his brother, Bill 

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated December 10, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the weather, camp life, and the status of his regiment.

Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated October 13. 1862. In the letter, the 17th Michigan Regiment was ordered to march to Fredericksburg, Virginia to protect the city from Confederate cavalry. He also describes how he is getting along with his new life as a soldier.

Letter from Abbie Freeman to Amori B. Cook dated January 26, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of family and friends on the front, family news, and camp life.

Letter from Mack Ewing dated November 12, 1864 through November 13, 1864. In this letter, Ewing tells of camp life.

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.

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated June 10, 1861. In this letter, he discusses touring Washington, D.C. and camp life.

Letters from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing and John Hank dated November 25, 1864 through November 26, 1864. In the letters, Ewing describes typical food rations and the camp celebration for Thanksgiving. He also discusses family news and his regiment.

Letter from Robert McDougall to Mack Ewing dated January 10, 1862. In this letter, he describes camp life, soldier morale, and community news.

Letter from Cyrus Lewis to Mack Ewing dated December 26, 1861. In this letter, he describes the fort and life as a soldier.

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.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 4, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his new Lee-Enfield Rifle and the likely short duration of his stay in Camp Chase. He goes on to describe a theological discussion that he had with another soldier in camp. He also encourages Elizabeth to write soon as letters will likely not reach him as fast when he journeys back down to Dixie.

Letter from Benjamin S. Wilcox to his friend dated October 10, 1862. In this letter, Benjamin provides an account of a soldier's life in a camp, while providing a status update on two other soldiers. He also briefly mentions his duties in the regiment.

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated September 29, 1863. In this letter, he describes camp life at Camp Chase as a paroled union soldier, expresses his desire to return to his regiment and his anxiety regarding the status of the Union army. He also discusses the Copperhead movement, Elizabeth's teaching prospects, and community news.

Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated August 31, 1862. In the letter, Edwin expands on the Second Battle of Bull Run and the possible role his regiment might play in the battle. He also describes Washington D.C. and the challenges that face a soldier in camp.

Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated May 29, 1864, while encamped at Rome, Georgia. Ainslie apologizes to wife for not receiving letters on a regular basis and states how the regiment may have possible orders to move towards Atlanta. 

Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated March 3, 1863 while encamped at Nashville, Tennessee. In this letter, Ainslie writes about his health, saying he has caught a cold, and expresses his fear of having his son, Fredy, around water. 

Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated September 25, 1863, while encamped at Columbia, Tennessee. Almost midnight as Ainslie writes this letter to his wife. He notes how camp is really quiet since every man with a horse has been called out for a rescue mission. The mission entails trying to save a guide and four other soliders who were captured by Rebel forces and are going to be hung. Ainslie also promises to get his daughter Lottie a gold locket when he returns home. He also shares with his wife that while he has money to send, he has not seen a safe opportunity to send it yet. 

Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 26, 1863. In this letter, he describes camp life and expresses his growing attachment to Elizabeth.

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated December 9, 1864. In the letter, Hiram updates the status of his camp and the weather he is experiencing in Arkansas. He also discusses his writing and spelling that comprises the letter. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his family dated November 1, 1864. In this letter, Hiram describes the cost of various items in Arkansas. He also describes his daily duty taking care of the regiment horses as well as the house he is staying at for the winter. 

Partial Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated August 11, 1863 while encamped at Franklin, Tennessee. In this letter, Ainslie shares with his wife a dream he had about her as well as his homesickness. He also is dismayed that there are no huckleberries down South, but there are wild blackberries, which the troop is unable to get because they are outside the camp line. This letter is missing pages 2 and 3. 

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 10, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the accidental shooting of Alvin Hank's thumb and general life in the camp.

Letter from William Barnard to Ellen Barnard dated October 9, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, food, and camp life.

Diary of Charles A. Gunn dated 1863. In this diary, he writes a poem to his mother, draws badges for himself and Arthur Gunn, discusses rations, finances, the weather, the railroad, his health, a circus, the Siege of Vicksburg, General Morgan, camp life, deaths in his regiment, the shooting of his horse (Dec 11), and the mail.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated December 20, 1863. In the letter, Solomon describes how he misses the amenities of home, but is adapting to livng in Arkansas. He describes his recent company inspection and hopes that his son, Hiram, will go to school to get an education. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated May 10, 1864. In the letter, Solomon mentions that his son, Hiram, is at the camp with him. He inquires about news at home and he hopes to be back in the fall, and includes a newspaper clipping of the battles his regiment have fought in. 

Letter from Lemuel W. Osborn to his wife, Eunice, dated September 13, 1864. In this letter Osborn professes his love for his wife and children. He inquires about the health of his sick son and discusses new recruits and going dancing.

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated November 17, 1864. In this incomplete letter, Hiram expresses how is fairing in Arkansas and mentions the death of someone he knew in the war. 

Letter from Lemuel W. Osborn to his wife, Eunice, dated March 24, 1864. This letter comes only 3 weeks after Osborn's muster. In this letter, he describes camp life and expresses how he already misses home.

Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated January 11, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, winter quarters, food rations, religion, camp life, and the health of family members.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his friends dated January 3, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the weather, camp life, and soldier behavior.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 11, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes Grant's army victories, camp celebrations, and African American soldiers.