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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.
Baton Rouge (La.)
Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated February 28, 1865. In this letter, he discusses the weather, Dauphin Island, draft deserters, courting, and the end of the war.
Fort Gaines (Ala.), Dauphin Island (Ala)
Letter from L. Richardson to Edwin A. Bush dated April 14, 1863. In the letter, Edwin's uncle mentions having the privilege of reading a letter Edwin wrote from Memphis and how every one at home is waiting to hear of the fall of Vicksburg. He decides to enter the draft, which is now recruiting men ages 20-45 years old and he believes this is the only way the war will come to an end.
Memphis (tenn.), Vicksburg (Miss.)
Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated September 3, 1864. In this letter, Luther Byron describes his overall health as well as J. Stannard Baker's orders to Old Ream's Station. He briefly mentions the rumors of a regimental change, the results of the Democratic National Convention, and goes into detail of soldier and officer morale.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis dated month day, year. In this letter, he describes soldier life, Provost Guard duty, a draft, abolitionists, and family and community news.
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 Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated October 27, 1862. In the letter, Edwin updates his family on the movement of his regiment and news surrounding the war.
Berlin (Va.)
Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated March 28, 1865. In this letter, he discusses the weather, rumors concerning the status of various regiments, the draft, and courting.
Fort Gaines (Ala.)
Letter from Robert McDougall to Mack Ewing dated July 26, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his sentiments regarding Copperheads and the draft.
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.), Richmond (Va.)
Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated November 23, 1863. In the letter, Solomon asks Amanda to cut out the draft list from the local newspaper so he can inquire on who is joining the war. He also asks about his son, Hiram, and his work, hoping that does not enlist in the army.
Brownsville (Ark.)
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephen Barnard, dated November 22, 1862. In this letter, he describes Fredericksburg, Maryland, the draft, the status of his regiment, and his promotion.
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 Asa L. Landon to his brother, dated December 22, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his health, his doctor's decision on his discharge, visiting friends, and the draft.
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated April 6, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his impending furlough and his brother's want of a draft substitute.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated July 13, 1862. In this letter, he thanks Elizabeth for sending her picture, discusses the status of his regiment, and inquires about community news.
Cumberland Mountains, Cumberland Gap, Kentucky, Michigan
Letter from Lydia Hank to Nan Ewing dated October 14, 1864. In this letter, she discusses family members serving on the front, finances, and draft substitutes.
Letter from Parley Seamus to John and Patience Miller dated April 19, 1863. In the letter, Parley expresses his deepest sympathy to Patience for the loss of Henry. He also emphasizes how the war is taking some of the best men the county has left.
Letter from H.C. Richardson to Edwin A. Bush dated November 11, 1862. In the letter, H.C. Richardson had recently heard that Edwin had enlisted and wishes him the best. He briefly talks about the draft in his town, as well as the latest election.
Letter from Elizabeth Cherington to Mack Ewing dated March 30, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news, community news (particularly the draft), and the status of family members serving on the front.
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated August 31, 1864. In this letter, he describes the movements of his regiment, how he passes his time in camp, comments on news regarding the Copperhead Movement, and speculates on the implications of movements of the Union Army.
Morganza (La.), White River Station (Ark.)
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen A. Barnard dated August 20, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his family's move to Michigan and the draft.
Crab Orchard (Ky.)
Letter from William Dalziel to his sister dated October 15, 1863. In this letter, William Dalziel still remains in the hospital and provides an update on his health. He also inquires about the draft at home and who might be summoned for military duty.
Washington D.C.
Letter to Edwin A. Bush from his cousin, Clay, dated June 28, 1863. In the letter, Clay mentions the draft and realizes that he may be called upon, and hopes that he will perform his duty well. The second part of the letter discusses life on the home front.
Letter from L.B. Baker to his brother Henry dated August 18, 1864. In this letter, Luther Byron discusses life at home and for Henry to consider a draft substitute. Luther mentions the beginning of the Siege of Petersburg, batte strategy, his over health, as well as J. Stannard Baker and his combat affairs.
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated October 10, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses the status of his regiment, finances, draft substitutes, and family news.
Letter from John Ewing and Mary Ann Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 2, 1865. In this letter, he discusses Mack Ewing's wound, family news, and the draft.
Letter from Hiram V. Munger to this family dated July 6, 1864. In the letter, Hiram updates his mother on his current status, who has been sick and recently moved camps. He inquires about the draft at home and discusses the current state of army hospitals, and their treatment towards soldiers.
Little Rock (Ark.)
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 Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated October 18, 1864. In this letter, she discusses her health, family news, draft substitutes, and Johnson Island Prison.
Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated October 21, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the draft, family news, the death of "brother Earl", and courting.
Fort Gaines (Ala.)
Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated September 13, 1864. In this letter, he discusses finances, draft substitutes, a friend going on "french leave", and community news.
Fort Gaines (Ala.)
