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Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated April 2, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses his upcoming furlough.

Letter from Andy Ewing to Mack Ewing dated February 15, 1865. In this letter, he discusses D.C. Cherington's furlough, the status of the regiment, his battle experiences, and his newborn daughter.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated March 31, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses is impending furlough.

Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated April 9, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's impending furlough.

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 Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 6, 1865. In this letter, he discusses family news and being home on furlough.

Letters from Andy Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 4, 1864 and Lydia Hank to Mack Ewing (undated). In the first letter, Ewing discusses the status of the regiment and the weather. In the second, Lydia Hank discusses Alvin Hank and her desire for Mack Ewing to come home on furlough.

Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 19, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's wound and her desire for him to come home.

Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated March 17, 1865 through March 19, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses religion and his desire for a furlough.

Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 13, 1865. In this letter, she discusses her desire for Mack to come home on furlough, her health, and family news.

Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 29, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news, community news, and her desire for Mack Ewing to come home.

Special Orders No. 138 from the Headquarters Department of Henrico. This order grants Private J.J. Spiers, Co. G, 61st Virginia Volunteers 30 days furlough.

Furlough for Private Henry Avery of the 5th Michigan Cavalry from November 3-6, 1862.

Letter from Private James Lewis to General William Dension Whipple dated May 29, 1865. In the letter, Private Lewis requests for a 30 day furlough to see his brother who has been wounded.

Letter from John S. Potter to his father, W.D. Potter, dated August 16, 1863. In the letter, John mentions that he is not in good health and his attempt to acquire a furlough. He describes the daily activities of a soldier while stationed in camp and gives advice about life in the amry to someone who is considering to enlist.

Letter from R. Wheaton to his sister, Avis (Wheaton) Owen, dated April 23, 1865. In this letter, he discusses their brother John's wound and a deceased friend.

Letter to Solomon V. Munger from his children dated April 1863. In the letter, the children inform Solomon that their mother is sick and that she wants him to come home as soon as possible. Amanda wants his commanding officer to prove him a furlough, even for just one night.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated December 25, 1863. In the letter, Solomon mentions that Colonel Lewis Merrill has asked soldiers to renlisht as veterans for 3 years, offering $100 they are owed plus $402 for the reenlistment. He continues saying if three quarters of the regiment enlisted immediately, a thirty-day furlough would be admitted with paid travel. Solomon mentions he would like to get out of his first enlistment before renlisting and mentions rumors going around the regiment. 

Letter from Soloman V. Munger to his family dated January 28, 1864. In the letter, Solomon explains that his regiment is healthy and his re-enlistment in the Veteran Corp. He explains why he chose to enlist again, the duties he now performs, as well as his pay. He hopes to be home on a furlough soon and finishes his letter addressing his children. 

Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated August 3, 1863. In this letter, he discusses sulfur springs around Crab Orchard, Kentucky, the sieges of Vicksburg and Jackson, and his desire for a furlough. 

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.