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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 Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated October 8, 1862. In the letter, Edwin discusses his regiment's movement over the previous days, as well as their current camp location. He concludes his letter by inquiring the status of his family.
Harpers Ferry (Va.)
Letter from Henry to Edwin A. Bush dated October 31, 1862. In the letter, Henry talks about the draft and recruitment into the army. He discusses his struggle between choosing to go to school or enlist.
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 Frederick E. Bush to Edwin A. Bush dated November 23, 1862. In the letter, Frederick provides updated news on the family and home front. He hears that there is a major battle approaching and that the two great armies are near each other. He hopes the war will be over in six months.
Letter to Edwin A. Bush from his mother, C.M. Bush, dated December 28, 1862. In this letter, Edwin's mother expresses joy to hear of his safety after a major battle. She also mentions how she has sent im boots, gloves, and other assorted items.
West LeRoy (Mich.)
Letter from C.M. Bush to Edwin A. Bush dated January 11, 1863, In this letter, Edwin's mother expresses deep concern for his safety and hopes he will return home soon. She also talks about sending him care packages of items from home to make him more comfortable.
West LeRoy (Mich.)
Letter to Edwin A. Bush from his cousin, Melissa, dated March 29, 1863. In the letter, Melissa provides a descriptive update on life back at home including the status of the their families farm.
Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated April 8, 1863. In the letter, Edwin answers the latest letters he has received from home and discuss the sort of activities he and his fellow soldiers do while stationed in camp. He continues his letter by discussing his daily routine, such as roll call, drills, and duties.
Lebanon (Ky.)
Letter to Edwin A. Bush from his father, Frederick E. Bush, dated April 9, 1863. In the beginning of the letter, Frederick shares the latest news from home and hopes the war will end soon. The letter ends with a few lines from his mother, who encourages Edwin to apply for a furlough before the war ends.
LeRoy (Mich.)
Letter from John Scotford to Edwin A. Bush dated April 14, 1863. In the letter, John is pleased to hear that Edwin is under the command of General Burnside and will primarily be stationed in Kentucky and Tennessee. He also mentions President Lincoln's Proclamation 97 on March 30, 1863, which calls for a day of national humiliation, fasting, and prayer.
LeRoy (Mich.)
Letter to Edwin A. Bush from his father, Frederick E. Bush, dated May 17, 1863. In the letter, Frederick provides updates to Edwin about life at home and on the farm.
LeRoy (Mich.)
Letter to Edwin A. Bush from his father Frederick E. Bush and F.W. Bush dated May 22, 1863. In the beginning of the letter, Frederick provides the latest news about life at home and that he will send him stamps and money. The letter ends with a few lines from F.W. Bush, who mentions his latest fishing trip on the lakes.
LeRoy (Mich.)
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 to Edwin A. Bush from his father, Frederick E. Bush, dated July 19, 1863. In the letter, Frederick mentions that last news from the front he has received at home, including the fall of Port Hudson and Charleston. He ends the letter by updating Edwin about life at home.
LeRoy (Mich.)
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 Christian Bush to George Bush dated March 19, 1863. In the letter, Christian explains the illness that is sweeping through his camp. He describes his lack of faith in the doctors present in his camp and how a friend who is stationed in Kentucky is losing faith in the cause of the war.
Washington, D.C.
Letter from Christian Bush to George Bush dated April 20, 1863. In the letter, Christian updates George on his current state of health. He describes his experience in the hospital and inquires about life at home.
Washington, D.C.
Letter from Lucina Austin to Henry Austin dated October 12, 1862. In this letter, Lucina describes life back at home, mentioning their recent experience at a fair. She also mentions some news from the war that has reached their community and the photographs Henry has sent them.
Letter from Nabby White to Patience Miller dated September 6, 1863. In the letter, Nabby White writes to Patience in hopes of comforting her after the loss of Henry in the war. She also provides the latest on their family.
Letter from Rocinda Brink to Patience Miller dated August 23. In this letter, Rocinda Brink mentions the loss of Sarah Brink's husband, Charles Hughes, in the war to her sister Patience. Despite Rocinda not having any personal relatives serving, she still feels the pain the war is producing from the seeing the men of her community serve. She also briefly updates Patience on the family.
