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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. 

Brownsville (Ark.)

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated January 25, 1864. In the letter, Solomon mentions that a friend has brought him butter and a letter from home. He mentions he will be heading to St. Louis in 3-4 weeks before possibly heading home. 

St. Louis (Mo.)

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 Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, from an unspecified dates. In this brief letter, Solomon wishes Amanda well and hopes she is not working too hard. Solomon hopes to come home soon. 

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 from Hiram V. Munger to his family dated December 6, 1864. In this letter, Hiram mentions that a soldier in his company inquired about buying his mother's home. Hiram asks his mother to write a letter describing the place and how much she might want for it. 

DeValls Bluff (Ark.)

Letter from Adaline C. Rhoda to her sibling, possibly her sister Patience Miller, dated March 1, 1863. In the letter, Adaline updates her sister about life in Campbell, New York. She notes that sick soldiers are returning to New York and the suffering their community is enduring. She also mentions how the draft is the few good men they have left and the continued burden the war effort is putting on the nation.

Campbell (N.Y.)

Letter from Amanda to Frederick E. Bush dated July 20, 1864. In the letter, Amanda expresses great sympathy to Frederick after the loss of Edwin E. Bush.

Letter from Calista Warden to her siblings dated August 2, 1863. In this letter, Calista discusses life at home, but emphasizes her anxiety for Patience Miller's son, Henry Austin, each time she hears news of a battle. For her, she has already experience enough suffering from the war.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, at an unspecificed date. In this short letter, Solomon discusses his pay and sening money to his wife, Amanda. He ends his letter with a few words to his children. 

Brownsville (Ark.)

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 Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, and his brother, Bill, dated October 12, 1864. In this letter, Hiram reassures his mother that he is quite well and will not die while in the service. He ends his letter, writing to his brothe Bill, inquiring about his life at home.  

DeValls Bluff (Ark.)

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his family dated January 24, 1864. In the letter, Solomon writes to his wife, Amanda, criticizing the lack of correspondence and how the soldier life is treating him well. He writes to his children in the second half of the letter, asking his daughter if the town has raised money for soldiers this winter and asks his son to get him a new horse. 

Brownsville (Ark.)

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.), Charleston (S.C.)

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.), Port Hudson (La.), Charleston (S.C.)

Letter from the Munger Family to Solomon V. Munger dated March 18, 1863. In the letter, the family write that they have sent Solomon a care package and his daughter provides an update on her life at home. 

Assyria (Mi.)

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 Patrick R. Gardner to Amanda Munger dated February 28-29, 1864. In the letter, Patrcik mentions the passing of Alice Munger, Solomon's mother, and discusses the enlistment of both Soloman and Hirum. He mentions is visit to see Charles Gardner in Virginia, explains his status, and describes witnessing the Rebel Army and forts in Virginia. 

Letter from Willard Bush to his brother Edwin A. Bush dated December 5, 1862. In the letter, Willard updates Edwin on Henry who has recently fallen ill with typhoid fever. He continues his letter by providing Edwin the latest updates on life at home.

Letter from Lucina Austin to Henry Austin dated October 19, 1862. In this letters, Lucina does not have much to say to Henry, but mentions that his mother is making him mittens for the front. She expresses concern about the longevity of the war, the presence of rebel troops in the North, and the arrival of wounded troops in Michigan.

Letter from Rocinda Brink to Patience Miller dated April 1863. In this letter, Rocinda expresses her sorrow and grief for the death of Patience's son, Henry. She also mentions the latest news dealing with the family.

Letter to Solomon V. Munger from his brother dated April 7, 1863. In the short letter, Solomon is updated on the latest family news. 

Attica (Ny.)

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 from Solomon V. Munger to his children, Alice and Bill, on an unspecified date. In this brief letter, Solomon provides fatherly advice to his two children.

Little Rock (Ark.)

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. 

Little Rock (Ark.)

 Letter from the Munger Family to Solomon V. Munger dated March 7, 1863. In the letter, the family updates Solomon on life on the home front. The children provide a descriptive message describing their lives.

Assyria (Mi.)

Letter from Henry Bush to his brother, Edwin A. Bush, dated October 4, 1862. In the letter, Henry talks about his enrollment in school and life back at home.

Letter from the Munger Family to Solomon V. Munger dated March 18, 1863. In the letter, the family write that they have sent Solomon a care package and his daughter provides an update on her life at home.

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 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.

Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his sister dated March 7, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman expresses concern for his family due to the lack of communication, while going into great detail on the composition of the hospital.

Camp Nelson (Ky.), Nelson General Hospital (Ky.)

Letter from Aby M. Osburn to her brother, Benjamin S. Wilcox, dated December 8, 1862. In the letter, Aby provides an update to Benjamin who is fighting in the war about life at home. She mentions the status of family friends to Benjamin.

Girard (Mich.), Coldwater (Mich.)

Letter from Lemuel W. Osborn to his wife, Eunice, dated June 21, 1865. Osborn inquires about life at home, receiving his wife's picture, and possibly being granted furlough. This letter also encompasses the dates of June 22 and June 23.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated October 22, 1863. In the letter, Solomon hears from his daughter that Amanda is sick and hopes that she is well. He assures her that he is well and has no dangerous responsibilities and hopes to send her money soon. 

Brownsville (Ark.)

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated November 7, 1863. In this short letter, Solomon mentions he does not think he will make it home by the winter, but inquires about his wife and ends his letter addressing his children. 

Brownsville (Ark.)

Letter from Willard Bush to his brother Edwin A. Bush dated November 3, 1862. In the letter, Willard provides his brother an update on the latest news from the war front and recent political matters. He discusses the change of leadership within the Army of the Potomac and the election results for the northern States.

Trenton (N.J.)

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated January 4, 1863. In the letter, Solomon inquires about the family farm and updates Amanda on his well-being, as well as the weather in Arkansas. He ends his letter addressing his children. 

Brownsville (Ark.), Arkansas

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated January 4, 1863. In the letter, Solomon inquires about the family farm and updates Amanda on his well-being, as well as the weather in Arkansas. He ends his letter addressing his children. 

Brownsville (Ark.)

Munger, Solomon V, Barry County. Enlisted in company I, 2nd Regiment, Merrill Horse, March 10, 1862, at Battle Creek, for 3 years. Mustered March 10, 1862. Died at Litttle Rock, Ark., May 28, 1864. 

West Quincy (MO.)

Letter from Lemuel W. Osborn to his wife, Eunice, dated May 23, 1864. Osborn shares events concerning camp life including getting stung by a scorpion, receiving letters from friends, and encountering beggers. He also sparks a discussion about selling their land in order to purchase a possible farm once he is home from duty.

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, and his brother, Bill, dated December 7, 1864. In this letter, Hiram provides a brief update on his well-being as well as his financial situation. The second part of the letter to his brother discusses his life after the war back home, what is in store for him, and pleads to Bill to keep up his work taking care of the family home. 

DeValls Bluff (Ark.)

Letter to Solomon V. Munger from his children dated March 24, 1862. In the letter, his children provide an update of lif eon the farm, the family, and their work.

Assyria (Mich.)

Letter from Nabby White to her sister Patience Miller dated March 3, 1863. In this letter, Nabby writes to her sister to express grief for the death of Henry Austin. She quickly updates her sister on the latest news from home, but does not seem to know how to properly console her.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his family dated June 2, 1863. Solomon begins his letter addressing his daughter and son, providing fatherly advice and a brief update on himself. He ends his letter to his wife, Amanda, updating her on his recent March and his contact with Charles Gardner. 

Arcadia (Mo.)

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.), Fredericksburg (Va.)

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 Solomon V. Munger to his son, Hiram, from an unspecified date. In the letter, Solomon mentions how he has not heard from Hiram in some time and inquires about his work. He describes his duty guarding 4 cannons that shoot 64 pound cannon balls. 

Letter from Ellen Gardner to Amanda Munger dated September 15-16, 1864. In a letter written over two days by two cousins, the first letter discussess the political parties in the federal government and each of their views toward union soldiers. The second letter simply provides updated news on the family. 

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.)

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