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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 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 Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated May 10, 1863. In the letter, Solomon describes his return to his company and his lack of pay. He beleives the war will be over by the fall and mentions the recent fighting and loss in Fredericksburg. 

Letter from Christian Bush to Christian Bush, Sr., not dated. In this letter he discusses finances.

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. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his family dated December 9, 1863. In the letter, Solomon describes the war experience of a riend who wrote to him. He mentions to Amanda that the regiment will be mustered out of service in September, which is when he edpects to be home. He also describes his pay as a soldier. 

Letter from Albert Comstock to his parents dated December 15, 1862. In the letter, Albert describes his combat experience in the Battle of Perryville, but has been ill since. Due to his lack of pay, he inquires about obtaintin U.S. money from his parents. 

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. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his son, Hiram V. Munger dated February 4, 1864. In the letter, Solomon discusses Hiram's enrollment in school in the winter and mentions his re-enlistment in the Veteran Reserves Corp., receiving $15 per month and $12 per month for his horse. Solomon urges his son not to join the army without his guidance and describes a typical day of a solider while stationed in a camp. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated January 15, 1864. In the letter, Solomon expresses his feelings toward his original enlistment into the army and his recent re-enlistment into the Veteran Reserve Corp. He emphasizes his lack of regret toward his decision despite the consequences. He describes his new pay and duties as a result of his re-enlistment. 

Letter from Edwin A. Bush to his father dated April 6, 1863. In the letter, Edwin expresses $40 of his pay back home and has little war news to share. He does mention an encounter with slaves and slave-owned farms in Kentucky, and his perspective to the idea of slavery in Kentucky compared to the southern States.

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

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his son, Hiram, dated July 6, 1863. In the letter, Solomon discusses his lack of communication with his son. He also describes the nature of Merrill, the company, and its officers to Hiram. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated January 20, 1865. In the short letter, Hiram provides an update on his health and wishes her well. He mentions that he hopes to get paid soon.