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Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his father dated July 7, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman discusses his latest scouting experience during the Fourth of July, his pay rate as a soldier and its disbursement.

Letter from Benjamin Van Norman to his father dated June 5, 1864. In this letter, Benjamin Van Norman discusses his recent acquisition of his pay, his latest combat experience, as well as his equipment and weaponry.

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, on an unspecified date. In the letter, Hiram wants to provide his mother with money and he hopes that she will ask for it when she needs it.

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. 

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.