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Letter from Giles Allen to his mother, Nancy Allen, not dated. In this letter, he discusses leaving Saline, the movements of his regiment, men from Schoolcraft, Michigan, his impressions of Fort Wayne, his straw tick mattress, a toothache, and missing dress parade.

Letter from Giles Allen to his mother, Nancy Allen, dated August 17, 1863. In this letter, he discusses receiving a photograph of his mother, receiving leave to go to Baton Rouge, the health of his regiment, his impressions of Port Hudson, and the change of his regiment to the 6th Michigan Heavy Artillery.

Letter from William H. Woodcock to Mary Stroud dated July 13, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of friends serving on the front, his desire for a furlough, the weather, the movements of his regiment, skirmishes, military strategy, looting, missing home, the duration of the war, religion, and camp life.

Letter from Thomas Larabell to his wife dated August 27, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, finances, and family news. 

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated June 18, 1861. In this letter, he discusses traitors and the status of his regiment.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his friends dated October 1, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his battle experiences, his furlough in New York, enlistment, and camp life.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister not dated. In this letter, Mathews discusses the Battle of Yorktown and community news.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister not dated. In this letter, he discusses an unnamed battle.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated April 20, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the weather, Henry Mathews, and the status of his regiment.

Letter from Samuel Mathews dated May 29, 1861. In this letter, he discusses life as a soldier and community news.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated October 29, 1861. In this letter, he describes his health, the status of his regiment, food, and family news.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated January 18, 1862. In this letter, he discusses getting his photograph taken, the weather, the status of his regiment and his belief that the war will end soon.

Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated May 16, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Spottsylvania Court House.

Letter from William A. Barnard to Ellen Barnard dated July 11, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and Fourth of July celebrations.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated June 11, 1864. In this letter, he describes the Battle of Cold Harbor.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated December 29, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Fredericksburg and family news.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated July 24, 1861. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and the Battle of Blackburn's Ford and the First Battle of Bull Run.

Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated April 7, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Henry Mathews, the Confederate Army, the Union Army, and community news.

Letter from Andy Ewing and D. C. Cherington to Mack Ewing dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, they describe their battle experiences and community news.

Letter from Andy Ewing to Mack Ewing dated February 25, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses battle experiences at the Battle of Ford Stedman, wounded soldiers in his regiment, Alvin Hank's exchange as a prisoner of war, deserters, and family news.

Letter from T.C. Radabaugh and Andy Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 10, 1865. In this letter, he discusses soldier life, finances, and the status of family and friends on the front.