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Diary of Darwin H. Babbitt dated 1864. In this diary, he discusses being under arrest with the Provost Guard, rejoining his regiment, skirmishes, the Battle of the Wilderness, and the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek.
Letter from Asa L. Landon to his brother, dated November 22, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his troop's movement, the joys of visiting with friends, and a small skirmish with Rebel forces at Rappahannock Station (November 7).
Diary of George Benton Arnold dated 1865. In this diary, he describes the weather, skirmishes, Battle of Fort Steadman (March 25), the Capture of Petersburg (April 2), the capture of General Lee, the assassination of President Lincoln, and his discharge.
Letter from Eugene Stocking to his parents dated October 4, 1863. In this letter, he describes his battlefield experiences at Kelly's Ford, Middleburg, Upperville, Williamsport, Boonsboro, Manassas Gap, and Brady Station. He also discusses various skirmishes, the status of his regiment, deceased soldiers, food, the weather, prisoners of war, and tobacco.
Brandy Station, Battle of, Brandy Station, Va., 1863
Transcript of letter from Edson Conrad to his parents dated May 19, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment.
Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated May 21, 1864. In the letter, Hiram updates his mother on the status of his father, whom he serves along with. He criticizes the actions of new recruits and their lack of knowledge of a new area. He also mentions a skirmish 50 miles from LIttle Rock, Ark. and believes the war will be over soon.
Little Rock (Ark.)
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Mason, dated May 14, 1863. In this letter, he discusses a skirmish at Horse Shoe Bend, Kentucky.
Columbia (Ky.)
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated August 19, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment and skirmishes in the Cumberland Mountains. He also discusses religion, courting, and soldier life.
Cumberland Mountains
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 16, 1862. In this letter, he expresses his feelings for Elizabeth, relates the status of his regiment, and discusses his brother's enlistment in the war.
Cumberland Mountains
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated December 24, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes the "rebel yell" and a raid by Confederate soldiers.
Morrison (Tenn.)
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated May 7, 1864. In the brief letter, Henry informs his sister he is heading to the front. He believes he will rejoin his company in Chattanooga, where hard fighting has been taking place in towns south of the city.
Columbia (Tenn.)
Letter from Harry Albert Potter to his mother dated December 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses skirmishes with the Confederate Army, acquiring food while on scout patrol, the status of family and friends serving on the front, and horses.
Nashville (Tenn.)
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated March 15, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes the latest skirmish he was involved in with Confederate troops. He also shares his opinion on the Conscription Act of 1863 and how it will impact the war. He ends his letter by discussing his finances and inquiring about life at home.
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated October 24, 1864. In the letter, Henry describes a recent battle and how his horse was shot right underneath him.
Rome (Ga.)
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated October 26, 1864. In the letter, Henry expresses his new political opinion and intends to vote for Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming election. He also briefly describes the recent skirmishes his regiment has experienced.
Little River (Ala.)
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister dated May 14, 1863. In the letter, Henry discusses the status of friends serving on the front, and his finances.
Murfreesboro (Tenn.)
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated June 17, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes a skirmish with Confederate troops near Lebanon, Tennessee.
Camp Park (Va.)
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated November 10, 1864. In the letter, Henry briefly mentions the presidential election and provides an update on the front in Georgia.
Little River (Ala.)
Letter from Nelson Ainslie to his wife, Mary Ann, dated May 11, 1864 while encamped at Buzzard Roost, Georgia. Ainslie relates to his wife seeing a cousin of hers, William Lonnie, and noting how young he is to be in such a war. He also describes a surprise attack against the Michigan 10th from the Rebels.
Letter from Francis Fuller to William Kroll dated July 29, 1864. In this letter, he describes the Siege of Atlanta, his views on the war, and William Kroll's marriage.
Atlanta (Ga.)
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his brother dated May 26, 1864. In this letter, he describes skirmishes.
North Anna River (Va.)
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his parents dated June 20, 1864. In this letter, he discusses skirmishes at the Siege of Petersburg.
Petersburg (Va.)
Letter from Soloman Kroll to his friends dated December 28, 1861. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and skirmishes.
Beaufort (S.C.)
Letter from Soloman Kroll to his parents dated May 31, 1862. In this letter, he describes a skirmish that occurred May 30, 1862, and finances.
Beaufort (S.C.)
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his his sister, Lura Huff, dated July 15, 1861. In this letter, he discusses skirmishes, pillaging food, touring Washington, D.C., and his thoughts on the war.
Camp Winfield Scott (Yorktown, Va.)
