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Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated August 31, 1862. In the letter, Edwin expands on the Second Battle of Bull Run and the possible role his regiment might play in the battle. He also describes Washington D.C. and the challenges that face a soldier in camp.

Letter from Edwin A. Bush to friends at home dated April 8, 1863. In the letter, Edwin answers the latest letters he has received from home and discuss the sort of activities he and his fellow soldiers do while stationed in camp. He continues his letter by discussing his daily routine, such as roll call, drills, and duties.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated November 8, 1863. In the letter, Henry discusses the draft, and he shares his opinion of the Union Army leadership.

Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated November 23, 1863. In the letter, Henry describes the troop positions of both the Union and Confederate forces around Chattanooga, Tennessee. He also sketches a map of troop placements.

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. 

Letter from Captain J.B. Mason to Headquarter Detachment dated May 17, 1862. This letter confirms the enlistment and duty of Solomon V. Munger in the Union Army. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his family dated October 21, 1863. In the letter, Solomon inquires about his wife's health and describes his duty at the hospital as a ward master. He also mentions his regiments encounter with rebel soldiers and ends his letter addressing his children. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his family dated October 9, 1863. In the letter, Solomon expresses concern for his wife and her health, believing she is working too hard. He mentions there is nothing of interest happening at the moment, but describes his duties working in the hospital and how he obtained his new job. He ends his letter to his children, reminding them of their responsibilities in his absence. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated February 29, 1864. In the letter, Solomon sends Amanda the certificate of his reenlistment so he can receive his bounty from the town. He is unsure on when he will return home and does not have much to update Amanda on. 

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 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 wife, Amanda, dated November 19, 1863. In the letter, Solomon updates Amanda on his well-being, but mentions that he has left his duty at the hospital to return to his company and has the chance to scout even though it is more dangerous work. He also mentions he is unable to get stamps and asks for Amanda to send him more. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated February 25, 1864. In the letter, Solomon answers his wife's question on why reenlisted. He believes the worst of the war will be over soon and that he was not avoiding the family. He tries to explain his thinking in his reenlistment. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated March 6, 1864. In the letter, Solomon writes an urgent and personal letter to his wife inquiring about the bounty and reassuring he rabout his reenlistment. He is still unsure on his reurn home but is very anxious about new that has risen in the camp. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated December 11, 1864. In the letter, Hiram describes how cold it is in Arkansas. Once again, he describes his job feeding the horses with is partner Samuel Hendrix, whole other soldiers are on guard duty. He also describes common scenarios for a soldier while in camp. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his family dated December 14, 1864. In the letter, Hiram expresses his longing for home and describes his duty feeding the horses that belong to "Uncle Sam." He also mentions how Uncle Sam got him into the army, but he describes about the armies treatment of soldiers when they are sick.