Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Manuscript Collections
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated July 23, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his impending discharge, his impressions of Washington, D.C., his future, and visiting the sites of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his brother, dated June 27, 1861. In this letter, he discusses writing his brother for the first time and the status of his regiment.
Washington, D.C.
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his brother, dated April 16, 1865. In this letter, he discusses a rumor of Confederates bypassing the blockage and firing shells at the White House.
Annapolis (Md.), Washington, D.C.
Letter from Charles F. Smith dated July 28, 1861. In this letter he discusses skirmishes, drills, and his experiences at the Battle of Bull Run.
Washington, D.C.
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated April 16, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his opinions on Camp Chase, his furlough, the death of President Lincoln, and food.
Columbus (Ohio)
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated January 16, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances, "Fighting Dick" (Major General Israel Richardson), "Old Scot" (Winfield Scott), his opinion on the Union army, and deserters rejoining the ranks.
Washington, D.C.
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his brother and sister, dated September 24, 1861. In this letter, he discusses the status of family and friends on the front and his opinions on the war [much of the letter is illegible].
Arlington Heights (Va.)
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated August 1, 1861. In this letter, he discusses joining his regiment and his experiences in Virginia.
Alexandria (Va.)
Letter from "Tilton" to his mother, dated April 21, [1861]. In this letter, he discusses family news.
Adrian (Mich.)
Excerpts of the Civil War diary of Charles Smith. In the entries, he discusses food, the weather, death tolls, and general conditions of the prison camp at Salisbury, North Carolina. He also provides an account of the Battle of the Wilderness.
Salisbury Prison (N.C.)
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated September 7, 1861. In this letter, he discusses a scouting expedition, a skirmish, seeing dead soldiers, religion, and alcohol.
Arlington (Va.)
Letter from Charles Smith to his mother, not dated. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Antietam and his comrades.
Fairfax (Va.), Alexandria (Va.)
Letter from Charles Smith to his mother, not dated. In this letter, he discusses his battlefield experiences and the status of his regiment. An approximate date was given based on the list of wounded soldiers provided by Smith.
Yorktown (Va.)
