Solomon V. Munger Collection

Letter from Soloman V. Munger to his family dated January 28, 1864. In the letter, Solomon explains that his regiment is healthy and his re-enlistment in the Veteran Corp. He explains why he chose to enlist again, the duties he now performs, as well as his pay. He hopes to be home on a furlough soon and finishes his letter addressing his children. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated January 25, 1864. In the letter, Solomon mentions that a friend has brought him butter and a letter from home. He mentions he will be heading to St. Louis in 3-4 weeks before possibly heading home. 

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 Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, from an unspecified dates. In this brief letter, Solomon wishes Amanda well and hopes she is not working too hard. Solomon hopes to come home soon. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated November 8, 1864. In the letter, Hiram updates his mother on his status and diet at his new camp. He requests from his mother 20 pounds of butter and apologizes for his bad handwriting. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his family dated December 6, 1864. In this letter, Hiram mentions that a soldier in his company inquired about buying his mother's home. Hiram asks his mother to write a letter describing the place and how much she might want for it. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his siblings dated October 16, 1864. In the letter, Hiram provides his sister with a quick update on his status. He ends his letter to his brother, Bill 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated May 10, 1863. In the letter, Solomon describes his return to his company and his lack of pay. He beleives the war will be over by the fall and mentions the recent fighting and loss in Fredericksburg. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his son, Hiram V. Munger, dated February 9, 1864. In this short letter, Solomon provides a brief update on his status as well as the arrival of new recruits from Battle Creek. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated September 17, 1863. In the letter, Solomon updates her on his well-being and describes the hospital he is in. He mentions the Union Army marched into Little Rock on the 10th of September without firing a gun. The city was evacuated by General Sterling Price who fled to Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Solomon ends his letter by writing to his children. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated June 7, 1863. In the letter, Solomon wishes his wife good health and mentions he is beginning the preparations for a march to an unknown location. He discusses the praise his regiment received from Brigadier General John Schofield and the resignation of his captain. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, at an unspecificed date. In this short letter, Solomon discusses his pay and sening money to his wife, Amanda. He ends his letter with a few words to his children. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated July 20, 1863. In the letter, Solomon is writing from camp, which is at the site of the Battle of Chalk Bluff fought in May. He inquires on his family and mentions his new duty in the hospital. He ends his letter addressing his kids. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his family dated January 24, 1864. In the letter, Solomon writes to his wife, Amanda, criticizing the lack of correspondence and how the soldier life is treating him well. He writes to his children in the second half of the letter, asking his daughter if the town has raised money for soldiers this winter and asks his son to get him a new horse. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated March 29, 1865. In the letter, Hiram updates his mother on his well-being and describes his every day activities in the regiment while stationed in Camp Thomas. He also describes the camp itself. 

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 Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated November 23, 1863. In the letter, Solomon asks Amanda to cut out the draft list from the local newspaper so he can inquire on who is joining the war. He also asks about his son, Hiram, and his work, hoping that does not enlist in the army. 

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 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 Patrick R. Gardner to Amanda Munger dated February 28-29, 1864. In the letter, Patrcik mentions the passing of Alice Munger, Solomon's mother, and discusses the enlistment of both Soloman and Hirum. He mentions is visit to see Charles Gardner in Virginia, explains his status, and describes witnessing the Rebel Army and forts in Virginia. 

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. 

Receipt for a shipment sent by American Express Company to Solomon V. Munger from Amanda Munger dated March 16, 1862. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated December 9, 1864. In the letter, Hiram updates the status of his camp and the weather he is experiencing in Arkansas. He also discusses his writing and spelling that comprises the letter. 

Letter from William and Lucy Brotherton to Amanda Munger dated September 28, 1864. In the letter, William and Lucy update Amanda on the status of their family. They briefly express sympathy towards her lonliness, possibly due to Soloman's death. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated December 20, 1863. In the letter, Solomon describes how he misses the amenities of home, but is adapting to livng in Arkansas. He describes his recent company inspection and hopes that his son, Hiram, will go to school to get an education. 

Letter to Solomon V. Munger from his brother dated April 7, 1863. In the short letter, Solomon is updated on the latest family news. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his children, Alice and Bill, on an unspecified date. In this brief letter, Solomon provides fatherly advice to his two children.

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated May 10, 1864. In the letter, Solomon mentions that his son, Hiram, is at the camp with him. He inquires about news at home and he hopes to be back in the fall, and includes a newspaper clipping of the battles his regiment have fought in. 

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 Hiram and Amanda Munger to Solomon Munger dated April 1. In the letter, both Amanda and Hiram provide Solomon an update about life at home as well as the health of the family. 

Letter from Solomn V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated July 3, 1863. In this short letter, Solomon updates his wife on the march and discusses the recent pay he has sent her. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated November 17, 1864. In this incomplete letter, Hiram expresses how is fairing in Arkansas and mentions the death of someone he knew in the war. 

Letter from David Brotherton to his sister, Amanda, dated September 6, 1863. In the letter, David updates his sister on his health as well as the surrounding country in Kentucky. He hopes the war will be over soon so he may visit Amanda once more. 

Letter from the Munger Family to Solomon V. Munger dated March 18, 1863. In the letter, the family write that they have sent Solomon a care package and his daughter provides an update on her life at home.

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 Hiram V. Munger dated May 22, 1864. In the letter, Hiram provides a brief letter that updates his mother on the status of his father, Solomon V. Munger. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his son, Hiram V. Munger dated February 4, 1864. In the letter, Solomon discusses Hiram's enrollment in school in the winter and mentions his re-enlistment in the Veteran Reserves Corp., receiving $15 per month and $12 per month for his horse. Solomon urges his son not to join the army without his guidance and describes a typical day of a solider while stationed in a camp. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to A. Butler dated June 15, 1862. In the letter, Solomon explains that he enlisted in the army for the good of his country and to keep down "the traitors." In many ways, it is a letter of justifying his service.