Solomon V. Munger Collection

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. 

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

Letter to Solomon V. Munger from his children dated March 24, 1862. In the letter, his children provide an update of lif eon the farm, the family, and their work.

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 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. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to Amanda Munger and Elizabeth Briton dated September 29, 1862. Solomon provides a care package letter citing various materials and items. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated January 4, 1863. In the letter, Solomon inquires about the family farm and updates Amanda on his well-being, as well as the weather in Arkansas. He ends his letter addressing his children. 

 Letter from the Munger Family to Solomon V. Munger dated March 7, 1863. In the letter, the family updates Solomon on life on the home front. The children provide a descriptive message describing their lives.

Letter to Solomon V. Munger from a friend dated March 8, 1863. In the letter, Solomon receives updates about his friends life at home and describes a mutual friend, Charles Gardner, and a recent battle he fought in. He also mentions a hard battle to be fought in Vicksburg. 

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 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 to Solomon V. Munger from his wife, Amanda, dated March 31, 1863. In the letter, Amanda expresses her yearn to see Solomon again and the hardships of taking care of the family and farm during his absence. She also provides an update on other soldiers as well. The children write a few words to him at the end of the letter. 

Letter to Solomon V. Munger from his children dated April 1863. In the letter, the children inform Solomon that their mother is sick and that she wants him to come home as soon as possible. Amanda wants his commanding officer to prove him a furlough, even for just one night.

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 wife, Amanda, dated May 14, 1863. In the letter, Solomon provides a brief overview of his time in camp and his encounter with a visitor named Ira. He mentions to his wife that the company will become the official bodyguard of a general while stationed in Missouri. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated May 15, 1863. In this short letter, Solomon adds to the previous letter he sent a day prior. He mentions an encounter his regiment had with 500 Native Americans, describing their appearance and mannerism. 

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 Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated May 28, 1863. In the letter, Solomon discusses his lack of pay and the financial trouble that has burdened Amanda. He reassures her that he is behaving and tries to be well respected in the army and his company. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his family dated June 2, 1863. In the letter, Solomon describes his march from Warrenton, Mo. to St. Louis, Mo., where they are camped just outside the city. He mentions the reaction of the populace of their arrival and rumors of where they might head to next. He also describes his tent and the desk for which he writes on, and ends his letter addressing 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 son, Hiram V. Munger, dated June 16, 1863. In the letter, Solomon describes his 5 day march from St. Louis to Arcadia in some of the roughest and most wilderness country he has ever seen. He goes into great detail to describe the military convoy, their equipment, and their methods for traversing trhough rough terrain.