Solomon V. Munger Collection

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 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 Hiram V. Munger to his family dated November 1, 1864. In this letter, Hiram describes the cost of various items in Arkansas. He also describes his daily duty taking care of the regiment horses as well as the house he is staying at for the winter. 

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Solomon V. Munger to his son, Hiram, from an unspecified date. In the letter, Solomon mentions how he has not heard from Hiram in some time and inquires about his work. He describes his duty guarding 4 cannons that shoot 64 pound cannon balls. 

Letter from Ellen Gardner to Amanda Munger dated September 15-16, 1864. In a letter written over two days by two cousins, the first letter discussess the political parties in the federal government and each of their views toward union soldiers. The second letter simply provides updated news on the family. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to this family dated July 6, 1864. In the letter, Hiram updates his mother on his current status, who has been sick and recently moved camps. He inquires about the draft at home and discusses the current state of army hospitals, and their treatment towards soldiers. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated September 3, 1863. In the letter, Solomon reconnects with Amanda after being sick for sometime. He mentions that 1,200 men are sick in the hospital, with 5 - 10 men dying each day, but believes his determination will keep him alive. While he has been sick, his regiment has been fighting 15 miles from Little Rock, briefly describing the action from what he has heard. Nearly 40,000 men are marching to Little Rock under General Frederick Steele. 

Letter from Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated October 5, 1864. In the letter, Hiram provides a general update to his mother on his well-being. He mentions he is pleased that more men are enlisting, but if he were not in the army, he would stay out since he does not see an end in sight. 

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. 

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 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 Stephn S. Adams to Amanda Munger dated November 13, 1864. In the letter, Stephen Adams wirtes to Amanda to inform her on how she can get back pay bounty and other allowances of her late husband, Solomon. 

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. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated August 1, 1863. In the letter, Solomon mentions he is very anxious to her back from home. He describes the countryside and the plantations, as well as the slavery he encounters while in Arkansas. 

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 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 Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda Munger, dated March 18, 1865. In this letter, Hiram describes his march to Nashville, Tennessee from Cairo, Illinois. He also provides a very brief update on his current situation and well-being. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his son, Hiram, dated July 6, 1863. In the letter, Solomon discusses his lack of communication with his son. He also describes the nature of Merrill, the company, and its officers to Hiram. 

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 Hiram V. Munger to his mother, Amanda, dated December 4, 1864. In the letter, Hiram talks about hunting in Arkansas with soldiers in his company. He believes the war is dragging out because of the officers in the army. 

Letter from Solomon V. Munger to his wife, Amanda, dated December 25, 1863. In the letter, Solomon mentions that Colonel Lewis Merrill has asked soldiers to renlisht as veterans for 3 years, offering $100 they are owed plus $402 for the reenlistment. He continues saying if three quarters of the regiment enlisted immediately, a thirty-day furlough would be admitted with paid travel. Solomon mentions he would like to get out of his first enlistment before renlisting and mentions rumors going around the regiment. 

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