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- [Letter from John W. Alexander, june 14, 1865]
- Alexander tells Redway to allow Machman to have the set of shoeing tools.
- [Letter from A. S. Ashmead to the Paymaster General, August 11, 1864]
- Letter to the Paymaster General that transportation was furnished to Baltimore MD for Joseph Freeman at the cost of $2.06.
- [Letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore, April 23, 1865]
- Letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore with some local news and a request that Charles write to Tennessee on her behalf.
- [Transcript of letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore, April 23, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore with some local news and a request that Charles write to Tennessee on her behalf.
- [Letter from O. G. Bacon to Hamilton K. Redway, June 8, 1864]
- Letter from O.G. Bacon to Hamilton K. Redway which discusses the the current happenings in Bacon's life and in the county he lives in. He tell Redway of a job offer he has taken and of the bountiful wheat and fruit crops. Bacon furthers that the two should continue to correspond to one another. In the letter's closing, he and his wife send their love to Redway's wife and family. Bacon wrote this letter to Redway while he was living in Rheatown, Tennessee.
- [Letter from J. C. and Mary A. Barr to Charles B. Moore, December 3, 1865]
- Letter sent to Charles B. Moore from J. C. Barr discussing oil drilling in Jersey County, the health of acquaintances, railroad construction, farming, weather, as well as other family and local news. The third page of the letter is a segment added by Mary A. Barr discussing family life including visiting and gardening.
- [Letter from John C. Barr to Charles Moore, July 3, 1865]
- Letter from John C. Barr in which he copies a letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore. Henry relays news crops, jayhawkers, and of his impending surrender to the federal forces. In a second part of the letter, Barr mentions that he has received two letters addressed to Charles and then goes into local news.
- [Transcript of letter from John C. Barr to Charles Moore, July 3, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from J. C. Barr in which he copies a letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore. Henry relays news crops, jayhawkers, and of his impending surrender to the federal forces. In a second part of the letter, Barr mentions that he has received two letters addressed to Charles and then goes into local news.
- [Letter from James C. Bell, August 17, 1864]
- The Paymaster General's Office has no evidence on Andrew B. Kelly.
- [Letter from Capt. H. H. Boggess to Capt. H. K. Redway, February 17, 1865]
- Letter from Capt. H. H. Boggess to Capt. H. K. Redway, in Wheeling, West Virginia, informing him of Private B.F. carpenter's furlough to Cincinnati, Ohio. The document details that Carpenter was part of the "F" company, 1st regiment, and was part of the N. Y. Veterans Cavalry. The private's furlough to Cincinnati would last 15 days and the cost of his transportation to Cincinnati was $1.50, an amount which would be docked from his pay upon his return. The letter also states that Private Carpenter would return for duty to Camp Piatt in West Virginia. A note on the lower left side details that the private was charged on payroll for his furlough on February 28, 1865.
- [Letter from Capt. H. H. Boggess to Major McPhail, February 15, 1865]
- Letter from Capt. H. H. Boggess to Major McPhail, in Wheeling, West Virginia, informing him of Corporal Calvin Hull's furlough to Cincinnati, Ohio. The document details that Hull was part of the "F" company, 1st regiment, and was part of the N. Y. Veterans Cavalry. The corporal's furlough to Cincinnati would last 15 days and the cost of his transportation from Portland to Cincinnati was $3.09, an amount which would be docked from his pay upon his return. The letter also states that Corporal Hull would return for duty to Camp Piatt in West Virginia.
- [Letter from Capt. H. H. Boggess to Major McPhail, February 17, 1865]
- Letter from Capt. H. H. Boggess to Major McPhail, in Wheeling, West Virginia, informing him of Private B.F. carpenter's furlough to Cincinnati, Ohio. The document details that Carpenter was part of the "F" company, 1st regiment, and was part of the N. Y. Veterans Cavalry. The private's furlough to Cincinnati would last 15 days and the cost of his transportation to Cincinnati was $1.50, an amount which would be docked from his pay upon his return. The letter also states that Private Carpenter would return for duty to Camp Piatt in West Virginia.
- [Letter from James S. Brisbin, April 16, 1866]
- Order No. 43. The 6th U.S. Colored Cavalry is disbanded. The colored men are free as promised when they enlisted. Then tell how to preserve freedom, by the bayonet and the ballot.
- [Letter from E. H. Brooke, February 15, 1865]
- The Adjutant General's Office is notifying that John E. Rouk is accepted to receive payment starting January 1, 1865.
- [Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Capt. H. K. Redway, February 15, 1865]
- Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Capt. H. K. Redway that transportation was furnished from Portland OH to Cincinnati OH for Corpl. Calvin Hull at the cost of $3.09.
- [Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Capt. H. K. Redway, January 11, 1865]
- Letter from Burggiss to Capt. H. K. Redway that transportation was furnished from Cincinnati OH for Sergt. Lafayette Cross at the cost of $1.50.
- [Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Maj. D. H. McPhail, February 20, 1865]
- Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Maj. D.H. Mc Phail in obedience ot order No. 38 of seris 1864, Burggiss furnished transportation. Transportation from Cincinnati OH for Private Orlando Wright at the cost of $1.50.
- [Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Maj. D. H. McPhail, January 11, 1865]
- Letter from Burggiss to Maj. D. H. Mc Phail that transportation for Sergt. Lafayette from Cincinnati OH a the cost of $1.50.
- [Letter from John H. Caldwell, February 21, 1863]
- John Caldwell has obtained leave of absence for sixty days. The reason for the leave of absence was because they would not let him retire and gave him the absence only if officers could be found to run his command. He wanted his captain to take command but the department would not allow it. Even if he had been granted retirement, it would have ended the same with a temporary command. He was able to acquiesced Dr. Col. Cunningham, a West Point graduate and a gentlemen to take the temporary command.
- [Letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore, July 14, 1863]
- Letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore discussing local news, deaths, weddings, and her lamentation of the war.
- [Transcript of letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore, July 14, 1863]
- Transcript of letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore discussing local news, deaths, weddings, and her lamentation of the war.
- [Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, August 30, 1864]
- By the recommendation of Lieut. H. K. Redway Corp. Ananias B. Cammeron is reduced to the ranks for absence and Private Patrick Houlihan to be promoted to Corporal in his stead.
- [Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, July 1, 1864]
- By the recommendation of Lieut. H. K. Redway Corporal Joseph Freeman is reduced to the ranks for absence and disability. Private Lovejoy is promoted to be Corporal via Freeman reduced.
- [Letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant to Charles Moore, September 11, 1863]
- Letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant, describing divisions of Union and Confederate loyalty amongst friends and neighbors and their own story of being refugees. In addition, their crops are doing well but there aren't enough laborers to work the fields.
- [Letter from J. J. Crompon to Biggs, September 5, 1860]
- Letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs the local news, romantic prospects, and the author's broken thumb.
- [Letter from Major General Crooks, December 9, 1864]
- General Order for official communications. First documents should be enclosed with synopsis on from, Intermediate Commanders should make sure it is worth the Department Commander's time. Secondly applications for furlongh and discharge will not be accompanied with Transmittal but have the application on the first fold, with necessity and nature of the application. Third letters will be forwarded through intermediate commanders unless urgent. Fourth no more papers to be presented in person by officers and enlisted men, unless absolute necessity.
- [Letter from Mollie Dodd to Elvira Moore, April 1, 1860]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Mollie Dodds regarding daily events in Dodds' life.
- [Letter from H. Emerson to the Capt. Commander, July 23, 1864]
- Letter from Emerson that transportation was furnished from Watertown to New York at the cost of $6.75.
- [Letter from I. H. Fantharp to his Uncle A. D. Kennard, November 8,1861]
- Letter from I.H. to his uncle A.D. Kennard, regarding I.H.'s father's cattle. The deaths of Mr. Wanack, and Mr Baker, I.H.'s mother is sick, and his uncle John has a company in Virginia Point.
- [Letter from Captain S. Farlin to Captain Hamilton K. Redway, January 29, 1865]
- Letter from Captain S. Farlin to Captain Hamilton K. Redway which deatils that Farlin has sent ten days forage for the cavalry's 181 horses. Farlin also notes that if the number of horses is incorrect for Redway to relay that information back to him in order to remedy the issue. Captain Farlin would like Redway to send the empty forage sacks by train to him so they can be credited for the month. The letter was sent to Redway while he was stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia.
- [Letter from Captain S. Farlin to Captain Hamilton K. Redway, March 19, 1865]
- Letter from Captain S. Farlin to Captain Hamilton K. Redway which deatils that Farlin has sent forage for 86 horses. Farlin also notes that he has sent three sacks of oats to Redway in Kelly's Creek and delevered two sacks to Redway's team located in Camp Piatt. The oats were to make up for the shortage of forage supplies during the last ten days.
- [Letter from S. Farlin to Captain Hamilton K. Redway, December 29, 1864]
- A letter from Capt. S. Farlin addressed to Captain Redway notifying him of the delevery of 200 bushels of corn from Mr. Tompkins. Farlin details that he will send Redway an equal amount of oats. He asks Redway to create a receipt for the bushels and send it "down tomorrow."
- [Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway, December 9, 1864]
- Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway regarding forage for Redway's command of 21 horses. The letter indicates that 10 sacks (1,260 pounds) of oats and 11 sacks (1,260 pounds) of corn are to be sent to Redway by train. The forage is to last from December 11 to December 20.
- [Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway, December 13, 1864]
- Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway regarding forage for Redway's command of 30 horses. The letter indicates that 18 sacks (2,400 pounds) of oats, 22 sacks (2,400 pounds)of corn, and 10 bales (2,320 pounds)of hay are to be sent to Redway by train. The forage is to last from December 13 to December 20.
- [Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway, November 11, 1864]
- Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway regarding forage for Redway's horses. The letter indicates that there is 14,210 pounds of hay and 5,216 pounds of grain for Redway's command of 21 horses. Farlin mentions that the grain will last through the end of November, and the hay will last until December 24.
- [Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway, November 29, 1864]
- Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway regarding forage for Redway's command of 21 horses. The letter indicates that 18 sacks (2,284 pounds) of oats are to be sent to Redway by train. The oats are to last from December 1 to December 10.
- [Letter from David Fentress,1863]
- Partial letter from David Fentress to an unknown recipient. In the letter he describes his new location near bayous and lakes, and compares it to Brazos Bottom. He also discusses the living arrangements of him and his men, and mentions that he has lost one man in his time there. He ends the letter hoping to be home by Christmas.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara, February 22, 1864]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara states that he handed Major Morgan money and candy for his family. Dr. Fentress gives her instructions on how to retrieve it and what debts to pay. He give an update on his health. He also has received an invitation from Colonel Groce for a "gathering."
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 15, 1865]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, describing various aspects of his life, including gifts he has purchased for her, as well as his current living conditions. He also includes details about plants that he has seen.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 25, 1865]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing a recent purchase he made for gifts for her and the family. He also discusses his personal finances and requests that she assist him in tailoring a uniform. He also includes his shopping list, which describes each item and it's cost.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, August 30, 1862]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara recounting the news of the war; his movements; his assessment of the territory he has crossed and whether it would be good farm land; his and his friends health; what is being eaten; and finally declaring his devoted love for his wife and family.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, December 7, 1864]
- Letter from the David Fentress to "My Dear Wife" (Clara Fentress). The letter is badly faded. It appears to inform the recipient that the writer is about to take a trip of several days. The trip may have been delayed so he can "wait until all danger is past."
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, February 26, 1865]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara Fentress requesting money to purchase a saddle as well as urging her to write him more regularly. Towards the end of the letter, he tells her that he has read that several foreign nations have begun to recognize the confederacy and he also speculates on the events of the war.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, May 6, 1865]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara requesting various things, including food, linens and a horse. He also discusses the lumber market and mentions being ill.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, September 11, 1864]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara, July 8,1864]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding war news and concern for her finances. He asks about the cane crops and talks about buying a horse.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
- Letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865. The letter is extremely faded and can no longer be read.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 16, 1865]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. The writing is very faded and difficult to read. At one point he seems to be discussing slavery.