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Title: O.G. Dunckel Letter : August 30, 1864
Creator: Dunckel, O. G. (Oshea G.)
Date: 1864-08-30
Collection: O.G. Dunckel Papers (c.00024)
Description: This is a letter from O.G. Dunckel, a Union soldier, to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel is still in the hospital; his legs are very weak. He learned in his family's last letter that his son George had to enlist in the army because he stole something from the steel company in Michigan. He's afraid for his son's life, but also worried he'll disgrace the family with his thefts. Dunckel hopes President Lincoln will get a second term, because he thinks the rebels won't be able to...
Show moreThis is a letter from O.G. Dunckel, a Union soldier, to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel is still in the hospital; his legs are very weak. He learned in his family's last letter that his son George had to enlist in the army because he stole something from the steel company in Michigan. He's afraid for his son's life, but also worried he'll disgrace the family with his thefts. Dunckel hopes President Lincoln will get a second term, because he thinks the rebels won't be able to win if he does.
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Title: O.G. Dunckel Letter : August 30, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Dunckel, O. G. (Oshea G.)
Date: 1864-08-30
Collection: O.G. Dunckel Papers (c.00024)
Description: This is a letter from O.G. Dunckel, a Union soldier, to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel is still in the hospital; his legs are very weak. He learned in his family's last letter that his son George had to enlist in the army because he stole something from the steel company in Michigan. He's afraid for his son's life, but also worried he'll disgrace the family with his thefts. Dunckel hopes President Lincoln will get a second term, because he thinks the rebels won't be able to...
Show moreThis is a letter from O.G. Dunckel, a Union soldier, to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel is still in the hospital; his legs are very weak. He learned in his family's last letter that his son George had to enlist in the army because he stole something from the steel company in Michigan. He's afraid for his son's life, but also worried he'll disgrace the family with his thefts. Dunckel hopes President Lincoln will get a second term, because he thinks the rebels won't be able to win if he does.
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Title: O.G. Dunckel Letter : August 30, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Dunckel, O. G. (Oshea G.)
Date: 1864-08-30
Collection: O.G. Dunckel Papers (c.00024)
Description: This is a letter from O.G. Dunckel, a Union soldier, to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel is still in the hospital; his legs are very weak. He learned in his family's last letter that his son George had to enlist in the army because he stole something from the steel company in Michigan. He's afraid for his son's life, but also worried he'll disgrace the family with his thefts. Dunckel hopes President Lincoln will get a second term, because he thinks the rebels won't be able to...
Show moreThis is a letter from O.G. Dunckel, a Union soldier, to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel is still in the hospital; his legs are very weak. He learned in his family's last letter that his son George had to enlist in the army because he stole something from the steel company in Michigan. He's afraid for his son's life, but also worried he'll disgrace the family with his thefts. Dunckel hopes President Lincoln will get a second term, because he thinks the rebels won't be able to win if he does.
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Title: O.G. Dunckel Letter : August 30, 1864 Page 3
Creator: Dunckel, O. G. (Oshea G.)
Date: 1864-08-30
Collection: O.G. Dunckel Papers (c.00024)
Description: This is a letter from O.G. Dunckel, a Union soldier, to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel is still in the hospital; his legs are very weak. He learned in his family's last letter that his son George had to enlist in the army because he stole something from the steel company in Michigan. He's afraid for his son's life, but also worried he'll disgrace the family with his thefts. Dunckel hopes President Lincoln will get a second term, because he thinks the rebels won't be able to...
Show moreThis is a letter from O.G. Dunckel, a Union soldier, to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel is still in the hospital; his legs are very weak. He learned in his family's last letter that his son George had to enlist in the army because he stole something from the steel company in Michigan. He's afraid for his son's life, but also worried he'll disgrace the family with his thefts. Dunckel hopes President Lincoln will get a second term, because he thinks the rebels won't be able to win if he does.
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Title: O.G. Dunckel Letter : August 30, 1864 Page 4
Creator: Dunckel, O. G. (Oshea G.)
Date: 1864-08-30
Collection: O.G. Dunckel Papers (c.00024)
Description: This is a letter from O.G. Dunckel, a Union soldier, to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel is still in the hospital; his legs are very weak. He learned in his family's last letter that his son George had to enlist in the army because he stole something from the steel company in Michigan. He's afraid for his son's life, but also worried he'll disgrace the family with his thefts. Dunckel hopes President Lincoln will get a second term, because he thinks the rebels won't be able to...
Show moreThis is a letter from O.G. Dunckel, a Union soldier, to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel is still in the hospital; his legs are very weak. He learned in his family's last letter that his son George had to enlist in the army because he stole something from the steel company in Michigan. He's afraid for his son's life, but also worried he'll disgrace the family with his thefts. Dunckel hopes President Lincoln will get a second term, because he thinks the rebels won't be able to win if he does.
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Title: Simeon A. Howe Letter : October 11, 1864
Creator: Howe, Simeon A., approximately 1830-
Date: 1864-10-11
Collection: Simeon A. Howe Letters (c.00427)
Description: Simeon tells Cindonia he received another installment of his bounty, amounting to $112. He advises her to save the two fifty dollar notes, because they accrue six percent interest every six months. Simeon observes that many men in his company like former General George McClellan for the presidency, but they are wary of his running mate, George Pendleton. This leads Simeon to believe that Abraham Lincoln will win the election by a large margin.

Title: Simeon A. Howe Letter : October 11, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Howe, Simeon A., approximately 1830-
Date: 1864-10-11
Collection: Simeon A. Howe Letters (c.00427)
Description: Simeon tells Cindonia he received another installment of his bounty, amounting to $112. He advises her to save the two fifty dollar notes, because they accrue six percent interest every six months. Simeon observes that many men in his company like former General George McClellan for the presidency, but they are wary of his running mate, George Pendleton. This leads Simeon to believe that Abraham Lincoln will win the election by a large margin.

Title: Simeon A. Howe Letter : October 11, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Howe, Simeon A., approximately 1830-
Date: 1864-10-11
Collection: Simeon A. Howe Letters (c.00427)
Description: Simeon tells Cindonia he received another installment of his bounty, amounting to $112. He advises her to save the two fifty dollar notes, because they accrue six percent interest every six months. Simeon observes that many men in his company like former General George McClellan for the presidency, but they are wary of his running mate, George Pendleton. This leads Simeon to believe that Abraham Lincoln will win the election by a large margin.

Title: Simeon A. Howe Letter : November 11, 1864
Creator: Howe, Simeon A., approximately 1830-
Date: 1864-11-11
Collection: Simeon A. Howe Letters (c.00427)
Description: Simeon thanks Cindonia for complimenting his looks in her last letter. He also notes that most of those in his company voted for Abraham Lincoln over George McClellan for president.

Title: Simeon A. Howe Letter : November 11, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Howe, Simeon A., approximately 1830-
Date: 1864-11-11
Collection: Simeon A. Howe Letters (c.00427)
Description: Simeon thanks Cindonia for complimenting his looks in her last letter. He also notes that most of those in his company voted for Abraham Lincoln over George McClellan for president.

Title: Simeon A. Howe Letter : November 11, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Howe, Simeon A., approximately 1830-
Date: 1864-11-11
Collection: Simeon A. Howe Letters (c.00427)
Description: Simeon thanks Cindonia for complimenting his looks in her last letter. He also notes that most of those in his company voted for Abraham Lincoln over George McClellan for president.

Title: Simeon A. Howe Letter : November 11, 1864 Page 3
Creator: Howe, Simeon A., approximately 1830-
Date: 1864-11-11
Collection: Simeon A. Howe Letters (c.00427)
Description: Simeon thanks Cindonia for complimenting his looks in her last letter. He also notes that most of those in his company voted for Abraham Lincoln over George McClellan for president.

Title: Simeon A. Howe Letter : October 11, 1864 Page 3
Creator: Howe, Simeon A., approximately 1830-
Date: 1864-10-11
Collection: Simeon A. Howe Letters (c.00427)
Description: Simeon tells Cindonia he received another installment of his bounty, amounting to $112. He advises her to save the two fifty dollar notes, because they accrue six percent interest every six months. Simeon observes that many men in his company like former General George McClellan for the presidency, but they are wary of his running mate, George Pendleton. This leads Simeon to believe that Abraham Lincoln will win the election by a large margin.

Title: Henry Horace Dowd Letter : April 6, 1864
Creator: Dowd, Henry Horace, 1833-1914
Date: 1864-04-06
Collection: Dowd Family Papers (LC.00055)
Description: Henry writes to his brother to update him on the family and the operations of their farm.

Title: Henry Horace Dowd Letter : April 6, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Dowd, Henry Horace, 1833-1914
Date: 1864-04-06
Collection: Dowd Family Papers (LC.00055)
Description: Henry writes to his brother to update him on the family and the operations of their farm.

Title: Henry Horace Dowd Letter : April 6, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Dowd, Henry Horace, 1833-1914
Date: 1864-04-06
Collection: Dowd Family Papers (LC.00055)
Description: Henry writes to his brother to update him on the family and the operations of their farm.

Title: James Hardenbergh Letter - August 25, 1864
Creator: Hardenbergh, James
Date: 1864-08-25
Collection: Hardenbergh Family Papers (c.00527)
Description: James discusses the game of tag between the Union and Confederate armies and their sizes. He writes about the upcoming presidential election and that he did not support Abraham Lincoln. He also mentions sending some of his valuable papers to his sister (commission, warrant, enlistment papers).

Title: James Hardenbergh Letter - August 25, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Hardenbergh, James
Date: 1864-08-25
Collection: Hardenbergh Family Papers (c.00527)
Description: James discusses the game of tag between the Union and Confederate armies and their sizes. He writes about the upcoming presidential election and that he did not support Abraham Lincoln. He also mentions sending some of his valuable papers to his sister (commission, warrant, enlistment papers).

Title: James Hardenbergh Letter - August 25, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Hardenbergh, James
Date: 1864-08-25
Collection: Hardenbergh Family Papers (c.00527)
Description: James discusses the game of tag between the Union and Confederate armies and their sizes. He writes about the upcoming presidential election and that he did not support Abraham Lincoln. He also mentions sending some of his valuable papers to his sister (commission, warrant, enlistment papers).

Title: James Hardenbergh Letter - August 25, 1864 Page 3
Creator: Hardenbergh, James
Date: 1864-08-25
Collection: Hardenbergh Family Papers (c.00527)
Description: James discusses the game of tag between the Union and Confederate armies and their sizes. He writes about the upcoming presidential election and that he did not support Abraham Lincoln. He also mentions sending some of his valuable papers to his sister (commission, warrant, enlistment papers).

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