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Title: John Wheeler Letter : August 3, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-08-03
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler's company is at a stand still for a little while. He wants to know who was drafted from his hometown. The temperature is too hot to do many activities outside during the day. Wheeler is still sick and hasn't been able to do his duties. The rebels aren't doing much damage at the current moment.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : October 16, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-10-16
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family. Wheeler tells his family about the recent attacks his company was apart of in Virginia. He explains the reasoning behind both sides' movements and fighting tactics.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : August 3, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-08-03
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler's company is at a stand still for a little while. He wants to know who was drafted from his hometown. The temperature is too hot to do many activities outside during the day. Wheeler is still sick and hasn't been able to do his duties. The rebels aren't doing much damage at the current moment.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : August 3, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-08-03
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler's company is at a stand still for a little while. He wants to know who was drafted from his hometown. The temperature is too hot to do many activities outside during the day. Wheeler is still sick and hasn't been able to do his duties. The rebels aren't doing much damage at the current moment.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : March 29, 1863
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-03-29
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother Sarah Wheeler. Rumors around the camp are that Charleston is being attacked, and their company will move to the front as soon as the roads dry. The weather is still pretty cold, and the company has been busy buildling up the camp. That winter, they created two depots for the Quarter Master and the Comissory Departments, over 50 barracks, dining halls, cook rooms, offices, hopsitals, stables, a blacksmithery, and storage...
Show moreThis is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother Sarah Wheeler. Rumors around the camp are that Charleston is being attacked, and their company will move to the front as soon as the roads dry. The weather is still pretty cold, and the company has been busy buildling up the camp. That winter, they created two depots for the Quarter Master and the Comissory Departments, over 50 barracks, dining halls, cook rooms, offices, hopsitals, stables, a blacksmithery, and storage buildings. There is much more building they are planning on doing as well.
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Title: John Wheeler Letter : March 29, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-03-29
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother Sarah Wheeler. Rumors around the camp are that Charleston is being attacked, and their company will move to the front as soon as the roads dry. The weather is still pretty cold, and the company has been busy buildling up the camp. That winter, they created two depots for the Quarter Master and the Comissory Departments, over 50 barracks, dining halls, cook rooms, offices, hopsitals, stables, a blacksmithery, and storage...
Show moreThis is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother Sarah Wheeler. Rumors around the camp are that Charleston is being attacked, and their company will move to the front as soon as the roads dry. The weather is still pretty cold, and the company has been busy buildling up the camp. That winter, they created two depots for the Quarter Master and the Comissory Departments, over 50 barracks, dining halls, cook rooms, offices, hopsitals, stables, a blacksmithery, and storage buildings. There is much more building they are planning on doing as well.
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Title: John Wheeler Letter : March 29, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-03-29
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother Sarah Wheeler. Rumors around the camp are that Charleston is being attacked, and their company will move to the front as soon as the roads dry. The weather is still pretty cold, and the company has been busy buildling up the camp. That winter, they created two depots for the Quarter Master and the Comissory Departments, over 50 barracks, dining halls, cook rooms, offices, hopsitals, stables, a blacksmithery, and storage...
Show moreThis is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother Sarah Wheeler. Rumors around the camp are that Charleston is being attacked, and their company will move to the front as soon as the roads dry. The weather is still pretty cold, and the company has been busy buildling up the camp. That winter, they created two depots for the Quarter Master and the Comissory Departments, over 50 barracks, dining halls, cook rooms, offices, hopsitals, stables, a blacksmithery, and storage buildings. There is much more building they are planning on doing as well.
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Title: John Wheeler Letter : March 29, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-03-29
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother Sarah Wheeler. Rumors around the camp are that Charleston is being attacked, and their company will move to the front as soon as the roads dry. The weather is still pretty cold, and the company has been busy buildling up the camp. That winter, they created two depots for the Quarter Master and the Comissory Departments, over 50 barracks, dining halls, cook rooms, offices, hopsitals, stables, a blacksmithery, and storage...
Show moreThis is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother Sarah Wheeler. Rumors around the camp are that Charleston is being attacked, and their company will move to the front as soon as the roads dry. The weather is still pretty cold, and the company has been busy buildling up the camp. That winter, they created two depots for the Quarter Master and the Comissory Departments, over 50 barracks, dining halls, cook rooms, offices, hopsitals, stables, a blacksmithery, and storage buildings. There is much more building they are planning on doing as well.
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Title: John Wheeler Letter : March 29, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-03-29
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother Sarah Wheeler. Rumors around the camp are that Charleston is being attacked, and their company will move to the front as soon as the roads dry. The weather is still pretty cold, and the company has been busy buildling up the camp. That winter, they created two depots for the Quarter Master and the Comissory Departments, over 50 barracks, dining halls, cook rooms, offices, hopsitals, stables, a blacksmithery, and storage...
Show moreThis is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother Sarah Wheeler. Rumors around the camp are that Charleston is being attacked, and their company will move to the front as soon as the roads dry. The weather is still pretty cold, and the company has been busy buildling up the camp. That winter, they created two depots for the Quarter Master and the Comissory Departments, over 50 barracks, dining halls, cook rooms, offices, hopsitals, stables, a blacksmithery, and storage buildings. There is much more building they are planning on doing as well.
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Title: John Wheeler Letter : March 1, 1863
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-03-01
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler had been sick for the past few days, but reports he is getting better. He talks about his pay, the muddy conditions, and the future attacks that the North will put into action.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : March 1, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-03-01
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler had been sick for the past few days, but reports he is getting better. He talks about his pay, the muddy conditions, and the future attacks that the North will put into action.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : March 1, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-03-01
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler had been sick for the past few days, but reports he is getting better. He talks about his pay, the muddy conditions, and the future attacks that the North will put into action.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : October 16, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-10-16
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family. Wheeler tells his family about the recent attacks his company was apart of in Virginia. He explains the reasoning behind both sides' movements and fighting tactics.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : March 1, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-03-01
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler had been sick for the past few days, but reports he is getting better. He talks about his pay, the muddy conditions, and the future attacks that the North will put into action.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : March 1, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-03-01
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler had been sick for the past few days, but reports he is getting better. He talks about his pay, the muddy conditions, and the future attacks that the North will put into action.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : December 28, 1862
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1862-12-28
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler has been detailed as a carpenter in Fort Barnard instead of the teamster he requested to be. He'll get paid more but will have to stay there as long as he can "stand" the work. The regiment has not been paid for a while, and he tells his family to be patient. Wheeler keeps in touch with several friends while away, sending letters and planning visits. He ends the letter in a sad statement about all humans' impending...
Show moreThis is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler has been detailed as a carpenter in Fort Barnard instead of the teamster he requested to be. He'll get paid more but will have to stay there as long as he can "stand" the work. The regiment has not been paid for a while, and he tells his family to be patient. Wheeler keeps in touch with several friends while away, sending letters and planning visits. He ends the letter in a sad statement about all humans' impending death.
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Title: John Wheeler Letter : December 28, 1862 Page 1
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1862-12-28
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler has been detailed as a carpenter in Fort Barnard instead of the teamster he requested to be. He'll get paid more but will have to stay there as long as he can "stand" the work. The regiment has not been paid for a while, and he tells his family to be patient. Wheeler keeps in touch with several friends while away, sending letters and planning visits. He ends the letter in a sad statement about all humans' impending...
Show moreThis is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler has been detailed as a carpenter in Fort Barnard instead of the teamster he requested to be. He'll get paid more but will have to stay there as long as he can "stand" the work. The regiment has not been paid for a while, and he tells his family to be patient. Wheeler keeps in touch with several friends while away, sending letters and planning visits. He ends the letter in a sad statement about all humans' impending death.
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Title: John Wheeler Letter : August 10, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-08-10
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler got a bonus payment from the government. Half of his regiment is on "fatigue duty," building roads and bridges nearby. He speaks with passionate nationalism about the impending fall of Charleston, as well as Fort Wagner and Sumpter. John Morgan, the "famous guerilla chieftain," has been captured. It's also been very hot in camp.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : August 10, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-08-10
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler got a bonus payment from the government. Half of his regiment is on "fatigue duty," building roads and bridges nearby. He speaks with passionate nationalism about the impending fall of Charleston, as well as Fort Wagner and Sumpter. John Morgan, the "famous guerilla chieftain," has been captured. It's also been very hot in camp.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : August 10, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-08-10
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler got a bonus payment from the government. Half of his regiment is on "fatigue duty," building roads and bridges nearby. He speaks with passionate nationalism about the impending fall of Charleston, as well as Fort Wagner and Sumpter. John Morgan, the "famous guerilla chieftain," has been captured. It's also been very hot in camp.

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