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Title: Philip J. Conklin Letter : May 19, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Conklin, Philip J.
Date: 1863-05-19
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Philip J. Conklin writes to his friend William, detailing that the boys are in good health and spirits. Conklin notes that he has been enjoying picket duty, and that there are lots of cows in the area to milk. He continues by detailing that the Rebels don't like the 18th Michigan Regiment, however the rebellion must be crushed. Conklin writes that James has been reduced in the ranks, as he suspects he was not pleasing the captain. Conklin continues by detailing that Albert Carver and Ralph...
Show morePhilip J. Conklin writes to his friend William, detailing that the boys are in good health and spirits. Conklin notes that he has been enjoying picket duty, and that there are lots of cows in the area to milk. He continues by detailing that the Rebels don't like the 18th Michigan Regiment, however the rebellion must be crushed. Conklin writes that James has been reduced in the ranks, as he suspects he was not pleasing the captain. Conklin continues by detailing that Albert Carver and Ralph are gaining, and that Luther is well. He questions what the people back home think of the war, and notes that he believes they will have to serve their full three years. Conklin writes that the rumor regarding Richmond was not true, and that there are large numbers of Rebel troops located nearby supposedly attempting to enter Kentucky. Conklin concludes by noting that the boys are located near Nashville, and that he relies on God to keep him safe.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : January 10, 1864 Page 3
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-01-10
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is not privileged enough to have a woman to write to, so he will write to them instead. Barber details that it is very cold in Tennessee, although there has not been much snow. He further notes that a number of people have frozen to death on the railroad and on picket duty. Barber writes that when on patrol several days prior, an old man welcomed the boys into his home to warm up and eat some pie. Barber writes that...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is not privileged enough to have a woman to write to, so he will write to them instead. Barber details that it is very cold in Tennessee, although there has not been much snow. He further notes that a number of people have frozen to death on the railroad and on picket duty. Barber writes that when on patrol several days prior, an old man welcomed the boys into his home to warm up and eat some pie. Barber writes that again on patrol the previous day he was offered nice cakes and a cigar. The letter is continued on January 11, in which Barber notes that the weather is slightly more moderate. He details that he has been away from home for a little over 16 months, and that he is thankful to God for keeping him away from the battlefield and disease. Barber concludes by writing that he will soon be sending brother William and sister Malvina a picture, along with one to his and Malvina's sister Olivia.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : February 3, 1864
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-02-03
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting the weather they have experienced the past month. Lickly details that he would love to see William and tell him about his experiences as a soldier, however he does not expect that will happen for quite a while. Lickly details that Morris Lickly, George Courser, D.H. Barber, and Mr. Porter arrived and are expecting to do business in Nashville. Furthermore, Andrew Crandell has been with the boys the past two weeks. Lickly writes that there has...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, noting the weather they have experienced the past month. Lickly details that he would love to see William and tell him about his experiences as a soldier, however he does not expect that will happen for quite a while. Lickly details that Morris Lickly, George Courser, D.H. Barber, and Mr. Porter arrived and are expecting to do business in Nashville. Furthermore, Andrew Crandell has been with the boys the past two weeks. Lickly writes that there has been no reliable news from the front, although there have been rumors of some cavalry engagements. Lickly concludes by detailing that they are still in Nashville and he does not know how long it will be until they leave.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : February 3, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-02-03
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting the weather they have experienced the past month. Lickly details that he would love to see William and tell him about his experiences as a soldier, however he does not expect that will happen for quite a while. Lickly details that Morris Lickly, George Courser, D.H. Barber, and Mr. Porter arrived and are expecting to do business in Nashville. Furthermore, Andrew Crandell has been with the boys the past two weeks. Lickly writes that there has...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, noting the weather they have experienced the past month. Lickly details that he would love to see William and tell him about his experiences as a soldier, however he does not expect that will happen for quite a while. Lickly details that Morris Lickly, George Courser, D.H. Barber, and Mr. Porter arrived and are expecting to do business in Nashville. Furthermore, Andrew Crandell has been with the boys the past two weeks. Lickly writes that there has been no reliable news from the front, although there have been rumors of some cavalry engagements. Lickly concludes by detailing that they are still in Nashville and he does not know how long it will be until they leave.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : February 3, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-02-03
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting the weather they have experienced the past month. Lickly details that he would love to see William and tell him about his experiences as a soldier, however he does not expect that will happen for quite a while. Lickly details that Morris Lickly, George Courser, D.H. Barber, and Mr. Porter arrived and are expecting to do business in Nashville. Furthermore, Andrew Crandell has been with the boys the past two weeks. Lickly writes that there has...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, noting the weather they have experienced the past month. Lickly details that he would love to see William and tell him about his experiences as a soldier, however he does not expect that will happen for quite a while. Lickly details that Morris Lickly, George Courser, D.H. Barber, and Mr. Porter arrived and are expecting to do business in Nashville. Furthermore, Andrew Crandell has been with the boys the past two weeks. Lickly writes that there has been no reliable news from the front, although there have been rumors of some cavalry engagements. Lickly concludes by detailing that they are still in Nashville and he does not know how long it will be until they leave.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : February 3, 1864 Page 3
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-02-03
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting the weather they have experienced the past month. Lickly details that he would love to see William and tell him about his experiences as a soldier, however he does not expect that will happen for quite a while. Lickly details that Morris Lickly, George Courser, D.H. Barber, and Mr. Porter arrived and are expecting to do business in Nashville. Furthermore, Andrew Crandell has been with the boys the past two weeks. Lickly writes that there has...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, noting the weather they have experienced the past month. Lickly details that he would love to see William and tell him about his experiences as a soldier, however he does not expect that will happen for quite a while. Lickly details that Morris Lickly, George Courser, D.H. Barber, and Mr. Porter arrived and are expecting to do business in Nashville. Furthermore, Andrew Crandell has been with the boys the past two weeks. Lickly writes that there has been no reliable news from the front, although there have been rumors of some cavalry engagements. Lickly concludes by detailing that they are still in Nashville and he does not know how long it will be until they leave.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : February 3, 1864 Page 4
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-02-03
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting the weather they have experienced the past month. Lickly details that he would love to see William and tell him about his experiences as a soldier, however he does not expect that will happen for quite a while. Lickly details that Morris Lickly, George Courser, D.H. Barber, and Mr. Porter arrived and are expecting to do business in Nashville. Furthermore, Andrew Crandell has been with the boys the past two weeks. Lickly writes that there has...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, noting the weather they have experienced the past month. Lickly details that he would love to see William and tell him about his experiences as a soldier, however he does not expect that will happen for quite a while. Lickly details that Morris Lickly, George Courser, D.H. Barber, and Mr. Porter arrived and are expecting to do business in Nashville. Furthermore, Andrew Crandell has been with the boys the past two weeks. Lickly writes that there has been no reliable news from the front, although there have been rumors of some cavalry engagements. Lickly concludes by detailing that they are still in Nashville and he does not know how long it will be until they leave.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : February 13, 1864
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-02-13
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is glad to have received their letter, as well as one from Gryphena and Ma. Barber writes that all are in good health. He further notes that William's brother James just left for Chattanooga, that he has not seen Ralph, and that Albert Carver has joined him on the bank. Barber further writes that he sees Uncle Hugh frequently. He continues by detailing the many men in the Regiment who have gone to await their trials...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is glad to have received their letter, as well as one from Gryphena and Ma. Barber writes that all are in good health. He further notes that William's brother James just left for Chattanooga, that he has not seen Ralph, and that Albert Carver has joined him on the bank. Barber further writes that he sees Uncle Hugh frequently. He continues by detailing the many men in the Regiment who have gone to await their trials, as well as a brief statement on the sergeant of Company A who died. Barber writes an acknowledgement of Philip's death, detailing that Philip had not been well for some time and appeared to have a lingering disease. Barber notes that Philip was still unwell when he caught smallpox, and unfortunately the boys were not allowed to visit him. Barber concludes by writing that the table spread now belongs to Malvina, no pay necessary.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : January 2, 1864 Page 3
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1864-01-02
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that it has been quite a while since their last correspondence. Lickly writes that they are now in Nashville and that he is doing well. He notes in great detail his thankfulness to God and his religion for assisting him in this time of war. Lickly writes that he has been in service for a year and a half, and believes that it has passed somewhat quickly. To conclude, Lickly acknowledges the death of his and William's brother Charles.

Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : Unknown Month 3, 1864
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to his sister Olivia, noting that he is thankful for their ability to communicate over letters. Barber details that he does not wish to be a soldier anymore, however he feels he must continue to work against the rebellion that has caused so much loss. He notes that while he will continue, he would much rather be at home, although he writes he does not know if he will ever live to see peace again. Barber details that he had a pleasant Christmas and New Year, and that he...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to his sister Olivia, noting that he is thankful for their ability to communicate over letters. Barber details that he does not wish to be a soldier anymore, however he feels he must continue to work against the rebellion that has caused so much loss. He notes that while he will continue, he would much rather be at home, although he writes he does not know if he will ever live to see peace again. Barber details that he had a pleasant Christmas and New Year, and that he is glad to hear that Olivia's studies are going well. Barber concludes by noting that he will send some pictures to Olivia and their sister Malvina.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : Unknown Month 3, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to his sister Olivia, noting that he is thankful for their ability to communicate over letters. Barber details that he does not wish to be a soldier anymore, however he feels he must continue to work against the rebellion that has caused so much loss. He notes that while he will continue, he would much rather be at home, although he writes he does not know if he will ever live to see peace again. Barber details that he had a pleasant Christmas and New Year, and that he...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to his sister Olivia, noting that he is thankful for their ability to communicate over letters. Barber details that he does not wish to be a soldier anymore, however he feels he must continue to work against the rebellion that has caused so much loss. He notes that while he will continue, he would much rather be at home, although he writes he does not know if he will ever live to see peace again. Barber details that he had a pleasant Christmas and New Year, and that he is glad to hear that Olivia's studies are going well. Barber concludes by noting that he will send some pictures to Olivia and their sister Malvina.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : Unknown Month 3, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to his sister Olivia, noting that he is thankful for their ability to communicate over letters. Barber details that he does not wish to be a soldier anymore, however he feels he must continue to work against the rebellion that has caused so much loss. He notes that while he will continue, he would much rather be at home, although he writes he does not know if he will ever live to see peace again. Barber details that he had a pleasant Christmas and New Year, and that he...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to his sister Olivia, noting that he is thankful for their ability to communicate over letters. Barber details that he does not wish to be a soldier anymore, however he feels he must continue to work against the rebellion that has caused so much loss. He notes that while he will continue, he would much rather be at home, although he writes he does not know if he will ever live to see peace again. Barber details that he had a pleasant Christmas and New Year, and that he is glad to hear that Olivia's studies are going well. Barber concludes by noting that he will send some pictures to Olivia and their sister Malvina.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : January 10, 1864
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-01-10
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is not privileged enough to have a woman to write to, so he will write to them instead. Barber details that it is very cold in Tennessee, although there has not been much snow. He further notes that a number of people have frozen to death on the railroad and on picket duty. Barber writes that when on patrol several days prior, an old man welcomed the boys into his home to warm up and eat some pie. Barber writes that...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is not privileged enough to have a woman to write to, so he will write to them instead. Barber details that it is very cold in Tennessee, although there has not been much snow. He further notes that a number of people have frozen to death on the railroad and on picket duty. Barber writes that when on patrol several days prior, an old man welcomed the boys into his home to warm up and eat some pie. Barber writes that again on patrol the previous day he was offered nice cakes and a cigar. The letter is continued on January 11, in which Barber notes that the weather is slightly more moderate. He details that he has been away from home for a little over 16 months, and that he is thankful to God for keeping him away from the battlefield and disease. Barber concludes by writing that he will soon be sending brother William and sister Malvina a picture, along with one to his and Malvina's sister Olivia.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : January 10, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-01-10
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is not privileged enough to have a woman to write to, so he will write to them instead. Barber details that it is very cold in Tennessee, although there has not been much snow. He further notes that a number of people have frozen to death on the railroad and on picket duty. Barber writes that when on patrol several days prior, an old man welcomed the boys into his home to warm up and eat some pie. Barber writes that...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is not privileged enough to have a woman to write to, so he will write to them instead. Barber details that it is very cold in Tennessee, although there has not been much snow. He further notes that a number of people have frozen to death on the railroad and on picket duty. Barber writes that when on patrol several days prior, an old man welcomed the boys into his home to warm up and eat some pie. Barber writes that again on patrol the previous day he was offered nice cakes and a cigar. The letter is continued on January 11, in which Barber notes that the weather is slightly more moderate. He details that he has been away from home for a little over 16 months, and that he is thankful to God for keeping him away from the battlefield and disease. Barber concludes by writing that he will soon be sending brother William and sister Malvina a picture, along with one to his and Malvina's sister Olivia.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : January 10, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1864-01-10
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is not privileged enough to have a woman to write to, so he will write to them instead. Barber details that it is very cold in Tennessee, although there has not been much snow. He further notes that a number of people have frozen to death on the railroad and on picket duty. Barber writes that when on patrol several days prior, an old man welcomed the boys into his home to warm up and eat some pie. Barber writes that...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, noting that he is not privileged enough to have a woman to write to, so he will write to them instead. Barber details that it is very cold in Tennessee, although there has not been much snow. He further notes that a number of people have frozen to death on the railroad and on picket duty. Barber writes that when on patrol several days prior, an old man welcomed the boys into his home to warm up and eat some pie. Barber writes that again on patrol the previous day he was offered nice cakes and a cigar. The letter is continued on January 11, in which Barber notes that the weather is slightly more moderate. He details that he has been away from home for a little over 16 months, and that he is thankful to God for keeping him away from the battlefield and disease. Barber concludes by writing that he will soon be sending brother William and sister Malvina a picture, along with one to his and Malvina's sister Olivia.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : July 25, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1863-07-25
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina noting that a majority of the regiment is healthy. He details that there are several people in hospitals, including A.D. Lile in Louisville, Michael Howland in Detroit, and E.C. Green in Cincinnati. Barber writes that John Calhoun was taken prisoner at Danville and that L. Denel has returned. Barber continues by asking Malvina if she has heard from James Laird and the rest of the boys of the Potomac, and if Harrison Palmer is alive. Barber details...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina noting that a majority of the regiment is healthy. He details that there are several people in hospitals, including A.D. Lile in Louisville, Michael Howland in Detroit, and E.C. Green in Cincinnati. Barber writes that John Calhoun was taken prisoner at Danville and that L. Denel has returned. Barber continues by asking Malvina if she has heard from James Laird and the rest of the boys of the Potomac, and if Harrison Palmer is alive. Barber details that Philip, Albert Carver, Benedict, and himself are on patrol, and that the troops were paid last week. He further notes that he saw Major General Rosecrans, which he found exciting. Barber concludes by providing a detailed schedule of soldier activities throughout the day, and finishes his letter by indicating that the enclosed spoon is a gift for little Hattie from her Uncle Albert.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : July 25, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1863-07-25
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina noting that a majority of the regiment is healthy. He details that there are several people in hospitals, including A.D. Lile in Louisville, Michael Howland in Detroit, and E.C. Green in Cincinnati. Barber writes that John Calhoun was taken prisoner at Danville and that L. Denel has returned. Barber continues by asking Malvina if she has heard from James Laird and the rest of the boys of the Potomac, and if Harrison Palmer is alive. Barber details...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to his sister Malvina noting that a majority of the regiment is healthy. He details that there are several people in hospitals, including A.D. Lile in Louisville, Michael Howland in Detroit, and E.C. Green in Cincinnati. Barber writes that John Calhoun was taken prisoner at Danville and that L. Denel has returned. Barber continues by asking Malvina if she has heard from James Laird and the rest of the boys of the Potomac, and if Harrison Palmer is alive. Barber details that Philip, Albert Carver, Benedict, and himself are on patrol, and that the troops were paid last week. He further notes that he saw Major General Rosecrans, which he found exciting. Barber concludes by providing a detailed schedule of soldier activities throughout the day, and finishes his letter by indicating that the enclosed spoon is a gift for little Hattie from her Uncle Albert.
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Title: Ralph E. Stout Letter : August 11, 1863
Creator: Stout, Ralph E.
Date: 1863-08-11
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Ralph E. Stout writes to his friend Olivia detailing that Albert has gone to Louisville to guard prisoners. Stout notes what he ate for dinner and continues by acknowledging that Barry is striving to learn the barber's trade. He concludes by writing that he had his picture taken and would like to send one to Olivia, however he worries it may cause problems.

Title: Ralph E. Stout Letter : August 11, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Stout, Ralph E.
Date: 1863-08-11
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Ralph E. Stout writes to his friend Olivia detailing that Albert has gone to Louisville to guard prisoners. Stout notes what he ate for dinner and continues by acknowledging that Barry is striving to learn the barber's trade. He concludes by writing that he had his picture taken and would like to send one to Olivia, however he worries it may cause problems.

Title: Ralph E. Stout Letter : August 11, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Stout, Ralph E.
Date: 1863-08-11
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Ralph E. Stout writes to his friend Olivia detailing that Albert has gone to Louisville to guard prisoners. Stout notes what he ate for dinner and continues by acknowledging that Barry is striving to learn the barber's trade. He concludes by writing that he had his picture taken and would like to send one to Olivia, however he worries it may cause problems.

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