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Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : March 8, 1863
Creator: Macomber, George N.
Date: 1863-03-08
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: George Macomber writes to Israel's mother, Harriet, to inform her of Israel's poor health. He tells a story about a freight train that was seized by Confederate soldiers outside of Nashville. Israel pens a section of the letter to notify his mother he is feeling better. He asks her to send him dried fruit, apples, honey, jelly, as well as some sewing needles and pins. George closes the letter, stating Israel is doing much better and has access to a variety of foods.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : March 8, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Macomber, George N.
Date: 1863-03-08
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: George Macomber writes to Israel's mother, Harriet, to inform her of Israel's poor health. He tells a story about a freight train that was seized by Confederate soldiers outside of Nashville. Israel pens a section of the letter to notify his mother he is feeling better. He asks her to send him dried fruit, apples, honey, jelly, as well as some sewing needles and pins. George closes the letter, stating Israel is doing much better and has access to a variety of foods.

Title: Israel G. Atkins Letter : March 8, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Macomber, George N.
Date: 1863-03-08
Collection: Israel G. Atkins Papers (c.00228)
Description: George Macomber writes to Israel's mother, Harriet, to inform her of Israel's poor health. He tells a story about a freight train that was seized by Confederate soldiers outside of Nashville. Israel pens a section of the letter to notify his mother he is feeling better. He asks her to send him dried fruit, apples, honey, jelly, as well as some sewing needles and pins. George closes the letter, stating Israel is doing much better and has access to a variety of foods.

Title: James Bradish Letter : October 22, 1862 Page 8
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1862-10-22
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James describes his unit's march from Covington, Kentucky, toward Lexington. He notes that he was on scouting duty for part of the trip, which entailed checking behind walls and fences. James also mentions that his mother recently died and he asks Emma what she and his sister will do. James notes that he made stewed apples and cherries for dinner. He asks Emma to send him beechnuts, a winter vest, and a watch by express mail.

Title: James Bradish Letter : October 22, 1862 Page 5
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1862-10-22
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James describes his unit's march from Covington, Kentucky, toward Lexington. He notes that he was on scouting duty for part of the trip, which entailed checking behind walls and fences. James also mentions that his mother recently died and he asks Emma what she and his sister will do. James notes that he made stewed apples and cherries for dinner. He asks Emma to send him beechnuts, a winter vest, and a watch by express mail.

Title: James Bradish Letter : October 22, 1862 Page 6
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1862-10-22
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James describes his unit's march from Covington, Kentucky, toward Lexington. He notes that he was on scouting duty for part of the trip, which entailed checking behind walls and fences. James also mentions that his mother recently died and he asks Emma what she and his sister will do. James notes that he made stewed apples and cherries for dinner. He asks Emma to send him beechnuts, a winter vest, and a watch by express mail.

Title: James Bradish Letter : October 22, 1862 Page 7
Creator: Bradish, James
Date: 1862-10-22
Collection: James Bradish Papers (c.00147)
Description: James describes his unit's march from Covington, Kentucky, toward Lexington. He notes that he was on scouting duty for part of the trip, which entailed checking behind walls and fences. James also mentions that his mother recently died and he asks Emma what she and his sister will do. James notes that he made stewed apples and cherries for dinner. He asks Emma to send him beechnuts, a winter vest, and a watch by express mail.

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 : August 22, 1863
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-08-22
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his friends and family in his hometown. Wheeler has been sick and is still recovering. New conscripted soldiers are arriving, and his regiment has gotten over 150 new soldiers. He discusses the quality of the artillery the North has, which he thinks will help capture Fort Sumpter. The rebel newspapers have been filled with Southern boasting. Stamps are hard to come by, so he requests his family sends him some with each letter they write.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : August 22, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-08-22
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his friends and family in his hometown. Wheeler has been sick and is still recovering. New conscripted soldiers are arriving, and his regiment has gotten over 150 new soldiers. He discusses the quality of the artillery the North has, which he thinks will help capture Fort Sumpter. The rebel newspapers have been filled with Southern boasting. Stamps are hard to come by, so he requests his family sends him some with each letter they write.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : May 13, 1862
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1862-05-13
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler is in Yorktown, which he describes as a safe place to be during the war. He predicts that the war will be over by July of 1862. A friend of his is in the hospital, and another friend just was released from the hospital. He talks about sending some things home, including traps and personal items he wishes not be opened.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : May 13, 1862 Page 1
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1862-05-13
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler is in Yorktown, which he describes as a safe place to be during the war. He predicts that the war will be over by July of 1862. A friend of his is in the hospital, and another friend just was released from the hospital. He talks about sending some things home, including traps and personal items he wishes not be opened.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : August 22, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-08-22
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his friends and family in his hometown. Wheeler has been sick and is still recovering. New conscripted soldiers are arriving, and his regiment has gotten over 150 new soldiers. He discusses the quality of the artillery the North has, which he thinks will help capture Fort Sumpter. The rebel newspapers have been filled with Southern boasting. Stamps are hard to come by, so he requests his family sends him some with each letter they write.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : August 22, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-08-22
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his friends and family in his hometown. Wheeler has been sick and is still recovering. New conscripted soldiers are arriving, and his regiment has gotten over 150 new soldiers. He discusses the quality of the artillery the North has, which he thinks will help capture Fort Sumpter. The rebel newspapers have been filled with Southern boasting. Stamps are hard to come by, so he requests his family sends him some with each letter they write.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : August 22, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1863-08-22
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his friends and family in his hometown. Wheeler has been sick and is still recovering. New conscripted soldiers are arriving, and his regiment has gotten over 150 new soldiers. He discusses the quality of the artillery the North has, which he thinks will help capture Fort Sumpter. The rebel newspapers have been filled with Southern boasting. Stamps are hard to come by, so he requests his family sends him some with each letter they write.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : May 13, 1862 Page 2
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1862-05-13
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his mother. Wheeler is in Yorktown, which he describes as a safe place to be during the war. He predicts that the war will be over by July of 1862. A friend of his is in the hospital, and another friend just was released from the hospital. He talks about sending some things home, including traps and personal items he wishes not be opened.

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