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Title: John Wheeler Letter : December 28, 1862 Page 2
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 3
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 4
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 : June 22, 1862
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1862-06-22
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 talks about the letters he's received and sent, including part of his pay that he sent home. He continues to talk about money, asking how much a colt was sold for and if his family had settled their debts with two men from his hometown. Wheeler describes the skirmish that took place right next to his company's camp. This letter also includes a short note from June 23, 1862, reporting a...
Show moreThis is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler talks about the letters he's received and sent, including part of his pay that he sent home. He continues to talk about money, asking how much a colt was sold for and if his family had settled their debts with two men from his hometown. Wheeler describes the skirmish that took place right next to his company's camp. This letter also includes a short note from June 23, 1862, reporting a severe thunderstorm and being able to obtain stamps.
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Title: John Wheeler Letter : June 22, 1862 Page 1
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1862-06-22
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 talks about the letters he's received and sent, including part of his pay that he sent home. He continues to talk about money, asking how much a colt was sold for and if his family had settled their debts with two men from his hometown. Wheeler describes the skirmish that took place right next to his company's camp. This letter also includes a short note from June 23, 1862, reporting a...
Show moreThis is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler talks about the letters he's received and sent, including part of his pay that he sent home. He continues to talk about money, asking how much a colt was sold for and if his family had settled their debts with two men from his hometown. Wheeler describes the skirmish that took place right next to his company's camp. This letter also includes a short note from June 23, 1862, reporting a severe thunderstorm and being able to obtain stamps.
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Title: John Wheeler Letter : June 22, 1862 Page 2
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1862-06-22
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 talks about the letters he's received and sent, including part of his pay that he sent home. He continues to talk about money, asking how much a colt was sold for and if his family had settled their debts with two men from his hometown. Wheeler describes the skirmish that took place right next to his company's camp. This letter also includes a short note from June 23, 1862, reporting a...
Show moreThis is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler talks about the letters he's received and sent, including part of his pay that he sent home. He continues to talk about money, asking how much a colt was sold for and if his family had settled their debts with two men from his hometown. Wheeler describes the skirmish that took place right next to his company's camp. This letter also includes a short note from June 23, 1862, reporting a severe thunderstorm and being able to obtain stamps.
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Title: John Wheeler Letter : January 22, 1864
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1864-01-22
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family. Wheeler describes the awful conditions he's seen civilians go through during his time in the war. Many people are starving in towns occupied by the Union in the South. He mentions how women have to do a large amount of work in the absence of the men fighting in the war. Also, one of Wheeler's friends hurt himself by jumping over a creek and might be discharged.

Title: John Wheeler Letter : June 22, 1862 Page 3
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1862-06-22
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 talks about the letters he's received and sent, including part of his pay that he sent home. He continues to talk about money, asking how much a colt was sold for and if his family had settled their debts with two men from his hometown. Wheeler describes the skirmish that took place right next to his company's camp. This letter also includes a short note from June 23, 1862, reporting a...
Show moreThis is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family and friends in his hometown. Wheeler talks about the letters he's received and sent, including part of his pay that he sent home. He continues to talk about money, asking how much a colt was sold for and if his family had settled their debts with two men from his hometown. Wheeler describes the skirmish that took place right next to his company's camp. This letter also includes a short note from June 23, 1862, reporting a severe thunderstorm and being able to obtain stamps.
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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 : 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.

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