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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 : 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 : June 22, 1862 Page 4
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: Albert W. Barber Letter : March 29, 1863
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1863-03-29
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, detailing that they have been on the move for the past week. Barber writes that during this time they have partly been chasing the Rebels and the Rebels partly chasing them. He notes that both sides have taken prisoners, and that the Union General sought to retreat rather than fight the Rebels, therefore cattle were driven away and the bridge across Dick's River was burnt. Barber details the long journey to Lancaster in detail,...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, detailing that they have been on the move for the past week. Barber writes that during this time they have partly been chasing the Rebels and the Rebels partly chasing them. He notes that both sides have taken prisoners, and that the Union General sought to retreat rather than fight the Rebels, therefore cattle were driven away and the bridge across Dick's River was burnt. Barber details the long journey to Lancaster in detail, describing the travel, skirmishes with Rebels, lack of sleep, and the food available to the men. Furthermore, he notes that supposedly General Burnside is on his way with troops to assist. Barber concludes by detailing that George Cornell is sick, however Jude, James, and the rest of the boys are well.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : March 29, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1863-03-29
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, detailing that they have been on the move for the past week. Barber writes that during this time they have partly been chasing the Rebels and the Rebels partly chasing them. He notes that both sides have taken prisoners, and that the Union General sought to retreat rather than fight the Rebels, therefore cattle were driven away and the bridge across Dick's River was burnt. Barber details the long journey to Lancaster in detail,...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, detailing that they have been on the move for the past week. Barber writes that during this time they have partly been chasing the Rebels and the Rebels partly chasing them. He notes that both sides have taken prisoners, and that the Union General sought to retreat rather than fight the Rebels, therefore cattle were driven away and the bridge across Dick's River was burnt. Barber details the long journey to Lancaster in detail, describing the travel, skirmishes with Rebels, lack of sleep, and the food available to the men. Furthermore, he notes that supposedly General Burnside is on his way with troops to assist. Barber concludes by detailing that George Cornell is sick, however Jude, James, and the rest of the boys are well.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : March 29, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1863-03-29
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, detailing that they have been on the move for the past week. Barber writes that during this time they have partly been chasing the Rebels and the Rebels partly chasing them. He notes that both sides have taken prisoners, and that the Union General sought to retreat rather than fight the Rebels, therefore cattle were driven away and the bridge across Dick's River was burnt. Barber details the long journey to Lancaster in detail,...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, detailing that they have been on the move for the past week. Barber writes that during this time they have partly been chasing the Rebels and the Rebels partly chasing them. He notes that both sides have taken prisoners, and that the Union General sought to retreat rather than fight the Rebels, therefore cattle were driven away and the bridge across Dick's River was burnt. Barber details the long journey to Lancaster in detail, describing the travel, skirmishes with Rebels, lack of sleep, and the food available to the men. Furthermore, he notes that supposedly General Burnside is on his way with troops to assist. Barber concludes by detailing that George Cornell is sick, however Jude, James, and the rest of the boys are well.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : March 29, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1863-03-29
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, detailing that they have been on the move for the past week. Barber writes that during this time they have partly been chasing the Rebels and the Rebels partly chasing them. He notes that both sides have taken prisoners, and that the Union General sought to retreat rather than fight the Rebels, therefore cattle were driven away and the bridge across Dick's River was burnt. Barber details the long journey to Lancaster in detail,...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, detailing that they have been on the move for the past week. Barber writes that during this time they have partly been chasing the Rebels and the Rebels partly chasing them. He notes that both sides have taken prisoners, and that the Union General sought to retreat rather than fight the Rebels, therefore cattle were driven away and the bridge across Dick's River was burnt. Barber details the long journey to Lancaster in detail, describing the travel, skirmishes with Rebels, lack of sleep, and the food available to the men. Furthermore, he notes that supposedly General Burnside is on his way with troops to assist. Barber concludes by detailing that George Cornell is sick, however Jude, James, and the rest of the boys are well.
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Title: Albert W. Barber Letter : March 29, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Barber, Albert W.
Date: 1863-03-29
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: Albert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, detailing that they have been on the move for the past week. Barber writes that during this time they have partly been chasing the Rebels and the Rebels partly chasing them. He notes that both sides have taken prisoners, and that the Union General sought to retreat rather than fight the Rebels, therefore cattle were driven away and the bridge across Dick's River was burnt. Barber details the long journey to Lancaster in detail,...
Show moreAlbert W. Barber writes to brother William and sister Malvina, detailing that they have been on the move for the past week. Barber writes that during this time they have partly been chasing the Rebels and the Rebels partly chasing them. He notes that both sides have taken prisoners, and that the Union General sought to retreat rather than fight the Rebels, therefore cattle were driven away and the bridge across Dick's River was burnt. Barber details the long journey to Lancaster in detail, describing the travel, skirmishes with Rebels, lack of sleep, and the food available to the men. Furthermore, he notes that supposedly General Burnside is on his way with troops to assist. Barber concludes by detailing that George Cornell is sick, however Jude, James, and the rest of the boys are well.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : January 22, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1863-01-22
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that he received the letter that had been sent in a box to Albert W. Barber. Lickly details that the men have been confined to their quarters due to harsh weather, and notes that Mrs. Thorn visited the camp and was able to see her husband before he died. Additionally, he writes that Mr. Thiels visited, however Lickly missed it due to his being sick. Lickly continues by detailing that Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Squier started for Michigan yesterday...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that he received the letter that had been sent in a box to Albert W. Barber. Lickly details that the men have been confined to their quarters due to harsh weather, and notes that Mrs. Thorn visited the camp and was able to see her husband before he died. Additionally, he writes that Mr. Thiels visited, however Lickly missed it due to his being sick. Lickly continues by detailing that Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Squier started for Michigan yesterday and should soon arrive home. Lickly further provides William with advice regarding joining the Freewills, saying that William must attend the Church where he feels most at home. Lickly concludes by writing that they await news from the Army of the Potomac, and hope to be home soon.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : January 22, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1863-01-22
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that he received the letter that had been sent in a box to Albert W. Barber. Lickly details that the men have been confined to their quarters due to harsh weather, and notes that Mrs. Thorn visited the camp and was able to see her husband before he died. Additionally, he writes that Mr. Thiels visited, however Lickly missed it due to his being sick. Lickly continues by detailing that Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Squier started for Michigan yesterday...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that he received the letter that had been sent in a box to Albert W. Barber. Lickly details that the men have been confined to their quarters due to harsh weather, and notes that Mrs. Thorn visited the camp and was able to see her husband before he died. Additionally, he writes that Mr. Thiels visited, however Lickly missed it due to his being sick. Lickly continues by detailing that Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Squier started for Michigan yesterday and should soon arrive home. Lickly further provides William with advice regarding joining the Freewills, saying that William must attend the Church where he feels most at home. Lickly concludes by writing that they await news from the Army of the Potomac, and hope to be home soon.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : January 22, 1863
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1863-01-22
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that he received the letter that had been sent in a box to Albert W. Barber. Lickly details that the men have been confined to their quarters due to harsh weather, and notes that Mrs. Thorn visited the camp and was able to see her husband before he died. Additionally, he writes that Mr. Thiels visited, however Lickly missed it due to his being sick. Lickly continues by detailing that Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Squier started for Michigan yesterday...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that he received the letter that had been sent in a box to Albert W. Barber. Lickly details that the men have been confined to their quarters due to harsh weather, and notes that Mrs. Thorn visited the camp and was able to see her husband before he died. Additionally, he writes that Mr. Thiels visited, however Lickly missed it due to his being sick. Lickly continues by detailing that Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Squier started for Michigan yesterday and should soon arrive home. Lickly further provides William with advice regarding joining the Freewills, saying that William must attend the Church where he feels most at home. Lickly concludes by writing that they await news from the Army of the Potomac, and hope to be home soon.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : January 22, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1863-01-22
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that he received the letter that had been sent in a box to Albert W. Barber. Lickly details that the men have been confined to their quarters due to harsh weather, and notes that Mrs. Thorn visited the camp and was able to see her husband before he died. Additionally, he writes that Mr. Thiels visited, however Lickly missed it due to his being sick. Lickly continues by detailing that Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Squier started for Michigan yesterday...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that he received the letter that had been sent in a box to Albert W. Barber. Lickly details that the men have been confined to their quarters due to harsh weather, and notes that Mrs. Thorn visited the camp and was able to see her husband before he died. Additionally, he writes that Mr. Thiels visited, however Lickly missed it due to his being sick. Lickly continues by detailing that Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Squier started for Michigan yesterday and should soon arrive home. Lickly further provides William with advice regarding joining the Freewills, saying that William must attend the Church where he feels most at home. Lickly concludes by writing that they await news from the Army of the Potomac, and hope to be home soon.
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Title: James Lickly Letter : January 22, 1863 Page 2
Creator: Lickly, James, 1823-1864
Date: 1863-01-22
Collection: William Lickly Family Papers (c.00434)
Description: James Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that he received the letter that had been sent in a box to Albert W. Barber. Lickly details that the men have been confined to their quarters due to harsh weather, and notes that Mrs. Thorn visited the camp and was able to see her husband before he died. Additionally, he writes that Mr. Thiels visited, however Lickly missed it due to his being sick. Lickly continues by detailing that Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Squier started for Michigan yesterday...
Show moreJames Lickly writes to his brother William, noting that he received the letter that had been sent in a box to Albert W. Barber. Lickly details that the men have been confined to their quarters due to harsh weather, and notes that Mrs. Thorn visited the camp and was able to see her husband before he died. Additionally, he writes that Mr. Thiels visited, however Lickly missed it due to his being sick. Lickly continues by detailing that Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Squier started for Michigan yesterday and should soon arrive home. Lickly further provides William with advice regarding joining the Freewills, saying that William must attend the Church where he feels most at home. Lickly concludes by writing that they await news from the Army of the Potomac, and hope to be home soon.
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Title: Mattoon Letter : August 12, 1861 Page 2
Creator: Mattoon, Gershom W., 1842-1911
Date: 1861-08-12
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Gershom writes to Sarah mainly about his crops. He also notes that he has not enlisted in the military yet even though many of his friends and acquaintances are doing so. Gershom tells Sarah that she may use extra corn to feed the pig that he jointly owns (it is not clear who else owns the pig). The second page of the letter includes drawings of three people (presumably family and/or friends).

Title: Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : January 18, 1863 Page 3
Creator: Marsh, Sarah, active 1863
Date: 1863-01-18
Collection: Marsh Family Papers (c.00047)
Description: Benjamin's sister Sarah writes a letter to her brother that mainly updates him on what is going on in the family. She mentions that many people have moved to Canada to avoid the draft, she discusses sleigh rides and horse, and she tries to describe why their brother Alvah is so smart.

Title: Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : January 18, 1863 Page 4
Creator: Marsh, Sarah, active 1863
Date: 1863-01-18
Collection: Marsh Family Papers (c.00047)
Description: Benjamin's sister Sarah writes a letter to her brother that mainly updates him on what is going on in the family. She mentions that many people have moved to Canada to avoid the draft, she discusses sleigh rides and horse, and she tries to describe why their brother Alvah is so smart.

Title: Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : January 18, 1863
Creator: Marsh, Sarah, active 1863
Date: 1863-01-18
Collection: Marsh Family Papers (c.00047)
Description: Benjamin's sister Sarah writes a letter to her brother that mainly updates him on what is going on in the family. She mentions that many people have moved to Canada to avoid the draft, she discusses sleigh rides and horse, and she tries to describe why their brother Alvah is so smart.

Title: Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : January 18, 1863 Page 1
Creator: Marsh, Sarah, active 1863
Date: 1863-01-18
Collection: Marsh Family Papers (c.00047)
Description: Benjamin's sister Sarah writes a letter to her brother that mainly updates him on what is going on in the family. She mentions that many people have moved to Canada to avoid the draft, she discusses sleigh rides and horse, and she tries to describe why their brother Alvah is so smart.

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