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Letter, 1863 May 29, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 May 29, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about furloughs and leaves of absence being suspended, his feelings on the Copperheads, and his responses to previous letters.
Letter, 1863 May 19, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 May 19, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about how a person feels in the middle of a battle, his feelings on the recent "repulse" of the Northern Divisions, and General McLean taking leave to report to Burnside.
Letter, 1863 May 16, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 May 16, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar details a recent battle, including the casualties, and his surprise at how the Northern forces were ambushed.
Letter, 1863 May 8, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 May 8, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar details why his regiment has had to retreat after being ambushed by a large Southern force. He also mentions several wounded and wonders which general is to blame for the surprise attack.
Letter, 1863 April 26, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 April 26, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes that his mother should not worry about settling the loan that Derostus Ladley co-signed with Oscar's money, the possibility of marching the next day, and other news from camp.
Letter, 1863 April 19, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 April 19, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about the heavy rain has kept his company from leaving the area, responds to questions from previous letters, and information about receiving pay.
Letter, 1863 April 14, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 April 14, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about the amount of supplies and rations officers and their men carry, information regarding his wages for the previous three months, and being congratulated by General Howard for their recent appearance before the President.
Letter, 1863 April 12, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 April 12, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about his company being reviewed by Abraham Lincoln and General Hooker, when he would be able to take leave, and other news from camp.
Letter, 1863 March 21, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 March 21, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about the photographs he sent home, the shifts in command that allowed him to take the position of 1st lieutenant, the weather, and more.
Letter, 1863 March 2, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 March 2, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about how he was promoted to 1st lieutenant, news about soldier "Jimmy" Beaty, and more.
Letter, 1863 February 27, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 February 27, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about visiting various places in "Washington City" and other news. He only mentions that he has not been told the amount of the principal or interest from the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed and that he saw Abraham Lincoln while in the city.
Letter, 1863 February 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 February 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about his advice concerning the loan that Derostus Ladley co-signed, answering questions from Mary and Alice, the cook that they have recently taken into their camp, and more.
Letter, 1863 February 9, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 February 9, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about the possibility of taking furlough, asking if she can transfer their property into Oscar's name to protect from being taken, and his thoughts on General Hooker's leadership.