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Letter, 1863 June 7, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 June 7, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about being disappointed that Oscar will not be able to return home on furlough, being afraid for him, and other news from Yellow Springs.
Letter, 1863 June 7, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley
Letter, 1863 June 7, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about Milo Lawrence breaking his leg and news about other acquaintances from Yellow Springs.
Letter, 1863 June 2, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 June 2, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes news of the war, as well as news about acquaintances.
Letter, 1863 June 2, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 June 2, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about Milo Lawrence breaking his leg after poor weather, students being expelled from Antioch, and questions regarding the war.
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 24, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To My Dear Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 May 24, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To My Dear Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs (Ohio). Catherine writes about being afraid for Oscar, questions about the wounded and Oscar's division, and news from Yellow Springs.
Letter, 1863 May 24, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley
Letter, 1863 May 24, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about gypsies setting up camp outside of town, Clement L. Vallandingham and other Copperheads, and other news from Yellow Springs.
Letter, 1863 May 24, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 May 24, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. In her letter Mary tells Oscar to take a furlough to come home, and she writes about other news from home.
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, May 14th, Oscar D. Ladley To [No Salutation], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, May 14th, Oscar D. Ladley To [No Salutation], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter from Oscar Ladley written on a copy of General Order No. 9 from Headquarters of the Eleventh Corps. In the letter Oscar writes about the casualties from a recent battle, and that he felt that General Order No. 9 would not have been issued if others had "attended to their duty."
Letter, 1863 May 14th, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley, Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 May 14th, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley, Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary asks what Oscar thinks about General Joseph Hooker. She also writes about Clement L. Vallandingham being sentenced to hard labor and other news about acquaintances at home.
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 11, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 May 11, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about seeing a list of wounded soldiers in a recent newspaper article, how Milo Lawrence was doing, and that General Burnside had arrested a copperhead, Clement L. Vallandingham.
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 From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 6, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 6, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on May 6, 1863. In the letter he says they have recently had good news from the Potomac and he believes if it is true the war will be over by the following year.
Letter, 1863 May 4, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 May 4, 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 camp near the Rappahannock River. Oscar writes about a recent battle near the Rappahannock River and details the losses his regiment suffered.
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated May 1, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated May 1, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to Stephen Patterson from a friend, J.D. Sharp, on May 1, 1863. The letter discusses mutual acquaintances and daily life.
Combined Letters, 1863 April 29, Mary And Alley [Mary And Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley
Combined Letters, 1863 April 29, Mary And Alley [Mary And Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Two separate letters, written on the same pages, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about paying the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed, issues surrounding a black student attending Antioch, and other news from Yellow Springs. Alice also writes about the issues surrounding a black student attending Antioch, attending school, as well as news about other acquaintances from Yellow Springs.
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 22, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 April 22, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about consulting a lawyer in Xenia who advised her to pay the total of the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed. She also writes about hearing a story about Jo Badger, planting a garden, and more.
Letter, 1863 April 22, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 April 22, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about the wanting to see a military review and jokes about going back with Oscar as a cook for the camp. She also writes about news at home, the status of her prospective teaching position, and other news from home.
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 April 10, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 April 10, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about the possibility of planting a garden this year and predictions on when the war will end.
Letter, 1863 April 9, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 April 9, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about Alice starting school at Antioch, their previous boarders not returning this term, and more.
Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated April 5, 1863, Rachel Reynolds
Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated April 5, 1863, Rachel Reynolds
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to William Patterson from his aunt, Rachel Reynolds on April 5, 1863. In the letter she sends him her condolences on the recent death of his father, Jefferson Patterson.
Letter, 1863 March 27, Mary [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 March 27, Mary [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about the school term ending, repairing the college gates so they can't be removed, and other news from home.
Combined Letters, 1863 March 27, Alley And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley
Combined Letters, 1863 March 27, Alley And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his mother and sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about the weather, news about deserters being allowed to report to Camp Chase by April, and other news from home. Catherine writes about offering to pay the value of the loan co-signed by Derostus Ladley, how much money she has saved, and more.
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.