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Letter, 1863 January 30, William A. Burns To Brother And Sister [James C. And Mary Burns] , William A. Burns Jan 1863

Letter, 1863 January 30, William A. Burns To Brother And Sister [James C. And Mary Burns] , William A. Burns

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

Letter from William A. Burns to his brother and sister, James C. and Mary Burns, from Camp at Corinth, Mississippi.

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Diary Of James F. Overholser, April Through December 1863, James F. Overholser Dec 1862

Diary Of James F. Overholser, April Through December 1863, James F. Overholser

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

This diary from James F. Overholser contains entries dated April through December of 1863. Many of the entries in this diary are short and relate to various aspects of camp life as well as the weather. This diary includes a "List of clothing drawn the third year of enlisting beginning Sep. 1864," dated September-November 1864.

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Letter, 1862 December 28, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Dec 1862

Letter, 1862 December 28, 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 concern for Oscar for all the hardships he has endured that winter, news from home, and advice to offer the men "under" Oscar "courtesy and kindness."

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Combined Letters, 1862 December 24, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley Dec 1862

Combined Letters, 1862 December 24, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice asks Oscar about his recent march from Fredericksburg, gives him news from home, and more. Mary writes about acquaintances at home and missing Oscar on Christmas.

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Letter, 1862 December 22, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Dec 1862

Letter, 1862 December 22, 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 Stafford, Virginia. Oscar writes about conditions in camp, his thoughts on news about the war, prices the officers pay for their food, and more.

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Letter, 1862 December 18, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Dec 1862

Letter, 1862 December 18, 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 Stafford, Virginia. Oscar details the conditions and their march from Chantilly to Stafford. He also mentions soldiers being upset with Major General Burnsides' tactics in a recent skirmish.

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Letter, 1862 December 14, C. L. [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Dec 1862

Letter, 1862 December 14, C. L. [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. In her letter, she thanks him for sending a piece of a flag that he had carried, news from the war, and information about demand notes that Oscar has sent her.

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Combined Letters, 1862 December 14, Mary And Allie [Mary And Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley Dec 1862

Combined Letters, 1862 December 14, Mary And Allie [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 page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about wanting to teach next spring, other gentleman that have asked to correspond with her, and other news from home. Alice writes about news from home and weather.

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Letter, 1862 December 8, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Dec 1862

Letter, 1862 December 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 Chantilly, Virginia. Oscar writes about the cold weather, details on leaves of absence from General Order No. 45, and more. He also encloses an attached list of Major General Sigel's staff with this letter.

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Letter, 1862 November 30, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Nov 1862

Letter, 1862 November 30, 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 attending the funeral of a woman who was killed in a train accident. She also writes about news from home.

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Letter, 1862 November 30, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Nov 1862

Letter, 1862 November 30, 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 Chantilly, Virginia. Oscar writes about feeling the effects of a late night march, news about acquaintances, questions regarding money sent home, and more.

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Combined Letters, 1862 November 9, C. Ladley And Mary [Catherine And Mary Ladley] To Oscar And Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley, Mary Ladley Nov 1862

Combined Letters, 1862 November 9, C. Ladley And Mary [Catherine And Mary Ladley] To Oscar And Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley, Mary 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. Catherine writes about her feelings on his recent commission, how she hopes for an end to the war, and news about home. Mary writes about a benefit being held by the "soldier's aid society" and congratulates Oscar on receiving his commission.

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Letter, 1862 November 9, Allie [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley Nov 1862

Letter, 1862 November 9, Allie [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 neighbors and acquaintances from home.

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Letter, 1862 November 2, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Oscar [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Nov 1862

Letter, 1862 November 2, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Oscar [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 her concern for Oscar having to sleep in "little Shelter [sic] tents," news about Don Carlos Buell being relieved of command, and news about home.

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Combined Letters, 1862 November 1 And 2, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley Oct 1862

Combined Letters, 1862 November 1 And 2, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters. Mary writes about remembering spending an "Indian Summer" in Virginia, dressing up in Oscar's clothes to escort a friend home, and other news from home. Alice writes about realizing that though they are comfortable now, they "may come to want" because the war isn't over yet. Mary's letter was written on November 1st and Alice's letter was written on November 2nd.

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Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated October 25, 1862, John H. Patterson Oct 1862

Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated October 25, 1862, John H. Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

John H. Patterson wrote this letter to his mother from Oxford on October 25, 1862. In the letter he talks about happenings at school and about a social event he attended at the home of Miss Mary Hall.

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Letter, 1862 October 16, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Oct 1862

Letter, 1862 October 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 Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about the possibility of his regiment having more companies added to it. He also writes about the possibility of a commission and the status of other acquaintances from home including Channing White and Tom Wilmarth.

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Letter, 1862 October 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Oct 1862

Letter, 1862 October 13, 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 to his mother and sisters from Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about the weather, Channing White's discharge, and more

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Letter, 1862 October 1, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Sep 1862

Letter, 1862 October 1, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about needing to recuperate from marching, the possibility of Tom Wilmarth deserting, the opportunity for Channing White to be discharged, and more.

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Letter, 1862 September 25, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice], Oscar D. Ladley Sep 1862

Letter, 1862 September 25, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from camp at Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about James Swope resigning, that he will send money home when he is paid, and more.

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Letter, 1862 September 19, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Sep 1862

Letter, 1862 September 19, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Camp Upton, Virginia. Oscar writes about seeing General Jesse L. Reno before the Second Battle of Bull Run, the status of Captain James Swope being asked to resign, and being able to see Washington D.C.

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Letter, 1862 September 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Sep 1862

Letter, 1862 September 13, 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 in sight of Washington." Oscar writes about the status of his brigade, the status of other soldiers from home, and more. This letter has a stamped of General George B. McClellan in the upper left corner.

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Letter, 1862 September 7, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Sep 1862

Letter, 1862 September 7, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Upton Hill, Virginia. Oscar writes about his unit "acting as a kind of reserve corp" to be sent where they are needed, the status of other soldiers from home, and more.

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Letter, 1862 September 7, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Sep 1862

Letter, 1862 September 7, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar D. Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about being glad to have received a letter from Oscar after reading about his brigade fighting in battle. She also mentions that all the local men were marching to Cincinnati to confront a group of "Rebels" who had "whiped our army in Kentucky."

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Letter, 1862 September 1, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Sep 1862

Letter, 1862 September 1, 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 Centerville, Virginia. In this letter Oscar writes about members of the regiment being wounded, directions on where to write to him, and more.

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Letter, 1862 August 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Aug 1862

Letter, 1862 August 13, 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 Culpepper, Virginia. Oscar writes about getting a recommendation for promotion from the captain of his regiment, marching from Sperryville to Culpepper, and other news from camp.

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Letter From Robert Patterson To Colonel J. F. Harrison On August 7, 1862, Robert Patterson Aug 1862

Letter From Robert Patterson To Colonel J. F. Harrison On August 7, 1862, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to Colonel J. F. Harrison from Army headquarters in Sperryville, Virginia on August 7, 1862. In the letter he complains about Colonel Schliech and his method of appointing officers based on personal acquaintance and friendship rather than competence, and says he will probably not receive one under the Colonel's command. Robert also talks disparagingly about the way the North handles the Volunteer Service system. Lastly, he says they will be marching to Madison soon.

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Letter, 1862 August 4, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Aug 1862

Letter, 1862 August 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 Sperryville, Virginia. In this letter Oscar writes about drills with his brigade and division, about attempting to get a commission, seeing his father's old home in Woodstock, and more.

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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On August 2, 1862, Robert Patterson Aug 1862

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On August 2, 1862, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson writes to his father Jefferson on August 2, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville. Robert expresses dissatisfaction with his regiment and tells his father he has mailed a letter of recommendation given him and hopes to receive an appointment in another regiment. He also mentions a letter published in the Cincinnati Gazette which made disparaging remarks about the Union soldiers.

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Letter, 1862 July 27, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Jul 1862

Letter, 1862 July 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 Sperryville, Virginia. In this letter Oscar writes about the possibility of family friends helping him get a commission in a new regiment, meeting Aunt Eliza, and more.

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