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Letter, 1863 March 8, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 March 8, 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 news from home, questions regarding mutual acquaintances, and more.
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 6, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 6, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by J.D. Sharp on March 6, 1863 to Stephen Patterson. In the letter he talks about his new post in Nashville and includes details about daily life.
Letter, 1863 March 4, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Oscar [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 March 4, 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 asks about Oscar's recent trip to Washington and his health. She also writes about the status of the loan co-signed by Derostus Ladley and other news from home.
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, 186[3] February 22, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 186[3] February 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 her arm healing slowly, visiting "Camp Dennison," and more news about the loan that Derostus Ladley co-signed. This letter is dated February 22, 1862, but it is believed to have been written in 1863.
Combined Letters, 1863 February 22, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother And Mon Cher Frère [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley
Combined Letters, 1863 February 22, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother And Mon Cher Frère [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 writes about attending a "supper for the benefit of the [s]oldiers," wanting to visit a camp, and more. In her letter, Mary asks about why there are two 1st Lieutenants in Oscar's company, her thoughts on her professors, and news from home.
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.
Combined Letters, 1863 February 8, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley
Combined Letters, 1863 February 8, 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 writes about the weather, a professor from Antioch dying, and other news from home. Mary writes about the recent snow, wanting a picture of Oscar, and other news from home.
Letter, 1863 February 8, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 February 8, 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 her arm improving, her concern over the loan co-signed by Derostus Ladley, and more.
Letter, 1863 January 31, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 31, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Belle Plain, Virginia. Oscar writes about "rough" weather they have been having, having to change campgrounds multiple times, and more.
Combined Letters, 1863 January 28, Allie And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley
Combined Letters, 1863 January 28, Allie 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 sister and mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. In her letter, Alice apologizes about not writing more frequently, she shares the names of the two new boarders, and news about Milo Lawrence. Catherine writes about a loan that was co-signed by Derostus Ladley. She writes about how she doesn't know how she will pay the debt and interest if it is proven that Derostus did co-sign the loan.
Letter, 1863 January 28, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 28, 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 the two new boarders they have taken on, news about Antioch, and Milo Lawrence's broken leg that needed to be reset.
Letter, 1863 January 23, Oscar D. Ladley To Folks At Home, Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 23, Oscar D. Ladley To Folks At Home, Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's family from Belle Plain, Virginia. Oscar writes about marching from Stafford C.H. to Bell [sic] Plain Landing, getting a promotion, and questions about home. He also writes about a new "contraband cook," Rufus, that joined his regiment.
Letter, 1863 January 21, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 21, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about suffering from straining her arm, the recent snowstorm, and more
Letter, 1863 January 16, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 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 Stafford, Virginia. Oscar writes about not wanting to have to march as they are "fixed very comfortably" in their current camp. He also mentions that if his family gets a copy of the Daily Gazette they will see that he was recently promoted.
Letter, 1863 January 16, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 16, 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 an accident that may have broken their mother's hand, a snow storm, news from home, and more.
Letter, 1863 January 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 11, 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 C.H., Virginia. Oscar writes about the type of tent he sleeps in, justification for Colonel Tulleys being a strict officer, and he encourages both sisters to continue attending Antioch.
Letter, 1863 January 4, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 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 Stafford C.H., Virginia. Oscar writes about sending a "carte de visite" of his "superior," his meal on Christmas, how the regiments march, and more.
Letter, 1863 January 4, Alley [Alice Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 4, Alley [Alice Ladley] To My Dear 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 news of the war, Mary receiving a certificate to be a teacher, and thieves attempting to steal their gate on New Years Eve.
Letter, 1863 January 4, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 4, 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 news of the war, the cost of tuition for both of Oscar's sisters at Antioch, and other news from home.
Letter, 1863 January 4, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley
Letter, 1863 January 4, 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 to thank Oscar for paying her tuition, about Lysander Tulley presiding over court martials, about receiving a certificate to be a "school marm [sic]" and other news from home.
Letter, 1863 January 30, William A. Burns To Brother And Sister [James C. And Mary Burns] , William A. Burns
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.
Diary Of James F. Overholser, April Through December 1863, James F. Overholser
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.
Letter, 1862 December 28, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
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."
Combined Letters, 1862 December 24, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley
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.
Letter, 1862 December 22, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
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.
Letter, 1862 December 18, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
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.
Letter, 1862 December 14, C. L. [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
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.