In this letter to his cousin Virginia (also Enos's sister-in-law), J. W. writes of his experiences in battle, mentioning the death of Captain Anderson and the wounds of Jemmie Hanger and Jake Cox.
In this short letter, Nicholas K. Trout informs Enos that his petition for detail was sent to Colonel Shields at Camp Lee.
In this brief note, Tyler & Son asks Enos for provisions and informs him of their receipt of his check.
In this letter to her Uncle, Hannah informs him of each family member's recent activities, including Henry's unhappiness at the military keeping troops under guard while stationed in Staunton.
In this letter to her brother, Margaret discusses the efforts of detailed men, including Henry, to harvest the crops as well as local prices for goods.
In this letter to her husband, Ginnie informs Enos of how Mr. Hupp was killed in action.
In this letter to her brother-in-law, Phebe discusses the feasibility of Enos getting transferred within the military, the arrival of house guests, and the return of some local men from service.
In this letter to her husband, Ginnie tells Enos about her recent stay at Aunt Sallie's and how Jim Hanger was killed while in service.
In this letter to her brother, Margaret discusses Enos's desire for a military transfer and the family's daily events.
In this letter to her husband, Ginnie tells Enos how the military took their corn and wheat as well as the families efforts to buy calico.
In this letter to her husband, Ginnie informs her husband of the goods they are sending him as well as her desire for some wool if he can get it at a reasonable price in Richmond.
In this short letter to his brother, Henry mentions how Enos should get detail from the military to card wool at their home mill. The letter appears to have been enclosed with a letter from Enos's wife Ginnie.
In this short letter to his brother, Henry requests Enos to buy cloth and exchange money in Richmond.
In this letter to her Uncle, Hannah tells Enos about their efforts to send him a box of provisions, Frank McNutt's military transfer, and Mr. Junkin's preaching.
In this letter to her husband, Ginnie discusses the numerous weddings that recently occurred, the movement of provisions for troops, and how two black women joined New Providence Church.
In this letter to her brother, Margaret writes of efforts to start a petition to get Enos out of the army as well as the efforts of neighbors to harvest their crops. In the postscript, she mentions Confederate efforts to impress slaves from citizens and her refusal to send their slave, Alf, off to them.
In this letter to her husband, Ginnie discusses local acquaintances (including Mayor Trout), her hopes that he will soon be out of the army, and recent prayer meetings.
In this letter to her brother-in-law, Phebe discusses the recent harsh weather, local troop movements, Henry's detail to some public works, and their attempts to round up her father's apples.
In this letter to her brother, Margaret discusses her ongoing search for suitable cloth to make a winter cloak, but tells Enos not to buy any in Richmond unless he can get it for less than $100 per yard.
In this letter to her husband, Ginnie informs Enos of Henry's continued stay at home, the impending marriage between Mr. Steele and Miss Annie McNutt, and the status of her attempts to have Enos's hat and boots made.
In this letter to her brother, Margaret mentions her recent visit to Aunt Sallie's, Henry's work while on detail, and the travels of various family members.
In this letter to her husband, Ginnie Ott discusses recent activities of the family and remarks on the recent marriages in the community, including those of African Americans.
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