• Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, January 24, 1870

  Hotchkiss writes briefly to his family, describing acquaintances and church services.

• Elisabeth Reddy to Sara Hotchkiss, March 29, 1870

  Elisabeth Reddy writes to her sister, Sara Hotchkiss, relating family news, including children's education, a change in residence, family photographs, and health.

• Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, February 14, 1870

  Hotchkiss writes his family, expresses his desire to be with them, and relates news about acquaintances and activities.

• Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, February 22, 1870

  Hotchkiss writes to his wife, proposing plans for her to come see him in Lexington. He also relates local news.

• Alonsa Rounds Sterrett to Lora, April 4, 1870

  Sterrett writes that she has been down with Neuralgia and discusses news from various relatives.

• Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 6, 1870

  Hotchkiss describes to his family his office in Lexington, Virginia.

• Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 16, 1870

  Hotchkiss writes to his family from Lexington, describing a dinner at General Lee's and Church attendance. He comments on affairs at home

• Jedediah Hotchkiss to J. Taylor Ellyson, December 24, 1898

  Hotchkiss writes to thank his niece for gifts, mentions his health, tells her that he is beginning work on his memoirs, and supports her decision to join the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

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