• Henry C. Metzger to His Father, June 16, 1861

  Metzger writes to his father about his regiment's position and possible movement in Northern Virginia.

• Henry C. Metzger to His Father, October 29, 1864

  Metzger complains to his father about being kept in the hospital and not being able to vote.

• Henry C. Metzger to His Father, January 12, 1865

  Metzger writes to his father about the execution of a deserter, recent thunderstorms, and a humorous mistake in the playing of 'Reveille.'

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