In this letter, Eliza R. Stouffer discusses a possible visit with Anna Hoover and recounts a recent conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Brechbill. In the postscript, Eliza includes a note for N. Hoover copying a letter from S. K. Snively to Jacob Stouffer. Snively expresses his gratitude that God has spared his life and vows to leave his sinful ways if he survives the war.
In this letter to his daughter, Catharine, Jacob Stouffer discusses the status of those at home and the individual's need for religious faith during the war.
In this letter to Catherine and Amos Miller, Eliza Stouffer describes the physical state of those at home, a visit from Daniel Dash's family, and the importance of maintaining religious faith.
In this letter Eliza R. Stouffer describes the health of family and friends, and discusses her belief that one should trust in religion and God.
In this letter to Mary Polly, Eliza Stouffer relates her views on religion and her sincere wish that Mary Polly share her views.
In this letter Jacob Stouffer discusses the health of family members and the upcoming sale of several neighbors' properties.
In this letter to his daughter Mary, Jacob Stouffer describes the health of his brother Abraham, the suicide of Abraham Shetter, and the Confederate Army's invasion and emcampment within the area.
In this letter, Eliza Stouffer describes crop harvests within the area, the status of education at her son Amos' school, and the recent deaths of friends.
In this letter to her brother, Emma V. Stouffer describes the burning of Chambersburg and the extent of the fire's destruction.
In this letter, Eliza Stouffer discusses the recent deaths of close friends and her mother and the displacement of families due to the burning of Chambersburg.
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