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Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Governor Letcher, July 27, 1861
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to Governor Letcher on behalf of a Colonel Heck, who was captured and sent to a Union prison. He asks Letcher to consider a prisoner exchange so that Heck's regiment may be reorganized as it once was before the war. Governor Letcher July 27, 1861 Camp at McDowell, Highland Co, VA Gov. Letcher At the request of the officers and men of our regiment, the one formally commanded by Lt. Col. Heck, I write to you to ask that you will have our regiment reorganized as it w...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to Governor Letcher on behalf of a Colonel Heck, who was captured and sent to a Union prison. He asks Letcher to consider a prisoner exchange so that Heck's regiment may be reorganized as it once was before the war. Governor Letcher July 27, 1861 Camp at McDowell, Highland Co, VA Gov. Letcher At the request of the officers and men of our regiment, the one formally commanded by Lt. Col. Heck, I write to you to ask that you will have our regiment reorganized as it w...
Augusta: Jedediah Hotchkiss to J. Taylor Ellyson, December 24, 1898
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Context: ... 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. To Mrs. J. Taylor Ellyson Richmond, Va. Dec. 24, 1898 Staunton, Va. , My dear Niece: I owe you an apology for delaying to acknowledge the receipt of the tracing of the Map of the Battle of Greenbrier River, which came while I was especially busy. Please thank Nannie for her artistic work i...
Context: ... 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. To Mrs. J. Taylor Ellyson Richmond, Va. Dec. 24, 1898 Staunton, Va. , My dear Niece: I owe you an apology for delaying to acknowledge the receipt of the tracing of the Map of the Battle of Greenbrier River, which came while I was especially busy. Please thank Nannie for her artistic work i...
Augusta: Nelson H. Hotchkiss to Polly W. Robberts, December 25, 1864
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Context: ... Nelson Hotchkiss promises to pay Mrs. Robberts for the hiring of a servant. on the 25 day of December 1864 I Bind my Self my heir & so the Sum of fifty follars it being the Balance due to Mrs. Polly W. Robberts for the hire of a Servant Henry. Said Servant was hired by an exchang of Steers the Said Hotchkiss is to give to Mrs Robberts the above fifty dollars & also the Hide from the Steers that I got from them when I kill him & I also furnish the Said Henry with the used articl...
Context: ... Nelson Hotchkiss promises to pay Mrs. Robberts for the hiring of a servant. on the 25 day of December 1864 I Bind my Self my heir & so the Sum of fifty follars it being the Balance due to Mrs. Polly W. Robberts for the hire of a Servant Henry. Said Servant was hired by an exchang of Steers the Said Hotchkiss is to give to Mrs Robberts the above fifty dollars & also the Hide from the Steers that I got from them when I kill him & I also furnish the Said Henry with the used articl...
Augusta: Nelson H. Hotchkiss and W. B. Young to Polly W. Robberts,
December 28, 1863 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Nelson Hotchkiss and W. B. Young promise to pay Mrs. Robberts in a year for the use of three servants. $ 700. On the 25 day of December 1864 we or either of us Bind ourselves our heirs & co to pay to Mrs. Betsy Polly W & Robberts Seven Hundred Dollars for the hire of two servant men & one woman names as follows. Woodson , George & Jenna - - - . This year and to furnish them with the usual amounts of clothing except Blankets Witness our hands & seal this 28 th Dday December 1863...
Context: ... Nelson Hotchkiss and W. B. Young promise to pay Mrs. Robberts in a year for the use of three servants. $ 700. On the 25 day of December 1864 we or either of us Bind ourselves our heirs & co to pay to Mrs. Betsy Polly W & Robberts Seven Hundred Dollars for the hire of two servant men & one woman names as follows. Woodson , George & Jenna - - - . This year and to furnish them with the usual amounts of clothing except Blankets Witness our hands & seal this 28 th Dday December 1863...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 27, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his activities en route to the army camp, reaching Monterey, Virginia. He wrote about travelling and sleeping conditions, the scenery, and people's reactions to the beginning conflict. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 27 th 1861 Rodger's -- 16 Miles from Churchville Dear Sara I have just finished breakfast on the porch -- having fed, cleaned & hitched up my horses first -- got up at 4 o'clock -- slept on the floor, wrapped in my cloak, saddle bags for a pillow -- slept ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his activities en route to the army camp, reaching Monterey, Virginia. He wrote about travelling and sleeping conditions, the scenery, and people's reactions to the beginning conflict. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 27 th 1861 Rodger's -- 16 Miles from Churchville Dear Sara I have just finished breakfast on the porch -- having fed, cleaned & hitched up my horses first -- got up at 4 o'clock -- slept on the floor, wrapped in my cloak, saddle bags for a pillow -- slept ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 5th 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss relates the remainder of his journey to Camp Garnett, discusses his efforts to secure a position in the army, and describes his surveying work. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday July 5 th 1861 Camp Garnett, 7 miles west of Beverly, on Rich Mt. My Dear Wife: I have rcd. your three letters, a thousand thanks for them, the two first especially were fresh, sweet & good & I know you were wearied & blue when you wrote the last & I feel sorry that you have not all gotten well & that ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates the remainder of his journey to Camp Garnett, discusses his efforts to secure a position in the army, and describes his surveying work. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday July 5 th 1861 Camp Garnett, 7 miles west of Beverly, on Rich Mt. My Dear Wife: I have rcd. your three letters, a thousand thanks for them, the two first especially were fresh, sweet & good & I know you were wearied & blue when you wrote the last & I feel sorry that you have not all gotten well & that ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 7, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes a small engagement with Federal forces, resulting in casualties on both sides. He remains uncertain about a possible job with the army, and writes more about camp life. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday night -- July 7 th 1861 Camp Garnett My Dear Wife: I wrote you a brief note this morning by Mr. Sheets, one of Capt. Sterrett's men who went home to stay & enclosed five dollars in it for you. I intended to write you a long, long letter today, but in the morning Messenge...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes a small engagement with Federal forces, resulting in casualties on both sides. He remains uncertain about a possible job with the army, and writes more about camp life. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday night -- July 7 th 1861 Camp Garnett My Dear Wife: I wrote you a brief note this morning by Mr. Sheets, one of Capt. Sterrett's men who went home to stay & enclosed five dollars in it for you. I intended to write you a long, long letter today, but in the morning Messenge...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 17, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes about camp life. He discusses a recent battle that resulted in the death of General Garnett and the capture, by the Yankees, of hundreds of Confederate troops, many of whom were then paroled. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 17 th 1861 Monterey My Ever Dear Wife: I recd your two letters by Mr. Frazier & one from Nelson by Mr. Hunger & was indeed glad to hear from you, though deeply moved by your anxieties and distress concerning me - - I wrote to you the very day after the ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes about camp life. He discusses a recent battle that resulted in the death of General Garnett and the capture, by the Yankees, of hundreds of Confederate troops, many of whom were then paroled. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 17 th 1861 Monterey My Ever Dear Wife: I recd your two letters by Mr. Frazier & one from Nelson by Mr. Hunger & was indeed glad to hear from you, though deeply moved by your anxieties and distress concerning me - - I wrote to you the very day after the ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 18, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the return of paroled prisoners captured in a recent battle. He also gives his wife instructions concerning items he wishes sent to him. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 18 th 1861 Monterey, Va. My Dear Wife: Mrs. Allen & Bishop Glossbrenner & Mr. Arnold passed through here today on their way to the Cavalry came 4 miles beyond at Hevaner's Store and said they were going back tomorrow & I must write by them -- so I will write a little, though I wrote only a day or so a...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the return of paroled prisoners captured in a recent battle. He also gives his wife instructions concerning items he wishes sent to him. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 18 th 1861 Monterey, Va. My Dear Wife: Mrs. Allen & Bishop Glossbrenner & Mr. Arnold passed through here today on their way to the Cavalry came 4 miles beyond at Hevaner's Store and said they were going back tomorrow & I must write by them -- so I will write a little, though I wrote only a day or so a...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 22, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife concerning his hopes of getting leave to go home, his recent illness, and living conditions in camp. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 22 nd 1861 Monday McDowell Dear Sara. Came over here yesterday with the Reg. -- we left late in the day I had a long letter nearly written -- but it is out of the way in the baggage of the camp & the rain is pouring down so I can only write a word or so. Maj. Reger goes to Staunton & will take this We have come back here to recrui...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife concerning his hopes of getting leave to go home, his recent illness, and living conditions in camp. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 22 nd 1861 Monday McDowell Dear Sara. Came over here yesterday with the Reg. -- we left late in the day I had a long letter nearly written -- but it is out of the way in the baggage of the camp & the rain is pouring down so I can only write a word or so. Maj. Reger goes to Staunton & will take this We have come back here to recrui...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Editor of Richmond Whig, July 22,
1861 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates a description of the battle at Rich Mountain to the Editor of the Richmond Whig Editor of Richmond Whig July 22 nd 1861 Camp at McDowell, Va. Ed. of Richmond Whig: We are now far enough from the scene of action and time enough has passed to enable us to ascertain the truth concerning what happened at Rich Mountain on the memorable 11 th of July 1861 and what happened subsequently to the engagement up to today when our brave fellows that fell into the hands of the...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates a description of the battle at Rich Mountain to the Editor of the Richmond Whig Editor of Richmond Whig July 22 nd 1861 Camp at McDowell, Va. Ed. of Richmond Whig: We are now far enough from the scene of action and time enough has passed to enable us to ascertain the truth concerning what happened at Rich Mountain on the memorable 11 th of July 1861 and what happened subsequently to the engagement up to today when our brave fellows that fell into the hands of the...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 30, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his recent illness, the army's move from McDowell to Monterey, Va., and the possibilities for a post with General Lee's staff. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 30 th 1861 Tuesday 9 P.M. Monterey Va. My Ever Dear Wife I promised to write to you from McDowell the next day after Nelson left -- I found myself sick -- truly sick from head to foot -- had a severe pain all might in my abdomen -- was fainting sick -- one of the boys gave me a dose of Radmay's Ready Relief & I ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his recent illness, the army's move from McDowell to Monterey, Va., and the possibilities for a post with General Lee's staff. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 30 th 1861 Tuesday 9 P.M. Monterey Va. My Ever Dear Wife I promised to write to you from McDowell the next day after Nelson left -- I found myself sick -- truly sick from head to foot -- had a severe pain all might in my abdomen -- was fainting sick -- one of the boys gave me a dose of Radmay's Ready Relief & I ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 3, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss discusses his typhoid attack and his employment in making maps. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug. 3rd, 1861 Valley Mt. My Ever Dear One I suppose you have been uneasy about me, because I have not written, but I have been very sick for 4 or 5 days & only feel today as though I could write a little, it was a typhoid attack -- very bad head ache, pains in my limbs & I have not slept any of consequence, but hope to tonight -- My head has been too hot, but I had a blister on the back of...
Context: ... Hotchkiss discusses his typhoid attack and his employment in making maps. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug. 3rd, 1861 Valley Mt. My Ever Dear One I suppose you have been uneasy about me, because I have not written, but I have been very sick for 4 or 5 days & only feel today as though I could write a little, it was a typhoid attack -- very bad head ache, pains in my limbs & I have not slept any of consequence, but hope to tonight -- My head has been too hot, but I had a blister on the back of...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 4, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes a quiet Sunday in camp, and the religious services that took place. He discusses his activities making maps. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday 5 P.M. Aug. 4 th 1861 Monterey Va My Ever Dear Wife: For the first time since I left home I have spent a quiet Sabbath & you may be sure it called up home & its surroundings in a very forcible manner, as it reminds by its quiet of the scenes of peace and the delights of bygone days, when all enjoyed the sweet actions of the da...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes a quiet Sunday in camp, and the religious services that took place. He discusses his activities making maps. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday 5 P.M. Aug. 4 th 1861 Monterey Va My Ever Dear Wife: For the first time since I left home I have spent a quiet Sabbath & you may be sure it called up home & its surroundings in a very forcible manner, as it reminds by its quiet of the scenes of peace and the delights of bygone days, when all enjoyed the sweet actions of the da...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 11, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his efforts to furnish his tent, visitors to camp, and items he sent his wife, Sara. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday night, Aug. 11 th 1861 Monterey Va. My Ever Dear Wife: Mr. Bear & Mr. Sieg came along Friday P.M. and stopped to see me a short time, left me the box of things you sent, the good calico shirt, the splendid "needle & book" & contents for which I am especially thankful -- and the nice quilt which added to my stock of bed clothes makes me a very nice be...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his efforts to furnish his tent, visitors to camp, and items he sent his wife, Sara. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday night, Aug. 11 th 1861 Monterey Va. My Ever Dear Wife: Mr. Bear & Mr. Sieg came along Friday P.M. and stopped to see me a short time, left me the box of things you sent, the good calico shirt, the splendid "needle & book" & contents for which I am especially thankful -- and the nice quilt which added to my stock of bed clothes makes me a very nice be...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 16, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his continued search for a permanent appointment with the army, the presence of Yankees in Virginia, and discusses the treatment of sick soldiers by women. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday Night -- Aug. 16 th 1861 Huntersville, Pocahontas Co. Va My Ever Dear Wife. -- I was certain when Mr. Bear left that I should write to you the next day & was almost as certain that I should get home this week, but it seems to be my duty to be here rather than where inclination would ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his continued search for a permanent appointment with the army, the presence of Yankees in Virginia, and discusses the treatment of sick soldiers by women. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday Night -- Aug. 16 th 1861 Huntersville, Pocahontas Co. Va My Ever Dear Wife. -- I was certain when Mr. Bear left that I should write to you the next day & was almost as certain that I should get home this week, but it seems to be my duty to be here rather than where inclination would ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August [?],
1861 [electronic resource]
Context: ... A brief note by Hotchkiss, telling of the possibility of getting a furlough. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug. 1861 Monterey My Darling Wife A thousand thanks for the favors sent -- I send you a piece of cheese & sugar -- I shall get a furlough as soon as Maj. Reger returns & come home for a few days -- have not time to write -- was too busy as we had a change of rulers & new orders to attend to -- will write more tomorrow -- we are getting along finely -- Keep up good cheer & all will be...
Context: ... A brief note by Hotchkiss, telling of the possibility of getting a furlough. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug. 1861 Monterey My Darling Wife A thousand thanks for the favors sent -- I send you a piece of cheese & sugar -- I shall get a furlough as soon as Maj. Reger returns & come home for a few days -- have not time to write -- was too busy as we had a change of rulers & new orders to attend to -- will write more tomorrow -- we are getting along finely -- Keep up good cheer & all will be...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 24, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes camp life, including food and shelter. He includes a floorplan drawing of his tent. Sara A. Hotchkiss Saturday Night -- Aug. 24 th 1861 My Ever Dear Wife I wrote to you a week ago from Huntersville & have thought every day since that I could write to you again, but time, fully occupied, has passed on rapidly and now I am at the close of another week, and I did not know it my dear, until I asked, that it was Saturday night so completely does war unhinge all ones...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes camp life, including food and shelter. He includes a floorplan drawing of his tent. Sara A. Hotchkiss Saturday Night -- Aug. 24 th 1861 My Ever Dear Wife I wrote to you a week ago from Huntersville & have thought every day since that I could write to you again, but time, fully occupied, has passed on rapidly and now I am at the close of another week, and I did not know it my dear, until I asked, that it was Saturday night so completely does war unhinge all ones...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 26, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes a brief note concerning his appointment as Lieutenant of Engineers, by General Loring Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday Morn -- Aug. 26, 1861 Valley Mn My Dear -- I intended to to fill up another sheet but I had not time -- I am engaged as Lt. of Eng. s by Gen. Loring & am very busy now -- but I shall have more time in a few days -- I shall write in a day or two again -- You may write to me to Huntersville -- care of Gen. Loring Valley Mt -- God bless you & the childre...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes a brief note concerning his appointment as Lieutenant of Engineers, by General Loring Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday Morn -- Aug. 26, 1861 Valley Mn My Dear -- I intended to to fill up another sheet but I had not time -- I am engaged as Lt. of Eng. s by Gen. Loring & am very busy now -- but I shall have more time in a few days -- I shall write in a day or two again -- You may write to me to Huntersville -- care of Gen. Loring Valley Mt -- God bless you & the childre...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, [?] 15, 1861
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of a recent battle defeat and retreat. Sara A. Hotchkiss Monday Morning -- 15 th Monterey Dear Sara The stage is now going & I only write for fear you did not get my letter from Yeager's saying I was &c -- We got here last night -- shamefully hurried on -- a disgraceful retreat, but the loss will be regained -- the men came in slowly, but will most of them get here I think & our loss will not be much. There is a large body of troops here now & I hear that order...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of a recent battle defeat and retreat. Sara A. Hotchkiss Monday Morning -- 15 th Monterey Dear Sara The stage is now going & I only write for fear you did not get my letter from Yeager's saying I was &c -- We got here last night -- shamefully hurried on -- a disgraceful retreat, but the loss will be regained -- the men came in slowly, but will most of them get here I think & our loss will not be much. There is a large body of troops here now & I hear that order...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, September 17,
1861 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes a 7-day march towards the Yankees, which ended with Jackson's failure to attack. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday Sept. 17 th 1861 My Dearest -- I just read 2 letters of yours & I am sorry that I have not been able to reply to one I got the 9 th but we started that day for the enemy & were gone 7 weary days -- slept out of doors &c & went without food -- we did not accomplish what we started for because Gen. Jackson failed to attack, all others were in position -- ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes a 7-day march towards the Yankees, which ended with Jackson's failure to attack. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday Sept. 17 th 1861 My Dearest -- I just read 2 letters of yours & I am sorry that I have not been able to reply to one I got the 9 th but we started that day for the enemy & were gone 7 weary days -- slept out of doors &c & went without food -- we did not accomplish what we started for because Gen. Jackson failed to attack, all others were in position -- ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, March 18, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the movement and encampment of the army. Sara A. Hotchkiss March 18 th 1862 Mt. Sidney My Dear -- 6 1/2 A.M. Tuesday We spent last night here, at C. Landes near Mt. Sidney, had a large barn for the men -- the three Regiments are here, but not more than 400 men have come up yet but they are constantly falling in. I slept in the House by the fire, slept soundly, but Mr. Hayshead said the floor was too hard. The men are in very good spirits as many of those that a...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the movement and encampment of the army. Sara A. Hotchkiss March 18 th 1862 Mt. Sidney My Dear -- 6 1/2 A.M. Tuesday We spent last night here, at C. Landes near Mt. Sidney, had a large barn for the men -- the three Regiments are here, but not more than 400 men have come up yet but they are constantly falling in. I slept in the House by the fire, slept soundly, but Mr. Hayshead said the floor was too hard. The men are in very good spirits as many of those that a...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, March 21, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the army's current encampment, the weather, and the mustering in of militia units. Sara A. Hotchkiss March 21 st 1862 Gen. Mecin's -- near Mt. Jackson Va. Shenandoah Co. My Dear Wife -- We have now been a day & a half here at the Old Steenbergers place, the most magnificent farm in Va - - some 1100 acres of level meadowland, the house a fine stone one in the 1 st terrace above the level & a mile back from the turnpike. Mrs. Mecin is a sister of Mason Jordan -- ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the army's current encampment, the weather, and the mustering in of militia units. Sara A. Hotchkiss March 21 st 1862 Gen. Mecin's -- near Mt. Jackson Va. Shenandoah Co. My Dear Wife -- We have now been a day & a half here at the Old Steenbergers place, the most magnificent farm in Va - - some 1100 acres of level meadowland, the house a fine stone one in the 1 st terrace above the level & a mile back from the turnpike. Mrs. Mecin is a sister of Mason Jordan -- ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, March 23, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss recounts being mustered into the Confederate army, and some describes some troop movement. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Morning, 5 1/2 o'clk A.M. Mar 23 rd 1862 Camp Mecin , Near Mt. Jackson Va My Dr Wife -- We were yesterday mustered into the service of the Confederate States for the war, unless sooner discharged, a large number volunteered -- but we made up 380 & a battallion was formed & put in command of Maj. Pougue who is the senior Major I retain the Adjutancy for the ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss recounts being mustered into the Confederate army, and some describes some troop movement. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Morning, 5 1/2 o'clk A.M. Mar 23 rd 1862 Camp Mecin , Near Mt. Jackson Va My Dr Wife -- We were yesterday mustered into the service of the Confederate States for the war, unless sooner discharged, a large number volunteered -- but we made up 380 & a battallion was formed & put in command of Maj. Pougue who is the senior Major I retain the Adjutancy for the ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, March 25, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss reacts to the news of his children's illness, and recounts the results of a recent battle. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday March 25 th 1862 Near Woodstock Shenandoah Co. Va. Camp Narrow Passage My afflicted wife -- I read with streaming eyes by the camp fire, where we stopped after a long advance & a weary & rapid retreat, your two letters, both mailed the 21 st , & the first news I have recd from home -- sad, sad, may God forgive me for the sorrows of last night & may he i...
Context: ... Hotchkiss reacts to the news of his children's illness, and recounts the results of a recent battle. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday March 25 th 1862 Near Woodstock Shenandoah Co. Va. Camp Narrow Passage My afflicted wife -- I read with streaming eyes by the camp fire, where we stopped after a long advance & a weary & rapid retreat, your two letters, both mailed the 21 st , & the first news I have recd from home -- sad, sad, may God forgive me for the sorrows of last night & may he i...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, March 26, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss expresses his relief at his daughter's recovery from Scarlet Fever, and gives details concerning the losses and outcome of a battle and continuing skirmishes. Sara A. Hotchkiss Wednesday March 26 th 1862 Mt. Jackson My Dr. Wife Yours of the 23 rd was recd. last evening late & gave me some hope of Nelly's recovery, as she lingers on so well -- I gave up all hopes of hearing of her alive after your first letter that I recd. We stood all day yesterday at the narrow passa...
Context: ... Hotchkiss expresses his relief at his daughter's recovery from Scarlet Fever, and gives details concerning the losses and outcome of a battle and continuing skirmishes. Sara A. Hotchkiss Wednesday March 26 th 1862 Mt. Jackson My Dr. Wife Yours of the 23 rd was recd. last evening late & gave me some hope of Nelly's recovery, as she lingers on so well -- I gave up all hopes of hearing of her alive after your first letter that I recd. We stood all day yesterday at the narrow passa...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, March 26, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the Confederate army's movements, the women of Winchester, and relates news of soldiers from Augusta County. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Va Mar 27 1862 Wednesday March 26 th 1862 Camp Narrow Passage My Dr. Wife -- We were yesterday marched back from Mt. Jackson where we had been marched the day before at 5 P.M. 9 miles -- We are now at the same place we were before where the roads passes between two streams of water on a narrow ridge -- It is tho...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the Confederate army's movements, the women of Winchester, and relates news of soldiers from Augusta County. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Va Mar 27 1862 Wednesday March 26 th 1862 Camp Narrow Passage My Dr. Wife -- We were yesterday marched back from Mt. Jackson where we had been marched the day before at 5 P.M. 9 miles -- We are now at the same place we were before where the roads passes between two streams of water on a narrow ridge -- It is tho...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, March 30, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of his appointment as Acting Topographical Engineer on General Jackson's staff, and of the drafting of all the militia units into the regular Confederate army. Sara A. Hotchkiss March 30 th 1862 Mt. Jackson Va. My Dr. Wife: I have just recd. your brief note saying that Nelly is out of danger -- I am truly thankful that a merciful God has spared us the sad affliction of depriving us of our first born -- praised be his name that has granted it. I have written to you...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of his appointment as Acting Topographical Engineer on General Jackson's staff, and of the drafting of all the militia units into the regular Confederate army. Sara A. Hotchkiss March 30 th 1862 Mt. Jackson Va. My Dr. Wife: I have just recd. your brief note saying that Nelly is out of danger -- I am truly thankful that a merciful God has spared us the sad affliction of depriving us of our first born -- praised be his name that has granted it. I have written to you...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, April 2, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes skirmishes with Federal forces. He also discusses his new position in the army and gives brief details about the battle of Kernstown. Sara A. Hotchkiss April 2 nd 1862 Rev. Mr. Rude's, Two Miles up the Valley from Mt. Jackson My Dr. Wife -- We have changed quarters today and are nearer to you than before -- Yesterday the Yankees advanced this way and Ashby and his Cavalry contended with them all day, but they advanced some twelve miles through Woodstock and on ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes skirmishes with Federal forces. He also discusses his new position in the army and gives brief details about the battle of Kernstown. Sara A. Hotchkiss April 2 nd 1862 Rev. Mr. Rude's, Two Miles up the Valley from Mt. Jackson My Dr. Wife -- We have changed quarters today and are nearer to you than before -- Yesterday the Yankees advanced this way and Ashby and his Cavalry contended with them all day, but they advanced some twelve miles through Woodstock and on ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, April 4, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss reports on the draft made by the Confederate government. He discusses his daughter's illness and describes the various people he has met recently. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday April 4 th 1862 Locust Grove -- Rev. Mr. Rude's My Dr. Wife I today recd. yours of the 2 nd of April and the first letter you wrote me about Nelly's sickness -- it is strange that it was so long on the road. We are still 3 miles above Mt. Jackson, and the enemy is still at Edenburg, fighting with Ashby...
Context: ... Hotchkiss reports on the draft made by the Confederate government. He discusses his daughter's illness and describes the various people he has met recently. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday April 4 th 1862 Locust Grove -- Rev. Mr. Rude's My Dr. Wife I today recd. yours of the 2 nd of April and the first letter you wrote me about Nelly's sickness -- it is strange that it was so long on the road. We are still 3 miles above Mt. Jackson, and the enemy is still at Edenburg, fighting with Ashby...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, April 10, 1862
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Context: ... A brief not from Hotchkiss to his wife, telling of recent bad weather and its effects on the soldiers. Sara A. Hotchkiss Thursday April 10 th 1862 Mr. Rude's My Dr Wife: We have had 3 days of uninterrupted storm, terrible to soldiers, and our men have sufferd much, though they have been in their tents & have kept up fires as best they could, I am still fortunately under a hospitable roof, and by a good fire for which I am certainly thankful -- we are still in the same situation --...
Context: ... A brief not from Hotchkiss to his wife, telling of recent bad weather and its effects on the soldiers. Sara A. Hotchkiss Thursday April 10 th 1862 Mr. Rude's My Dr Wife: We have had 3 days of uninterrupted storm, terrible to soldiers, and our men have sufferd much, though they have been in their tents & have kept up fires as best they could, I am still fortunately under a hospitable roof, and by a good fire for which I am certainly thankful -- we are still in the same situation --...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, April 10, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss answers some questions that his wife had asked concerning their finances. He also discusses their hired slave Allen, and requests that his wife send him certain items. Sara A. Hotchkiss Ap. 10 th 1862 Mr. Rude's Near Mt. Jackson My Dr Wife: I wrote you a line this morning by mail but I have a chance to send a line by private hands as far as Harrisonburg so I will write again, as I did not answer your questions. I do not think it worth while for you to draw the money on t...
Context: ... Hotchkiss answers some questions that his wife had asked concerning their finances. He also discusses their hired slave Allen, and requests that his wife send him certain items. Sara A. Hotchkiss Ap. 10 th 1862 Mr. Rude's Near Mt. Jackson My Dr Wife: I wrote you a line this morning by mail but I have a chance to send a line by private hands as far as Harrisonburg so I will write again, as I did not answer your questions. I do not think it worth while for you to draw the money on t...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, April 14, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the members of General Jackson's staff to his wife, and relates some news about the Confederate draft, the militia, and a prisoner from New York. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday April 14 th 1862 Camp at Rude's Near New Market Va --- My Dr. Wife I recd. yours telling me that the children are better, for which I am truly thankful, and am sorry that I cannot be at home to relieve you of the severe burden of care that rests upon you and that I am fearful will make you si...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the members of General Jackson's staff to his wife, and relates some news about the Confederate draft, the militia, and a prisoner from New York. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday April 14 th 1862 Camp at Rude's Near New Market Va --- My Dr. Wife I recd. yours telling me that the children are better, for which I am truly thankful, and am sorry that I cannot be at home to relieve you of the severe burden of care that rests upon you and that I am fearful will make you si...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, April 17, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss relates news of a skirmish and describes his current lodgings. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co Va A.Q.M. at Staunton Please send to Post Office Sara A. Hotchkiss Thursday April 17 th 1862 Near Big Spring 12 miles from Harrisonburg My Dr. Wife The enemy advanced at 3 A.M. today & we have fallen back so far and are stopping for a day or so -- I should rather say for an hour or so, for I expect we shall have to move on in a few hours -- the enmy is pressing up...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates news of a skirmish and describes his current lodgings. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co Va A.Q.M. at Staunton Please send to Post Office Sara A. Hotchkiss Thursday April 17 th 1862 Near Big Spring 12 miles from Harrisonburg My Dr. Wife The enemy advanced at 3 A.M. today & we have fallen back so far and are stopping for a day or so -- I should rather say for an hour or so, for I expect we shall have to move on in a few hours -- the enmy is pressing up...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, April 20, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes an expedition to burn several bridges, ending in a skirmish with Federal forces and a Confederate retreat. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co Va. By Courier -- care of A.Q.M. Staunton who will please send to P.O. , at once, and oblige Sara A. Hotchkiss Ap. 20 th 1862 Conrad's Store, Rock m Co. Va. My Dr. Wife: I wrote you a few lines several days, that is two days ago, saying that we were on our way to the Blue Ridge, having turned off from the McAda...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes an expedition to burn several bridges, ending in a skirmish with Federal forces and a Confederate retreat. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co Va. By Courier -- care of A.Q.M. Staunton who will please send to P.O. , at once, and oblige Sara A. Hotchkiss Ap. 20 th 1862 Conrad's Store, Rock m Co. Va. My Dr. Wife: I wrote you a few lines several days, that is two days ago, saying that we were on our way to the Blue Ridge, having turned off from the McAda...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, April 24, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss relates news of the Federal forces in Winchester, and discusses the election of army officers. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co. Va Care of Capt. Bell in Q.M. Dept -- who will please forward & much oblige Sara A. Hotchkiss April 24 th 1862 Conrad's Store My Dr wife I avail myself of a lull of business, caused by the horrible weather of today, snowing like all the world all day, great big flakes, to write to you while I can, for I do not know how long I shall...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates news of the Federal forces in Winchester, and discusses the election of army officers. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co. Va Care of Capt. Bell in Q.M. Dept -- who will please forward & much oblige Sara A. Hotchkiss April 24 th 1862 Conrad's Store My Dr wife I avail myself of a lull of business, caused by the horrible weather of today, snowing like all the world all day, great big flakes, to write to you while I can, for I do not know how long I shall...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 3, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes Confederate and Federal troop movement in western Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday May 3 rd 1862 My Dr. Wife I have been so busy for several days that I have not had time to write to you, for after we got to Winchester, we started on down to Charlestown & went to near Harper's Ferry where the enemy had posted himself on the Md Heights across the River & there was no such thing as doing anything with him there, so we started back, but...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes Confederate and Federal troop movement in western Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday May 3 rd 1862 My Dr. Wife I have been so busy for several days that I have not had time to write to you, for after we got to Winchester, we started on down to Charlestown & went to near Harper's Ferry where the enemy had posted himself on the Md Heights across the River & there was no such thing as doing anything with him there, so we started back, but...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 3, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his activities in observing Federal forces, and the army's attempts to build a corduroy road. Sara A. Hotchkiss Saturday May 3 rd 1862 John Lewis' at Foot of Blue Ridge -- Brown's Gap -- 3 miles from Port Republic My Dr Wife. I have not had time to write to you since I got back -- for the Gen. started me at 1 o'clk the night I got back, for the top of Peaked Mt -- to observe the movements of the enemy about Harrisonburg & then I got back as the Staff started up...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his activities in observing Federal forces, and the army's attempts to build a corduroy road. Sara A. Hotchkiss Saturday May 3 rd 1862 John Lewis' at Foot of Blue Ridge -- Brown's Gap -- 3 miles from Port Republic My Dr Wife. I have not had time to write to you since I got back -- for the Gen. started me at 1 o'clk the night I got back, for the top of Peaked Mt -- to observe the movements of the enemy about Harrisonburg & then I got back as the Staff started up...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 8, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes that the Confederate army is passing close to Augusta County, and hopes to be able to see his wife. Sara A. Hotchkiss Morning -- Thursday Lebanon Springs My Dr. Wife I have just got here 9 miles from Churchville, & here we shall spend the night -- We shall pass Jenning's Gap some time tomorrow, and I think Nelson will bring you all up to see the army pass -- I will write to him -- I want you to send me up the eatings you have fixed for me, some butter extra & c...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes that the Confederate army is passing close to Augusta County, and hopes to be able to see his wife. Sara A. Hotchkiss Morning -- Thursday Lebanon Springs My Dr. Wife I have just got here 9 miles from Churchville, & here we shall spend the night -- We shall pass Jenning's Gap some time tomorrow, and I think Nelson will bring you all up to see the army pass -- I will write to him -- I want you to send me up the eatings you have fixed for me, some butter extra & c...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May [?], 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of his traveling and gives miscellaneous instructions for those at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss May 1862 -- Monday noon Maj. McCue's My Dr Wife: I have got back here from my trip to Dry River -- very tired -- and as Imboden is going tomorrow through Briery Branch Gap and I can save 50 miles ride by staying here and going that way, and get rest for a half day & night, I think it best to stay and rest myself fully before starting, though I should like very much to com...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of his traveling and gives miscellaneous instructions for those at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss May 1862 -- Monday noon Maj. McCue's My Dr Wife: I have got back here from my trip to Dry River -- very tired -- and as Imboden is going tomorrow through Briery Branch Gap and I can save 50 miles ride by staying here and going that way, and get rest for a half day & night, I think it best to stay and rest myself fully before starting, though I should like very much to com...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 9, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the battle and results of the recent action at Bull Pasture Mountain. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday May 9 th , 7 1/2 A.M. 1862 Top of Bull Pasture Mt -- 3 Miles from McDowell My Dr. Wife: I suppose you will all have heard before this of the action of yesterday, on one of the highest points of the Bull Pasture Mt, on a cleared ridge we repulsed the enemy's attack, made about 6 P.M. and kept the battle field & they have precipitately retreated from McDowell, burning u...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the battle and results of the recent action at Bull Pasture Mountain. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday May 9 th , 7 1/2 A.M. 1862 Top of Bull Pasture Mt -- 3 Miles from McDowell My Dr. Wife: I suppose you will all have heard before this of the action of yesterday, on one of the highest points of the Bull Pasture Mt, on a cleared ridge we repulsed the enemy's attack, made about 6 P.M. and kept the battle field & they have precipitately retreated from McDowell, burning u...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 10, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the retreat of the Federal forces towards Moorefield, Virginia, and lists numbers and some names of the dead and wounded. A Yankee envelope Sara A. Hotchkiss May 10 th 1862 McDowell My Dr Wife I wrote to you an acct. of the battle of Thursday & a few words more. We are now at McDowell but go on today, the enemy have left Monterey and are retreating towards Moorefield -- We are still pursuing them, how far I cannot tell -- We spent last night at F. Hull's -- the...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the retreat of the Federal forces towards Moorefield, Virginia, and lists numbers and some names of the dead and wounded. A Yankee envelope Sara A. Hotchkiss May 10 th 1862 McDowell My Dr Wife I wrote to you an acct. of the battle of Thursday & a few words more. We are now at McDowell but go on today, the enemy have left Monterey and are retreating towards Moorefield -- We are still pursuing them, how far I cannot tell -- We spent last night at F. Hull's -- the...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 25, 1862
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Context: ... A brief note from Hotchkiss to his wife to tell of a Confederate victory over General Banks. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday, May 25 th 1862 Winchester My Dr Wife -- We have whipped Banks completely, our Cavalry are in pursuit -- We have had a series of victories & hardly any loss, have captured immense stores -- I am perfectly well & will write soon God be praised. truly Jed. Hotchkiss ...
Context: ... A brief note from Hotchkiss to his wife to tell of a Confederate victory over General Banks. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday, May 25 th 1862 Winchester My Dr Wife -- We have whipped Banks completely, our Cavalry are in pursuit -- We have had a series of victories & hardly any loss, have captured immense stores -- I am perfectly well & will write soon God be praised. truly Jed. Hotchkiss ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 26, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss gives a detailed account of the Confederate forces' retaking of Winchester and their drive to push the Federal forces out of the Valley. Sara A. Hotchkiss Monday, May 26 th 1862 My Dr. Wife: I wrote you a brief note, yesterday, telling you of our victories and that I was well, and this evening I will write you more fully, after a day of enjoyment in which I wish you could have participated & enjoyed some of the good things they left behind in their hasty retreat -- de...
Context: ... Hotchkiss gives a detailed account of the Confederate forces' retaking of Winchester and their drive to push the Federal forces out of the Valley. Sara A. Hotchkiss Monday, May 26 th 1862 My Dr. Wife: I wrote you a brief note, yesterday, telling you of our victories and that I was well, and this evening I will write you more fully, after a day of enjoyment in which I wish you could have participated & enjoyed some of the good things they left behind in their hasty retreat -- de...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 4, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes a brief note to his wife, telling of bad weather. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 4 th 1862 New Market Sara: We have just come out of camp, all afloat from the tremendous rain of last night, Gen and all wet through, slept in the mud -- just got in the dry and just got your Blu Letter, and just wrote to Nelson, and just opened this that I had sealed & add this postscript -- and hope the sun has come out to you and the skies are brighter -- cheer up ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes a brief note to his wife, telling of bad weather. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 4 th 1862 New Market Sara: We have just come out of camp, all afloat from the tremendous rain of last night, Gen and all wet through, slept in the mud -- just got in the dry and just got your Blu Letter, and just wrote to Nelson, and just opened this that I had sealed & add this postscript -- and hope the sun has come out to you and the skies are brighter -- cheer up ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 10, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss gives some details about a recent battle and efforts to drive the Federal forces from the Valley. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 10 th 1862 Lewis' -- Near Brown's Gap My Dr Wife We fought the enemy on Sunday and whipped them off the battle field killing many, that was half way between Harrisonburg & Port Republic, then yesterday we came this side of the river, burned the bridge & then fell on Shield's advance, 3 miles below Port Republic and smashed 2 Brigades all to pieces, ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss gives some details about a recent battle and efforts to drive the Federal forces from the Valley. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 10 th 1862 Lewis' -- Near Brown's Gap My Dr Wife We fought the enemy on Sunday and whipped them off the battle field killing many, that was half way between Harrisonburg & Port Republic, then yesterday we came this side of the river, burned the bridge & then fell on Shield's advance, 3 miles below Port Republic and smashed 2 Brigades all to pieces, ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 15, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss relates news of skirmishes with Federal forces and Confederate successes against Generals Shields and Fremont. He also describes the harsh treatment of civilians by Fremont's "Dutch" troops. "The Union supreme at all points." [accompanied by image of a compass] Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday June 15 th 1862 Near Mt. Meridian, Augusta Co Va, My Dr. Wife (captured Fed. paper) Your letter of a few days ago came duly to hand, and was very welcome, though I had heard from you by so...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates news of skirmishes with Federal forces and Confederate successes against Generals Shields and Fremont. He also describes the harsh treatment of civilians by Fremont's "Dutch" troops. "The Union supreme at all points." [accompanied by image of a compass] Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday June 15 th 1862 Near Mt. Meridian, Augusta Co Va, My Dr. Wife (captured Fed. paper) Your letter of a few days ago came duly to hand, and was very welcome, though I had heard from you by so...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 24, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss requests his wife to send him certain items from home, mostly food and clothing. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co. Va. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday June 24 th 1862 My Dr Wife I send my wagon out today for some hay -- I am very busy & cannot come out today, but may tomorrow. I go to Kinney's for dinner & Phillip's for supper -- so shall be very well provided for -- I do not need any more butter now -- but if you have any more bread, or nicknacks of some sort, ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss requests his wife to send him certain items from home, mostly food and clothing. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co. Va. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday June 24 th 1862 My Dr Wife I send my wagon out today for some hay -- I am very busy & cannot come out today, but may tomorrow. I go to Kinney's for dinner & Phillip's for supper -- so shall be very well provided for -- I do not need any more butter now -- but if you have any more bread, or nicknacks of some sort, ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 4, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss relates some brief details about a battle at Turkey Point, below Richmond Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday Noon July 4 th 1862 My Dr. Wife: Your note & the clothes came to hand by the bishop -- I found some flannel shirt in town wh. I bought am sorry I cd. not send you word of it before you spent so much labor to make my old one comfortable, but I will wear the old one and keep the new, because of your labor of love on it -- We have no additional news of any note -- The enemy ma...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates some brief details about a battle at Turkey Point, below Richmond Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday Noon July 4 th 1862 My Dr. Wife: Your note & the clothes came to hand by the bishop -- I found some flannel shirt in town wh. I bought am sorry I cd. not send you word of it before you spent so much labor to make my old one comfortable, but I will wear the old one and keep the new, because of your labor of love on it -- We have no additional news of any note -- The enemy ma...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 15, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to tell his wife that he will not be able to go home for a visit as planned, because of possible battle activity near Gordonsville, in which Jackson's troops will be needed. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday, 10 P.M. July 15 th 1862 Staunton Va. My Dr. Wife We have just been ordered, by telegraph, to report at once to Gen. Jackson at Gordonsville, with wagon, maps &c, so we are obliged to be off early tomorrow morning, and I shall be deborred the privilege of coming home ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to tell his wife that he will not be able to go home for a visit as planned, because of possible battle activity near Gordonsville, in which Jackson's troops will be needed. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday, 10 P.M. July 15 th 1862 Staunton Va. My Dr. Wife We have just been ordered, by telegraph, to report at once to Gen. Jackson at Gordonsville, with wagon, maps &c, so we are obliged to be off early tomorrow morning, and I shall be deborred the privilege of coming home ...
