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Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 11, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes continued fighting between Wilderness and Spotsylvania. Sara A. Hotchkiss Wednesday May 11 th 1864 5 A. M. Near Spotsylvania C.H. My Dear Wife -- We have now been a week on the war path -- fighting more or less every day, & still the horrid work goes on -- thru the heat & dust of this dry "spell." We fought the enemy, with varying success, but the results of advantage were only until Saturday night -- then the enemy left the vicinity of the Wilderness & move...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes continued fighting between Wilderness and Spotsylvania. Sara A. Hotchkiss Wednesday May 11 th 1864 5 A. M. Near Spotsylvania C.H. My Dear Wife -- We have now been a week on the war path -- fighting more or less every day, & still the horrid work goes on -- thru the heat & dust of this dry "spell." We fought the enemy, with varying success, but the results of advantage were only until Saturday night -- then the enemy left the vicinity of the Wilderness & move...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 15, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes to his wife the results and outcome of fighting near Spotsylvania. He mentions a number of deaths, and speculates on the state of the Union army, including its morale. Sara A. Hotchkiss May 15 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. 2 nd Corps -- Near Spotsylvania C. H. -- My Dear Sara -- I wrote you a few lines day before yesterday, immediately after our desperate battle & hope they reached you -- we have not had any fight since then -- only a little skirmishing -- the enemy has fal...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes to his wife the results and outcome of fighting near Spotsylvania. He mentions a number of deaths, and speculates on the state of the Union army, including its morale. Sara A. Hotchkiss May 15 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. 2 nd Corps -- Near Spotsylvania C. H. -- My Dear Sara -- I wrote you a few lines day before yesterday, immediately after our desperate battle & hope they reached you -- we have not had any fight since then -- only a little skirmishing -- the enemy has fal...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, May 26, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the movements of the two armies, and reinforcements coming to each, as they position themselves against one another. Sara A. Hotchkiss May 26 th 1864 Hanover Junction My Dear Dear Wife: I know you are full of anxiety and are waiting to hear from me -- I have not written for several days, because I have been to busy, and then we are cut off from direct communication -- but I think the road is still open by Lynchburg & I will write, hoping you may get it -- I ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the movements of the two armies, and reinforcements coming to each, as they position themselves against one another. Sara A. Hotchkiss May 26 th 1864 Hanover Junction My Dear Dear Wife: I know you are full of anxiety and are waiting to hear from me -- I have not written for several days, because I have been to busy, and then we are cut off from direct communication -- but I think the road is still open by Lynchburg & I will write, hoping you may get it -- I ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 16, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss responds to news of the destruction of Staunton, and awaits news from his wife as to how she fared. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 16 th 1864 Charlottesville Va -- My Dear Dear Wife: How I have longed to hear from you in this time of peril & suffering with which you have been surrounded -- I have hoped, for the best & still hope, tho' no tidings came from our side of the county. Mrs. McGuffy just got a letter from her sister -- Miss Howard, mailed today telling of the work of...
Context: ... Hotchkiss responds to news of the destruction of Staunton, and awaits news from his wife as to how she fared. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 16 th 1864 Charlottesville Va -- My Dear Dear Wife: How I have longed to hear from you in this time of peril & suffering with which you have been surrounded -- I have hoped, for the best & still hope, tho' no tidings came from our side of the county. Mrs. McGuffy just got a letter from her sister -- Miss Howard, mailed today telling of the work of...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 19, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, telling her of skirmishes with the enemy -- in particular attacks on some wagons. He lists some items he sent his wife in a package. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 19 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. near Berryville Va. My Dear Sara: I wrote you a few days ago from near Leesburg -- after we had crossed back to Virginia -- Sunday we came on across the Blue Ridge -- there was not flour enough in Loudoun Co. to supply our wants, but Clarke & Jefferson have an abundance in...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, telling her of skirmishes with the enemy -- in particular attacks on some wagons. He lists some items he sent his wife in a package. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 19 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. near Berryville Va. My Dear Sara: I wrote you a few days ago from near Leesburg -- after we had crossed back to Virginia -- Sunday we came on across the Blue Ridge -- there was not flour enough in Loudoun Co. to supply our wants, but Clarke & Jefferson have an abundance in...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 22, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes skirmishing with Union troops, and a cavalry pursuit when the Union troops retreated. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 22 nd 1864 Bottetourt Springs My Dear Sara: Capt Sterrett is here & says he is going on & will have a chance to send you a letter -- so I avail myself of the opportunity, tho' very tired & wanting rest -- I have not yet heard directly from you, but generally from the neighborhood & suppose you got along like the rest of the community & may thank God t...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes skirmishing with Union troops, and a cavalry pursuit when the Union troops retreated. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 22 nd 1864 Bottetourt Springs My Dear Sara: Capt Sterrett is here & says he is going on & will have a chance to send you a letter -- so I avail myself of the opportunity, tho' very tired & wanting rest -- I have not yet heard directly from you, but generally from the neighborhood & suppose you got along like the rest of the community & may thank God t...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 28, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes his wife that he will not be able to come home after all, and gives her advice on affairs at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 28 th 1864 Staunton Va -- My Dear Wife: We are about to start for Mt. Crawford -- I did not come home yesterday, my horse being too weary & it was thought we could start at daylight today -- I hope you will not feel much disappointment, though it would have given me the greatest pleasure to have been able to be home once more -- I hope though i...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes his wife that he will not be able to come home after all, and gives her advice on affairs at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss June 28 th 1864 Staunton Va -- My Dear Wife: We are about to start for Mt. Crawford -- I did not come home yesterday, my horse being too weary & it was thought we could start at daylight today -- I hope you will not feel much disappointment, though it would have given me the greatest pleasure to have been able to be home once more -- I hope though i...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 3, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the army's movements, and their accomodations along the way. He briefly mentions actions of the Union troops and of the Lincoln administrations. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 3 rd 1864 Winchester, Va My Dearest One: We spent last night at Winchester & today are marching on toward Martinsburg, Shepperdstown, through the dust as usual -- it has been very warm. -- We spent the first night after we left Staunton at Mr. , near Mt. Crawford -- he was very unwilling for us ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the army's movements, and their accomodations along the way. He briefly mentions actions of the Union troops and of the Lincoln administrations. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 3 rd 1864 Winchester, Va My Dearest One: We spent last night at Winchester & today are marching on toward Martinsburg, Shepperdstown, through the dust as usual -- it has been very warm. -- We spent the first night after we left Staunton at Mr. , near Mt. Crawford -- he was very unwilling for us ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 15, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss relates to his wife recent skirmishes with Federal troops, and the actions of both armies. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 15 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. Near Leesburg Va -- My Dear Wife: We yesterday came back across the Potomac and encamped at one of our camps of 1862, before we went to Md -- I wrote to you from Sharpsburg -- when we left there we had no line of communication kept up -- so I have not written -- We went to Harperstown (the Cavalry) & levied $30000 & collected it in ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates to his wife recent skirmishes with Federal troops, and the actions of both armies. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 15 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. Near Leesburg Va -- My Dear Wife: We yesterday came back across the Potomac and encamped at one of our camps of 1862, before we went to Md -- I wrote to you from Sharpsburg -- when we left there we had no line of communication kept up -- so I have not written -- We went to Harperstown (the Cavalry) & levied $30000 & collected it in ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 23, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss reacts to bad news from home, relates the latest actions of the armies, and reports to his wife what he has recently sent her. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 23 rd 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. Strasburg Va My Dear Sara: Your letter of the 12 th came to me yesterday & made my blood boil to be at home for one short hour to visit vengeance on the coward Jordan who meanly avails himself of my absence to torment women & children -- I earnestly pray that you may all be spared from home & if ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss reacts to bad news from home, relates the latest actions of the armies, and reports to his wife what he has recently sent her. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 23 rd 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. Strasburg Va My Dear Sara: Your letter of the 12 th came to me yesterday & made my blood boil to be at home for one short hour to visit vengeance on the coward Jordan who meanly avails himself of my absence to torment women & children -- I earnestly pray that you may all be spared from home & if ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 27, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes briefly to his wife, informing her of the latest military actions. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 27 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. Martinsburg Va My Dear Sara: I have a chance to send a few lines by a direct carrier -- Mr Points, who came from Staunton yesterday -- Maj. Bell wrote to me & said he had sent my bundle home -- I am glad it got safely there -- We left Strasburg last Sunday morning (today is Wednesday) met the enemy under Crook, (Hunter having been displaced) & def...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes briefly to his wife, informing her of the latest military actions. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 27 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. Martinsburg Va My Dear Sara: I have a chance to send a few lines by a direct carrier -- Mr Points, who came from Staunton yesterday -- Maj. Bell wrote to me & said he had sent my bundle home -- I am glad it got safely there -- We left Strasburg last Sunday morning (today is Wednesday) met the enemy under Crook, (Hunter having been displaced) & def...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 31, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss reports the latest military actions to his wife, comments on affairs at home, and gives advice to his wife. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 31 st 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. Bunkers Hill Va My Dear Wife: Your letters of the 20 th & 25 th inst. came to hand about the same time last week & I have not had time to write to you since But we are now, this warm Sabbath P. M. quiet in camp, having moved back here, 11 miles from Martinsburg, this morning, starting about 3 o'clock, I have had a go...
Context: ... Hotchkiss reports the latest military actions to his wife, comments on affairs at home, and gives advice to his wife. Sara A. Hotchkiss July 31 st 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. Bunkers Hill Va My Dear Wife: Your letters of the 20 th & 25 th inst. came to hand about the same time last week & I have not had time to write to you since But we are now, this warm Sabbath P. M. quiet in camp, having moved back here, 11 miles from Martinsburg, this morning, starting about 3 o'clock, I have had a go...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 4, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes a brief note to his wife, reporting that the army is on the move again, and relating some news from Northern papers. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug. 4 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. Bunker's Hill Va. My Dear Wife: We are off again, this morning -- March to the river today & there we go I know not where save that we are keeping the Yankee nation in perpetual ferment -- We yesterday got the Yankee papers of the 2 nd in which they say that our Cavalry confiscated $100000, of the peop...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes a brief note to his wife, reporting that the army is on the move again, and relating some news from Northern papers. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug. 4 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. Bunker's Hill Va. My Dear Wife: We are off again, this morning -- March to the river today & there we go I know not where save that we are keeping the Yankee nation in perpetual ferment -- We yesterday got the Yankee papers of the 2 nd in which they say that our Cavalry confiscated $100000, of the peop...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 10, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, describing recent troop movements and skirmishes with Union troops and cavalry. He comments on affairs at home, and sends some items to his family. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug. 10 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. Valley District My Dear Sara: Yours of the 2 nd came to hand yesterday -- we went across the Potomac on Friday -- took around by way of Sharpsburg, to near Hagerstown & came back via Williamsport -- got 150 beeves, 2000 bush. of corn, a large lot of leather &c, ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, describing recent troop movements and skirmishes with Union troops and cavalry. He comments on affairs at home, and sends some items to his family. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug. 10 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. Valley District My Dear Sara: Yours of the 2 nd came to hand yesterday -- we went across the Potomac on Friday -- took around by way of Sharpsburg, to near Hagerstown & came back via Williamsport -- got 150 beeves, 2000 bush. of corn, a large lot of leather &c, ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 15, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes troop movements and skirmishes with Federal troops, but no major battles. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug 15 th 1864 Fisher's Hill My Dear Wife: I wrote to you the day we left Winchester & enclosed some Ribbons for the children & one or two other things -- I have not heard from you for some days but knowing that you will hear all kinds of stories & will be anxious to hear the truth I will write again, though briefly -- We came back here on Saturday the enemy advancing...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes troop movements and skirmishes with Federal troops, but no major battles. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug 15 th 1864 Fisher's Hill My Dear Wife: I wrote to you the day we left Winchester & enclosed some Ribbons for the children & one or two other things -- I have not heard from you for some days but knowing that you will hear all kinds of stories & will be anxious to hear the truth I will write again, though briefly -- We came back here on Saturday the enemy advancing...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 26, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes some cavalry movements and skirmishes, and the deaths of some prominent men. He comments briefly on items he sent home to his wife. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug 26 th 1864 Shepherdstown Va. My Deary: We are again on the Banks of the Potomac -- we drove the Yanks down to Harpers Ferry, spent two days in front of that place, then came away yesterday, leaving the 1 st Corps in front of the enemy there & came to this place, met all the Yankee cavalry on the road -- they s...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes some cavalry movements and skirmishes, and the deaths of some prominent men. He comments briefly on items he sent home to his wife. Sara A. Hotchkiss Aug 26 th 1864 Shepherdstown Va. My Deary: We are again on the Banks of the Potomac -- we drove the Yanks down to Harpers Ferry, spent two days in front of that place, then came away yesterday, leaving the 1 st Corps in front of the enemy there & came to this place, met all the Yankee cavalry on the road -- they s...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, September 3,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates to his wife the latest troop movements and skirmishes. He also discusses the coming presidential election in the North, particularly the McClellan ticket and its implications for peace. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sept. 3 rd 1864 -- Hd. Qrs. V. D. Stephenson's Depot My Dear Sara: Yours of the 27 th came to hand in two days -- the first late news I have had from you in a long time -- so you know it must have been very welcome -- the more so that it contained good news -- ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates to his wife the latest troop movements and skirmishes. He also discusses the coming presidential election in the North, particularly the McClellan ticket and its implications for peace. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sept. 3 rd 1864 -- Hd. Qrs. V. D. Stephenson's Depot My Dear Sara: Yours of the 27 th came to hand in two days -- the first late news I have had from you in a long time -- so you know it must have been very welcome -- the more so that it contained good news -- ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, September 21,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes fighting with Federal troops at Winchester, in which Confederate General Rodes was killed. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sept 21 st 1864 Fisher's Hill Va. My Dear Sara -- I got to camp yesterday -- came as far as Big Spring on Monday & yesterday came here where I found the Army after the severe battle of Monday. The first I heard of the battle was at New Market & a few minutes afterwards I met the body of poor Gen Rodes, borne by his staff to his afflicted wife -- We have ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes fighting with Federal troops at Winchester, in which Confederate General Rodes was killed. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sept 21 st 1864 Fisher's Hill Va. My Dear Sara -- I got to camp yesterday -- came as far as Big Spring on Monday & yesterday came here where I found the Army after the severe battle of Monday. The first I heard of the battle was at New Market & a few minutes afterwards I met the body of poor Gen Rodes, borne by his staff to his afflicted wife -- We have ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, September 24,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes to his wife a battle at Fisher's Hill, Virginia, in which the Confederate troops broke ranks and fled. He also comments briefly on affairs at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sept 23 rd 11 A. M. 1864 Rodes Hill My Dear Sara: I have only time to write you a few words -- We had a battle yesterday at Fisher's Hill, which resulted quite disastrously from the fact that our men broke & ran & we lost some 15 pieces of artillery & a good many small arms & some prisoners -- b...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes to his wife a battle at Fisher's Hill, Virginia, in which the Confederate troops broke ranks and fled. He also comments briefly on affairs at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sept 23 rd 11 A. M. 1864 Rodes Hill My Dear Sara: I have only time to write you a few words -- We had a battle yesterday at Fisher's Hill, which resulted quite disastrously from the fact that our men broke & ran & we lost some 15 pieces of artillery & a good many small arms & some prisoners -- b...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, October 2, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss briefly describes a Confederate rout of Yankee cavalry, and gives instructions to his wife for having a coat made for him. Sara A. Hotchkiss Oct. 2 nd 1864 Mt. Sidney Va -- My Dear Wife: We are again after the enemy, moved yesterday from Waynesboro to this place & today we are resting -- Keeping the Sabbath for once -- so I hope good may come of it -- We routed the Yankee Cavalry at Waynesboro, quite handsomely & they retreated pell mell through Staunton & by the way ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss briefly describes a Confederate rout of Yankee cavalry, and gives instructions to his wife for having a coat made for him. Sara A. Hotchkiss Oct. 2 nd 1864 Mt. Sidney Va -- My Dear Wife: We are again after the enemy, moved yesterday from Waynesboro to this place & today we are resting -- Keeping the Sabbath for once -- so I hope good may come of it -- We routed the Yankee Cavalry at Waynesboro, quite handsomely & they retreated pell mell through Staunton & by the way ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, October 8, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes a brief note to his wife, telling her the location of the army. Sara A. Hotchkiss Oct 8 th 1864 New Market Va -- My Dear Sara We got here yesterday & are resting today -- the enemy has gone on down the Valley they did a great deal of burning -- I am very tirde -- it is really cold this morning -- Keep my coat until I send for it -- The news from Missouri & Georgia is very cheering -- I send you a piece of a Broome Co. paper Send it to Nelson -- the Courier is goin...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes a brief note to his wife, telling her the location of the army. Sara A. Hotchkiss Oct 8 th 1864 New Market Va -- My Dear Sara We got here yesterday & are resting today -- the enemy has gone on down the Valley they did a great deal of burning -- I am very tirde -- it is really cold this morning -- Keep my coat until I send for it -- The news from Missouri & Georgia is very cheering -- I send you a piece of a Broome Co. paper Send it to Nelson -- the Courier is goin...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, October 11,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, commenting on affairs at home, the morale of the army, a recent battle, and other military news. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday Evening -- Oct 11 th 1864 New Market Va. My Own Dear Wife: We are off again tomorrow & I shall not be able to write to you for a day or two so I will write before I retire I wrote you a few days ago - yours of the 4 th Ist. came a day after Mr. Robinson's 2 nd "Sunday surprise" -- I wanted to surprise you the 3 rd Sunday but "Old ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, commenting on affairs at home, the morale of the army, a recent battle, and other military news. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday Evening -- Oct 11 th 1864 New Market Va. My Own Dear Wife: We are off again tomorrow & I shall not be able to write to you for a day or two so I will write before I retire I wrote you a few days ago - yours of the 4 th Ist. came a day after Mr. Robinson's 2 nd "Sunday surprise" -- I wanted to surprise you the 3 rd Sunday but "Old ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, October 15,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates the latest battle news to his wife, describing Confederate successes, and Union prisoners taken. He comments briefly on the coming presidential election in the North, and on affairs at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Saturday Oct 15 th 1864 Fisher's Hill Va. My Dear Wife: I last night recived your fine letter of the 10 th (Monday). I have written to you since then, from New Market, & hope my letter has come to hand before now & cheered you up some - I am truly sorry you ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates the latest battle news to his wife, describing Confederate successes, and Union prisoners taken. He comments briefly on the coming presidential election in the North, and on affairs at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Saturday Oct 15 th 1864 Fisher's Hill Va. My Dear Wife: I last night recived your fine letter of the 10 th (Monday). I have written to you since then, from New Market, & hope my letter has come to hand before now & cheered you up some - I am truly sorry you ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, October 21,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes to his wife recent battle activity near Cedar Creek and Middletown, Virginia. Sara A. Hotchkiss Oct 21 st 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. New Market Va. My Dear Wife: We went down day before yesterday after the enemy, marching three Divisions under the gallant Gordon around by the end of the Massanutton Mt, marching all night while the others advanced in front, in the night also & Rosser moved to the left -- just before daylight a simultaneous attack was made on both fl...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes to his wife recent battle activity near Cedar Creek and Middletown, Virginia. Sara A. Hotchkiss Oct 21 st 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. New Market Va. My Dear Wife: We went down day before yesterday after the enemy, marching three Divisions under the gallant Gordon around by the end of the Massanutton Mt, marching all night while the others advanced in front, in the night also & Rosser moved to the left -- just before daylight a simultaneous attack was made on both fl...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, October 31,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife about affairs at home, concerning the farm, servants and chores. He also gives brief news about the army. Sara A. Hotchkiss Oct 31 st 1864 New Market, Va. My Dr Wife: I send William, he will tomorrow get to Mr. Hamilton's & the next morning come home, then you have him do what you wish to have do . . . put away your vegetables &c &c -- let him find out from Mr. Heizer where to cut wood & go & cut for about 4 or 5 days -- I want him to get back by th...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife about affairs at home, concerning the farm, servants and chores. He also gives brief news about the army. Sara A. Hotchkiss Oct 31 st 1864 New Market, Va. My Dr Wife: I send William, he will tomorrow get to Mr. Hamilton's & the next morning come home, then you have him do what you wish to have do . . . put away your vegetables &c &c -- let him find out from Mr. Heizer where to cut wood & go & cut for about 4 or 5 days -- I want him to get back by th...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, November 5,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes camp life, troop enlistment, and miscellaneous news about friends and neighbors, a church meeting, and Northern opinion of the war. Sara A. Hotchkiss Nov. 5 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. New Market Va. My Dear Wife: The labors of the day being over & night with its quiet -- Saturday evening quiet, & the prospect of a day of rest in anticipation, I will do, what I have thought of doing all the week, write you a long letter -- You will ask why I have put it off, -- i...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes camp life, troop enlistment, and miscellaneous news about friends and neighbors, a church meeting, and Northern opinion of the war. Sara A. Hotchkiss Nov. 5 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. New Market Va. My Dear Wife: The labors of the day being over & night with its quiet -- Saturday evening quiet, & the prospect of a day of rest in anticipation, I will do, what I have thought of doing all the week, write you a long letter -- You will ask why I have put it off, -- i...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, November 8,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss informs his wife that the army is on the move again. He relates news of Northern opinion, election, and Southern sympathizers. Sara A. Hotchkiss Wednesday Nov. 8 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. New Market Va. My Dearest One: We are off agian tomorrow, I suppose, for "down the Valley" again, as it is reported that the Yankees have left Cedar Creek & we must go to see where they have gone & keep watch of them that they do not slip off to Richmond & so bring an undue force agains...
Context: ... Hotchkiss informs his wife that the army is on the move again. He relates news of Northern opinion, election, and Southern sympathizers. Sara A. Hotchkiss Wednesday Nov. 8 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. New Market Va. My Dearest One: We are off agian tomorrow, I suppose, for "down the Valley" again, as it is reported that the Yankees have left Cedar Creek & we must go to see where they have gone & keep watch of them that they do not slip off to Richmond & so bring an undue force agains...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, November 4,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes skirmishing with Federal troops, and numbers of prisoners taken. He also comments on food supplies for the winter at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Nov. 14 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. New Market Va. My Dear Wife -- I wrote to you a few days ago -- the evening before we started dow the Valley -- I now write again from the same old camp -- We went down to Newtown -- drove the Yankee Cavalry away from Middletown -- found them fortified at Newtown -- made some demonstrations -...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes skirmishing with Federal troops, and numbers of prisoners taken. He also comments on food supplies for the winter at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Nov. 14 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V. D. New Market Va. My Dear Wife -- I wrote to you a few days ago -- the evening before we started dow the Valley -- I now write again from the same old camp -- We went down to Newtown -- drove the Yankee Cavalry away from Middletown -- found them fortified at Newtown -- made some demonstrations -...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, February 28,
1865 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes his wife a brief note, informing her of the army's movements, and commenting on affairs at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Feb. 28 th 1865 Staunton Va. My Dear Wife: We are all packing up & fixing for a move, as the enemy is reported advancing up the Valley -- their advance having reached Mt. Jackson -- their intentions are not fully developed yet, but the impression is that they will go across the Ridge from New Market -- I should have sent William out today but for that...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes his wife a brief note, informing her of the army's movements, and commenting on affairs at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Feb. 28 th 1865 Staunton Va. My Dear Wife: We are all packing up & fixing for a move, as the enemy is reported advancing up the Valley -- their advance having reached Mt. Jackson -- their intentions are not fully developed yet, but the impression is that they will go across the Ridge from New Market -- I should have sent William out today but for that...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 6, 1870
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes to his family his office in Lexington, Virginia. Sara A. Hotchkiss Jun. 6 th 1870 Lexington Va. My Dear Ones at Home I know you are all looking for a letter from me and I avail myself of the first "spell" of letter writing to chat with you a few minutes -- I got here at 7 P.M. Monday -- had a very comfortable nite , considering the fact that it was coming to Lexington -- Fred Effinger was my fellow traveller all the way & he made himself very agreeable - - we j...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes to his family his office in Lexington, Virginia. Sara A. Hotchkiss Jun. 6 th 1870 Lexington Va. My Dear Ones at Home I know you are all looking for a letter from me and I avail myself of the first "spell" of letter writing to chat with you a few minutes -- I got here at 7 P.M. Monday -- had a very comfortable nite , considering the fact that it was coming to Lexington -- Fred Effinger was my fellow traveller all the way & he made himself very agreeable - - we j...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, June 16, 1870
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his family from Lexington, describing a dinner at General Lee's and Church attendance. He comments on affairs at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Jun. 16 th 1870 Lexington Va. My Dear Wife & Children -- I was greatly delighted on hearing from you through Nelly's delightful letter of a week ago today, for I had looked for a letter two days before & not getting one was sadly disappointed -- I intended to write to you last night but had one of my inveterate head aches & ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his family from Lexington, describing a dinner at General Lee's and Church attendance. He comments on affairs at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Jun. 16 th 1870 Lexington Va. My Dear Wife & Children -- I was greatly delighted on hearing from you through Nelly's delightful letter of a week ago today, for I had looked for a letter two days before & not getting one was sadly disappointed -- I intended to write to you last night but had one of my inveterate head aches & ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, January 24,
1870 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes briefly to his family, describing acquaintances and church services. Sara A. Hotchkiss Monday Morning Jan 24 th 1870 My Dear Ones "at home" I intended to write you last night a long letter, but Col. Harman came to my room after I came from church & we talked until past bed time & so I failed to do my duty to you -- but you must forgive me this time -- I went to church twice -- Mr. Pratt preaced one of the best sermons I ever heard -- Mr. Guy goes down this morning...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes briefly to his family, describing acquaintances and church services. Sara A. Hotchkiss Monday Morning Jan 24 th 1870 My Dear Ones "at home" I intended to write you last night a long letter, but Col. Harman came to my room after I came from church & we talked until past bed time & so I failed to do my duty to you -- but you must forgive me this time -- I went to church twice -- Mr. Pratt preaced one of the best sermons I ever heard -- Mr. Guy goes down this morning...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, February 14,
1870 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes his family, expresses his desire to be with them, and relates news about acquaintances and activities. Sara A. Hotchkiss Feb. 14 th 1870 (10 P.M.) Lexington Va. My Ever Dear Wife: I am sorry that I am not at home today to congratulate you upon the anniversary of your birth day and to wish you many happy returns of the same -- I hope your "ills" have all left you and that you have had a pleasant day and that the little family circle has been in a cheery mood - - gr...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes his family, expresses his desire to be with them, and relates news about acquaintances and activities. Sara A. Hotchkiss Feb. 14 th 1870 (10 P.M.) Lexington Va. My Ever Dear Wife: I am sorry that I am not at home today to congratulate you upon the anniversary of your birth day and to wish you many happy returns of the same -- I hope your "ills" have all left you and that you have had a pleasant day and that the little family circle has been in a cheery mood - - gr...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, February 22,
1870 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, proposing plans for her to come see him in Lexington. He also relates local news. Sara A. Hotchkiss Feb. 22 nd 1870 Lexington My Dear Sara -- I hope you did not freeze last night -- it was a stinger -- woollen blankets alone saved me -- & then I had to find the warm side of them several times -- I dreamed of you -- Capt. Sole goes down this morning & offers to take my satchel so I send it -- I will have to put off my coming to the week of the S.S. ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, proposing plans for her to come see him in Lexington. He also relates local news. Sara A. Hotchkiss Feb. 22 nd 1870 Lexington My Dear Sara -- I hope you did not freeze last night -- it was a stinger -- woollen blankets alone saved me -- & then I had to find the warm side of them several times -- I dreamed of you -- Capt. Sole goes down this morning & offers to take my satchel so I send it -- I will have to put off my coming to the week of the S.S. ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelly Hotchkiss, December 17, 1862
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Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss describes for his daughter Nelly the Battle of Fredericksburg, tents for soldiers, local technique of "wattle" fencemaking, and a local graveyard. Dec. 17 th , 1862 Moss Neck, Caroline Co., Va. My Dear Little Nelly I promised to write you a letter, when I was at home, so I will take a few minutes this evening and comply with make my promise good. I left home Sunday, you know, and went to New Hope that day, the next day I went across the Blue Ridge Mountain and t...
Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss describes for his daughter Nelly the Battle of Fredericksburg, tents for soldiers, local technique of "wattle" fencemaking, and a local graveyard. Dec. 17 th , 1862 Moss Neck, Caroline Co., Va. My Dear Little Nelly I promised to write you a letter, when I was at home, so I will take a few minutes this evening and comply with make my promise good. I left home Sunday, you know, and went to New Hope that day, the next day I went across the Blue Ridge Mountain and t...
Augusta County: Lydia Hotchkiss to Jedediah Hotchkiss, December 18, 1859
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Context: ... Lydia Hotchkiss writes to her children about funerals in the neighborhood, the health of various family members, upcoming travel, and her views on slavery. Dec. 8thenth Windsor Dear Children I am seated trying to write a few lines to Let you no how we get along this stormy Sabbath evening I have Been to Church to day not many out there was a funeral Sermon to Be preached on the Death of a Mrs Simons a taylor in the village she went to Delhi on a visit and died there it is some wha...
Context: ... Lydia Hotchkiss writes to her children about funerals in the neighborhood, the health of various family members, upcoming travel, and her views on slavery. Dec. 8thenth Windsor Dear Children I am seated trying to write a few lines to Let you no how we get along this stormy Sabbath evening I have Been to Church to day not many out there was a funeral Sermon to Be preached on the Death of a Mrs Simons a taylor in the village she went to Delhi on a visit and died there it is some wha...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to John H. McCue, May 7, 1859
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Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss asks John McCue for legal advice concerning a suit against Hotchkiss. Hotchkiss also writes of the pleasantness of the Springs, and shares other personal news. May 7 th 1859 Stribling Springs Va. Friend McCue: Today the sheriff showed me a writ of "Fi.Fa." directing him to cause to be made from me the amt. of the note for which J. T. Brodt sued me-- I was a good deal surprised -- for I thought we had the matter safely taken care of, and that we could offsett my ...
Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss asks John McCue for legal advice concerning a suit against Hotchkiss. Hotchkiss also writes of the pleasantness of the Springs, and shares other personal news. May 7 th 1859 Stribling Springs Va. Friend McCue: Today the sheriff showed me a writ of "Fi.Fa." directing him to cause to be made from me the amt. of the note for which J. T. Brodt sued me-- I was a good deal surprised -- for I thought we had the matter safely taken care of, and that we could offsett my ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to John H. McCue, January 14, 1858
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Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss writes to John H. McCue concerning business transactions with A. S. Barnes & Company and Butler & Company. Jan. 14 th 1858 Mossy Creek Va. Dr. M c Cue Esq! I send you the case of A. S. Barnes & Co. agst. Hotchkiss & Brodt. I enclose their bill and a note -- garnishee Odor for any claims yet in his hands and there is a bureau & shower bath at the M.C.A. Boarding House that ought to be secured for the payment of this debt. Use the note if you wish -- but it mus...
Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss writes to John H. McCue concerning business transactions with A. S. Barnes & Company and Butler & Company. Jan. 14 th 1858 Mossy Creek Va. Dr. M c Cue Esq! I send you the case of A. S. Barnes & Co. agst. Hotchkiss & Brodt. I enclose their bill and a note -- garnishee Odor for any claims yet in his hands and there is a bureau & shower bath at the M.C.A. Boarding House that ought to be secured for the payment of this debt. Use the note if you wish -- but it mus...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to John H. McCue, November 18, 1857
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Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss sends John H. McCue information regarding Hotchkiss' finances. Hotchkiss also asks McCue to aid him in keeping the debts out of court. J. Howard McCue Esq Staunton Va Nov. 18 th 1857 Mossy Creek Dear M c Cue I enclose you the original bill of Butler & Co. -- made out agst. H & B. & the Or. taken off by Brodt. There is money Due Brodt from Saml. Bell of Glade, Waller Oder & W m Andrew of Mossy Creek. I think these will cover the claim & costs. I also enclose a...
Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss sends John H. McCue information regarding Hotchkiss' finances. Hotchkiss also asks McCue to aid him in keeping the debts out of court. J. Howard McCue Esq Staunton Va Nov. 18 th 1857 Mossy Creek Dear M c Cue I enclose you the original bill of Butler & Co. -- made out agst. H & B. & the Or. taken off by Brodt. There is money Due Brodt from Saml. Bell of Glade, Waller Oder & W m Andrew of Mossy Creek. I think these will cover the claim & costs. I also enclose a...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to John H. McCue, February 8, 1859
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Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss regrets that he cannot visit John H. McCue, because Hotchkiss is in the midst of deciding to purchase the Addison Cochran farm, where he plans to open a women's seminary with his brother. He also asks if McCue has any news of an unsettled suit in which he is involved. Feb. 8 th 1859 Stribling Springs, Va. Dear M c Cue: Your favor of the 28 th ult. came duly to hand -- accept my thanks for this last expression of your friendship. I regret my inability to accept t...
Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss regrets that he cannot visit John H. McCue, because Hotchkiss is in the midst of deciding to purchase the Addison Cochran farm, where he plans to open a women's seminary with his brother. He also asks if McCue has any news of an unsettled suit in which he is involved. Feb. 8 th 1859 Stribling Springs, Va. Dear M c Cue: Your favor of the 28 th ult. came duly to hand -- accept my thanks for this last expression of your friendship. I regret my inability to accept t...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to John H. McCue, July 14, 1859
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Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss informs John H. McCue that Hotchkiss has used McCue as a reference. Hotchkiss includes a flyer about the "Loch Willow School" in Augusta County, of which he is Principal. He asks McCue to refer anyone whose sons need an education to his school. July 14 th 1859 Churchville, Va. Dear M c Cue I have taken the liberty of making you one of my references. I hope you will heartily concur in it, and give us your influence. I have sent some one or two circulars to gentle...
Context: ... Jedediah Hotchkiss informs John H. McCue that Hotchkiss has used McCue as a reference. Hotchkiss includes a flyer about the "Loch Willow School" in Augusta County, of which he is Principal. He asks McCue to refer anyone whose sons need an education to his school. July 14 th 1859 Churchville, Va. Dear M c Cue I have taken the liberty of making you one of my references. I hope you will heartily concur in it, and give us your influence. I have sent some one or two circulars to gentle...
