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Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 18, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his trip from Staunton to Gordonsville, conditions in the camp there, and the possibilities for future battles. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday July 18 th 1862 Gordonsville Va. My Dr Wife: We got here today, through the mud and rain & have pitched our tent and are trying to get dry, though it is doubtful, if the rain continues, for the ground is very wet We came to Mechum's River the day we left Staunton, slept there in an empty house, soundly, after our long and w...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his trip from Staunton to Gordonsville, conditions in the camp there, and the possibilities for future battles. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday July 18 th 1862 Gordonsville Va. My Dr Wife: We got here today, through the mud and rain & have pitched our tent and are trying to get dry, though it is doubtful, if the rain continues, for the ground is very wet We came to Mechum's River the day we left Staunton, slept there in an empty house, soundly, after our long and w...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 22, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the army's encampment north of Gordonsville, after a battle near Richmond. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday Morning July 22 nd 1862 Camp Near Gordonsville My Dr. Wife: We are now encamped some four miles North of Gordonsville, in Orange Co, on the waters of the Rapidan, in a very pleasant rolling country, on the slopes of the South West Mountain, in full view of the Blue Ridge, that reminds us of our homes, the General says, and on the road leading from Gordonsville, ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the army's encampment north of Gordonsville, after a battle near Richmond. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday Morning July 22 nd 1862 Camp Near Gordonsville My Dr. Wife: We are now encamped some four miles North of Gordonsville, in Orange Co, on the waters of the Rapidan, in a very pleasant rolling country, on the slopes of the South West Mountain, in full view of the Blue Ridge, that reminds us of our homes, the General says, and on the road leading from Gordonsville, ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, July 27, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of continued skirmishes with Federal troops, an attack of cholera, his desire for food from home, and his opinions on his daughter's beginning education. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Morning July 27 th 1862 Camp Allen My Dr Wife: Your sweet little letter came to me day before yesterday, much to my gratification as I had not heard from you since my leaving so unceremoniously; so you may be sure I was pleased to find you in such good humor (by the way there is one of th...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of continued skirmishes with Federal troops, an attack of cholera, his desire for food from home, and his opinions on his daughter's beginning education. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Morning July 27 th 1862 Camp Allen My Dr Wife: Your sweet little letter came to me day before yesterday, much to my gratification as I had not heard from you since my leaving so unceremoniously; so you may be sure I was pleased to find you in such good humor (by the way there is one of th...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 3, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the Confederate camp at Mechanicsville, especially the surrounding countryside and the availability of supplies. He relates news of a skirmish, and reports that the Confederate forces are expanding in numbers. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co Va. Maj. Bell will please forward & oblige J.H. Aug. 3 1862 Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Morning, Aug. 3 rd 1862 My Dr. Wife: In the quiet of this lovely sabbath morning my thoughts revert to my home and the loved...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the Confederate camp at Mechanicsville, especially the surrounding countryside and the availability of supplies. He relates news of a skirmish, and reports that the Confederate forces are expanding in numbers. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co Va. Maj. Bell will please forward & oblige J.H. Aug. 3 1862 Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Morning, Aug. 3 rd 1862 My Dr. Wife: In the quiet of this lovely sabbath morning my thoughts revert to my home and the loved...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 9, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes meeting and fighting Federal troops near Culpeper. The Confederate troops lost one general, but took hundreds of prisoners. Sara A. Hotchkiss Saturday Aug. 9 th 1862 &c Crooked Run church 1/2 way between Orange & Culpeper C. Houses -- My Dr. Wife: I wrote you of a letter 3 days ago, expecting to finish it the next day & send it on to you, but, as in all other army doings, now or never, we were started off at dark that night, travelled most of the night, slep...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes meeting and fighting Federal troops near Culpeper. The Confederate troops lost one general, but took hundreds of prisoners. Sara A. Hotchkiss Saturday Aug. 9 th 1862 &c Crooked Run church 1/2 way between Orange & Culpeper C. Houses -- My Dr. Wife: I wrote you of a letter 3 days ago, expecting to finish it the next day & send it on to you, but, as in all other army doings, now or never, we were started off at dark that night, travelled most of the night, slep...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 16, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss relates the results of the Battle of Cedar Run, including killed, wounded, prisoners and arms taken. He also describes the Federal efforts to find and bury their dead. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co Va -- Maj Bell will please forward oblige -- J.H. -- Sara A. Hotchkiss Saturday -- Aug. 16 th 1862 Near Orange C.H. My Dr. Wife: We are now again on the move -- Gen Lee is with us & Gen. Longstreet & a host of men & I suppose we shall make a big move now -- ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates the results of the Battle of Cedar Run, including killed, wounded, prisoners and arms taken. He also describes the Federal efforts to find and bury their dead. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co Va -- Maj Bell will please forward oblige -- J.H. -- Sara A. Hotchkiss Saturday -- Aug. 16 th 1862 Near Orange C.H. My Dr. Wife: We are now again on the move -- Gen Lee is with us & Gen. Longstreet & a host of men & I suppose we shall make a big move now -- ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, August 28, 1864
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Context: ... Hotchkiss describes in brief some movements of the armies. He also discusses matters relating to a female relative, including her reception at her northern home, and her Confederate sweetheart. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday P.M. Aug. 28 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V.D. Bunker's Hill Va My Dear Wife Yours of the 15 th came yesterday, the first glad messenger I have rec'd for a long time & right welcome it was -- delighted with the tidings that you felt cheered up -- had been visiting some &c &c...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes in brief some movements of the armies. He also discusses matters relating to a female relative, including her reception at her northern home, and her Confederate sweetheart. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday P.M. Aug. 28 th 1864 Hd. Qrs. V.D. Bunker's Hill Va My Dear Wife Yours of the 15 th came yesterday, the first glad messenger I have rec'd for a long time & right welcome it was -- delighted with the tidings that you felt cheered up -- had been visiting some &c &c...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, September 1,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes a Confederate victory near Gainsville, Virginia. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co Va. Care of Maj. Bell Staunton Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Sept. 1 st 1862 Near Gainsville My Dr. Wife. We yesterday drove the enemy beyond Groveton after a hard fight -- We routed them from Thorofare Gap on Tuesday -- then fought them near Gainsville on Thursday -- on Friday drove them some two miles -- then came back to our old position between Gainsville & Groveton & ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes a Confederate victory near Gainsville, Virginia. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co Va. Care of Maj. Bell Staunton Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Sept. 1 st 1862 Near Gainsville My Dr. Wife. We yesterday drove the enemy beyond Groveton after a hard fight -- We routed them from Thorofare Gap on Tuesday -- then fought them near Gainsville on Thursday -- on Friday drove them some two miles -- then came back to our old position between Gainsville & Groveton & ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, September 8,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the recent battle near Groveton, including the capture of 60 Washington citizens who traveled out to watch the fight. The Confederate troops then moved towards Maryland, and Hotchkiss relates the welcome they received as they made their way towards Frederick City, Maryland. Sara A. Hotchkiss Monday Sept. 8 th 1862 Frederick City Md. My Dr. Wife: I wrote to you last from near Groveton, on Saturday , the day of the great battle -- a little more than a week ago --...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes the recent battle near Groveton, including the capture of 60 Washington citizens who traveled out to watch the fight. The Confederate troops then moved towards Maryland, and Hotchkiss relates the welcome they received as they made their way towards Frederick City, Maryland. Sara A. Hotchkiss Monday Sept. 8 th 1862 Frederick City Md. My Dr. Wife: I wrote to you last from near Groveton, on Saturday , the day of the great battle -- a little more than a week ago --...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, September 17,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates news of the Confederate Army's trip into Maryland, and their capture of 11,000 Federal troops in Virginia. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sept. 17 th 1862 Near Harper's Ferry -- My Dr. Wife I have gotten up this early to write you a few lines -- I have not heard from you for a long time though I know you have written, but our course has been so erratic that letters have not been able to find us. We have gained a great advantage here -- we went into Md. leaving some 12000 of t...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates news of the Confederate Army's trip into Maryland, and their capture of 11,000 Federal troops in Virginia. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sept. 17 th 1862 Near Harper's Ferry -- My Dr. Wife I have gotten up this early to write you a few lines -- I have not heard from you for a long time though I know you have written, but our course has been so erratic that letters have not been able to find us. We have gained a great advantage here -- we went into Md. leaving some 12000 of t...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, September 21,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates the battle of Sharpsburg (at Antietam Creek), and gives his thoughts on his daughter's education. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Sept. 21 st 1862 Near Martinsburg Va. My Dr. Wife: After long waiting I at last heard from you a few days ago -- got your letter of the 6 th inst. -- I have written to you since the victory at Harper's Ferry since then has been fought the bloodiest & hardest fought battle of the war, near Sharpsburg on the Antietam Creek in Maryland in which ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates the battle of Sharpsburg (at Antietam Creek), and gives his thoughts on his daughter's education. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Sept. 21 st 1862 Near Martinsburg Va. My Dr. Wife: After long waiting I at last heard from you a few days ago -- got your letter of the 6 th inst. -- I have written to you since the victory at Harper's Ferry since then has been fought the bloodiest & hardest fought battle of the war, near Sharpsburg on the Antietam Creek in Maryland in which ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, October 5, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss enumerates some items he has shipped home. He describes a brief skirmish, and a visit by Abraham Lincoln to the Federal forces at Harper's Ferry. Sara A. Hotchkiss Oct. Saturday Oct. 5 th 1862 Strasburg Va -- My Dr. Wife: I have been off on a reconnaisance communication & so have not written to you before since I rec'd your last very welcome letter -- I am glad you have gotten over the ' blues ' as you say -- dont let them get hold of you again -- they are poor comforter...
Context: ... Hotchkiss enumerates some items he has shipped home. He describes a brief skirmish, and a visit by Abraham Lincoln to the Federal forces at Harper's Ferry. Sara A. Hotchkiss Oct. Saturday Oct. 5 th 1862 Strasburg Va -- My Dr. Wife: I have been off on a reconnaisance communication & so have not written to you before since I rec'd your last very welcome letter -- I am glad you have gotten over the ' blues ' as you say -- dont let them get hold of you again -- they are poor comforter...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, October 12,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss recounts his experience mapping the battlefield of the Kernstown battle, and gives news of various people. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday, Oct -- 12 th 1862 Near Bartonsville -- Frederick Co. Va My Dear Little Wife: I have, today, been spending a quiet Sunday in the country, at a farmhouse, where I have had a good fire to sit by, a good book to read, three good meals to eat and quite a number of pleasant people to talk to, therefore you will say I may well have been very well ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss recounts his experience mapping the battlefield of the Kernstown battle, and gives news of various people. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday, Oct -- 12 th 1862 Near Bartonsville -- Frederick Co. Va My Dear Little Wife: I have, today, been spending a quiet Sunday in the country, at a farmhouse, where I have had a good fire to sit by, a good book to read, three good meals to eat and quite a number of pleasant people to talk to, therefore you will say I may well have been very well ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, October 14,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss briefly describes a successful raid by Stuart into Pennsylvania, which passed through Chambersburg. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday P.M. Oct -- 14 th 1862 My Dr. Wife -- I only now have a chance to mail my letter at New Town -- and will add that Stuart went to Pa -- took a round through Chambersburg &c -- captured some 2000 horses, a large number of negroes -- stores &c and destroyed immense stores -- He went the whole way around the camp of McClellan & came away back by Le...
Context: ... Hotchkiss briefly describes a successful raid by Stuart into Pennsylvania, which passed through Chambersburg. Sara A. Hotchkiss Tuesday P.M. Oct -- 14 th 1862 My Dr. Wife -- I only now have a chance to mail my letter at New Town -- and will add that Stuart went to Pa -- took a round through Chambersburg &c -- captured some 2000 horses, a large number of negroes -- stores &c and destroyed immense stores -- He went the whole way around the camp of McClellan & came away back by Le...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, October 26,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of bad weather that has delayed him at an inn while scouting, and relates news of the people he met there. He spent the next night at Mt. Sidney, and relates news of people from there as well. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday P.M. Oct. 26 th , 1862 New Market Va -- My Dear Wife: I promised to write to you from Mr. Rude's, but I did not get here until quite late last evening & the wind was very high & the turnpike dust, the very worst I ever saw -- fine sand -- filled the ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of bad weather that has delayed him at an inn while scouting, and relates news of the people he met there. He spent the next night at Mt. Sidney, and relates news of people from there as well. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday P.M. Oct. 26 th , 1862 New Market Va -- My Dear Wife: I promised to write to you from Mr. Rude's, but I did not get here until quite late last evening & the wind was very high & the turnpike dust, the very worst I ever saw -- fine sand -- filled the ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, November 2,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes troop movements in the Valley, and discusses the northern political races and their implications for peace. Sara A. Hotchkiss Nov. 2 nd 1862 Front Royal Va My Dr. Wife I wrote to you just one week ago today, from New Market, but you will wish to hear from me again by this time & though I am on the wing so that I cannot hear from you as often as I desire I will not therefore deprive you of the pleasure you will derive at home from hearing from me. I went from Ne...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes troop movements in the Valley, and discusses the northern political races and their implications for peace. Sara A. Hotchkiss Nov. 2 nd 1862 Front Royal Va My Dr. Wife I wrote to you just one week ago today, from New Market, but you will wish to hear from me again by this time & though I am on the wing so that I cannot hear from you as often as I desire I will not therefore deprive you of the pleasure you will derive at home from hearing from me. I went from Ne...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, November 12,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his travels as he maps the countryside, and tells of the people and places he sees. Sara A. Hotchkiss Nov -- 12 th 1862 Strasburg Va. My Deary: I have not written to you for a little more than a week -- "I've been roaming" as a poet would say, and so have not had time to write, or rather have not had a chance to send -- I went to Hd. Qrs. the 31 st of Oct. and Gen. J. told me I had better look after my commission and that he wanted me to see Gen. Lee and get au...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his travels as he maps the countryside, and tells of the people and places he sees. Sara A. Hotchkiss Nov -- 12 th 1862 Strasburg Va. My Deary: I have not written to you for a little more than a week -- "I've been roaming" as a poet would say, and so have not had time to write, or rather have not had a chance to send -- I went to Hd. Qrs. the 31 st of Oct. and Gen. J. told me I had better look after my commission and that he wanted me to see Gen. Lee and get au...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, November 16,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss arrives at the army camp near Winchester, and relates various pieces of news, including possible troop movement, information about the command change in the Federal army, and the sympathetic attitude of captured Yankee prisoners, including an Irishman. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Night Nov. 16 th 1862 My Dear Wife -- I today recd. your letter of the 13 th inst. and, though I wrote only a few days ago, I will write again, for I shall start away again tomorrow & may not find ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss arrives at the army camp near Winchester, and relates various pieces of news, including possible troop movement, information about the command change in the Federal army, and the sympathetic attitude of captured Yankee prisoners, including an Irishman. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Night Nov. 16 th 1862 My Dear Wife -- I today recd. your letter of the 13 th inst. and, though I wrote only a few days ago, I will write again, for I shall start away again tomorrow & may not find ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, December 4,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of his new orders from General Jackson to make another map, and of the Federal and Confederate troops near Fredericksburg. Sara A. Hotchkiss Thursday, Dec -- 4 th 1862 Guiney's Depot, on Fredericksburg & Richmond R.R. My Dr. Wife: I have just got to Hd. Qrs. after four days of weary riding through the Blue Ridge, the hills at its base, the rolling country next and then the sand plains and almost interminable forests of the low country, landing at last on the ba...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of his new orders from General Jackson to make another map, and of the Federal and Confederate troops near Fredericksburg. Sara A. Hotchkiss Thursday, Dec -- 4 th 1862 Guiney's Depot, on Fredericksburg & Richmond R.R. My Dr. Wife: I have just got to Hd. Qrs. after four days of weary riding through the Blue Ridge, the hills at its base, the rolling country next and then the sand plains and almost interminable forests of the low country, landing at last on the ba...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, December 7,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss sends his wife a list of items he wants from home, and relates bits of news about camp life, skirmishes, and the weather. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Dec. 7 th 1862 Camp at Guiney's Station My Dr. Wife: I am spending the day in camp -- as there is no church near and the going is too bad, mud frozen so a horse cuts through, to go any distance, so I have been reading the Psalms and will now write to you -- I find it much pleasanter in camp than I had any idea it could be, in ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss sends his wife a list of items he wants from home, and relates bits of news about camp life, skirmishes, and the weather. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Dec. 7 th 1862 Camp at Guiney's Station My Dr. Wife: I am spending the day in camp -- as there is no church near and the going is too bad, mud frozen so a horse cuts through, to go any distance, so I have been reading the Psalms and will now write to you -- I find it much pleasanter in camp than I had any idea it could be, in ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, December 13,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife on the eve of a battle, and speculates upon his possible fate. Sara A. Hotchkiss Dec. 13 th (Saturday) 1862 5 A.M. Camp 4 m. S.W. of Fredericksburg My Dr Sara: We are on the morning of an impending battle. I doubt not, as the two armies are fronting each other & not more than 3/4 of a mile apart, the enemy on this shore of the Rappahannock & on the bluffs on the other side while we occupy the the first terrace, this side of the river, which is wooded a...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife on the eve of a battle, and speculates upon his possible fate. Sara A. Hotchkiss Dec. 13 th (Saturday) 1862 5 A.M. Camp 4 m. S.W. of Fredericksburg My Dr Sara: We are on the morning of an impending battle. I doubt not, as the two armies are fronting each other & not more than 3/4 of a mile apart, the enemy on this shore of the Rappahannock & on the bluffs on the other side while we occupy the the first terrace, this side of the river, which is wooded a...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, December 14,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss continues his letter of the previous day, describing the battle fought then. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Morning My Dear -- I wrote the preceding to you yesterday -- we fought most of the day -- had a desperate battle -- but repulsed the enemy with much loss to them, but not very heavy to us -- we broke the back bone of Burnside's Army -- he had his best troops engaged -- not more than 1/3 of our army was engaged -- the battle was fought along the bottom & on the 1 st terra...
Context: ... Hotchkiss continues his letter of the previous day, describing the battle fought then. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Morning My Dear -- I wrote the preceding to you yesterday -- we fought most of the day -- had a desperate battle -- but repulsed the enemy with much loss to them, but not very heavy to us -- we broke the back bone of Burnside's Army -- he had his best troops engaged -- not more than 1/3 of our army was engaged -- the battle was fought along the bottom & on the 1 st terra...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, December 17,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes a recent battle, and discusses affairs at home, such as servants and children. Sara A. Hotchkiss Wednesday Dec. 17 th 1862 Camp at Moss Neck Caroline Co. Va. My Dr Wife: I just recd. your letter of the 10 th , the first word from home since I left, tho' I have written four or five times --I am very sorry you have had such a time with Anna, & hope she is now better and may continue so -- for I know it is very hard on you to have so many cares -- I see, by your l...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes a recent battle, and discusses affairs at home, such as servants and children. Sara A. Hotchkiss Wednesday Dec. 17 th 1862 Camp at Moss Neck Caroline Co. Va. My Dr Wife: I just recd. your letter of the 10 th , the first word from home since I left, tho' I have written four or five times --I am very sorry you have had such a time with Anna, & hope she is now better and may continue so -- for I know it is very hard on you to have so many cares -- I see, by your l...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, December 17,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss gives his wife instructions for sending him a box. Sara A. Hotchkiss Later in P.M. My Dear -- Let Nelson take the hinges and lock off of my map box, up stairs, to put on my box, and you can send me the key in a letter. Nelson will find some way to get it to me -- Paste on it the following direction -- Jed. Hotchkiss Top. Eng. Lt. Gen. Jackson's Staff 2nd Corps, Army of N. Va. Care of Maj. W. J. Hawks Guinea Station R.F. & P.R.R. ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss gives his wife instructions for sending him a box. Sara A. Hotchkiss Later in P.M. My Dear -- Let Nelson take the hinges and lock off of my map box, up stairs, to put on my box, and you can send me the key in a letter. Nelson will find some way to get it to me -- Paste on it the following direction -- Jed. Hotchkiss Top. Eng. Lt. Gen. Jackson's Staff 2nd Corps, Army of N. Va. Care of Maj. W. J. Hawks Guinea Station R.F. & P.R.R. ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, [no date]
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Context: ... Hotchkiss continues a previous letter, describing camp life and giving instruction concerning food at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss I must now go to my cold bed -- and wake up cold in the morning -- the worst part of camp life -- but I can stand it, and will not complain, when thousands are worse off than I am -- I was going to say infinitely -- I write to Nelson to have some meal & hominy ground -- It don't matter much abut the hominy if not easily procured -- May the God of peace be w...
Context: ... Hotchkiss continues a previous letter, describing camp life and giving instruction concerning food at home. Sara A. Hotchkiss I must now go to my cold bed -- and wake up cold in the morning -- the worst part of camp life -- but I can stand it, and will not complain, when thousands are worse off than I am -- I was going to say infinitely -- I write to Nelson to have some meal & hominy ground -- It don't matter much abut the hominy if not easily procured -- May the God of peace be w...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, December 21,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes briefly about the position of Federal forces, the possibility of securing a leave, and his health. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Morning, Dec. 21 st 1862 Moss Neck -- My Dr. Sara: I have a chance to send you a line this morning, and so will gladly avail myself of it, for I know your thoughts are running hither, in spite of anything else that may be transpiring & mine are morning and evening going to my pleasant home by the pond side & wishing I were there to bask in th...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes briefly about the position of Federal forces, the possibility of securing a leave, and his health. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Morning, Dec. 21 st 1862 Moss Neck -- My Dr. Sara: I have a chance to send you a line this morning, and so will gladly avail myself of it, for I know your thoughts are running hither, in spite of anything else that may be transpiring & mine are morning and evening going to my pleasant home by the pond side & wishing I were there to bask in th...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, December 31,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes a brief note to his wife, mentioning his plan to ask for a furlough. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sat. Morn. Dec. 31 st 1862 My Darling -- Your letter of the 28 th came duly to hand -- and gave me much pleasure -- Humphries is going home today and I can only write you a line or so for he just got his leave & is off I have gotten over my cold & am very well -- Boswell got back yesterday feeling badly for a tragedy that happened while he was gone -- I will tell you about it wh...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes a brief note to his wife, mentioning his plan to ask for a furlough. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sat. Morn. Dec. 31 st 1862 My Darling -- Your letter of the 28 th came duly to hand -- and gave me much pleasure -- Humphries is going home today and I can only write you a line or so for he just got his leave & is off I have gotten over my cold & am very well -- Boswell got back yesterday feeling badly for a tragedy that happened while he was gone -- I will tell you about it wh...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, January 2, 1863
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of his failure to secure a slave servant, camp life, and miscellaneous instructions for his wife. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday Jan. 2 nd 1863 Camp Moss Neck My Dear Sara: I use the first opportunity that offers to write to you of my welfare & whereabouts -- I was about in Staunton on Monday, trying to find a servant to come to the army, but it was of no avail, there are so many to go to Richmond & so many that want substitutes, to send to Richmond, for their servants ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes of his failure to secure a slave servant, camp life, and miscellaneous instructions for his wife. Sara A. Hotchkiss Friday Jan. 2 nd 1863 Camp Moss Neck My Dear Sara: I use the first opportunity that offers to write to you of my welfare & whereabouts -- I was about in Staunton on Monday, trying to find a servant to come to the army, but it was of no avail, there are so many to go to Richmond & so many that want substitutes, to send to Richmond, for their servants ...
Augusta County: Lydia Hotchkiss to Her Family, December 28, 1861
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Context: ... Lydia Hotchkiss writes to her children, relating information about agricultural prospects, health and illnesses, and other local news. Will the general be pleased to Send this on My Mother - Dec. 28-1861 Came thro' lines of enemy Dec 28/61 Windsor Dear Children it is a long time since I have heard from you We want to hear from you all verry much your fathers health is verry poor and mine is not as good as usual my eyesight failing verry fast I do not no as you can read it well we ...
Context: ... Lydia Hotchkiss writes to her children, relating information about agricultural prospects, health and illnesses, and other local news. Will the general be pleased to Send this on My Mother - Dec. 28-1861 Came thro' lines of enemy Dec 28/61 Windsor Dear Children it is a long time since I have heard from you We want to hear from you all verry much your fathers health is verry poor and mine is not as good as usual my eyesight failing verry fast I do not no as you can read it well we ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, September 18,
1861 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes an extended march that ended in a failure to engage the Federal forces, his poor health, and other miscellaneous news. Nelson Hotchkiss Wednesday, Sept., 18th., 1861 Valley Mt. My Dear Brother:- We have just gotten back from a 7 days trip towards the enemy. We went to their very presence but the result was a failure and the exposure used up a good many, myself among the rest. I came back completely exhausted and have been lying on my back for two days. Added to...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes an extended march that ended in a failure to engage the Federal forces, his poor health, and other miscellaneous news. Nelson Hotchkiss Wednesday, Sept., 18th., 1861 Valley Mt. My Dear Brother:- We have just gotten back from a 7 days trip towards the enemy. We went to their very presence but the result was a failure and the exposure used up a good many, myself among the rest. I came back completely exhausted and have been lying on my back for two days. Added to...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, June 4, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his brother to ask him to hire someone to help Hotchkiss' wife on the farm. He also relates news about the army, including the exploits of General Ashby. Nelson H. Hotchkiss June 4th., 1862 New Market, Va. My dr. Bro. I have been so busy of late that I have not had time to write but a few lines about our Winchester victory, which you have all heard of. We made a terrible sensation throughout the North, Lincoln called for all the militia of the whole country to ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his brother to ask him to hire someone to help Hotchkiss' wife on the farm. He also relates news about the army, including the exploits of General Ashby. Nelson H. Hotchkiss June 4th., 1862 New Market, Va. My dr. Bro. I have been so busy of late that I have not had time to write but a few lines about our Winchester victory, which you have all heard of. We made a terrible sensation throughout the North, Lincoln called for all the militia of the whole country to ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, July 27, 1862
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Context: ... Hotchkiss relates miscellaneous information about the army, and gives his brother instructions to send him certain items. Nelson H. Hotchkiss July 27th., 1862 Camp Allen. Near Gordonsville, Va. Dear Brother: I have been thinking of writing to you for some time, but I have been very busy, have not had any spare time and so have neglected this duty. Sara tells me that you came in and found us gone,- Much disgruntled as the Major would say, and I was much put out too, to have to stri...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates miscellaneous information about the army, and gives his brother instructions to send him certain items. Nelson H. Hotchkiss July 27th., 1862 Camp Allen. Near Gordonsville, Va. Dear Brother: I have been thinking of writing to you for some time, but I have been very busy, have not had any spare time and so have neglected this duty. Sara tells me that you came in and found us gone,- Much disgruntled as the Major would say, and I was much put out too, to have to stri...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, August 14,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss gives his brother a detailed account of a battle near Cedar Run. Nelson Hotchkiss Aug. 14th., 1862 Camp near Toddsburg-or between Toddsburg and Gordonsville Dr. brother: Your letter and the provisions came to hand in good time, (only the butter all melted and ran through the potatoes, and the potatoes have all rotted), and I intended to write to you at once, but the General had a move on hand and worked us all the time, of course, so there was no opportunity to reply, fo...
Context: ... Hotchkiss gives his brother a detailed account of a battle near Cedar Run. Nelson Hotchkiss Aug. 14th., 1862 Camp near Toddsburg-or between Toddsburg and Gordonsville Dr. brother: Your letter and the provisions came to hand in good time, (only the butter all melted and ran through the potatoes, and the potatoes have all rotted), and I intended to write to you at once, but the General had a move on hand and worked us all the time, of course, so there was no opportunity to reply, fo...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, September 28,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his brother on various topics, including recent battles and troop movements, his daughters' education, the lack of army provisions, northern opinions of the war, and the growth of the Confederate Army. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Sunday. Sept. 28th., 1862 Bunkers Hill, 12 miles below Winchester My dear Brother; I got a letter from you while I was in Frederick City; the first one for a long time then that I recd. from home; since then, as before, we have been going, goi...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his brother on various topics, including recent battles and troop movements, his daughters' education, the lack of army provisions, northern opinions of the war, and the growth of the Confederate Army. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Sunday. Sept. 28th., 1862 Bunkers Hill, 12 miles below Winchester My dear Brother; I got a letter from you while I was in Frederick City; the first one for a long time then that I recd. from home; since then, as before, we have been going, goi...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, November 12,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his trip to the Cedar Run battlefield, current skirmishes and prisoners taken, and the state of the surrounding countryside. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Wednesday Morn. Nov., 12., 1862 Strasburg, Va. Dear Brother;- I have only a few moments to write this morning before starting on to Winchester, where our Head Quarters are, but I know you will expect something from me, so you shall have it. I have been over the ridge to Culpeper C.H. to see Gen. Lee, and had to come ba...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his trip to the Cedar Run battlefield, current skirmishes and prisoners taken, and the state of the surrounding countryside. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Wednesday Morn. Nov., 12., 1862 Strasburg, Va. Dear Brother;- I have only a few moments to write this morning before starting on to Winchester, where our Head Quarters are, but I know you will expect something from me, so you shall have it. I have been over the ridge to Culpeper C.H. to see Gen. Lee, and had to come ba...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, December 4,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates his travels to eastern Virginia, and gives his brother instructions for food and other provisions at home. Mr. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Churchville, Va. Care of Q.M. Staunton, Va. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Thursday, December 4th., 1862 Guiney's Depot, Richmond & Fredericksburg R.R. , 10 miles from Fredericksburg, Va Dear Brother;- I got here this P.M. and though I am very tired I will drop you a single line to let you know that I got here safely, though the ride stirred ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates his travels to eastern Virginia, and gives his brother instructions for food and other provisions at home. Mr. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Churchville, Va. Care of Q.M. Staunton, Va. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Thursday, December 4th., 1862 Guiney's Depot, Richmond & Fredericksburg R.R. , 10 miles from Fredericksburg, Va Dear Brother;- I got here this P.M. and though I am very tired I will drop you a single line to let you know that I got here safely, though the ride stirred ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, December 7,
1862 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss gives his brother a brief description of the two armies' positions on opposite banks of the Rappahannock, then discusses his provisioning needs and matters at home. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Dec. 7th 1862 Camp near Guiney's Depot, Caroline Co. Va. Dear Brother;- I wrote to you a few days ago but will drop a line again as I have some leisure this Sabbath evening and feel quite comfortable in my cloth house with a good fire in a stove and good table and candle to write by- much ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss gives his brother a brief description of the two armies' positions on opposite banks of the Rappahannock, then discusses his provisioning needs and matters at home. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Dec. 7th 1862 Camp near Guiney's Depot, Caroline Co. Va. Dear Brother;- I wrote to you a few days ago but will drop a line again as I have some leisure this Sabbath evening and feel quite comfortable in my cloth house with a good fire in a stove and good table and candle to write by- much ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, January 4,
1863 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his trip back to camp on New Year's Day, when the trains were crowded with hired slaves going to new situations. He also expresses optimism at the way military matters are unfolding in the west. Nelson H. Hotchkiss January 4, 1863 Camp Moss Neck, Va. Dear Brother:- I wrote you a few lines while on my way down, on the cars the 31st ult. but will write to you again though I have not heard and will not hear from you for some days, I suppose. I got along very well ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes his trip back to camp on New Year's Day, when the trains were crowded with hired slaves going to new situations. He also expresses optimism at the way military matters are unfolding in the west. Nelson H. Hotchkiss January 4, 1863 Camp Moss Neck, Va. Dear Brother:- I wrote you a few lines while on my way down, on the cars the 31st ult. but will write to you again though I have not heard and will not hear from you for some days, I suppose. I got along very well ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, May 20, 1863
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Context: ... Hotchkiss gives his brother a description of recent military action: a series of battles that saw both his tent-mate killed and General Jackson wounded. Nelson H. Hotchkiss May 20th 1863 Hd. Qrs. 2 N.V. Corps A.N.V.A. My dear Brother:- I have been too amiss in writing to you and replying to your last letter but I was very much engaged, as you may well suppose, during the many days of fighting that we have had and if possible I have been more busily employed since, having received ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss gives his brother a description of recent military action: a series of battles that saw both his tent-mate killed and General Jackson wounded. Nelson H. Hotchkiss May 20th 1863 Hd. Qrs. 2 N.V. Corps A.N.V.A. My dear Brother:- I have been too amiss in writing to you and replying to your last letter but I was very much engaged, as you may well suppose, during the many days of fighting that we have had and if possible I have been more busily employed since, having received ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, August 15,
1863 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes his brother, discussing affairs at home, particularly the situation of a young woman in their household that wants to make a trip to her home in New York. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Aug 15th., 1863 Hd. 'qrs. 2 Corps Orange C.H. Va. My dear Brother:- I have written to you several times since I have heard from you but no my letters have miscarried or something else and I cannot deny myself the pleasure of dropping you a few lines. I was home for a single day last week and ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes his brother, discussing affairs at home, particularly the situation of a young woman in their household that wants to make a trip to her home in New York. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Aug 15th., 1863 Hd. 'qrs. 2 Corps Orange C.H. Va. My dear Brother:- I have written to you several times since I have heard from you but no my letters have miscarried or something else and I cannot deny myself the pleasure of dropping you a few lines. I was home for a single day last week and ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, August 21,
1863 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his brother after hearing of the latter's severe illness. He also discusses the army's recent fast day, and the state of the army's provisions. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Aug. 21st, 1863 Hd. Qrs. 2 Corps Orange C.H. Va. My dear Brother:- With mingled feelings of pleasure and pain I received some two days ago your letter of July 25th. Of pleasure at hearing from you that you were still in the land of the living, though not well; of pain that you thought that I had negl...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his brother after hearing of the latter's severe illness. He also discusses the army's recent fast day, and the state of the army's provisions. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Aug. 21st, 1863 Hd. Qrs. 2 Corps Orange C.H. Va. My dear Brother:- With mingled feelings of pleasure and pain I received some two days ago your letter of July 25th. Of pleasure at hearing from you that you were still in the land of the living, though not well; of pain that you thought that I had negl...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, October 25,
1863 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes recent troop movements, Stuart's cavalry skirmishes, and possible winter quarters for the Confederate army. He also discusses matters at home. Nelson H. Hotchkiss October 25th., 1863 "Berry Hill" Hd. Qrs. 2nd Corps A.N.Va. My dear Brother:- I wrote to you from Bristoe station while we were on the march just before we started back. I have not heard from you but not considering that I avail myself of the quiet of the early candle lighting of this Sunday night to ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes recent troop movements, Stuart's cavalry skirmishes, and possible winter quarters for the Confederate army. He also discusses matters at home. Nelson H. Hotchkiss October 25th., 1863 "Berry Hill" Hd. Qrs. 2nd Corps A.N.Va. My dear Brother:- I wrote to you from Bristoe station while we were on the march just before we started back. I have not heard from you but not considering that I avail myself of the quiet of the early candle lighting of this Sunday night to ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, January 24,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates news from home to his brother, including information about the death of their sister. He also discusses food prices, Confederate currency, and servant hiring. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Jan., 24th., 1864 Home, My dear brother;- I have not heard from you for a long time, tho' I have written, and wrote last, but I know you expected me before now, and I was sure I should have been to see you, but I am not my own master, as you very well know, for all of us in the army are ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates news from home to his brother, including information about the death of their sister. He also discusses food prices, Confederate currency, and servant hiring. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Jan., 24th., 1864 Home, My dear brother;- I have not heard from you for a long time, tho' I have written, and wrote last, but I know you expected me before now, and I was sure I should have been to see you, but I am not my own master, as you very well know, for all of us in the army are ...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, October 3,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes to his brother news about recent skirmishes and the damage done by Federal troops in the Valley. He also relates news of people back home. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Oct. 3rd. 1864. Hd. Qrs. V.D. Mt. Sidney, Va. My dear Brother, It has been a long, long time since I heard from you, and I lately learned that you had not heard from me, though I have written often. I hope this may reach you tho' . We have had all sorts of fortune lately. Have been badly handled in two fi...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes to his brother news about recent skirmishes and the damage done by Federal troops in the Valley. He also relates news of people back home. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Oct. 3rd. 1864. Hd. Qrs. V.D. Mt. Sidney, Va. My dear Brother, It has been a long, long time since I heard from you, and I lately learned that you had not heard from me, though I have written often. I hope this may reach you tho' . We have had all sorts of fortune lately. Have been badly handled in two fi...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, November 14,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates army activities of the past month, the military situation in the Valley, and activities in preparation for winter. He also writes of affairs at home. Nelson H. Hotchkiss November 14, 1864 Headqyarters, V.D. , New Market, Va. My dear Brother:- Your very welcome letter came to hand some time ago, but I have put off answering it from day to day until I am almost ashamed to write. We had our battle of the 19th of October when we had the greatest victory of the war in...
Context: ... Hotchkiss relates army activities of the past month, the military situation in the Valley, and activities in preparation for winter. He also writes of affairs at home. Nelson H. Hotchkiss November 14, 1864 Headqyarters, V.D. , New Market, Va. My dear Brother:- Your very welcome letter came to hand some time ago, but I have put off answering it from day to day until I am almost ashamed to write. We had our battle of the 19th of October when we had the greatest victory of the war in...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Nelson H. Hotchkiss, December 30,
1864 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his bother while on furlough. He describes the weather, the hiring of slaves, and news of various neighbors, friends, and family. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Howardsville Albemarle Co. Va. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Dec. 30th., 1864 Loch Willow, Va. My dear Brother;- I had made every arrangement, gotten the furlough, etc., to go to see you and bring my wife and children, when the weather took such an unfavorable turn I had to decline going and trust to getting another furloug...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his bother while on furlough. He describes the weather, the hiring of slaves, and news of various neighbors, friends, and family. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Howardsville Albemarle Co. Va. Nelson H. Hotchkiss Dec. 30th., 1864 Loch Willow, Va. My dear Brother;- I had made every arrangement, gotten the furlough, etc., to go to see you and bring my wife and children, when the weather took such an unfavorable turn I had to decline going and trust to getting another furloug...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, January 11,
1863 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes life in a quiet camp on Sunday, the map of the battle of Fredericksburg that he made, and the state of the soldiers' supplies. He also gives brief instructions to his wife concerning their children and home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Eve, Jan 11 th 1863 My dearest One: I thought I would only write to you briefly, as I am feeling rather dull tonight, but I wrote out my half sheet and had not told you anything about the living world, the fleeting daily shadows tha...
Context: ... Hotchkiss describes life in a quiet camp on Sunday, the map of the battle of Fredericksburg that he made, and the state of the soldiers' supplies. He also gives brief instructions to his wife concerning their children and home. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Eve, Jan 11 th 1863 My dearest One: I thought I would only write to you briefly, as I am feeling rather dull tonight, but I wrote out my half sheet and had not told you anything about the living world, the fleeting daily shadows tha...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, January 21,
1863 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, describing camp life and activities. Yankee troops had been making some demonstrations, but no battles had developed. He writes of food supplies, and responds to news of the family. He also describes the sacked city of Fredericksburg. Sara A. Hotchkiss Wednesday, Jan. 21st 1863 Camp at Moss Neck, Caroline Co. Va. My Ever Dear One: Your excellent letter of a late date came to me in good time and I should have answered it before now & must beg pardon fo...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, describing camp life and activities. Yankee troops had been making some demonstrations, but no battles had developed. He writes of food supplies, and responds to news of the family. He also describes the sacked city of Fredericksburg. Sara A. Hotchkiss Wednesday, Jan. 21st 1863 Camp at Moss Neck, Caroline Co. Va. My Ever Dear One: Your excellent letter of a late date came to me in good time and I should have answered it before now & must beg pardon fo...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, January 25,
1863 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss imagines what his family is doing on a Sunday, describes a skirmish with the Yankees across the river, and discusses Northern politics and troop enlistments. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Evening, Jan. 25 th 1863 Moss Neck, Caroline Co. Va. My Ever Dear One: The quiet and rest of the Sunday Night bring to my minds eye my own quiet and pleasant fireside far away, which the will of others, not my own, keeps me from, and my thoughts will stray thither and busy themselves in wond...
Context: ... Hotchkiss imagines what his family is doing on a Sunday, describes a skirmish with the Yankees across the river, and discusses Northern politics and troop enlistments. Sara A. Hotchkiss Sunday Evening, Jan. 25 th 1863 Moss Neck, Caroline Co. Va. My Ever Dear One: The quiet and rest of the Sunday Night bring to my minds eye my own quiet and pleasant fireside far away, which the will of others, not my own, keeps me from, and my thoughts will stray thither and busy themselves in wond...
Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to Sara A. Hotchkiss, February 20,
1863 [electronic resource]
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, detailing his muddy and difficult trip back to camp. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co. Va. over Press Table Corn Dye tube Sara A. Hotchkiss Moss Neck, Caroline Co. Va. Feb. 20 th 1863 My Darling: I know you are waiting anxiously to hear from me, so I will write now, the first chance, so that "hope deferred may not make the heart sick". My whole trip back was one of haps and mishaps -- only think -- four days for one day's ride: but I may ...
Context: ... Hotchkiss writes to his wife, detailing his muddy and difficult trip back to camp. Mrs. Sara A. Hotchkiss Churchville Augusta Co. Va. over Press Table Corn Dye tube Sara A. Hotchkiss Moss Neck, Caroline Co. Va. Feb. 20 th 1863 My Darling: I know you are waiting anxiously to hear from me, so I will write now, the first chance, so that "hope deferred may not make the heart sick". My whole trip back was one of haps and mishaps -- only think -- four days for one day's ride: but I may ...
