Army of the Potomac Near Brandy Station V.a. Nov. 12th 1863 My Mary. My Own Darling Wife. It is nearly a week since I have had time to converse with you. Before day break of the 7th we broke camp and moved to Kelleys Ford on the Rappahannock a distance of some ten or twelve miles. which place we reached about noon. Our Regt. was immediately deployed as skirmishers
Franklin, Luther – June 22, 1863
Convalescent Camp near Alexandria June 22 Dear Parents As you will see by the heading of this letter that I am here I got here one week ago today how long I shall stay here I cant tell I have been quite sick for the past four days
Northrup, David W. – June 7, 1863
Camp near Belle Plain Va June 7th 1863 My Dear Fred, Yours of the first has been received. According to request I procede to answer by return mail. By the by, to answer your inquiries I shall necessarily have to be brief in some parts. I will give each days experience in our last letter sepperately.
Piper, Alanson R. – May 24, 1863
Campnear Falmouth Va May 24th /63 Dear Parents Yours of the 12th was duly received and I was very glad to hear that you all was well. I am well as usual. which is the best of health. We have just came in off picket and we had a pleasant time of it too
Clark, Gardner B. – May 14, 1863
Army of the Potomac May 14th 1863 My Loved Mary, The smoke of conflict has nearly cleared away and one can see = if any there is to see = the results of the latest movement of the Army of the Potomac. As one of its fruits the greatest of our foes. = And I do not hesitate to say the greatest General of our day has paid the tribute of his life to the cause he served. Stonewall Jackson is no more for this world, only as he lives in the memory of his Country men Brave and true the “Noblest “Traitor.” of them all.”
Clark, Gardner B. – May 6, 1863
Army of the Potomac May 6th 1863 My Own Dear Mary. Jenny: Once more in the deadly conflict we have me our foes and dearly have we paid the penalty of the son of man waring against his Brother man. Many of my brave comrades have laid their lives upon the altar of their countrys good. Foremost on the list stands my more than Brother Brewer. By my side he fell. Struck with instantaneous death.