Waterloo Ala Jan the 14 1865 Dear Uncle as I have a little spare time I thought that I would improve it writing to you we went into camp here on the 2d of Jan and had orders to fix up winter quarters and have got evry thing fixed up quite comfortable
Slater, William – January 14, 1865
The U.S. Christian Commission Sends this sheet as the Soldier’s messenger to his home Let it haste to those who wait for tidings General Sherman’s Army Reg. 1st Mich Eng + Mechnicks January 14th 1865 From William Slater to Miss Ann Clark I now take the privalige to adress a few lines to you as I can not hear from you. I though that I would keep siting for a spell
Shafer, Marion A. – December 24, 1864
Hd Qrs 7th Mich Cav December 24th 1864 My dear folk at home. Last night came the welcome letter from home – Loraines of Dec the 17th. I was just getting to go to bed when – I heard in the clear cold night air Stew and Shafer. a letter for you.
Wiser, Alphonso H. – December 20, 1864
Dec the 20 1864 In camp near Syvana Ga on the sea cost Wall now Sina i once more seat myself to pen this to you to let you know i am stil a live and in good helth and hope this will find you the same the boys here is all well and in good spiret
Burns, Robert – December 16, 1864
Camp of 4th Mich Cav’y Near Louisville Ky Dec 16/64 My dear Mother Here we remain yet, preparing to take the field again as soon as we can be remounted. For the last month we have been here receiving horses saddles and equipments.
Clark, Gardner B. – December 5, 1864
St Johns. Mich. Dec. 5” 1864. Friend Clark. Yours of Nov 27” was duly received and perused with interest. I glad to learn that you have again located in Mich. for now I shall stand some chance of seeing you some-time.
Shafer, Marion A. – November 23, 1864
Camp near Rearnstown Va Wednesday Nov 23 d/1864 Dear folks at home, We are again back to the front got here on Monday = found when we got here that the cav had all gone after the rebs – we were about six hours to late to go. so we went into camp – it rained all day and all night
Wiser, Alphonso H. – October 26, 1864
Camp at Atlanta Ga Oct the 26 1864 Dear wife I now seat myself to write these few lines to you and hope they will find you well for they leave me in good helth Sina i have Not had any letter from you in A long time but i will say it may be on the Acount of the rail rod being burt
Phelps, George – October 24, 1864
Camp of the 7 Michigan Oct the 24 1864 Dear wife it is with pleasure that isit down to rite afew lines to you to let you know that iam well at prest and hope thes few lines may find you the same ireceived your kind letter of the 16 this morning and was glad to hear that you was all well iwas sorry to hear that you had not got the money that isent you
Whitworth, Herbert – October 16, 1864
Chattanooga T. Oct 16th 1864 My dear Friend. Another of God’s livly days has dawned upon us and I am again at liberty to devote a little time to personal affairs. having been to closely occupied through the week for such purposes. Indeed I had so much to do lately I have been obliged to neglect some of my correspondents
Oliver, John M. – September 22, 1864
Headquaters, Department and Army of the Tennessee. East Point Ga Sept 22 1864. Special Orders, II No. 214 In accordance with provisions of Sec. 11, Act of Congress promulgated in General Orders No. 216, War Department, current series, Leave of Absence for 20 days is granted Col John M. Oliver
Wilson, Albert S. – September 15, 1864
Pine Grove 4th Michigan Cav. Sept. 15th 1864 Dear Niece, Your letter date 29th is received. I hasten to reply, you was a real good firl not to reprimand me for my delinquency in writing you; Hereafter I will do better. I joined my regiment the 22nd of August. Met with no disaster en route save a thorough drenching with rain. Took passage on top of the cars for about 14 hours. I never knew it to rain harder. And to complete the picture the wind blew terribly.
Burns, Robert – August 30, 1864
Head-Quarters 1st Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Department of the Cumberland, Near Sand Town GA August 30 1864. My dear Mother I suppose Davidson has written you informing you of my safe return from one of those raids which have lately ended so unfortunately in this department. On the night of the 17th we started and after going away around both the armies of Sherman and Hood returned on the 22d.
Burns, Robert – August 17, 1864
Head-Quarters 1st Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Department of the Cumberland, Peach Tree Creek, GA August 17 1864. My dear Davidson Since mine to you of the 4th inst until the 15th we were laying in the trenches
before Atlanta dismounted and expecting every twelve hour to enter the city. We are not there yet as you will probably be aware when you read the telegrams of this late. I shall not foretell when we shall enter the place as I don’t know, and have too often burned a false prophet. Our lines nearly [ ? ] it, and are about eighteen miles in length. Yesterday Capt Thompson + I rode the extreme length of them from left to right and return. and saw the great army under Sherman at some places we are close to the city. and at others several miles distant.
Wasson, Thomas – August 2, 1864
Carter Station Tenn August the 2nd Dear Friend yours of the 25th of July came to hand this morning I was some what surprised to learn that you had not got my letters for Jackson I wrote from and again from Louisville and then waited for an answer
Clark, Gardner B. – July 31, 1864
Grand Rapids Mich July 31/64 My Friend Yours of the 25th came duly to hand and as I am writing I will seize time by the forelock and remember you again. I had learned of Osman’s death before receiving your letter. Sad it is thus to see our friends stricken down around us. We can sometimes face death, even in its most hideous shapes when it is only ourselves in danger without a fear or thought of shrinking.
Hogmire, Mitchell H. – July 22, 1864
DuValls Bluff Ark July 22 Dear Wife I have taken this opportunity to inform you of my health and also of the receiption of your letter which bears date of June 24 You will think it strange perhaps of its tary on the road but we only get mail when a fleet of boats come in not oftener than once in 3 weeks But write just as often I will get them some time Now as to our health mine is good and so is Edwin.
Burns, Robert – July 7, 1864
Head-Quarters 1st Brigade, 2d Cavalry Division, Department of the Cumberland, Near Roswell Factory, GA July 7 1864 My dear Davidson I did not think, that so soon after your marriage, you would have forgotten your former friends. I supposed that, after a while such a thing would have taken place but did not anticipate it quite yet.
Squire, Linus T. – July 1, 1864
In the Field Near Kenasaw Mt. Ga 1st July 18664 Dear Cousin Phil Your letter of some date was recd. this morning and I was right glad to hear from you as letters are scarce “Away down here in Dixie”.
Burns, Robert – June 18, 1864
8 or 10 miles from Marietta Ga In the woods June 18, 1864 My dear Davidson It is a rainy, cheerless, miserable day and I cannot pass a few minutes in a better manner than in writing to you. Since I wrote you on the 12th we have moved forward about three miles. On the 15th the move was made and we were again engaged in skirmishing with the rebels. In fact we are fighting nearly every day (some part of our forces). We are upon the extreme left of the army and “jam” up against the enemy. Yesterday I rode around the picket lines and the rebel [ ? ] were in plain sight and within good range. The pickets were not firing on each other as there appeared to be a tacit agreement between them to remain quiet. I went out between the lines and picked the enclosed which I sen you. When we walked out (our horses we had to leave behind) the rebel pickets moved their hats to us.
Clay, John – June 9, 1864
June 9 1864 Little Rock Arkansas Dear cousin i received your letter may 25 we was glad to here that you was all well but i was sorry to heare of georges missfortune
Burns, Robert – June 4, 1864
Head-Quarters 1st Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Department of the Cumberland, Camp near Etowah G’a June 4 1864. My dear Mother We are still kept moving being allowed to stay but a very short time in one place. Since I wrote you on the 22nd ult we have been scouting and marching around in this section of the country.
Burns, Robert – May 20, 1864
Head Quarters 1st Brigade 2d Cav’y Div 4 miles South of Kingston Ga. May 20/64 My dear Davidson We are at the front as you see. Since I wrote you on the 11th from Villanous we have been constantly on the move. One the 15th we went to within three miles of Rome where we ran on to a large force of the rebels.
Burns, Robert – May 14, 1864
H’d Qrs 1st Brig 2nd Cavy Div Villanous Ga May 14, 1864 My dear Davidson There has been fighting for the last three days in front of us, not very heavy, but the cannonading could be distinctly heard. Johnson is now said to have evacuated Dalton and fallen back towards Rome.