Camp Cav. [ ? ] June 12” 1863 My Dearest Wife Last night I was awakened by a man with the mail from camp but with as I like to be disturbed when [ ? ] I did not complain
Clark, Egbert B. – June 10, 1863
Camp Cav Outposts June 10th 1863 My Dear Wife. Your favor of 1st [ ? ] Inst were duly received just before going out on post three days since. Last evening we came in pretty tired and sleepy but well otherwise.
Clark, Egbert B. – May 24, 1863
On picket at Hawxhusts Mill
North W. of Fairfax C.H. May 24 1863
My Dear Wife
I embrace the present leisure
moments for writing you a few lines. We came here
yesterday from the Reserve this is the third time we
have been here since I have been on duty
Brown, John – May 20, 1863
Camp Sickles May 20th/’63 Dear Friend Mariette Your kind letter came to hand three days ago but I ware out on picket when it reached me and I had to stay three days after I received and I could not answer it till I returned to camp from picket.
Clark, Egbert B. – May 16, 1863
On Picket 6 Miles from Fairfax May 16th 1863 My Dear Wife Yesterday I was the recipient of one of your kind letters and this morning I seat myself in the woods to write you. It is a beautiful day just warm enough to be pleasant.
Clark, Egbert B. – May 9, 1863
Camp Near Fairfax, C.H. Va May 9th 1863 My Dear Wife I recd yours of May 3rd yesterday was very glad to hear from you again you are anxious to know what I am doing to day I am resting and writing to you. Yesterday the Co were ordered on picket back
Clark, Egbert B. – May 8, 1863
Head Quarters Cav. Outposts May 8” 1863 My Dear Wife A few minutes after sending two letters yesterday I recd a good letter from you You must write even if you do not receive letters regularly and I will do the same.
Clark, Egbert B. – May 7, 1863
Picket Reserve 5” + 6” Mich Cav. 4 Miles from Fairfax C.H. May 7 1863 My Darling Wife. I am afraid you will be without a little for a few day. We went out on picket day before yesterday and I left a letter to be mailed but it was not forwarded so I will send two to day. I stood picketing first rate.
Clarkson, George A. – April 24, 1863
Headquarters Camp Lincoln Hospital 5th Reg’t Mich Cav Volunteers, Comp H Washington Apr 24 1863 Dear Wife It was with the greatest of pleasure that I received your kind & affectionate letter and a paper I got two papers tuesday
Starkey, Henry – April 13, 1863
Headquarters, Department of Washington, Washington, D. C. April 13, 1863 Sir: I am directed by the Commanding General to inform you that, under authority from the War Department, Leaves of Absence have this day been granted from these Headquarters to the officers belonging to your command
Trowbridge, Luther – March 23, 1863
Headquarters, Department of Washington, Washington, D. C. March 23, 1863. Sir: I am directed by the Commanding General to inform you that, under authority from the War Department, Leaves of Absence have this day been granted from these Headquarters to the officers belonging to your command, named in the following list:
Clarkson, George A. – February 13, 1863
5th Reg’t Michigan Cavalry, Col. Freeman Norvell. Company H Camp at Poolsville Feb 13th 1863 Dear Wife +Sister It was with the greatest of pleasure that I received your kind and affectionate letter and I am glad to hear that you are all well as this leaves me at present except my back
5th Michigan Cavalry – August 30, 1862-October 31, 1864
5th Michigan Cavalry Muster, Company A, August 30, 1862 to October 31, 1864
Clark, Egbert B. – May 7, 1861
Port Gibson Mi May 7th 1861 Dearest Nellie, Perhaps you can imagine but I cannot express how agreeably surpriseed I was last Saturday to receive another of your highly prized missives. From what I had heard I was lead to believe our correspondence could not longer be conducted
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