Head-Quarters Military Division of the Mississippi, In the field, Fayetteville N.C. March 14th 1865. Special Field Orders. No 31 Extract II Upon Surgeons Certificate of disability for wounds received in battle thirty (30) days leave of absence is hereby granted 1st Lt. Jos. H. Hornback Co. “K” 1st Regt Ala. Vol. Caly. The Quarter Master Dept will furnish transportation to New York.
Phelps, George – March 13, 1865
2 Division 2 Corps Ambulance Train Camp near hatcher run march the 13 1865 Dear wife inow sit down to rite a few lines to you in answer to your kind letter of the 5 which ireceived this morning iwas glad to hear from you and to hear that you was all well irote to yesterday so ihave not got much to rite to day
Alvord, Elmer S. – March 12, 1865
Fayettville N. C. Mar 12th 1865 Bro & Sister. An orderly has just passed through the camp giving notice that the mail would leave camp in one hour which is the first time since the 6th of Feb & every Soldier has droped every thing & doing his best to communicate something to friends in distant homes.
Knowles, John – March 12, 1865
Camp near Kingston March 12 the 1865 Dear Father & mother & sisters I Rec your letter a few minutes a go and was very glad to hear from you to hear that you was well and enjoying good health I am as well as usual hoping that these few lines will find you injoying the same blessing Norton is well and tuff as a bear last night John and William Slants came to see him and he feels pretty good he dident know that they was here
Dunham, Edwin R. – March 12, 1865
U.S. SANITARY COMMISSION Battery Barracks NJ. City March 12th 1865 Mr. EW. Curtis Dear Friend Once more I will avail myself of the opportunity to write you I am quite well at present
Whiting, Eber K. – March 11, 1865
In my little Shanty March 11, 1865 My Dear Sisters I myself to the Boys after which I Shal have a little leisure I thought to in thoughts of a different nature since Some of our Boys have on another foraging expedition which proved imminently successfull bringing 150 horces and mulis
Burns, Robert – March 9, 1865
Head-Quarters Second Brigade, Second Division Cavalry, Corps, Gravelly Springs Ala March 9 1865 My dear Mother In Davidson’s of 12th ult, received two days ago, he says you wonder that you do not receive letters more frequently from me.
Stone, Elias B. – March 9, 1865
Remount Camp Pleasant Valley MD March 9th 1865 PayMaster U.S.A. Will please pay to V. Beandry One hundred and six 83/100 for my February months pay a/c
Hutchinson, William – March 9, 1865
Detroit Michigan March 9th 1865 Dear Colonel I have seen Gen’l Robertson today, he has telegraphed to the War Dept and will receive our answer tomorrow. In case the answer is favorable I will remain here but if not I shall return to Springfield by the day train I did not intend waiting so long but thought it useless to return without accomplishing something.
Dunham, Edwin R. – March 9, 1865
U.S. Sanitary Commission N.York City March 9th/65 After riding night and day since left Bridgeport, laying one day at Mufressburo, I find myself at this strange place waiting further orders which I expect will be to go to Governors Island and there wait transportation to Savanah. You may bet that I have had a rough time of it.
Louks, William A. – March 8, 1865
March the 8th 1865 Well, Mary, they did not order me off last night as I expected but there is nothing more about the detail. I certainly will go to night as I have been here since last Friday morning. Health good, pleasant day. I will close and post my letter now Mary so goodbye Yours truly, Will
Shipp, Frederick – March 7, 1865
In Camp of the 8th Mich inft March the 7/8165 Dear Carrie I now take my pen in hand to rite you a few lines to let you now that I am well and hope that these few lines will find you the same
Dillon, Richard S. – March 7, 1865
Hd Qrs 3rd Divis 5th A.C. March 7th 1865 Dear Colonel I was pleased by the receipt of a letter from you dated Feb 26th it came to hand on the morning of the 5th [ ? ] On making inquiry about the regimental mail I was informed it had been forwarded on Tuesday
Clyborn, Wilson – March 6, 1865
Devalls Bluff Ark. March 6th 1865. Dear Aunt I have just received a letter from Father stating that he had just been to Mich on a visit I did not think he would ever get time to go but it seems he found time in some way.
Louks, William A. – March 6, 1865
Cincinnati, Ohio March 6th/65 Dearest Mary, I have just returned from a pass into the City which Ralph has so kind to procure for me on the fourth which lasted till today at 3 o’clock P. M. but I have not saw him since he brought the pass to me though I called at his office twice to see him but he happened to be away both times so I reckon he thinks I am very ungrateful for not calling to see him after he was at the trouble of going to the Generals and getting me a pass.
Bradner, John W. – March 6, 1865
Camp 4th Mich Cav Granelly Springs Ala March 6th 1865 Dear friend Maggie I with pleasure seat myelf to answer your kind and welcome letter of Feb 18th which was received to day. I need not tell ou that it was received and read with much pleasure.
Baker, Marquis L. – March 4, 1865
Fort Powell Alibamy March the 4 1865 Dir father and mother that will rit you a few mor lins to let you no that I was well and enjoying life and hoping this few lines will find you all the sam the last leter that I got from Charlotte she rot that dad was sick I was say to her the the old jentleman was sick
Fox, Charles J. – March 3, 1865
Head Quarters Co. G. 4 Mich Inf In Camp Near Huntsville Ala March 3d 1865 Dear Father I received a letter from Mother and one from Willie one from Emma and one from Hatty dated Feb 18 I am sory to here that you cant get Plaster as fast as you can sell it
Knause, Frank B. – March 3, 1865
Fort Morgan, Ala March 3rd 1865 Dear Folks at home Your kind letter of Feb 5th has come to hand it found me very busy, and I cannot take the time write you a long letter in reply I am very busy working, from 7 oclock A.M. till 9 oclock P.M. and the worst of it is that there is no prospect of getting caught up on the work
Griffin, Levi T. – March 2, 1865
Head Qrs Cavalry Corps M.S.M. Gravelly Springs Ala. March 2nd 1865 General. The Brivet Major General Commanding directs me to say, that he wishes you to furnish any number of men Capt. Carling Chief Q. M. Cav. Corps or Col. McKay may require to procure fuel for transports.
Paddock, Byron D. – March 2, 1865
Hd Qrs Battery F 1st Mich Lt Artillery Newbern NC March 2nd 1865 General Orders No 3 The Comd’g Officer from his experience during the March Since leaving Nashville has became convinced of the necessity of forming a new detachment to be designated a Detachment of Shirks.
Pollock, John F. – February 28, 1865
Brownsvill Ark feb the 28th/65 Dear Cousin I received your kind letter and was glad to hear from you I am well at present and hope that these few lines may find you the same I am at Brownsvill Ark and I dont think that we shall stay heare long
Clark, Gardner B. – February 26, 1865
Washington D.C. February 26th 1865 My Own Darling Wife My Mary Although it probable I shall be with you very near as soon as this I have nothing else to do so will pen a few lines to while away time. My accounts are settled and correct and if my muster-out Rolls can be found here I shall get my pay
Prentiss, George H. – February 26, 1865
Hospt. Camp Parole Anaapolis MD Feb. 26 1865 Dear Cousin Your truly welcom letter dated Feb 15th 65 came at hand last evening believe me dear Cousin I was very glad to hear you and your People was all well. mate I have been quite unwell for two weeks back with a large carbunkle on my neck and fever