Our regiment has received two months pay to-day, and to-night all are boisterously happy. We had been notified to have our muster-rolls read...

Knapsack drill to-day,—something new to me, though I am told it is to take place every Sunday morning when in camp. As we were not here yest...

I wrote to Samuel Doughty. I got my ambrotype, $1. I slept on floor. Halbreed company armed and uniformed, one by the name of John Brown. ...

Have been down town and had my picture taken to send home by Herman and John. Have also been drilling, and altogether have had a busy day. T...

NEW CREEK, WEST VIRGINIA, April 12, 1865. DEAREST:— I wonder if you feel as happy as I do. The close of the war, “home again,” darling and...

CAMP AT SUMMIT POINT, VIRGINIA, September 9, 1864. DEAREST: — I received today your good letter of the 30th. I think I have got the most, ...

I baffled many curious and civil citizens by breakfasting in my room, where I remained writing till late in the day. In the afternoon I wal...

Cousin Minnie and I stood and sat for pictures. Had a jolly time. Minnie over at our house a portion of the day. Am enjoying my visit with ...

New Lodge, Windsor Forest , 27 June, 1863. My Dear Mrs. Senior , — I cannot thank you too much for your most welcome note, and for its ...

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., Oct. 6th, ’58. DEAR SIR:—I received your kind letter and I was very glad to hear from you and your family. This l...

Charlestown, Va ., Nov. 30, 1859. Dr. Thos. H. Webb , Boston. 1 Mv Dear Sir , — I would most gladly comply with your request most kin...

Cleared up the grounds during the day. Received a letter from Sarah Felton and Will Hudson in evening, with Sarah's picture. School in...

A good letter from Prof. Peck. A beautiful picture of Melissa and the darling baby (Carrie Nettleton Thurber). Letter from home. Wrote to t...

RICHMOND, May 5, 1861. MY DEAR LITTLE H——: I am very grateful for your kind letter, and the cordial expressions it contained. You are n...

Went this A.M. to Brady's rooms with Mr. Carpenter, an artist, to have a photograph taken. Mr. C. is to paint an historical picture of ...

Headquarters Del. Dept. Wilmington, Del., July 28th, 1863. My dear Mother: That I have not written you more punctually, the enclos...

79th Regiment,                   Camp Near Falmouth, Va.,    Jan. 20th, 1863. My dear Mother: Yesterday I wrote Walter and was no...

Camp White , May 7, 1863. Dearest :— The boxes came safely. The flag will not be cut. The coat fits well. Straps exactly according to r...

Camp White , April 15, Evening. Dearest : — Your short business letter came this afternoon. I do not yet know about your coming here du...

Camp White , April 10, i863. Dearest : — Your most welcome letter reached me this morning. Tell Webby the little rooster is in fine fea...