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The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by creator's surname, with unknown surnames at the end arranged alphabetically by given name.","See individual creators in the inventory below for available biographical information.","George E. Davis enlisted with Company F, Harris Light Cavalry in September 1861, during the American Civil War. He died June 22, 1863, in an Alexandria hospital, from wounds received in action.","Clarke S. Edwards was born in 1824. He lived in Bethel, Maine, prior to the start of the American Civil War. After the attack on Fort Sumner, Edwards formed a company of men, eventually Company I, 5th Regiment, Maine Infanry. Edwards began the war with the rank of captain and was later made a colonel in January 1863.  He was brevetted Brigadier General of US Volunteers in March 1865. Following the Civil War, he returned to his farm and family in Maine. He died in 1903.","William Bartleman Gregory served as an Assistant Surgeon (and later Surgeon) for several regiments from Alabama and Georgia during the American Civil War. Prior the war, Gregory studied and practiced medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. He returned to Alexandria and resumed his career following his parole in 1865. He died in 1887 and is buried in Alexandria, Virginia. ","Source: \"Dr William Bartleman Gregory\", Findagrave.com,  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18728501/william-bartleman-gregory .","J. Marshall Guion (1822-1891) served with the 33rd Regiment, New York Volunteers, during the American Civil War. He later transferred to Company K, 1st New York Veteran Cavalry as a captain.","Franklin B. Lukens served in Company E of the 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, during the American Civil War.","Melville P. Nickerson served in the 2nd Regiment, Maine Infantry, during the American Civil War.","Abraham Penman served in the 12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (41st Volunteers), during the American Civil War.","Jeremiah C. Rappleyea served in the 1st Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, Company H, during the American Civil War.","Peter Stewart enlisted in the 79th New York Highland Guard with his brother, William, in May 1861, during the American Civil War.","Peter Stickley was born on November 18, 1825, likely to Jacob H. and Catherine Stickley. He enlisted with the 10th Regiment, Virginia Infantry in April 1861 during the American Civil War. He died of disease at home in Strasburg, Virginia, in December 23, 1861. He is buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia.","Source: \"Peter Blind Stickley\", Findagrave.com,  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16763248/peter-blind-stickley .","Alexander Way was born in 1826. In October 1851, he married Emeline Seriur (who he calls \"Emy\" in his letters). The couple had at least four children. Prior to the American Civil War, he worked as a bookkeeper. Way enlisted with Company G, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry as a captain in 1861. In 1863, he transferred to Company S and was promoted to major. He was wounded at Wilderness in 1864, and between that and his service at Gaines Farm in 1863, he was brevetted lieutenant colonel in 1865. Following the war, he worked in real estate and insurance. Way died in 1890 and is buried in New Brunswick, New Jersey.","The guide to the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence was completed in October 2013. The 2017 accession was processed in May 2019.","The Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence consists of 40 letters by 31 soldiers, and the letters date from 1861 and 1862 and were written by soldiers stationed in and around Alexandria and Fairfax counties and Washington, D.C., in the first 12-16 months of the American Civil War. The majority of the letters were written to family members and contain mostly news from home, camp life, and local events. However, most letters also include some piece of war news or battle/skirmish description and opinions about the war. Some letters include transcripts.","This letter was written from William Ash at Camp Griffin, December 22, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his cousin. He writes about recent fighting and news from other regiments.","J. T. Baskin, a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War, wrote a letter to his sister on October 3, 1861, describing the Yankees advance and how they are much stronger. He talks about marching, and the sickness that has traveled through the camp. He also describes some of his daily experiences such as guard duty. Transcript included.","This folder includes three letters written from two brothers to their sister Annie during the American Civil War. The first letter is written from Henry and Luther on August 2, 1861, and is written on stationary with a picture of the United States Capitol on it.  They describe life in their squad, and how their cabin is set up. The second letter was written on August 2, 1861, by brother Henry. Henry describes the weather and his assignments, and he also describes his food that he gets to eat. The third letter was written by brother Henry on October 9, 1861. He describes their location and what is in his haversacks, and he also gives a description of the landscape around him. Transcripts included.","This letter was written by George E. Davis on March 19, 1862 to his Father and Mother, during the American Civil War. On the letter is a picture of George Washington with the inscription \"The Father of our Country.\" He tells his family that as soon as he gets paid he will send money home. He also describes his movement from camp to camp. Transcript included.","This letter was written on November 20, 1861, by William D. Dixon to his wife Martha, during the American Civil War. He says that he hopes to return home soon, and that he sent her money. He then describes the weather and how the cold effects him, but that he is healthy. He also asks her to give messages to several family members. Transcript included.","The folder contain three letters from Clarke S. Edwards to his wife in Bethel, Maryland, written between September and October of 1861 during the American Civil War. He writes about his health, their letters/sending money, regiment activities, and the availability of supplies.","This letter was written from David K. Faulk to his mother from Camp Pierpont, March 2, 1862, during the American Civil War. Faulk describes regimental travels, his recent receipt of pay, and his concern that she shouldn't worry about him.","This letter was written by C. E. Gerry on September 22, 1861, to his friend George, during the American Civil War. He says it will be a quick letter, and that he has has run out of stamps. He describes some of the other \"boys\", and he asks George to write back soon. Transcript included.","This folder contains two letters from Josiah Green to his wife, written from Camp Griffin on December 7 and December 23, 1861, during the American Civil War. Both letters are primarily full of discussions of both of their health, the state of the mail, and some war news Green has picked up.","W. B. Gregory wrote two letters to Bill in 1862. In the first letter which is written on January 29, 1862, during the American Civil War. He describes the delay of mail and how he has not received mail lately. He asks several questions about Bill and Lizzie. He closes the letter by asking Bill to send him some items such as pantaloons, tobacco, and stamps. The second letter was written on March 4, 1862. He starts the letter by discussing by describing life in the quarter. He tells what he has done in the last several weeks, and he closes asking if he can find out if the tailor in Culpeper can make a Confederate uniform coat. Transcripts included.","This letter was written by J. Marshall Guion to his brother from \"Camp Advance,\" September 15, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter includes Guion's take on recent military and camp activities.","This folder contains a letter from James W. Hanna, written at Camp Pierpont, October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his friend, Richard Lyons. He talks about skirmishing with the Confederate soldiers and how much he is enjoying life in the army.","This folder includes a letter from George Hersum to May, likely his wife, written at Camp California, dated January 1, [1862] (see note below), during the American Civil War. He talks about the slowness of the mail, sending money, and a visit/news about a friend, James W. Dean. ","Please note: The creator dated this letter as 1861, but given that it mentions fighting at Bull Run (First Bull Run), is it more likely from 1862.","This folder contains a letter from Melvin Hunt to his sister, written on October 4, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of helping to build a fortress near the capital (complete with a small drawing), sending money home, and his intention to write more. He also includes several lines of poetry.","This folder consists of a letter from G. W. (Whit) Lacaster to Melia, written at Manasses, February 25, 1862, during the American Civil War. He writes of mutual friends, mentions a blockade on the river, and the hope for an early victory.","F. B. Lukens wrote a letter to his mother and father on December 9, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter is short and he mentions that there is a man missing who has not been found. He talks about a woman who is a Secessionist and her slaves. He closes by asking them to write soon. Transcript included. A second letter, donated in 2017, was written his brother from Virginia, September 1861, and discusses regiment news and a recent skirmish, and includes a request for items from home.","This letter, written by Henry Kyger, was to his aunt and cousin, dated October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of recent regiment activities, the location of the Confederate Army, his approval of General McClellan, and the destruction of the nearby countryside.","This letter is written by Henry Miller to his friend on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says we spend most of our time cutting down trees. He describes their his daily tasks and military procedures. He closes by saying they are camped 12 miles outside of Washington in Virginia. Transcript included.","Melville Nickerson, of the 2nd Maine Infantry, wrote a long letter to his sister on September 21, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off the letter saying it will be a long letter, and then on September 24th he adds that he had not had a chance to write again because he was on duty and the rest of the letter is added on then. He has been working on cutting down trees so they have better range with their guns. The letter is written with an old fashioned quill pen. He describes some of the other letters he has received. He also talks about his travel through Boston. Transcript included.","Abraham Penman wrote a letter to his wife on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says there numbers are increasing daily, and describes how their camp is set up. On the 14th, he adds he received a letter from her and is happy that everything is going well at home.","J.C. Rappleyea wrote a letter to his mother on February 16, 1862, during the American Civil War, and also included with this letter is the envelope it was mailed in. He tells his mother about the weather and his location, and says he is happy she made it safely to his Uncle Josey's. He says they may be ordered to move to Kentucky soon and if so he will see fighting. The next time he is paid he will send some to his mother. He closes by saying he must go to church and includes a verse from a hymn.","Peter Stewart's letter is to his sister and was written on September 18, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says he is in good health but ahs not written often because the company has had hard times. He mentions Bull Run. He describes a skirmish, and mentions William and his good health. He closes by saying he hopes the war doesn't last much longer and that he has to go back to work.","This folder contains a letter from Peter Stickley to his parents and family, dated August 13, 1861, during the American Civil War, from Fairfax Station, Virginia. Stickley writes of the weather, his regiment's location, the availabilty of supplies, regiment life, and things he would like from home.","Reuben Turrill's letter is written to his Uncle and Aunt Covill on March 7, 1862, during American Civil War. He describes the brigade drill he has been participating in, and says they should receive orders soon. He says he likes being a soldier more than he thought he would, but still it is not the life he wants. The envelope is included with the letter. Transcript Included.","Abraham Van Fleet wrote two letters to his parents in September 1861 during American Civil War. The first letter was written on September 10, 1861, and the envelope is included with the letter. He describe his daily duties such as picket guard, and says the rebels fired cannons at them. He says as soon as he gets his pay he will send as much as he can spare to them. The second letter was written on September 30, 1861. He says that they have possession of Rebel entrenchments and describes how they got them. He says he also sent them the Baltimore Clipper which describes how they took the Hills. Transcripts included.","This folder includes four letters from Alexander Way to his wife, Emy, written between September and December 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes about his concerns for her and their children, exchanges of mail/packages/money, and regiment orders and activites (including visiting a captured and wounded prisoner in the hospital).","This folder includes a letter from \"David\" to \"Respected Friend Kate,\" from Camp Pierpont, December 10, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of his company's health, who is visiting home on furlough, a foraging expedition, and regiment life.","This folder contains a letter from \"Frank\" to his cousin Henry, written from Georgetown on August 5, 1861, during the American Civil War. Frank writes of a visit from someone who fought at Manassas and the details of the battle and family news, especially his uncle's possible plans to sell land.","This letter is written by Jonathan [Unknown] to Sallie and was written on August 26, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off saying that he knows she complains he doesn't write often but he writes as often as he could. She wants to visit him, but he says as happy as that would make him there is no where for them to stay. He talks about the clothing she sent him. He says the health of his regiment is not good and several have died of pneumonia. He says that he thinks they will advance on Washington soon. He tells her to give his love to several people. Transcript included.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. ","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives ( specref@vt.edu  or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence consists of 40 letters by 31 soldiers, dated between 1861 and 1862. Letters were written by soldiers stationed in and around Alexandria and Fairfax counties and Washington, D.C., in the first 12-16 months of the American Civil War.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Ash, William (3rd Regiment, Vermont Infantry)","Baskin, J. 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The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by creator's surname, with unknown surnames at the end arranged alphabetically by given name.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["This collection is by material type: correspondence then print. The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by creator's surname, with unknown surnames at the end arranged alphabetically by given name."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee individual creators in the inventory below for available biographical information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge E. Davis enlisted with Company F, Harris Light Cavalry in September 1861, during the American Civil War. He died June 22, 1863, in an Alexandria hospital, from wounds received in action.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClarke S. Edwards was born in 1824. He lived in Bethel, Maine, prior to the start of the American Civil War. After the attack on Fort Sumner, Edwards formed a company of men, eventually Company I, 5th Regiment, Maine Infanry. Edwards began the war with the rank of captain and was later made a colonel in January 1863.  He was brevetted Brigadier General of US Volunteers in March 1865. Following the Civil War, he returned to his farm and family in Maine. He died in 1903.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Bartleman Gregory served as an Assistant Surgeon (and later Surgeon) for several regiments from Alabama and Georgia during the American Civil War. Prior the war, Gregory studied and practiced medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. He returned to Alexandria and resumed his career following his parole in 1865. He died in 1887 and is buried in Alexandria, Virginia. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSource: \"Dr William Bartleman Gregory\", Findagrave.com, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18728501/william-bartleman-gregory\"\u003ehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18728501/william-bartleman-gregory\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Marshall Guion (1822-1891) served with the 33rd Regiment, New York Volunteers, during the American Civil War. He later transferred to Company K, 1st New York Veteran Cavalry as a captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFranklin B. Lukens served in Company E of the 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, during the American Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMelville P. Nickerson served in the 2nd Regiment, Maine Infantry, during the American Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbraham Penman served in the 12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (41st Volunteers), during the American Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJeremiah C. Rappleyea served in the 1st Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, Company H, during the American Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Stewart enlisted in the 79th New York Highland Guard with his brother, William, in May 1861, during the American Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Stickley was born on November 18, 1825, likely to Jacob H. and Catherine Stickley. He enlisted with the 10th Regiment, Virginia Infantry in April 1861 during the American Civil War. He died of disease at home in Strasburg, Virginia, in December 23, 1861. He is buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSource: \"Peter Blind Stickley\", Findagrave.com, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16763248/peter-blind-stickley\"\u003ehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16763248/peter-blind-stickley\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexander Way was born in 1826. In October 1851, he married Emeline Seriur (who he calls \"Emy\" in his letters). The couple had at least four children. Prior to the American Civil War, he worked as a bookkeeper. Way enlisted with Company G, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry as a captain in 1861. In 1863, he transferred to Company S and was promoted to major. He was wounded at Wilderness in 1864, and between that and his service at Gaines Farm in 1863, he was brevetted lieutenant colonel in 1865. Following the war, he worked in real estate and insurance. Way died in 1890 and is buried in New Brunswick, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["See individual creators in the inventory below for available biographical information.","George E. Davis enlisted with Company F, Harris Light Cavalry in September 1861, during the American Civil War. He died June 22, 1863, in an Alexandria hospital, from wounds received in action.","Clarke S. Edwards was born in 1824. He lived in Bethel, Maine, prior to the start of the American Civil War. After the attack on Fort Sumner, Edwards formed a company of men, eventually Company I, 5th Regiment, Maine Infanry. Edwards began the war with the rank of captain and was later made a colonel in January 1863.  He was brevetted Brigadier General of US Volunteers in March 1865. Following the Civil War, he returned to his farm and family in Maine. He died in 1903.","William Bartleman Gregory served as an Assistant Surgeon (and later Surgeon) for several regiments from Alabama and Georgia during the American Civil War. Prior the war, Gregory studied and practiced medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. He returned to Alexandria and resumed his career following his parole in 1865. He died in 1887 and is buried in Alexandria, Virginia. ","Source: \"Dr William Bartleman Gregory\", Findagrave.com,  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18728501/william-bartleman-gregory .","J. Marshall Guion (1822-1891) served with the 33rd Regiment, New York Volunteers, during the American Civil War. He later transferred to Company K, 1st New York Veteran Cavalry as a captain.","Franklin B. Lukens served in Company E of the 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, during the American Civil War.","Melville P. Nickerson served in the 2nd Regiment, Maine Infantry, during the American Civil War.","Abraham Penman served in the 12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (41st Volunteers), during the American Civil War.","Jeremiah C. Rappleyea served in the 1st Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, Company H, during the American Civil War.","Peter Stewart enlisted in the 79th New York Highland Guard with his brother, William, in May 1861, during the American Civil War.","Peter Stickley was born on November 18, 1825, likely to Jacob H. and Catherine Stickley. He enlisted with the 10th Regiment, Virginia Infantry in April 1861 during the American Civil War. He died of disease at home in Strasburg, Virginia, in December 23, 1861. He is buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia.","Source: \"Peter Blind Stickley\", Findagrave.com,  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16763248/peter-blind-stickley .","Alexander Way was born in 1826. In October 1851, he married Emeline Seriur (who he calls \"Emy\" in his letters). The couple had at least four children. Prior to the American Civil War, he worked as a bookkeeper. Way enlisted with Company G, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry as a captain in 1861. In 1863, he transferred to Company S and was promoted to major. He was wounded at Wilderness in 1864, and between that and his service at Gaines Farm in 1863, he was brevetted lieutenant colonel in 1865. Following the war, he worked in real estate and insurance. Way died in 1890 and is buried in New Brunswick, New Jersey."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ )."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, Ms2013-029, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, Ms2013-029, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence was completed in October 2013. The 2017 accession was processed in May 2019.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence was completed in October 2013. The 2017 accession was processed in May 2019."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence consists of 40 letters by 31 soldiers, and the letters date from 1861 and 1862 and were written by soldiers stationed in and around Alexandria and Fairfax counties and Washington, D.C., in the first 12-16 months of the American Civil War. The majority of the letters were written to family members and contain mostly news from home, camp life, and local events. However, most letters also include some piece of war news or battle/skirmish description and opinions about the war. Some letters include transcripts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written from William Ash at Camp Griffin, December 22, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his cousin. He writes about recent fighting and news from other regiments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. T. Baskin, a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War, wrote a letter to his sister on October 3, 1861, describing the Yankees advance and how they are much stronger. He talks about marching, and the sickness that has traveled through the camp. He also describes some of his daily experiences such as guard duty. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder includes three letters written from two brothers to their sister Annie during the American Civil War. The first letter is written from Henry and Luther on August 2, 1861, and is written on stationary with a picture of the United States Capitol on it.  They describe life in their squad, and how their cabin is set up. The second letter was written on August 2, 1861, by brother Henry. Henry describes the weather and his assignments, and he also describes his food that he gets to eat. The third letter was written by brother Henry on October 9, 1861. He describes their location and what is in his haversacks, and he also gives a description of the landscape around him. Transcripts included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written by George E. Davis on March 19, 1862 to his Father and Mother, during the American Civil War. On the letter is a picture of George Washington with the inscription \"The Father of our Country.\" He tells his family that as soon as he gets paid he will send money home. He also describes his movement from camp to camp. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written on November 20, 1861, by William D. Dixon to his wife Martha, during the American Civil War. He says that he hopes to return home soon, and that he sent her money. He then describes the weather and how the cold effects him, but that he is healthy. He also asks her to give messages to several family members. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe folder contain three letters from Clarke S. Edwards to his wife in Bethel, Maryland, written between September and October of 1861 during the American Civil War. He writes about his health, their letters/sending money, regiment activities, and the availability of supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written from David K. Faulk to his mother from Camp Pierpont, March 2, 1862, during the American Civil War. Faulk describes regimental travels, his recent receipt of pay, and his concern that she shouldn't worry about him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written by C. E. Gerry on September 22, 1861, to his friend George, during the American Civil War. He says it will be a quick letter, and that he has has run out of stamps. He describes some of the other \"boys\", and he asks George to write back soon. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains two letters from Josiah Green to his wife, written from Camp Griffin on December 7 and December 23, 1861, during the American Civil War. Both letters are primarily full of discussions of both of their health, the state of the mail, and some war news Green has picked up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. B. Gregory wrote two letters to Bill in 1862. In the first letter which is written on January 29, 1862, during the American Civil War. He describes the delay of mail and how he has not received mail lately. He asks several questions about Bill and Lizzie. He closes the letter by asking Bill to send him some items such as pantaloons, tobacco, and stamps. The second letter was written on March 4, 1862. He starts the letter by discussing by describing life in the quarter. He tells what he has done in the last several weeks, and he closes asking if he can find out if the tailor in Culpeper can make a Confederate uniform coat. Transcripts included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written by J. Marshall Guion to his brother from \"Camp Advance,\" September 15, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter includes Guion's take on recent military and camp activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a letter from James W. Hanna, written at Camp Pierpont, October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his friend, Richard Lyons. He talks about skirmishing with the Confederate soldiers and how much he is enjoying life in the army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder includes a letter from George Hersum to May, likely his wife, written at Camp California, dated January 1, [1862] (see note below), during the American Civil War. He talks about the slowness of the mail, sending money, and a visit/news about a friend, James W. Dean. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The creator dated this letter as 1861, but given that it mentions fighting at Bull Run (First Bull Run), is it more likely from 1862.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a letter from Melvin Hunt to his sister, written on October 4, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of helping to build a fortress near the capital (complete with a small drawing), sending money home, and his intention to write more. He also includes several lines of poetry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder consists of a letter from G. W. (Whit) Lacaster to Melia, written at Manasses, February 25, 1862, during the American Civil War. He writes of mutual friends, mentions a blockade on the river, and the hope for an early victory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eF. B. Lukens wrote a letter to his mother and father on December 9, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter is short and he mentions that there is a man missing who has not been found. He talks about a woman who is a Secessionist and her slaves. He closes by asking them to write soon. Transcript included. A second letter, donated in 2017, was written his brother from Virginia, September 1861, and discusses regiment news and a recent skirmish, and includes a request for items from home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter, written by Henry Kyger, was to his aunt and cousin, dated October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of recent regiment activities, the location of the Confederate Army, his approval of General McClellan, and the destruction of the nearby countryside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter is written by Henry Miller to his friend on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says we spend most of our time cutting down trees. He describes their his daily tasks and military procedures. He closes by saying they are camped 12 miles outside of Washington in Virginia. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMelville Nickerson, of the 2nd Maine Infantry, wrote a long letter to his sister on September 21, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off the letter saying it will be a long letter, and then on September 24th he adds that he had not had a chance to write again because he was on duty and the rest of the letter is added on then. He has been working on cutting down trees so they have better range with their guns. The letter is written with an old fashioned quill pen. He describes some of the other letters he has received. He also talks about his travel through Boston. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbraham Penman wrote a letter to his wife on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says there numbers are increasing daily, and describes how their camp is set up. On the 14th, he adds he received a letter from her and is happy that everything is going well at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.C. Rappleyea wrote a letter to his mother on February 16, 1862, during the American Civil War, and also included with this letter is the envelope it was mailed in. He tells his mother about the weather and his location, and says he is happy she made it safely to his Uncle Josey's. He says they may be ordered to move to Kentucky soon and if so he will see fighting. The next time he is paid he will send some to his mother. He closes by saying he must go to church and includes a verse from a hymn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Stewart's letter is to his sister and was written on September 18, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says he is in good health but ahs not written often because the company has had hard times. He mentions Bull Run. He describes a skirmish, and mentions William and his good health. He closes by saying he hopes the war doesn't last much longer and that he has to go back to work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a letter from Peter Stickley to his parents and family, dated August 13, 1861, during the American Civil War, from Fairfax Station, Virginia. Stickley writes of the weather, his regiment's location, the availabilty of supplies, regiment life, and things he would like from home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReuben Turrill's letter is written to his Uncle and Aunt Covill on March 7, 1862, during American Civil War. He describes the brigade drill he has been participating in, and says they should receive orders soon. He says he likes being a soldier more than he thought he would, but still it is not the life he wants. The envelope is included with the letter. Transcript Included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbraham Van Fleet wrote two letters to his parents in September 1861 during American Civil War. The first letter was written on September 10, 1861, and the envelope is included with the letter. He describe his daily duties such as picket guard, and says the rebels fired cannons at them. He says as soon as he gets his pay he will send as much as he can spare to them. The second letter was written on September 30, 1861. He says that they have possession of Rebel entrenchments and describes how they got them. He says he also sent them the Baltimore Clipper which describes how they took the Hills. Transcripts included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder includes four letters from Alexander Way to his wife, Emy, written between September and December 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes about his concerns for her and their children, exchanges of mail/packages/money, and regiment orders and activites (including visiting a captured and wounded prisoner in the hospital).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder includes a letter from \"David\" to \"Respected Friend Kate,\" from Camp Pierpont, December 10, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of his company's health, who is visiting home on furlough, a foraging expedition, and regiment life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a letter from \"Frank\" to his cousin Henry, written from Georgetown on August 5, 1861, during the American Civil War. Frank writes of a visit from someone who fought at Manassas and the details of the battle and family news, especially his uncle's possible plans to sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter is written by Jonathan [Unknown] to Sallie and was written on August 26, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off saying that he knows she complains he doesn't write often but he writes as often as he could. She wants to visit him, but he says as happy as that would make him there is no where for them to stay. He talks about the clothing she sent him. He says the health of his regiment is not good and several have died of pneumonia. He says that he thinks they will advance on Washington soon. He tells her to give his love to several people. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence consists of 40 letters by 31 soldiers, and the letters date from 1861 and 1862 and were written by soldiers stationed in and around Alexandria and Fairfax counties and Washington, D.C., in the first 12-16 months of the American Civil War. The majority of the letters were written to family members and contain mostly news from home, camp life, and local events. However, most letters also include some piece of war news or battle/skirmish description and opinions about the war. Some letters include transcripts.","This letter was written from William Ash at Camp Griffin, December 22, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his cousin. He writes about recent fighting and news from other regiments.","J. T. Baskin, a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War, wrote a letter to his sister on October 3, 1861, describing the Yankees advance and how they are much stronger. He talks about marching, and the sickness that has traveled through the camp. He also describes some of his daily experiences such as guard duty. Transcript included.","This folder includes three letters written from two brothers to their sister Annie during the American Civil War. The first letter is written from Henry and Luther on August 2, 1861, and is written on stationary with a picture of the United States Capitol on it.  They describe life in their squad, and how their cabin is set up. The second letter was written on August 2, 1861, by brother Henry. Henry describes the weather and his assignments, and he also describes his food that he gets to eat. The third letter was written by brother Henry on October 9, 1861. He describes their location and what is in his haversacks, and he also gives a description of the landscape around him. Transcripts included.","This letter was written by George E. Davis on March 19, 1862 to his Father and Mother, during the American Civil War. On the letter is a picture of George Washington with the inscription \"The Father of our Country.\" He tells his family that as soon as he gets paid he will send money home. He also describes his movement from camp to camp. Transcript included.","This letter was written on November 20, 1861, by William D. Dixon to his wife Martha, during the American Civil War. He says that he hopes to return home soon, and that he sent her money. He then describes the weather and how the cold effects him, but that he is healthy. He also asks her to give messages to several family members. Transcript included.","The folder contain three letters from Clarke S. Edwards to his wife in Bethel, Maryland, written between September and October of 1861 during the American Civil War. He writes about his health, their letters/sending money, regiment activities, and the availability of supplies.","This letter was written from David K. Faulk to his mother from Camp Pierpont, March 2, 1862, during the American Civil War. Faulk describes regimental travels, his recent receipt of pay, and his concern that she shouldn't worry about him.","This letter was written by C. E. Gerry on September 22, 1861, to his friend George, during the American Civil War. He says it will be a quick letter, and that he has has run out of stamps. He describes some of the other \"boys\", and he asks George to write back soon. Transcript included.","This folder contains two letters from Josiah Green to his wife, written from Camp Griffin on December 7 and December 23, 1861, during the American Civil War. Both letters are primarily full of discussions of both of their health, the state of the mail, and some war news Green has picked up.","W. B. Gregory wrote two letters to Bill in 1862. In the first letter which is written on January 29, 1862, during the American Civil War. He describes the delay of mail and how he has not received mail lately. He asks several questions about Bill and Lizzie. He closes the letter by asking Bill to send him some items such as pantaloons, tobacco, and stamps. The second letter was written on March 4, 1862. He starts the letter by discussing by describing life in the quarter. He tells what he has done in the last several weeks, and he closes asking if he can find out if the tailor in Culpeper can make a Confederate uniform coat. Transcripts included.","This letter was written by J. Marshall Guion to his brother from \"Camp Advance,\" September 15, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter includes Guion's take on recent military and camp activities.","This folder contains a letter from James W. Hanna, written at Camp Pierpont, October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his friend, Richard Lyons. He talks about skirmishing with the Confederate soldiers and how much he is enjoying life in the army.","This folder includes a letter from George Hersum to May, likely his wife, written at Camp California, dated January 1, [1862] (see note below), during the American Civil War. He talks about the slowness of the mail, sending money, and a visit/news about a friend, James W. Dean. ","Please note: The creator dated this letter as 1861, but given that it mentions fighting at Bull Run (First Bull Run), is it more likely from 1862.","This folder contains a letter from Melvin Hunt to his sister, written on October 4, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of helping to build a fortress near the capital (complete with a small drawing), sending money home, and his intention to write more. He also includes several lines of poetry.","This folder consists of a letter from G. W. (Whit) Lacaster to Melia, written at Manasses, February 25, 1862, during the American Civil War. He writes of mutual friends, mentions a blockade on the river, and the hope for an early victory.","F. B. Lukens wrote a letter to his mother and father on December 9, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter is short and he mentions that there is a man missing who has not been found. He talks about a woman who is a Secessionist and her slaves. He closes by asking them to write soon. Transcript included. A second letter, donated in 2017, was written his brother from Virginia, September 1861, and discusses regiment news and a recent skirmish, and includes a request for items from home.","This letter, written by Henry Kyger, was to his aunt and cousin, dated October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of recent regiment activities, the location of the Confederate Army, his approval of General McClellan, and the destruction of the nearby countryside.","This letter is written by Henry Miller to his friend on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says we spend most of our time cutting down trees. He describes their his daily tasks and military procedures. He closes by saying they are camped 12 miles outside of Washington in Virginia. Transcript included.","Melville Nickerson, of the 2nd Maine Infantry, wrote a long letter to his sister on September 21, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off the letter saying it will be a long letter, and then on September 24th he adds that he had not had a chance to write again because he was on duty and the rest of the letter is added on then. He has been working on cutting down trees so they have better range with their guns. The letter is written with an old fashioned quill pen. He describes some of the other letters he has received. He also talks about his travel through Boston. Transcript included.","Abraham Penman wrote a letter to his wife on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says there numbers are increasing daily, and describes how their camp is set up. On the 14th, he adds he received a letter from her and is happy that everything is going well at home.","J.C. Rappleyea wrote a letter to his mother on February 16, 1862, during the American Civil War, and also included with this letter is the envelope it was mailed in. He tells his mother about the weather and his location, and says he is happy she made it safely to his Uncle Josey's. He says they may be ordered to move to Kentucky soon and if so he will see fighting. The next time he is paid he will send some to his mother. He closes by saying he must go to church and includes a verse from a hymn.","Peter Stewart's letter is to his sister and was written on September 18, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says he is in good health but ahs not written often because the company has had hard times. He mentions Bull Run. He describes a skirmish, and mentions William and his good health. He closes by saying he hopes the war doesn't last much longer and that he has to go back to work.","This folder contains a letter from Peter Stickley to his parents and family, dated August 13, 1861, during the American Civil War, from Fairfax Station, Virginia. Stickley writes of the weather, his regiment's location, the availabilty of supplies, regiment life, and things he would like from home.","Reuben Turrill's letter is written to his Uncle and Aunt Covill on March 7, 1862, during American Civil War. He describes the brigade drill he has been participating in, and says they should receive orders soon. He says he likes being a soldier more than he thought he would, but still it is not the life he wants. The envelope is included with the letter. Transcript Included.","Abraham Van Fleet wrote two letters to his parents in September 1861 during American Civil War. The first letter was written on September 10, 1861, and the envelope is included with the letter. He describe his daily duties such as picket guard, and says the rebels fired cannons at them. He says as soon as he gets his pay he will send as much as he can spare to them. The second letter was written on September 30, 1861. He says that they have possession of Rebel entrenchments and describes how they got them. He says he also sent them the Baltimore Clipper which describes how they took the Hills. Transcripts included.","This folder includes four letters from Alexander Way to his wife, Emy, written between September and December 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes about his concerns for her and their children, exchanges of mail/packages/money, and regiment orders and activites (including visiting a captured and wounded prisoner in the hospital).","This folder includes a letter from \"David\" to \"Respected Friend Kate,\" from Camp Pierpont, December 10, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of his company's health, who is visiting home on furlough, a foraging expedition, and regiment life.","This folder contains a letter from \"Frank\" to his cousin Henry, written from Georgetown on August 5, 1861, during the American Civil War. Frank writes of a visit from someone who fought at Manassas and the details of the battle and family news, especially his uncle's possible plans to sell land.","This letter is written by Jonathan [Unknown] to Sallie and was written on August 26, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off saying that he knows she complains he doesn't write often but he writes as often as he could. She wants to visit him, but he says as happy as that would make him there is no where for them to stay. He talks about the clothing she sent him. He says the health of his regiment is not good and several have died of pneumonia. He says that he thinks they will advance on Washington soon. He tells her to give his love to several people. Transcript included."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. 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Letters were written by soldiers stationed in and around Alexandria and Fairfax counties and Washington, D.C., in the first 12-16 months of the American Civil War."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Ash, William (3rd Regiment, Vermont Infantry)","Baskin, J. T.","Cole, Henry","Cole, Luther","Davis, George E. , d.1863 (Company F, Harris Light Cavalry)","Dixon, William D.","Edwards, Clarke S. (Clarke Swett), 1824-1903","Gerry, C. E.","Green, Josiah M.","Gregory, W. B. (William Bartleman), 1829-1887","Guion, J. Marshall, 1822-1891","Hanna, James W.","Hersum, George L. (5th Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry)","Hunt, Melvin (72nd Regiment, New York Infantry)","Lacaster, G. W.","Lukens, Franklin B.  (Company E, 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Infantry)","Kyger, Henry C. (5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry)","Miller, Henry","Nickerson, Melville P.  (2nd Regiment, Maine Infantry)","Penman, Abraham (12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (41st Volunteers))","Rappleyea, Jeremiah C. (1st Regiment, New Jersey Infantry)","Stewart, Peter (79th NY Highland Guard)","Stickley, Peter B., 1825-1861","Turrill, Reuben","Van Fleet, Abraham","Way, Alexander M. (Alexander Moore), 1826-1890"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech"],"persname_ssim":["Ash, William (3rd Regiment, Vermont Infantry)","Baskin, J. T.","Cole, Henry","Cole, Luther","Davis, George E. , d.1863 (Company F, Harris Light Cavalry)","Dixon, William D.","Edwards, Clarke S. (Clarke Swett), 1824-1903","Gerry, C. E.","Green, Josiah M.","Gregory, W. B. (William Bartleman), 1829-1887","Guion, J. Marshall, 1822-1891","Hanna, James W.","Hersum, George L. (5th Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry)","Hunt, Melvin (72nd Regiment, New York Infantry)","Lacaster, G. W.","Lukens, Franklin B.  (Company E, 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Infantry)","Kyger, Henry C. (5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry)","Miller, Henry","Nickerson, Melville P.  (2nd Regiment, Maine Infantry)","Penman, Abraham (12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (41st Volunteers))","Rappleyea, Jeremiah C. (1st Regiment, New Jersey Infantry)","Stewart, Peter (79th NY Highland Guard)","Stickley, Peter B., 1825-1861","Turrill, Reuben","Van Fleet, Abraham","Way, Alexander M. 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The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by creator's surname, with unknown surnames at the end arranged alphabetically by given name.","See individual creators in the inventory below for available biographical information.","George E. Davis enlisted with Company F, Harris Light Cavalry in September 1861, during the American Civil War. He died June 22, 1863, in an Alexandria hospital, from wounds received in action.","Clarke S. Edwards was born in 1824. He lived in Bethel, Maine, prior to the start of the American Civil War. After the attack on Fort Sumner, Edwards formed a company of men, eventually Company I, 5th Regiment, Maine Infanry. Edwards began the war with the rank of captain and was later made a colonel in January 1863.  He was brevetted Brigadier General of US Volunteers in March 1865. Following the Civil War, he returned to his farm and family in Maine. He died in 1903.","William Bartleman Gregory served as an Assistant Surgeon (and later Surgeon) for several regiments from Alabama and Georgia during the American Civil War. Prior the war, Gregory studied and practiced medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. He returned to Alexandria and resumed his career following his parole in 1865. He died in 1887 and is buried in Alexandria, Virginia. ","Source: \"Dr William Bartleman Gregory\", Findagrave.com,  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18728501/william-bartleman-gregory .","J. Marshall Guion (1822-1891) served with the 33rd Regiment, New York Volunteers, during the American Civil War. He later transferred to Company K, 1st New York Veteran Cavalry as a captain.","Franklin B. Lukens served in Company E of the 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, during the American Civil War.","Melville P. Nickerson served in the 2nd Regiment, Maine Infantry, during the American Civil War.","Abraham Penman served in the 12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (41st Volunteers), during the American Civil War.","Jeremiah C. Rappleyea served in the 1st Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, Company H, during the American Civil War.","Peter Stewart enlisted in the 79th New York Highland Guard with his brother, William, in May 1861, during the American Civil War.","Peter Stickley was born on November 18, 1825, likely to Jacob H. and Catherine Stickley. He enlisted with the 10th Regiment, Virginia Infantry in April 1861 during the American Civil War. He died of disease at home in Strasburg, Virginia, in December 23, 1861. He is buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia.","Source: \"Peter Blind Stickley\", Findagrave.com,  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16763248/peter-blind-stickley .","Alexander Way was born in 1826. In October 1851, he married Emeline Seriur (who he calls \"Emy\" in his letters). The couple had at least four children. Prior to the American Civil War, he worked as a bookkeeper. Way enlisted with Company G, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry as a captain in 1861. In 1863, he transferred to Company S and was promoted to major. He was wounded at Wilderness in 1864, and between that and his service at Gaines Farm in 1863, he was brevetted lieutenant colonel in 1865. Following the war, he worked in real estate and insurance. Way died in 1890 and is buried in New Brunswick, New Jersey.","The guide to the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence was completed in October 2013. The 2017 accession was processed in May 2019.","The Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence consists of 40 letters by 31 soldiers, and the letters date from 1861 and 1862 and were written by soldiers stationed in and around Alexandria and Fairfax counties and Washington, D.C., in the first 12-16 months of the American Civil War. The majority of the letters were written to family members and contain mostly news from home, camp life, and local events. However, most letters also include some piece of war news or battle/skirmish description and opinions about the war. Some letters include transcripts.","This letter was written from William Ash at Camp Griffin, December 22, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his cousin. He writes about recent fighting and news from other regiments.","J. T. Baskin, a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War, wrote a letter to his sister on October 3, 1861, describing the Yankees advance and how they are much stronger. He talks about marching, and the sickness that has traveled through the camp. He also describes some of his daily experiences such as guard duty. Transcript included.","This folder includes three letters written from two brothers to their sister Annie during the American Civil War. The first letter is written from Henry and Luther on August 2, 1861, and is written on stationary with a picture of the United States Capitol on it.  They describe life in their squad, and how their cabin is set up. The second letter was written on August 2, 1861, by brother Henry. Henry describes the weather and his assignments, and he also describes his food that he gets to eat. The third letter was written by brother Henry on October 9, 1861. He describes their location and what is in his haversacks, and he also gives a description of the landscape around him. Transcripts included.","This letter was written by George E. Davis on March 19, 1862 to his Father and Mother, during the American Civil War. On the letter is a picture of George Washington with the inscription \"The Father of our Country.\" He tells his family that as soon as he gets paid he will send money home. He also describes his movement from camp to camp. Transcript included.","This letter was written on November 20, 1861, by William D. Dixon to his wife Martha, during the American Civil War. He says that he hopes to return home soon, and that he sent her money. He then describes the weather and how the cold effects him, but that he is healthy. He also asks her to give messages to several family members. Transcript included.","The folder contain three letters from Clarke S. Edwards to his wife in Bethel, Maryland, written between September and October of 1861 during the American Civil War. He writes about his health, their letters/sending money, regiment activities, and the availability of supplies.","This letter was written from David K. Faulk to his mother from Camp Pierpont, March 2, 1862, during the American Civil War. Faulk describes regimental travels, his recent receipt of pay, and his concern that she shouldn't worry about him.","This letter was written by C. E. Gerry on September 22, 1861, to his friend George, during the American Civil War. He says it will be a quick letter, and that he has has run out of stamps. He describes some of the other \"boys\", and he asks George to write back soon. Transcript included.","This folder contains two letters from Josiah Green to his wife, written from Camp Griffin on December 7 and December 23, 1861, during the American Civil War. Both letters are primarily full of discussions of both of their health, the state of the mail, and some war news Green has picked up.","W. B. Gregory wrote two letters to Bill in 1862. In the first letter which is written on January 29, 1862, during the American Civil War. He describes the delay of mail and how he has not received mail lately. He asks several questions about Bill and Lizzie. He closes the letter by asking Bill to send him some items such as pantaloons, tobacco, and stamps. The second letter was written on March 4, 1862. He starts the letter by discussing by describing life in the quarter. He tells what he has done in the last several weeks, and he closes asking if he can find out if the tailor in Culpeper can make a Confederate uniform coat. Transcripts included.","This letter was written by J. Marshall Guion to his brother from \"Camp Advance,\" September 15, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter includes Guion's take on recent military and camp activities.","This folder contains a letter from James W. Hanna, written at Camp Pierpont, October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his friend, Richard Lyons. He talks about skirmishing with the Confederate soldiers and how much he is enjoying life in the army.","This folder includes a letter from George Hersum to May, likely his wife, written at Camp California, dated January 1, [1862] (see note below), during the American Civil War. He talks about the slowness of the mail, sending money, and a visit/news about a friend, James W. Dean. ","Please note: The creator dated this letter as 1861, but given that it mentions fighting at Bull Run (First Bull Run), is it more likely from 1862.","This folder contains a letter from Melvin Hunt to his sister, written on October 4, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of helping to build a fortress near the capital (complete with a small drawing), sending money home, and his intention to write more. He also includes several lines of poetry.","This folder consists of a letter from G. W. (Whit) Lacaster to Melia, written at Manasses, February 25, 1862, during the American Civil War. He writes of mutual friends, mentions a blockade on the river, and the hope for an early victory.","F. B. Lukens wrote a letter to his mother and father on December 9, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter is short and he mentions that there is a man missing who has not been found. He talks about a woman who is a Secessionist and her slaves. He closes by asking them to write soon. Transcript included. A second letter, donated in 2017, was written his brother from Virginia, September 1861, and discusses regiment news and a recent skirmish, and includes a request for items from home.","This letter, written by Henry Kyger, was to his aunt and cousin, dated October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of recent regiment activities, the location of the Confederate Army, his approval of General McClellan, and the destruction of the nearby countryside.","This letter is written by Henry Miller to his friend on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says we spend most of our time cutting down trees. He describes their his daily tasks and military procedures. He closes by saying they are camped 12 miles outside of Washington in Virginia. Transcript included.","Melville Nickerson, of the 2nd Maine Infantry, wrote a long letter to his sister on September 21, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off the letter saying it will be a long letter, and then on September 24th he adds that he had not had a chance to write again because he was on duty and the rest of the letter is added on then. He has been working on cutting down trees so they have better range with their guns. The letter is written with an old fashioned quill pen. He describes some of the other letters he has received. He also talks about his travel through Boston. Transcript included.","Abraham Penman wrote a letter to his wife on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says there numbers are increasing daily, and describes how their camp is set up. On the 14th, he adds he received a letter from her and is happy that everything is going well at home.","J.C. Rappleyea wrote a letter to his mother on February 16, 1862, during the American Civil War, and also included with this letter is the envelope it was mailed in. He tells his mother about the weather and his location, and says he is happy she made it safely to his Uncle Josey's. He says they may be ordered to move to Kentucky soon and if so he will see fighting. The next time he is paid he will send some to his mother. He closes by saying he must go to church and includes a verse from a hymn.","Peter Stewart's letter is to his sister and was written on September 18, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says he is in good health but ahs not written often because the company has had hard times. He mentions Bull Run. He describes a skirmish, and mentions William and his good health. He closes by saying he hopes the war doesn't last much longer and that he has to go back to work.","This folder contains a letter from Peter Stickley to his parents and family, dated August 13, 1861, during the American Civil War, from Fairfax Station, Virginia. Stickley writes of the weather, his regiment's location, the availabilty of supplies, regiment life, and things he would like from home.","Reuben Turrill's letter is written to his Uncle and Aunt Covill on March 7, 1862, during American Civil War. He describes the brigade drill he has been participating in, and says they should receive orders soon. He says he likes being a soldier more than he thought he would, but still it is not the life he wants. The envelope is included with the letter. Transcript Included.","Abraham Van Fleet wrote two letters to his parents in September 1861 during American Civil War. The first letter was written on September 10, 1861, and the envelope is included with the letter. He describe his daily duties such as picket guard, and says the rebels fired cannons at them. He says as soon as he gets his pay he will send as much as he can spare to them. The second letter was written on September 30, 1861. He says that they have possession of Rebel entrenchments and describes how they got them. He says he also sent them the Baltimore Clipper which describes how they took the Hills. Transcripts included.","This folder includes four letters from Alexander Way to his wife, Emy, written between September and December 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes about his concerns for her and their children, exchanges of mail/packages/money, and regiment orders and activites (including visiting a captured and wounded prisoner in the hospital).","This folder includes a letter from \"David\" to \"Respected Friend Kate,\" from Camp Pierpont, December 10, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of his company's health, who is visiting home on furlough, a foraging expedition, and regiment life.","This folder contains a letter from \"Frank\" to his cousin Henry, written from Georgetown on August 5, 1861, during the American Civil War. Frank writes of a visit from someone who fought at Manassas and the details of the battle and family news, especially his uncle's possible plans to sell land.","This letter is written by Jonathan [Unknown] to Sallie and was written on August 26, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off saying that he knows she complains he doesn't write often but he writes as often as he could. She wants to visit him, but he says as happy as that would make him there is no where for them to stay. He talks about the clothing she sent him. He says the health of his regiment is not good and several have died of pneumonia. He says that he thinks they will advance on Washington soon. He tells her to give his love to several people. Transcript included.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. ","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives ( specref@vt.edu  or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence consists of 40 letters by 31 soldiers, dated between 1861 and 1862. Letters were written by soldiers stationed in and around Alexandria and Fairfax counties and Washington, D.C., in the first 12-16 months of the American Civil War.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Ash, William (3rd Regiment, Vermont Infantry)","Baskin, J. 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","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives ( specref@vt.edu  or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence was donated to Special Collections by Michael S. Mitchell in July 2013. 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After the attack on Fort Sumner, Edwards formed a company of men, eventually Company I, 5th Regiment, Maine Infanry. Edwards began the war with the rank of captain and was later made a colonel in January 1863.  He was brevetted Brigadier General of US Volunteers in March 1865. Following the Civil War, he returned to his farm and family in Maine. He died in 1903.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Bartleman Gregory served as an Assistant Surgeon (and later Surgeon) for several regiments from Alabama and Georgia during the American Civil War. Prior the war, Gregory studied and practiced medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. He returned to Alexandria and resumed his career following his parole in 1865. He died in 1887 and is buried in Alexandria, Virginia. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSource: \"Dr William Bartleman Gregory\", Findagrave.com, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18728501/william-bartleman-gregory\"\u003ehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18728501/william-bartleman-gregory\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Marshall Guion (1822-1891) served with the 33rd Regiment, New York Volunteers, during the American Civil War. He later transferred to Company K, 1st New York Veteran Cavalry as a captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFranklin B. Lukens served in Company E of the 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, during the American Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMelville P. Nickerson served in the 2nd Regiment, Maine Infantry, during the American Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbraham Penman served in the 12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (41st Volunteers), during the American Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJeremiah C. Rappleyea served in the 1st Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, Company H, during the American Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Stewart enlisted in the 79th New York Highland Guard with his brother, William, in May 1861, during the American Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Stickley was born on November 18, 1825, likely to Jacob H. and Catherine Stickley. He enlisted with the 10th Regiment, Virginia Infantry in April 1861 during the American Civil War. He died of disease at home in Strasburg, Virginia, in December 23, 1861. He is buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSource: \"Peter Blind Stickley\", Findagrave.com, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16763248/peter-blind-stickley\"\u003ehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16763248/peter-blind-stickley\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexander Way was born in 1826. In October 1851, he married Emeline Seriur (who he calls \"Emy\" in his letters). The couple had at least four children. Prior to the American Civil War, he worked as a bookkeeper. Way enlisted with Company G, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry as a captain in 1861. In 1863, he transferred to Company S and was promoted to major. He was wounded at Wilderness in 1864, and between that and his service at Gaines Farm in 1863, he was brevetted lieutenant colonel in 1865. Following the war, he worked in real estate and insurance. Way died in 1890 and is buried in New Brunswick, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note","Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["See individual creators in the inventory below for available biographical information.","George E. Davis enlisted with Company F, Harris Light Cavalry in September 1861, during the American Civil War. He died June 22, 1863, in an Alexandria hospital, from wounds received in action.","Clarke S. Edwards was born in 1824. He lived in Bethel, Maine, prior to the start of the American Civil War. After the attack on Fort Sumner, Edwards formed a company of men, eventually Company I, 5th Regiment, Maine Infanry. Edwards began the war with the rank of captain and was later made a colonel in January 1863.  He was brevetted Brigadier General of US Volunteers in March 1865. Following the Civil War, he returned to his farm and family in Maine. He died in 1903.","William Bartleman Gregory served as an Assistant Surgeon (and later Surgeon) for several regiments from Alabama and Georgia during the American Civil War. Prior the war, Gregory studied and practiced medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. He returned to Alexandria and resumed his career following his parole in 1865. He died in 1887 and is buried in Alexandria, Virginia. ","Source: \"Dr William Bartleman Gregory\", Findagrave.com,  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18728501/william-bartleman-gregory .","J. Marshall Guion (1822-1891) served with the 33rd Regiment, New York Volunteers, during the American Civil War. He later transferred to Company K, 1st New York Veteran Cavalry as a captain.","Franklin B. Lukens served in Company E of the 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, during the American Civil War.","Melville P. Nickerson served in the 2nd Regiment, Maine Infantry, during the American Civil War.","Abraham Penman served in the 12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (41st Volunteers), during the American Civil War.","Jeremiah C. Rappleyea served in the 1st Regiment, New Jersey Infantry, Company H, during the American Civil War.","Peter Stewart enlisted in the 79th New York Highland Guard with his brother, William, in May 1861, during the American Civil War.","Peter Stickley was born on November 18, 1825, likely to Jacob H. and Catherine Stickley. He enlisted with the 10th Regiment, Virginia Infantry in April 1861 during the American Civil War. He died of disease at home in Strasburg, Virginia, in December 23, 1861. He is buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery in Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia.","Source: \"Peter Blind Stickley\", Findagrave.com,  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16763248/peter-blind-stickley .","Alexander Way was born in 1826. In October 1851, he married Emeline Seriur (who he calls \"Emy\" in his letters). The couple had at least four children. Prior to the American Civil War, he worked as a bookkeeper. Way enlisted with Company G, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry as a captain in 1861. In 1863, he transferred to Company S and was promoted to major. He was wounded at Wilderness in 1864, and between that and his service at Gaines Farm in 1863, he was brevetted lieutenant colonel in 1865. Following the war, he worked in real estate and insurance. Way died in 1890 and is buried in New Brunswick, New Jersey."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ )."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, Ms2013-029, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence, Ms2013-029, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence was completed in October 2013. The 2017 accession was processed in May 2019.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence was completed in October 2013. The 2017 accession was processed in May 2019."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence consists of 40 letters by 31 soldiers, and the letters date from 1861 and 1862 and were written by soldiers stationed in and around Alexandria and Fairfax counties and Washington, D.C., in the first 12-16 months of the American Civil War. The majority of the letters were written to family members and contain mostly news from home, camp life, and local events. However, most letters also include some piece of war news or battle/skirmish description and opinions about the war. Some letters include transcripts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written from William Ash at Camp Griffin, December 22, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his cousin. He writes about recent fighting and news from other regiments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. T. Baskin, a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War, wrote a letter to his sister on October 3, 1861, describing the Yankees advance and how they are much stronger. He talks about marching, and the sickness that has traveled through the camp. He also describes some of his daily experiences such as guard duty. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder includes three letters written from two brothers to their sister Annie during the American Civil War. The first letter is written from Henry and Luther on August 2, 1861, and is written on stationary with a picture of the United States Capitol on it.  They describe life in their squad, and how their cabin is set up. The second letter was written on August 2, 1861, by brother Henry. Henry describes the weather and his assignments, and he also describes his food that he gets to eat. The third letter was written by brother Henry on October 9, 1861. He describes their location and what is in his haversacks, and he also gives a description of the landscape around him. Transcripts included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written by George E. Davis on March 19, 1862 to his Father and Mother, during the American Civil War. On the letter is a picture of George Washington with the inscription \"The Father of our Country.\" He tells his family that as soon as he gets paid he will send money home. He also describes his movement from camp to camp. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written on November 20, 1861, by William D. Dixon to his wife Martha, during the American Civil War. He says that he hopes to return home soon, and that he sent her money. He then describes the weather and how the cold effects him, but that he is healthy. He also asks her to give messages to several family members. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe folder contain three letters from Clarke S. Edwards to his wife in Bethel, Maryland, written between September and October of 1861 during the American Civil War. He writes about his health, their letters/sending money, regiment activities, and the availability of supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written from David K. Faulk to his mother from Camp Pierpont, March 2, 1862, during the American Civil War. Faulk describes regimental travels, his recent receipt of pay, and his concern that she shouldn't worry about him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written by C. E. Gerry on September 22, 1861, to his friend George, during the American Civil War. He says it will be a quick letter, and that he has has run out of stamps. He describes some of the other \"boys\", and he asks George to write back soon. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains two letters from Josiah Green to his wife, written from Camp Griffin on December 7 and December 23, 1861, during the American Civil War. Both letters are primarily full of discussions of both of their health, the state of the mail, and some war news Green has picked up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. B. Gregory wrote two letters to Bill in 1862. In the first letter which is written on January 29, 1862, during the American Civil War. He describes the delay of mail and how he has not received mail lately. He asks several questions about Bill and Lizzie. He closes the letter by asking Bill to send him some items such as pantaloons, tobacco, and stamps. The second letter was written on March 4, 1862. He starts the letter by discussing by describing life in the quarter. He tells what he has done in the last several weeks, and he closes asking if he can find out if the tailor in Culpeper can make a Confederate uniform coat. Transcripts included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written by J. Marshall Guion to his brother from \"Camp Advance,\" September 15, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter includes Guion's take on recent military and camp activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a letter from James W. Hanna, written at Camp Pierpont, October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his friend, Richard Lyons. He talks about skirmishing with the Confederate soldiers and how much he is enjoying life in the army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder includes a letter from George Hersum to May, likely his wife, written at Camp California, dated January 1, [1862] (see note below), during the American Civil War. He talks about the slowness of the mail, sending money, and a visit/news about a friend, James W. Dean. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The creator dated this letter as 1861, but given that it mentions fighting at Bull Run (First Bull Run), is it more likely from 1862.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a letter from Melvin Hunt to his sister, written on October 4, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of helping to build a fortress near the capital (complete with a small drawing), sending money home, and his intention to write more. He also includes several lines of poetry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder consists of a letter from G. W. (Whit) Lacaster to Melia, written at Manasses, February 25, 1862, during the American Civil War. He writes of mutual friends, mentions a blockade on the river, and the hope for an early victory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eF. B. Lukens wrote a letter to his mother and father on December 9, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter is short and he mentions that there is a man missing who has not been found. He talks about a woman who is a Secessionist and her slaves. He closes by asking them to write soon. Transcript included. A second letter, donated in 2017, was written his brother from Virginia, September 1861, and discusses regiment news and a recent skirmish, and includes a request for items from home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter, written by Henry Kyger, was to his aunt and cousin, dated October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of recent regiment activities, the location of the Confederate Army, his approval of General McClellan, and the destruction of the nearby countryside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter is written by Henry Miller to his friend on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says we spend most of our time cutting down trees. He describes their his daily tasks and military procedures. He closes by saying they are camped 12 miles outside of Washington in Virginia. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMelville Nickerson, of the 2nd Maine Infantry, wrote a long letter to his sister on September 21, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off the letter saying it will be a long letter, and then on September 24th he adds that he had not had a chance to write again because he was on duty and the rest of the letter is added on then. He has been working on cutting down trees so they have better range with their guns. The letter is written with an old fashioned quill pen. He describes some of the other letters he has received. He also talks about his travel through Boston. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbraham Penman wrote a letter to his wife on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says there numbers are increasing daily, and describes how their camp is set up. On the 14th, he adds he received a letter from her and is happy that everything is going well at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.C. Rappleyea wrote a letter to his mother on February 16, 1862, during the American Civil War, and also included with this letter is the envelope it was mailed in. He tells his mother about the weather and his location, and says he is happy she made it safely to his Uncle Josey's. He says they may be ordered to move to Kentucky soon and if so he will see fighting. The next time he is paid he will send some to his mother. He closes by saying he must go to church and includes a verse from a hymn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Stewart's letter is to his sister and was written on September 18, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says he is in good health but ahs not written often because the company has had hard times. He mentions Bull Run. He describes a skirmish, and mentions William and his good health. He closes by saying he hopes the war doesn't last much longer and that he has to go back to work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a letter from Peter Stickley to his parents and family, dated August 13, 1861, during the American Civil War, from Fairfax Station, Virginia. Stickley writes of the weather, his regiment's location, the availabilty of supplies, regiment life, and things he would like from home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReuben Turrill's letter is written to his Uncle and Aunt Covill on March 7, 1862, during American Civil War. He describes the brigade drill he has been participating in, and says they should receive orders soon. He says he likes being a soldier more than he thought he would, but still it is not the life he wants. The envelope is included with the letter. Transcript Included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbraham Van Fleet wrote two letters to his parents in September 1861 during American Civil War. The first letter was written on September 10, 1861, and the envelope is included with the letter. He describe his daily duties such as picket guard, and says the rebels fired cannons at them. He says as soon as he gets his pay he will send as much as he can spare to them. The second letter was written on September 30, 1861. He says that they have possession of Rebel entrenchments and describes how they got them. He says he also sent them the Baltimore Clipper which describes how they took the Hills. Transcripts included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder includes four letters from Alexander Way to his wife, Emy, written between September and December 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes about his concerns for her and their children, exchanges of mail/packages/money, and regiment orders and activites (including visiting a captured and wounded prisoner in the hospital).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder includes a letter from \"David\" to \"Respected Friend Kate,\" from Camp Pierpont, December 10, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of his company's health, who is visiting home on furlough, a foraging expedition, and regiment life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains a letter from \"Frank\" to his cousin Henry, written from Georgetown on August 5, 1861, during the American Civil War. Frank writes of a visit from someone who fought at Manassas and the details of the battle and family news, especially his uncle's possible plans to sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter is written by Jonathan [Unknown] to Sallie and was written on August 26, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off saying that he knows she complains he doesn't write often but he writes as often as he could. She wants to visit him, but he says as happy as that would make him there is no where for them to stay. He talks about the clothing she sent him. He says the health of his regiment is not good and several have died of pneumonia. He says that he thinks they will advance on Washington soon. He tells her to give his love to several people. Transcript included.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Alexandria and Fairfax Counties [Virginia] Civil War Correspondence consists of 40 letters by 31 soldiers, and the letters date from 1861 and 1862 and were written by soldiers stationed in and around Alexandria and Fairfax counties and Washington, D.C., in the first 12-16 months of the American Civil War. The majority of the letters were written to family members and contain mostly news from home, camp life, and local events. However, most letters also include some piece of war news or battle/skirmish description and opinions about the war. Some letters include transcripts.","This letter was written from William Ash at Camp Griffin, December 22, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his cousin. He writes about recent fighting and news from other regiments.","J. T. Baskin, a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War, wrote a letter to his sister on October 3, 1861, describing the Yankees advance and how they are much stronger. He talks about marching, and the sickness that has traveled through the camp. He also describes some of his daily experiences such as guard duty. Transcript included.","This folder includes three letters written from two brothers to their sister Annie during the American Civil War. The first letter is written from Henry and Luther on August 2, 1861, and is written on stationary with a picture of the United States Capitol on it.  They describe life in their squad, and how their cabin is set up. The second letter was written on August 2, 1861, by brother Henry. Henry describes the weather and his assignments, and he also describes his food that he gets to eat. The third letter was written by brother Henry on October 9, 1861. He describes their location and what is in his haversacks, and he also gives a description of the landscape around him. Transcripts included.","This letter was written by George E. Davis on March 19, 1862 to his Father and Mother, during the American Civil War. On the letter is a picture of George Washington with the inscription \"The Father of our Country.\" He tells his family that as soon as he gets paid he will send money home. He also describes his movement from camp to camp. Transcript included.","This letter was written on November 20, 1861, by William D. Dixon to his wife Martha, during the American Civil War. He says that he hopes to return home soon, and that he sent her money. He then describes the weather and how the cold effects him, but that he is healthy. He also asks her to give messages to several family members. Transcript included.","The folder contain three letters from Clarke S. Edwards to his wife in Bethel, Maryland, written between September and October of 1861 during the American Civil War. He writes about his health, their letters/sending money, regiment activities, and the availability of supplies.","This letter was written from David K. Faulk to his mother from Camp Pierpont, March 2, 1862, during the American Civil War. Faulk describes regimental travels, his recent receipt of pay, and his concern that she shouldn't worry about him.","This letter was written by C. E. Gerry on September 22, 1861, to his friend George, during the American Civil War. He says it will be a quick letter, and that he has has run out of stamps. He describes some of the other \"boys\", and he asks George to write back soon. Transcript included.","This folder contains two letters from Josiah Green to his wife, written from Camp Griffin on December 7 and December 23, 1861, during the American Civil War. Both letters are primarily full of discussions of both of their health, the state of the mail, and some war news Green has picked up.","W. B. Gregory wrote two letters to Bill in 1862. In the first letter which is written on January 29, 1862, during the American Civil War. He describes the delay of mail and how he has not received mail lately. He asks several questions about Bill and Lizzie. He closes the letter by asking Bill to send him some items such as pantaloons, tobacco, and stamps. The second letter was written on March 4, 1862. He starts the letter by discussing by describing life in the quarter. He tells what he has done in the last several weeks, and he closes asking if he can find out if the tailor in Culpeper can make a Confederate uniform coat. Transcripts included.","This letter was written by J. Marshall Guion to his brother from \"Camp Advance,\" September 15, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter includes Guion's take on recent military and camp activities.","This folder contains a letter from James W. Hanna, written at Camp Pierpont, October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his friend, Richard Lyons. He talks about skirmishing with the Confederate soldiers and how much he is enjoying life in the army.","This folder includes a letter from George Hersum to May, likely his wife, written at Camp California, dated January 1, [1862] (see note below), during the American Civil War. He talks about the slowness of the mail, sending money, and a visit/news about a friend, James W. Dean. ","Please note: The creator dated this letter as 1861, but given that it mentions fighting at Bull Run (First Bull Run), is it more likely from 1862.","This folder contains a letter from Melvin Hunt to his sister, written on October 4, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of helping to build a fortress near the capital (complete with a small drawing), sending money home, and his intention to write more. He also includes several lines of poetry.","This folder consists of a letter from G. W. (Whit) Lacaster to Melia, written at Manasses, February 25, 1862, during the American Civil War. He writes of mutual friends, mentions a blockade on the river, and the hope for an early victory.","F. B. Lukens wrote a letter to his mother and father on December 9, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter is short and he mentions that there is a man missing who has not been found. He talks about a woman who is a Secessionist and her slaves. He closes by asking them to write soon. Transcript included. A second letter, donated in 2017, was written his brother from Virginia, September 1861, and discusses regiment news and a recent skirmish, and includes a request for items from home.","This letter, written by Henry Kyger, was to his aunt and cousin, dated October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of recent regiment activities, the location of the Confederate Army, his approval of General McClellan, and the destruction of the nearby countryside.","This letter is written by Henry Miller to his friend on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says we spend most of our time cutting down trees. He describes their his daily tasks and military procedures. He closes by saying they are camped 12 miles outside of Washington in Virginia. Transcript included.","Melville Nickerson, of the 2nd Maine Infantry, wrote a long letter to his sister on September 21, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off the letter saying it will be a long letter, and then on September 24th he adds that he had not had a chance to write again because he was on duty and the rest of the letter is added on then. He has been working on cutting down trees so they have better range with their guns. The letter is written with an old fashioned quill pen. He describes some of the other letters he has received. He also talks about his travel through Boston. Transcript included.","Abraham Penman wrote a letter to his wife on October 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says there numbers are increasing daily, and describes how their camp is set up. On the 14th, he adds he received a letter from her and is happy that everything is going well at home.","J.C. Rappleyea wrote a letter to his mother on February 16, 1862, during the American Civil War, and also included with this letter is the envelope it was mailed in. He tells his mother about the weather and his location, and says he is happy she made it safely to his Uncle Josey's. He says they may be ordered to move to Kentucky soon and if so he will see fighting. The next time he is paid he will send some to his mother. He closes by saying he must go to church and includes a verse from a hymn.","Peter Stewart's letter is to his sister and was written on September 18, 1861, during the American Civil War. He says he is in good health but ahs not written often because the company has had hard times. He mentions Bull Run. He describes a skirmish, and mentions William and his good health. He closes by saying he hopes the war doesn't last much longer and that he has to go back to work.","This folder contains a letter from Peter Stickley to his parents and family, dated August 13, 1861, during the American Civil War, from Fairfax Station, Virginia. Stickley writes of the weather, his regiment's location, the availabilty of supplies, regiment life, and things he would like from home.","Reuben Turrill's letter is written to his Uncle and Aunt Covill on March 7, 1862, during American Civil War. He describes the brigade drill he has been participating in, and says they should receive orders soon. He says he likes being a soldier more than he thought he would, but still it is not the life he wants. The envelope is included with the letter. Transcript Included.","Abraham Van Fleet wrote two letters to his parents in September 1861 during American Civil War. The first letter was written on September 10, 1861, and the envelope is included with the letter. He describe his daily duties such as picket guard, and says the rebels fired cannons at them. He says as soon as he gets his pay he will send as much as he can spare to them. The second letter was written on September 30, 1861. He says that they have possession of Rebel entrenchments and describes how they got them. He says he also sent them the Baltimore Clipper which describes how they took the Hills. Transcripts included.","This folder includes four letters from Alexander Way to his wife, Emy, written between September and December 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes about his concerns for her and their children, exchanges of mail/packages/money, and regiment orders and activites (including visiting a captured and wounded prisoner in the hospital).","This folder includes a letter from \"David\" to \"Respected Friend Kate,\" from Camp Pierpont, December 10, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of his company's health, who is visiting home on furlough, a foraging expedition, and regiment life.","This folder contains a letter from \"Frank\" to his cousin Henry, written from Georgetown on August 5, 1861, during the American Civil War. Frank writes of a visit from someone who fought at Manassas and the details of the battle and family news, especially his uncle's possible plans to sell land.","This letter is written by Jonathan [Unknown] to Sallie and was written on August 26, 1861, during the American Civil War. He starts off saying that he knows she complains he doesn't write often but he writes as often as he could. She wants to visit him, but he says as happy as that would make him there is no where for them to stay. He talks about the clothing she sent him. He says the health of his regiment is not good and several have died of pneumonia. He says that he thinks they will advance on Washington soon. He tells her to give his love to several people. Transcript included."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. 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