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- Collection: Anna E. Wilcox Letters
Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry, January 1864
On January 18, 1864 William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry about the recruitment of his brother into the Drum Corp. He sends his respects to Catherine, Thomas and Arther (Wilcox).Original format: 1 sheet, 13 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm.
Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, February 1864
Leroy B. Pike writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox telling her about his enlistment and subsequent train journey from New York to his post in Baltimore. Original format: 1 sheet, 20 x 25 cm folded to 12 x 20 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm.
Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry, February 1864
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry about his military service and taking 'Reb' prisoners in February 1864. He mentions that their mutual cousins, Emory (Wilcox) and Leroy (Pike) are well. Original format: 1 sheet, 13 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm.
Brief Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry. He reports that the weather is rainy and their mutual cousins, Emory (Wilcox) and Leroy (Pike) are well. He mentions Armenia, whose folks are well except Russell who has a bad limb. Original format: 1 sheet, 16 x 21 cm folded to 11 x 16 cm.
Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, April 1864
Leroy B. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort No. 7 Baltimore, Maryland. Leroy writes about marching, describes his day, and mentions visiting Fort Nos. 5 and 6. He writes that their cousin William S. Pike is well and is commanding the drum corp. Original format: 1...
William S. Pike Letter to Anna Wilcox, Fort No.5 Defenses of Baltimore, April 1864
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort No. 5, Defenses of Baltimore in April of 1864. He comments on the weather and wishes she could the soldiers in Dress Parade. He writes of his remembrances of the mountains and valleys of his childhood home in Smyrna, N...
Spring of 1864 Letter to Anna Wilcox from William S. Pike
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort No. 5, Defenses of Baltimore in May of 1864. He writes of the pleasant weather and picnics and fairs hosted for the soldiers by the people of Baltimore. He mentions playing with the Drum corps at a speech made by Abrah...
Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, May 1864
Leroy B. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort No. 5 Baltimore, Maryland. Leroy writes about life in camp. He describes the military meals and reports on the current prices of food and supplies. Original format: 1 sheet 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm.
Letter to Anna E. Wilcox from William S. Pike at Baltimore
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort No. 5, Defenses of Baltimore in May of 1864. He reports that his regiment is preparing to join the Army of the Potomac and that he is eager to engage with the Rebs after two years of garrison duty. William writes that Em...
Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox after the Battle of Cold Harbor
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia telling her that he was shot in the Battle of Cold Harbor on June 3rd. He reports on his injury and that he finds the hospital a pleasant place with good doctors and nurse...
