1 10 57 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/2e375cc8683b748608ba59be81478f9e.jpg 7d943771a1cdd5f3adfae9378c1f38d0 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/53de6065413e799488ce1fd02eb423db.jpg 8cf6643400909af001a13f97d054629c https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/920e30d1ec6f3ef9fc6543ad6ffa2227.jpg ae835aa4ac8af24e95d75d4b33d01121 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/ddf7c02ca9a477c9895e87c084668770.pdf cdf5ea9cbba7e4f0366526bbc1c9e940 PDF Text Text Letter 4 Item Code: AWL04 Unedited Transcription 10 March, 1864 William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox. Posted from Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland. No envelope extant. Three pages. One 6.5” x 8.25” sheet folded to form four 4.125” x 6.5” pages. Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper, page four appears have been unlined. Embossed in the upper left hand corners of pages one and three o with crest reading “DURAND & C LONDON.” The ink is very faded. Very slight foxing. There is a purple stain, possibly ink, near the center of page four. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 4.125” x 2.625”. �Letter 4 Page 1 Fort McHenry March 10/64 Dear Cozen I received your kind Epitile of the fourth this fournoon and I was much pleased with it I love to get letters from my friends and relations I tell you Anna that the time passes off a great eel more pleasant with �Letter 4 Page 2 me here when I receive letters often from my friends I am well and so is Leroy and Emory it is verry mudy here at preasant it has rained for nearly a week and is raining Still quite hard I had a letter yesterday from Armena She is well and so are all her folks excepting Russel. For his Limb is quite bad yet Anna I do not now but you will �Letter 4 Page 3 Scold me in your next for I have no Photographs taken yet but iff you wont Scold me verry hard I will try and have one ready7 to send you in my next but I must close for I know that you are tired of this nonsense long ere this give my love to all so good bye write soon from your Cozen Wm̤ S Pike 7 Word inserted in superscript. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL04 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Brief Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry Description An account of the resource 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. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (3 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, William S. Subject The topic of the resource Fort McHenry (Baltimore, Md.) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Wilcox, Anna E. -- Correspondence Pike, William S. -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWMSR1 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Emory Wilcox Military Service Record Description An account of the resource Civil War service record for soldier Emory Wilcox. Contains muster rolls, inventory, and death certificate. Original format: 15 sheets, various sizes. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (15 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States. Army Subject The topic of the resource United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Wilcox, Emory United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-29 to 1862-07-29 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/5060549da8373d7c0f3f2ed5ef6d18ae.jpg 671211b79bff3afff67fbaaa0d22d368 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/7a70a21712b43cd793bc4f3a9dfeebc5.jpg 1f3a8e8d7a366405e5b85305b25214f1 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/c0291db49568a2bed4dcdde589f495a7.jpg 600cb5832ec1bbb88ee9aba95a42b7bc https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/d027c957155256e6a3905b6d3ac2b422.jpg 8d1379b81e23200946cb282644da2ab6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Envelopes addressed to Annie Wilcox. Subject The topic of the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Smyrna (N.Y.) Envelopes (Stationery) Description An account of the resource Four envelopes addressed to Anna Wilcox of Smyrna, NY. Not matched to any letters . Original format: 4 envelopes, 7 x 12 cm, 7 x 13 cm, and 9 x 14 cm. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Approximately 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (4 images) image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWE46 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/78d60edf75de559096d6d5ff059bb52a.jpg dc277b2202eb32181b08a35b148c133a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWP08 Title A name given to the resource Group photograph of Anna Wilcox, John Pike, Mrs. J. [Emma Rose] Pike, and Mrs. W. S. [Sarah E.] Pike Subject The topic of the resource Wilcox, Anna E.--Portraits Pike, John--Portraits, Smyrna (N.Y.) -- Biography Chenango County (N.Y.) -- Biography Description An account of the resource One group photograph of Anna Wilcox and John Pike seated in the foreground with Mrs. J. Pike and Mrs. W. S. Pike standing behind. Original format: 1 photograph, 7 x 9cm, developed on metal plate. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Anonymous Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Approximately 1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (1 image) image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/c3102a6c49c6b2284c5f2b0a9bae823b.pdf 5bda4a7803bdd56df992aa7242355848 PDF Text Text ��������� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWMSR2 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Leroy Pike Military Service Record Description An account of the resource Civil War service record for soldier William Pike . Contains muster rolls, inventory, casualty sheet, hospital records and discharge documents. Original format: 22 sheets, various sizes. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (9 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States. Army Subject The topic of the resource United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1866 Pike, Benjamin Leroy United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-24 to 1865-06-30 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/55086354ade7b102964680cea670362e.jpg 19172d267fd700bba28dcb32700eeb83 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/f165a8ce73f18733d8d7987a9f667c31.pdf e98018cc03e8d865fb68fe22448e9cdc PDF Text Text Letter 44 Item Code: AWL44 Unedited Transcription 03 January, 1868 Benjamin Stover to Anna Wilcox Milford, Delaware AND Letter 45 Item Code: AWL45 Unedited Transcription 03 January, 1868 Benjamin Stover to Alexander [surname unknown] Milford, Delaware This letter was enclosed in a 5.75” x 3.25” yellow/orange envelope, with a cancelled three cent stamp affixed sideways in the upper left corner; postmarked JAN 6, MILFORD, DEL. The postmark is 15/16” in diameter and is stamped partly off the top of the envelope. The stamp cancellation is moderately faded, consisting of four concentric circles, the largest is 3/4” in diameter and the smallest is 3/16” in diameter, it is also slightly distorted. Both the postmark and the cancellation are black ink. The postmark and cancellation are black ink and did not stamp completely. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Anna Wilcox Smyrna Chenango Co Newyork The envelope was opened by tearing the right side. Slight foxing, especially at the edges. There are brown stains of unknown origin on the back. The envelope is somewhat tattered along the bottom and right upper corner. Letter 44: three pages. Letter 45: one page. One 9.75” x 15.375”sheet folded to form four 7.625” x 9.75” pages. �Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. Embossed, in the upper left corners of pages one and three, in the shape of a governmental building framed with filigree. The legend above the building is too faint to discern, there may be another legend below the building. Ink appears unfaded. Moderate foxing, especially along the edges and center vertical crease. Watermarked with thirteen horizontal lines. Ink slightly faded. There are small (<1/8”) holes where the five vertical creases cross the single horizontal crease. Folded size is 5” x 3”. There are six creases: five vertical and one horizontal. �Milford Kent Co Del 3d 1868 Annie it has been some time since I heard fromor Smyrna we are all well at present and hope soon to hear from you and your folks and the good 99 rest of the neighbours we have verry weather at present Devo 101 Letter 44 Page 1 99 son finished plowing his peachorchard day Chirstmast and to 102 he has been plowing we have had but little cold here yet we have had but one snow here yet I have been traveling some and think going again I have been to Maryland and washington and virginia there were three men went in company with me since they have gone with their familyes mooved to virginia they were all from york State I think I shall go down in two or three weeks I want to hear from Wm wrote 103 him last week and want Roberts before I go I to hear from to know whether he wants Alex ander or not if he dont want him I dont no but I shall have to look him a place in virginia or down there somewhere there is a great deal of land for sale since the war their blacks are freed and they have payed all the money Word inserted in superscript. Letter inserted in superscript. 101 Letter crossed out. 102 Word inserted in superscript. 103 Word inserted in superscript. 100 l 100 �Letter 44 Page 2 they could and the war went against them left them with know help to work and the money cofederate Scrip good for nothing they are in a bad way to get along their blacks cost them more or they valued them higher than their farms or some of them did now they are gone from them and great many of them are in debt and have large farms or plantations and they have got to sell for what they can get there are a good many york State folks living where I went Annie I think it be something of a sight for you to see the Capital at washington that is a head of anything I have ever seen in a building it would take one all day to look it over as they would wanto I never had any Idea of seeing any thing like it we Staid one knight in Alexandria at the Marshall house where Ellsworth and Jackson was killed seven miles from washington we went to manassas the rifle pits and forts are there yet the fences and buildings were all burned except one where burigard had his quarters there a large brick house W. I. Wier is the names of the folks that live there they have sold to a man in milford �Letter 44 Page 3 104 or one that lived last summer in milford I have seen him several times he has been here at our house he bought thirteen Hundred and fifty. Acres.104 these wiers these folks had owned onehundred and sixty blacks at one time pretty large family Cammel is the man that bought the land he used to live in york state they have about the same number of acres left all Joining Eveery house in that village was burned down but one from manassas to bull run it is onely six miles they are the village 106 up again if you see any of mr building it 105 Northrups folks I wish you would ask them where Wells Hatch once lived I think it was near Falls Church on the loudon and Hampshire Rail Road I passed that place when I went to Leesburgh when you write please let me know where he once lived I shall try and see you all in the spring if I live and all is well with me Please write as soon as you Receive this I shall want to hear from you all before I go South As Ever to All B Stover Word inserted in superscript. Word crossed out. 106 Words inserted in superscript. 105 �Letter 45 Page 1 107 milford Kent Co Del Jan 3d 1868 Alexander I dont know what to write you Jane Prettyman Johns sister was married last knight to William Deputy this After noon John and myself went to thee creek a fishing we fished with a net we caught Sixty nice Pickerel and a lot of other fish we have been a fishing a good many times time 107 we got so many we went with this fall one a waggon to fetch them home I have killed Ducks and muskrat on the marsh I brought one rat home and dressed it and sarah cooked it for Dinner I was gone from home that day at noon Devol come in the house and she was taking the rat up for dinner he thought it was squrrel all of the time it was cooking when she put it on the table vol said it smelt better than any she had cooked for some time he set down and eat of it he said it was better than any duck or fresh fish he had eat this fall then she told him what it was he could eat no more of the rat we went a few days ago John and myself to the bay to get some clams the tide was out we got onehundred and eightyfive clams all we could carry home we went an aboat on the creek part of the way and then a foot the rest I think I shall hear from Roberts in a few days and then I shall know if he wants you or not write and let me know how you get along yours B Stover Word inserted in superscript. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Benjamin Stover to Alexander Subject The topic of the resource Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Fishing Hunting – 1860-1870 Clamming; Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Stover, Benjamin -- Correspondence; Description An account of the resource Benjamin Stover writes to Alexander (relationship unknown) about fishing and hunting in 1868. He describes catching pickerel in the creek, and clams from the bay. He describes hunting for ducks, muskrats, and squirrel. Written on last page of Benjamin Stover letter to Anna Wilcox. Original format: 1 sheet, 25 x 40 cm, folded to 20 x 25 cm, and 1 envelope, 9 x 15 cm. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-01-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (1 pages) image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL45 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/ee5d53ad24fb4db9fb2b51661b2ec66e.jpg 9ea14e23e1a295cb7f246ea6f3cd10ff https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/4616ac6275de6da2c8b64ba01bb1f00d.jpg 3ea3512551ad08c9b6dbc6c20f83bcbe https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/15992ef4b50adae6d0f4a8cd2beea260.jpg 2061f03cca606115cb1c0bdde0433953 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/e7b639ee5373f7c19fd4ca8c31ea636a.jpg be6218bc51e1ca4d71584e59c200950b https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/31e30ff0ff3623a4fe1708e5aa560c0e.pdf f17b800482f07de4c44072be51e79aef PDF Text Text Letter 44 Item Code: AWL44 Unedited Transcription 03 January, 1868 Benjamin Stover to Anna Wilcox Milford, Delaware AND Letter 45 Item Code: AWL45 Unedited Transcription 03 January, 1868 Benjamin Stover to Alexander [surname unknown] Milford, Delaware This letter was enclosed in a 5.75” x 3.25” yellow/orange envelope, with a cancelled three cent stamp affixed sideways in the upper left corner; postmarked JAN 6, MILFORD, DEL. The postmark is 15/16” in diameter and is stamped partly off the top of the envelope. The stamp cancellation is moderately faded, consisting of four concentric circles, the largest is 3/4” in diameter and the smallest is 3/16” in diameter, it is also slightly distorted. Both the postmark and the cancellation are black ink. The postmark and cancellation are black ink and did not stamp completely. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Anna Wilcox Smyrna Chenango Co Newyork The envelope was opened by tearing the right side. Slight foxing, especially at the edges. There are brown stains of unknown origin on the back. The envelope is somewhat tattered along the bottom and right upper corner. Letter 44: three pages. Letter 45: one page. One 9.75” x 15.375”sheet folded to form four 7.625” x 9.75” pages. �Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. Embossed, in the upper left corners of pages one and three, in the shape of a governmental building framed with filigree. The legend above the building is too faint to discern, there may be another legend below the building. Ink appears unfaded. Moderate foxing, especially along the edges and center vertical crease. Watermarked with thirteen horizontal lines. Ink slightly faded. There are small (<1/8”) holes where the five vertical creases cross the single horizontal crease. Folded size is 5” x 3”. There are six creases: five vertical and one horizontal. �Milford Kent Co Del 3d 1868 Annie it has been some time since I heard fromor Smyrna we are all well at present and hope soon to hear from you and your folks and the good 99 rest of the neighbours we have verry weather at present Devo 101 Letter 44 Page 1 99 son finished plowing his peachorchard day Chirstmast and to 102 he has been plowing we have had but little cold here yet we have had but one snow here yet I have been traveling some and think going again I have been to Maryland and washington and virginia there were three men went in company with me since they have gone with their familyes mooved to virginia they were all from york State I think I shall go down in two or three weeks I want to hear from Wm wrote 103 him last week and want Roberts before I go I to hear from to know whether he wants Alex ander or not if he dont want him I dont no but I shall have to look him a place in virginia or down there somewhere there is a great deal of land for sale since the war their blacks are freed and they have payed all the money Word inserted in superscript. Letter inserted in superscript. 101 Letter crossed out. 102 Word inserted in superscript. 103 Word inserted in superscript. 100 l 100 �Letter 44 Page 2 they could and the war went against them left them with know help to work and the money cofederate Scrip good for nothing they are in a bad way to get along their blacks cost them more or they valued them higher than their farms or some of them did now they are gone from them and great many of them are in debt and have large farms or plantations and they have got to sell for what they can get there are a good many york State folks living where I went Annie I think it be something of a sight for you to see the Capital at washington that is a head of anything I have ever seen in a building it would take one all day to look it over as they would wanto I never had any Idea of seeing any thing like it we Staid one knight in Alexandria at the Marshall house where Ellsworth and Jackson was killed seven miles from washington we went to manassas the rifle pits and forts are there yet the fences and buildings were all burned except one where burigard had his quarters there a large brick house W. I. Wier is the names of the folks that live there they have sold to a man in milford �Letter 44 Page 3 104 or one that lived last summer in milford I have seen him several times he has been here at our house he bought thirteen Hundred and fifty. Acres.104 these wiers these folks had owned onehundred and sixty blacks at one time pretty large family Cammel is the man that bought the land he used to live in york state they have about the same number of acres left all Joining Eveery house in that village was burned down but one from manassas to bull run it is onely six miles they are the village 106 up again if you see any of mr building it 105 Northrups folks I wish you would ask them where Wells Hatch once lived I think it was near Falls Church on the loudon and Hampshire Rail Road I passed that place when I went to Leesburgh when you write please let me know where he once lived I shall try and see you all in the spring if I live and all is well with me Please write as soon as you Receive this I shall want to hear from you all before I go South As Ever to All B Stover Word inserted in superscript. Word crossed out. 106 Words inserted in superscript. 105 �Letter 45 Page 1 107 milford Kent Co Del Jan 3d 1868 Alexander I dont know what to write you Jane Prettyman Johns sister was married last knight to William Deputy this After noon John and myself went to thee creek a fishing we fished with a net we caught Sixty nice Pickerel and a lot of other fish we have been a fishing a good many times time 107 we got so many we went with this fall one a waggon to fetch them home I have killed Ducks and muskrat on the marsh I brought one rat home and dressed it and sarah cooked it for Dinner I was gone from home that day at noon Devol come in the house and she was taking the rat up for dinner he thought it was squrrel all of the time it was cooking when she put it on the table vol said it smelt better than any she had cooked for some time he set down and eat of it he said it was better than any duck or fresh fish he had eat this fall then she told him what it was he could eat no more of the rat we went a few days ago John and myself to the bay to get some clams the tide was out we got onehundred and eightyfive clams all we could carry home we went an aboat on the creek part of the way and then a foot the rest I think I shall hear from Roberts in a few days and then I shall know if he wants you or not write and let me know how you get along yours B Stover Word inserted in superscript. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Benjamin Stover to Anna Wilcox Subject The topic of the resource Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Country Life--United States--19th Century Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Stover, Benjamin -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Benjamin Stover writes to his niece Anna Wilcox from Delaware in 1868. Stover writes about his travels through Maryland, Washington (D.C.) and Virginia. He comments on life after the war, describes ruins, and battle sites. Original format: 1 sheet, 25 x 40 cm, folded to 20 x 25 cm, and 1 envelope, 9 x 15 cm. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-01-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (3 pages) image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL44 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/616035a09c2d3ed0cbb5075c6ca040d9.jpg c077f9988ce3a76bfe0bfc430db96613 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/6b21a2c591e1f10105545b965f2d6e0a.jpg aa8bd107e74fa7462bf9aeb895354929 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/4384fa7935110257d5757bfe7110817d.jpg 3cbb0cb4df3ff768502ef326bf19396e https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/f62db8b8467965800c0c70fdc933544b.pdf 8ac5b461a5a6a7f77c3eadfd122390b9 PDF Text Text Letter 43 Item Code: AWL43 Unedited Transcription 06 June, 1868 Janette to Anna Wilcox Marshalltown, [Iowa] This letter was enclosed in a 5.75” x 3.25” yellow/orange envelope, with a three cent stamp in the upper right corner; postmarked JUN 9, MARSHALLTOWN, IOA The postmark is 15/16” in diameter and is stamped to the left of the postage stamp. The postmark did not completely stamp. The postmark is blue ink. The stamp cancellation is blue ink, in the shape of a six pointed star with rounded points and an un-inked ‘x’ in the center. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Annie Wilc[ox] Smyrna Chenan[go Co] N[Y] The envelope was opened by tearing off the right side. The tear removed a portion of the address. Very slight foxing, especially at the edges. There are blue ink stains on the back, probably from the postmarks of other letters. Two pages. One 7.875” x 10.125” written on front and back. Written in black ink on blue lined American Express Company stationery paper. Ink appears unfaded. No foxing. There are several small black ink stains on page two. There are three creases: one horizontal and two vertical. Folded size is 5” x 2.5”. �(64) OFFICE OF THE American Express Company Marshalltown June 6th̤ 1868 Dear Cousin Annie Letter 43 Page 1 97 98 Uncle Ben & my brother John have been here & we have had quite a nice visit. he gave me the letter you sent and the Insertion it is very nice I am much obliged. So you have been having a nice time with whooping Cough have you. how do you like the fun. I had a letter from Armenia about 97 two weeks ago. from her letter I should think they were doing pretty well in Michigan. John Pike has bought or near 98 Cedar Falls. 50 miles him a farm at from here. I wish they had come here. Aunt Hat talks of coming out to see us this summer. you know I shall be awful tickled to see her dont you. we are having nice wither now for a few days. but have had a great deal of rain for the last month Letter ‘t’ runs off page. Words inserted in superscript. �Letter 43 Page 2 but Every thing grows fast. Kittie is well & into lots of mischief as usual I think you have had lots of new clothes since I was down there. you will soon get so many you will not had room to keep them. I am very Economical & dont buy any thing am going to save my money & buy me a farm. It is sunday & I dont go to church so you may know what a long tiresome day it is I wish you was here to keep me company. How is Nancy Wilcox getting along has she got well & how are all of the folks doing down there. there is nothing to write about so excuse a short letter. write soon. Jeannette � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL43 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from Janette to Anna Wilcox Description An account of the resource Janette (Pike) writes a letter to her cousin Annie Wilcox in June 1868. Janette mentions Armenia, Kitty, and Nancy Wilcox. She writes that John Pike was bought a farm in the Cedar Falls area. Original format: 1 sheet, 20 x 26 cm, and 1 envelope, 9 x 15 cm. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (2 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, Janette Subject The topic of the resource Smyrna (N.Y.) -- Biography Country Life--United States--19th Century Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Pike, Janette -- Correspondence Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-06-06 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/0964fe32a6046a146bddca8b9819644a.jpg 51e0e943cbef52415383900e218415ad https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/384d276e429db7c3148e2d6c9407c7a1.jpg 9663e71ecbabcff733e60cac8f2424db https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/5d8f7e6f1fb34302e8fdb2c11459c709.jpg 1bc2cb6184435535e131304db90ebcc4 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/b2fb2092c2100da9d30cbc31b94e5b32.pdf ba1754d6d452c9906f39cbce052ae261 PDF Text Text Letter 42 Item Code: AWL42 Unedited Transcription 20 January, 1863 Janette to [unknown] Pekin, [New York] No envelope extant. Three pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 5” x 8” pages. Written in black ink on unlined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. Embossed, in the upper left corners of pages one and three, in the shape of an circle with a crown in the center. Surrounding the crown within the circle is the legend “SUPER FINE SATIN.” Watermarked with eight horizontal lines. Ink appears unfaded. Moderate foxing, especially along the vertical creases. There are small (<1/8”) holes where the three vertical creases cross the single horizontal crease. Another small hole is evident in the upper right corner of page four. There are four creases: three vertical and one horizontal. Folded size is 4” x 2.5”. �Letter 42 Page 1 Pekin Jan 20th̤ Dear Cousin 1863 Your Welcome Letter I now seat myself to answer. it found us all well. the weather this Evening is rather unpleasant. it is raining a little and I am afraid that we are a going to lose our sleighing. last week the snow fell a nmber of inches deep. and the sleighs have been very busy Ever since it is the first sleighing we have had this winter. and I hate to see it go away so soon. Minnie has just gone and lain dowm on the lounge. to take a nap while I am writing. she does not �Letter 42 Page 2 know that I have another letter that I meanto write tonight after I finish yours. This is the second one that I have written tonight or will be when I get It done. has Will written to you yet. if he has not I will give him a bit of a talking to in my next to him. Leroy called in here tonight and he and Meloin have gone to Pekin. I suppose Minni in her letter told you that she and I were keeping house for him. we are enjoying ourselves first rate. but how long will it last she will go to Michigan in a few weeks. and Mell talks of going home next week so this Establishment will be broken up. Hopson does not go to house keeping intill spring. did you see his wife when they were at �Letter 42 Page 3 home. she is very good looking just nineteen years old with a skin as fair as a lilly black Eyes and black curly hair. she has always worn it curled since she was a little girl. and indeed it is pretty. so much for her. Mell has been flirting around with several of the girls here. but I think that his heart is with a young lady in Earlville. We have an Excellent School in Pekin this winter better that we have had before in a nunber of terms. the Teachers name is Daniel Wright of Albion. How glad I would be if I could come down there and stay awhile perhaps I may some time when I get rich Enough. shouldbe pleased to see you here write soon good bye. from your Cousin Janette � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL42 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from Janette to her cousin Description An account of the resource Janette (Pike) writer a letter to her cousin from Pekin, NY. She writes of the snow and of sleighing. She mentions persons named Minnie, Mell, Hopson and that she and Minnie are to keep house for Leroy. Janette writes of the local school teacher, Daniel Wright of Albion. Original format: 1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm, folded to 13 x 21 cm. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (3 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, Janette Subject The topic of the resource Smyrna (N.Y.) -- Biography Niagara County (N.Y.) -- Biography Country Life--United States--19th Century Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Pike, Janette -- Correspondence Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-01-20 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/12fc7df31418ba5a4225d6394b631c0c.jpg 247e0e136a1d43c51c459f4ba40729f7 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/63dccbb0a57334b6b804a790bd3367ef.jpg 338851970452a836c67a1bb5c536cb1b https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/07b515038fcbed3be1da4a11c4e05486.jpg c9d391cf48ca460ae5d93f24aca3bf18 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/ad029d0b9c3a22f0e74b7a26d2796102.jpg c5af4ef13fc82443f30196b6ea371da8 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/a65e12be25dc0d0e5235325d377ca9f4.pdf d0cb279e151a7cdbe72e42a6aa61e388 PDF Text Text Letter 31 Item Code: AWL31 Unedited Transcription 04 April, 1864 Leroy B. Pike to Anna Wilcox Fort No. 7, Baltimore, Maryland This letter was enclosed in a 5.[25]” x 2.875” white envelope, with a cancelled three cent stamp in the upper left corner: postmarked [Apr] 5, [64], BALTIMORE, MD. The postmark is 13/16” in diameter and overlays the stamp. The date did not completely stamp. The stamp cancellation consists of four concentric circles, the largest is 3/4” in diameter and the smallest is 3/16” in diameter. The postmark and stamp cancellation are blue ink. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Anna Willcox Smyrna Chenango Co New York The envelope was opened by cutting off the right side. Slight foxing, especially along the edges. There two small brown stains of unknown origin along the left edge. The back of the envelope has blue ink stains, probably from the postmarks of other letters. Three pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 5” x 8” pages. Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. Watermarked with eleven horizontal lines. Embossed in the upper left corners of page one and three, in the shape of an oval containing the legend ‘E.H.OWEN.’ Very slight foxing, mostly along the single vertical crease. There are two moderate (<1/4”) holes where the two horizontal creases cross the single vertical crease. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 5” x 2.875”. �Headquarters Fort No. 7 Apr. 4th̤ 1864 Letter 31 Page 1 65 66 Dear Cousin I take this oppertunity to let you now that I am Well and in good health 65 Spirits it is about 8 oclock in the morning and it is a raining quite hard it is a Cold Chilley rain Such as you have out there in the Spring and Fall We are in a different Plase than I was When I wrote to you last! Wegot orders about 9 oclock on the 22 of March to be ready at 8 oclock the nexte morning for a long March Well 66 We Slept Sound untill Word crossed out. The vowel in this word is an ‘a’ superimposed over an ‘e’ or vise versa. �Letter 31 Page 2 67 the next morning and then We got up and eat our Breakfast and then We Packed our NapSacks and got one Days rations in our NapSack and at Eight Oclock We Started on our Way With out a murmer! [__] 67 We did not now Where! We marched untill noon and then we halted to eat Some Grub or dinner! Grub is what we Call our dinner in about haf an our we Started again and marched untill 3 Ocloc when we Came to Fort No 5 there we left one third of our Company and then Started again we went about one mile and Came to Fort No. 6 weleft haf of the men We had left and Started again and we Soon Came to fort Indecipherable letters scribbled out. �Letter 31 Page 3 68 69 No. 7 and we all Stopped Cullors 68 there and Planted our Colors and put up our tents and eat our Suppers and went 69 rolled up in our blankets and went to Sleep and Slep Sound untill morning William is Well he is at Fort McHenry yet he has Command of the drum Corps he may Come to the Company in a few days and may not in a good Whill he may Stay to fort McHenry all Summer but I hopope not! Wall I must Close for this time So good by Write as Soon as you get this and write all of the news Leroy Pike Direct the Same as before Word crossed out, with the superscript word written directly above it as a correction. Word crossed out. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL31 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, April 1864 Description An account of the resource 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 sheet 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (3 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, Benjamin Leroy Subject The topic of the resource Fort McHenry (Baltimore, Md.) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Pike, William S. Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Pike, Benjamin Leroy -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-04-04 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf