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- Collection: Anna E. Wilcox Letters
Letter from Ruth Pike to Benjamin Stover
Ruth Pike writes to her brother Benjamin Stover in November 1866. She reports that Jarvis has taken John's place at the store and that John and Leroy are at the farm. Original format: 1 sheet 14 x 21 cm.
Letter from Benjamin Stover to Anna Wilcox
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.
Letter from Benjamin Stover to Alexander
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:...
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...
Letter to Anna Wilcox from William S. Pike January 1865
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes a letter to his Cousin Annie Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He tells Annie that his wound has broken out again and his discharge from the hospital is unknown. William writes about Sherman's marches through Georgia ...
Letter from William S. Pike in Alexandria, VA to Anna Wilcox, January 1865
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes a brief letter to his Cousin Annie Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. William reports that he went before the Board of Doctors and will be discharged soon. He writes that he will return to his home in Niagara County. Origina...
Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox, January
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes a brief letter to his Cousin Annie Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He writes that he is making progress with his attempts at walking. William also mentions the weather and receiving a letter from his father. Original format:1 sheet, 19 x 22 cm folded to 11 x 19 cm.
Letter from William S. Pike, Washington Street Hospital, to Anna Wilcox, December 28, 1864
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes a brief letter to his Cousin Annie Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He thanks her for the Christmas gift she sent and writes about his Christmas dinner at the hospital. He reports that is almost able to walk again. Origin...
Letter from William S. Pike, Washington Street Hospital, to Anna Wilcox, December 23, 1864
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes a brief letter to his Cousin Annie Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He recounts his previous seven months in the hospitals and writes that he hopes to leave soon. Original format:1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 7 x 12 cm.
Letter from William S. Pike, Washington Street Hospital, to Anna Wilcox, December 1864
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes a letter to his Cousin Annie Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He comments on her letter about Aunt Hat, for whom they have mutual dislike. William reports that his wounded leg is still troubling him. Original format:1 she...
