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- Collection: Anna E. Wilcox Letters
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 Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, December 1864
Leroy B. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from Petersburg, Virginia. Leroy writes that he is good spirits and is engaging in building log cabin for camps about five miles from Petersburg. He also writes that he had recently returned from furlough and his family and friend...
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...
Letter from William S. Pike in Alexandria 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 writes about a misunderstanding regarding Nette, who was recently married and assures Annie that he is keeping her confidences. Original format:1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm.
Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox, Washington Street Hospital, November 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 writes that he is unwell. William also mentions the recent election. Original format:1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope,8 x 14 cm.
Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, November 1864
Leroy B. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from the front lines at Petersburg, Virginia. He writes of the shooting, shellings, and watching men getting injured and killed. Leroy mentions William Pike, who is recovering at the hospital in Alexandria after being wounded at ...
Letter to Anna Wilcox from William S. Pike in November 1864
William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Annie Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He reports that his furlough request was denied again due to continuing complications from his leg injury. William also writes about voting for Lincoln in the Presidenti...
