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- Collection: Anna E. Wilcox Letters
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...
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...
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...
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 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.
Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox from Fort Federal Hill
On October 16, 1862 William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Annie Wilcox describing the military training drills and daily camp life at Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore Maryland. Original format: 1 sheet, 13 x26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm.
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 to Anna Wilcox from John Pike
John Pike writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from his barracks at Ward 12 Elmira, New York while awaiting deployment to the front. He describes the day's menu and sends the regards of a fellow soldier, Charles Woolent. Stationary contains illustration titled 'Battle of Fair Oaks-June 1 1862&...
Letter to Anna Wilcox from John Pike, April 1866
J. E. Pike writes Anna Wilcox in April 1866. He and William have moved to Sharlotte (sic) (also called Newfane or Charlotte, NY) and are to board with a widow named Wilson. He writes of recent visits and mentions Uncle Ben, Susan Stebbins, Art, and Ab. Original format: 1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm.
Letter to Anna Wilcox from John Pike, April 1865
John Pike writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from Barrack No. 1 at Ward 12 Elmira, New York. John writes about the weather and of having a cold. He mentions Lincoln's assassination and that deserters have been turning themselves in hoping for a pardon. Original format: 1 sheet, 19 x 23 cm folded to 12 x 19 cm, and 1 envelope, 7 x 12 cm.
