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- Collection: Anna E. Wilcox Letters
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 to Anna Wilcox from Emory Wilcox, February 1863
Emory Wilcox, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox in Smyrna, NY. He describes Fort McHenry and his duties. Wilcox writes of weekly trips to Forts Monroe, Washington, and Harpers Ferry. He also describes guarding Rebel prisoners and transporting them on the Steamer Georganna and v...
Letter to Anna Wilcox from Emory Wilcox, May 1863
Emory Wilcox, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox in Smyrna, New York. Emory writes of receiving letters from William Pike, George and Elwood, all of whom report being well. He also write of the regiment being divided and sent to Forts McHenry and Marshall. Original format:1 sheet, 20 x 23 cm folded to 12 x 20 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 13 cm.
Letter to Anna Wilcox from Emory Wilcox, June 1863
Emory Wilcox, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from Patterson Park Hospital in June 1863. He write that he is guarding convalescents. Emory also writes of receiving letters from Armenia and Russell. He also describes a recent detail where the regiment took stragglers to Straggl...
Letter to Anna Wilcox from Emory Wilcox, Fort Federal Hill
Emory Wilcox, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox. He reports good health and mention Russel, Ona, and Uncle Ben in Smyrna. Emory writes that he doesn't think the Rebels will make an attempt on Baltimore. Original format: 1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm.
Letter to Anna Wilcox from Emory Wilcox, August 1863
Emory Wilcox, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort Federal Hill. He reports that the regiment has returned from Harpers Ferry. Emory describes Maryland Heights and the view of the Shenandoah Valley and seeing friends at camp. He tells of missing General Meade's army...
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 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...
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 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 ...
