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- Collection: Anna E. Wilcox Letters
Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, June 1865
Leroy B. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia. Leroy writes that he has been transferred to the He expresses frustration about the treatment of the volunteer soldiers and the delays in discharging. 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, August 1865
Leroy Pike writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox after the Civil War. Leroy writes that he been mustered out of Army. He describes marching to Hart Island where he received his discharge. Afterward, he visited Colonel Baker at the hospital on Davids' Island. Leroy writes about retuning the Colon...
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 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 Janette to her cousin
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.
Letter from Janette to Anna Wilcox
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.
Emory Wilcox Military Service Record
Civil War service record for soldier Emory Wilcox. Contains muster rolls, inventory, and death certificate. Original format: 15 sheets, various sizes.
Leroy Pike Military Service Record
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.
William Pike Military Service Record
Civil War service record for soldier Leroy Pike . Contains muster rolls, inventory, enlistment, and recruitment documents. Original format: 9 sheets, various sizes.
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:...
