2 10 57 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/9b200f1addcb0d4d2416ce59a141141f.jpg 8dde57865ffe87d68ee310be9092e533 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/5339e3e391e1ce7f6d453349f2a76e8e.jpg eba7cde894b4d371ceeb4020ce89e353 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/80aa37c0145014f55ec849d3ea1af8da.jpg 1f058d37cdcf50c164ecb311147c7468 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/b63aaf898e45abc11d656c568017b1e0.pdf a730e0908db5fe8ed712b7ae9170f599 PDF Text Text Letter 36 Item Code: AWL36 Unedited Transcription 10 August, 1865 Leroy B. Pike to Anna Wilcox Pekin, New York This letter was enclosed in a 5.25” x 2.875” white envelope, postmarked AUG 11, PEKIN, NY. The postmark is 1” in diameter and is stamped in the top right portion of the envelope. The postmark did not completely stamp. There is no stamp cancellation. There is evidence of stamp glue residue and a small fragment of the stamp in the upper left corner. The postmark is black ink. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Anna Willcox Smyrna Chenango Co NY The envelope was opened by cutting the right side. Very slight foxing. Two pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 4.5” x 8” pages. Written in black ink on unlined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. Watermarked with eleven horizontal lines. Ink appears unfaded. Very slight foxing, mostly along the single vertical crease. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 4.5” x 2.75”. �Pekin Aug 10th̤ 1865 Letter 36 Page 1 87 88 Dear Cousin It is With pleasure that I Seat myself to pen a few lines to you our folks are all Well except mother and She is a gaining Slow Anna I am a Soldier no more We Wer mush tered out of the united States the thirtiet 87 of June and the next day we Started for new york Citty arrived there the night of the first of July We went r to the Soldiers relief and got our Suppe 88 and Staid there until the afternoon of the third when we marched down to the wharf and took the boat for harts Island arrived on the Letter written above rest of word at edge of page. Letter written above rest of word at edge of page. �Letter 36 Page 2 Iland at Seven oclock at night. We remained on the Iland untill the Eleventh When We wer Paid off and recieved our discharges and that night We left the Island and went to new york Citty Colonel Baker our Colonel Was Sick in the Hospital on davids Island and So I fetched his horses home for him I rode the horses to jersey Sitty that night and the next day I got them on the Cars and Started for home I arrived home on the night of the 15 of July. Well anna it is a raining nice-ly today we have got our harvesting all through with there is not a going to bee anny Peaches or not but a few apples well anna you must excuse theas few Short lines give my love to all of your folks and keep a good Share for your Self pleas Write Soon from your Cousen Leroy Pike Anna. Wilcox � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL36 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, August 1865 Description An account of the resource 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 Colonel's horses to Jersey City and then set out for home, arriving in Pekin on July 15, 1865. Original format: 1 sheet 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (2 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, Benjamin Leroy Subject The topic of the resource United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Baker, Edward Dickinson, 1811-1861 Niagara County (N.Y.) -- Biography Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Pike, Benjamin Leroy -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Heavy Artillery Regiment, 10th (1862-1865) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-08-10 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/e431f562d1c9405a55512768a3bd3ee4.jpg ef484ab5fddd28666a15854ac8050ea3 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/49399b4450957f2edfaae4c57a177a9a.jpg d5ba82ac9e3e4c2a935a5d36b3afc33e https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/7b3bbecee0321eaa02570d772f266894.jpg 395c05e807f40fb86d35205b5b7fabff https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/4d7395d9e2224061fb56123c2b8aa3fe.pdf e52ac8f79bf5644eab773b489bc51519 PDF Text Text Letter 34 Item Code: AWL34 Unedited Transcription 17 December, 1864 Leroy B. Pike to Anna Wilcox Petersburg, Virginia This letter was enclosed in a 5.[5]” x 3” yellow/orange envelope, postmarked DEC 20, WASHINGTON, DC. The postmark is 1” in diameter and is stamped upside down in the top left portion of the envelope. The postmark did not completely stamp. There is no stamp cancellation. There is evidence of stamp glue residue in the upper left corner. The postmark is black ink. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Anny Wilcox Smyrna ChenangoCo NY The envelope was opened by tearing off the left side. Slightly stained along the edges. Two pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 4.5” x 8” pages. Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. Watermarked with ten horizontal lines. Embossed in the upper left corners of page one and three, in the shape of a oval framed with palm leaves and laurels. The legend contained in the oval is too faint to accurately read. Ink appears unfaded. Very slight foxing, mostly along the single vertical crease. There are two small (<1/8”) holes where the two horizontal creases cross the vertical crease. Page four has a small (<1/4” diameter) black ink stain. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 4.5” x 3”. �In Camp on the Front at Pettersburg Dec 17th̤ 1864 Letter 34 Page 1 79 80 Dear Cousin I is With pleasure that I Seat myself to pen a few lines to you I recd your kind note in due time I was pleased to hear from you that you wer a haveing a good time and that you wer well and all of the folk in general! I am well and ing in good Spirits and a have- 79 a fine time for a Soldier we are encamped in a beautiful Plaice burg 80 and about five miles from Peters we are buisily engaged a building log huts for to live in our Camp is on a beautiful rise of ground it is a very beautiful day hear Letters written above rest of word at edge of page. Letters written above rest of word at edge of page. �Letter 34 Page 2 81 to day to day 81 the Sun is a Shining brightly82 and beautiful well Cousen anny I have been home on a fifteen day furlough I was at hone ten days I had a Splendid time I found our folks all well and all of my friends the weather was quite Cold but for all of that I enjoyed my Self first raite! well there is not much news hear at ed Present except wee have whipp 83 the enemy at or near nashvill you have probaly heard of it ear this wall aney you must excuse this poor writing with much love to you and all of your friends I will Close So fair you well from your Cousen Leroy Pike Words crossed out. Letters crossed out. 83 Letters written above rest of word at edge of page. 82 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL34 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, December 1864 Description An account of the resource 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 friends at home were well. Leroy also mentions the Union victory at the Battle of Nashville. Original format: 1 sheet 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (2 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, Benjamin Leroy Subject The topic of the resource Petersburg (Va.) -- History -- Siege, 1864-1865 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Nashville, Battle of, Nashville, Tenn. , 1864 Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Pike, Benjamin Leroy -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-17 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/05fff14f4eeb0a9aff1b807c90711140.jpg 8edab06df099e17f6ce0d1aba86b3c86 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/61358aff716b0a14b9710ee6a5cf65f0.jpg ae411f93b99d5af358d90a3e838249a1 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/92d4d2b4b492217d56a9be1d472bf761.jpg fbd77f1f2380d78c96eea5fe6e9ea9f7 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/1187641ad02efbf40e108ba5dd9c1a09.jpg b5d7a6ca27567d38601aac7b4d54190d https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/e51b33828e68b34f3952427cd661e9c5.jpg 35943428273d94c328e4c3b85f4d4388 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/9098a6263a40c4bc0bffffa39119dd07.pdf 059924841840d72d84346645a0cea2b4 PDF Text Text Letter 30 Item Code: AWL30 Unedited Transcription 22 February, 1864 Leroy B. Pike to Anna Wilcox Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland This letter was enclosed in a 5.[5]” x 3.125” yellow/green envelope, postmarked Feb 24, [64], BALTIMORE, MD. The postmark is 13/16” in diameter, blue ink. Only a portion of the year stamped. The stamp has been removed, but there is a slight discoloration in the upper right corner showing where it had been affixed. There is no evidence of a stamp cancellation. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Anna Wilcox Smyrna Chenango Co N The envelope was opened by tearing off the right side. The tear removed part of the ‘o.’ from ‘Chenango Co.’ and the ‘.Y.’ from ‘N.Y.’ Very slight foxing. There is a brown stain of unknown origin along the left edge. Written in blue ink, in a different hand, on the front: Mr William S. Pike Drum Sergeant Fort No. 5 Baltimore Maryland Company B 8 NY Artillery Four pages. One 7.875” x 9.625” sheet folded to form four 4.75” x 7.875” pages. Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. Watermarked with nine horizontal lines. Embossed in the upper left corners of page one and three, in the shape of an oval. Embossing too indistinct for further description. Ink slightly faded. Very slight foxing, mostly along the single vertical crease. Discoloration along the vertical crease may also be staining related to the staining on the envelope. There are six creases: one vertical and five horizontal. Folded size is 4.75” x 3.125”. �Headquarters Fort McHenry Letter 30 Page 1 Feb 22d1̤ 864 Dear Cousin Anna I take this oppertunity to let you now that I am a Soldier and that I am Well and in good Spirits I enlisted on the twenty fourth of december and got Ten days furlow and So I Could Stay to home during the hollowdays and the next monday after newyears I Started for Headquarters at Lockport we Staid there untill the next mornin and then we Started for Elmira evry thing went of nicely untill we got most to Rochester when the train Stopped very Sudden and we looked out of the Windows and Saw �Letter 30 Page 2 59 that the morning train from Rochester bound for Niagara Falls the train was going at full Spead when one of the rails broak and threw the train off the track and smashed the train up the 59 and all piled upin a pile they ordered us out of the Cars and we Soon Cleared the track and then we went back and got into the Cars and went on to Elmira and Stopped there just one weak and then we Started for Baltimore we had got about half way to Baltimore when the train that we was on run off from the track and run 60 tore the truckes off from two of the Cars but it did not happen to hurt any boddy then there was another train Came along and we got onto Soon 61 ore that and was on our way for Baltim 62 again we got to baltimore about Word crossed out. Word crossed out. 61 Word inserted in superscript. 62 Letters written above rest of word at edge of page. 60 �Letter 30 Page 3 63 noon and was hear about ten days when ea we received orders to go to western Virgin 63 we Packed upour napSacks and Started we Saw Some pretty Cold times and hard times we marched twenty miles one after noon fron one oclock to half past Seven when the order was given for us to halt you had better believe that we was willing to Stop we pitched our tents and just got rolled up in our blankets when our Pickets was driven in and we had to get up and Beat the Long Roll for the regiment to fall int line of battle the regiment fell in and they Stood in line for about one hour and then they told us that we Could go back to our tents we Staid out in western Verginea just Letters written above rest of word at edge of page. �Letter 30 Page 4 twenty days and then we Came back to Baltimore we are hear yet but we do not want to leave hear again as long as it is So Cold but as Soon as it gets warm wether i had as liver bee in the field F as in a f ort 64 Fort nomore at Present excuse all mistakes Pleas Write Soon From Leroy Pike direct Mr. Leroy. Pike Drum. Corps. 8th̤ ̤Reg N.Y.V. Arty Fort. Mc.Henry Baltimore. M.d 64 Word crossed out. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL30 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, February 1864 Description An account of the resource 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. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (4 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, Benjamin Leroy Subject The topic of the resource Fort McHenry (Baltimore, Md.) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Soldiers -- New York (State) -- Niagara County -- Correspondence Railroad travel--United States-- History -- 19th century Railroad travel--New York (State) Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Pike, Benjamin Leroy -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-22 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/527b91bdadb6c623d84d5eb8cba5977d.jpg 1b75ba49cb10507903ccee731598cf38 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/1d82265f020b382000ad216ac6dc701e.jpg 2d9b660cfc7e1688dce417101ac6986b https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/e7fe97df8ab5837511be1a966d3fd340.jpg 2d084abf4b42eac56bcb143ac241e579 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/85cf34229c3090fd9da81722f347348a.jpg a78004ca40cc8719ffce8c95da1ef846 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/1943174847daeb7a1864c65282fab5ab.pdf 985b69465786cad7fd7caeb25c0b5d76 PDF Text Text Letter 35 Item Code: AWL35 Unedited Transcription 16 June, 1865 Leroy B. Pike to Anna Wilcox Baleys Cross Roads, Virginia This letter was enclosed in a 5.5” x 3” white envelope, postmarked JUN 23, WASHINGTON, DC. The postmark is 1” in diameter and is stamped in the top right portion of the envelope. The postmark did not completely stamp. There is no stamp cancellation. There is evidence of stamp glue residue in the upper left corner. The postmark is black ink. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Anna Willcox Smyrna Chenango Co NY The envelope was opened by tearing off the right side. The tearing removed part of the final ‘o.’ in ‘Chenango Co.’ Tan staining on the right and upper right portions of the envelope. Two and one-half pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 4.5” x 8” pages. Written in black ink on unlined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. Watermarked with eleven horizontal lines. Embossed in the upper left corners of page one and three, in the shape of a oval framed with palm leaves and laurels. The legend contained in the oval reads “PEQUOT MILLS.” Ink appears unfaded. Very slight foxing, mostly along the more prominent of the two vertical creases. There is tan staining along the free vertical edges, corresponding to the staining on the envelope. Page four has a small (<1/4” diameter) black ink stains. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 4.5” x 2.75”. �Headquarters 2d̤ Div. 3d̤ 84 A.C. Near Baleys Cross Roads Va June 19th̤ 1865 Letter 35 Page 1 84 85 Dear Cousine I received you kind and most Welcom letter in due time. this is most a Splendid morning it is Clear and pleasant it is so pleasant that I all most Wish myself out of the Army and at home enjoying the Comforts of life once more of which we Can not enjoy at home 85 in Camp or in fortificat -ions a Soldiers life is a hard life the best way you Can fix it. the Volentier Soldier is not Satisfied with the way he is used he is used Wors than he was not but a few days ago when they wer on forsed marches and following up the enemy and living on three quarters rations but yet they did not Complain. the Volentier Says that he enlisted for three years or during the War. now Seeing that the war is over they Showldd Discharge The numeral ‘3’ is written over the numeral ‘2.’ Words crossed out. �Letter 35 Page 2 86 them and let them go home but instead of that they keep them and feed the on hard tack and Salt beef. We are in Camp on four mile run about five miles from Washington our Camp is in a most beautiful plaice on the bank of this run. Anna I belong to the Eighth Artilery no more. but instead I belong to the tenth ny86 NY. V.V. Vols at present the 8th Artilery has been mustered out and gone home and Still I am in the field. I recieved a litter from Will this morn our folks are Well at present well amaa I must Close write Soon from your most affectionate Cousin Leroy Pike Give my best respects to all inquiring friends and write Soon Letters crossed out. �Direct Mr Leroy. B. Pike Headquarters 2d̤ Div 2d̤ AC Washington D.c. Letter 35 Page 3 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL35 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, June 1865 Description An account of the resource 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. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (3 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, Benjamin Leroy Subject The topic of the resource United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Pike, Benjamin Leroy -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Heavy Artillery Regiment, 10th (1862-1865) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-06-16 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/84c08e416142fdac0ad603c49e57dbd6.jpg 23aa27975fe78c123cb160af722be85b https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/16df65e1b64d13f89f7ba230fc50587d.jpg 536b9870329b854f30a8412ebca440b3 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/f7bea6090803eff900b0910a052b9d9c.jpg 1befe532af60295080dd3f8d173b3b38 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/ec9b5ffde3b333052f3a3355ce2ddc0a.jpg 8304b001b03d4c43c7e4767c1ce1a3c5 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/fa1c45f3ec1d9b901c966f6814bac843.pdf 13490fb60f9cbb51df4c076aa3d74c25 PDF Text Text Letter 32 Item Code: AWL32 Unedited Transcription 06 May, 1864 Leroy B. Pike to Anna Wilcox Fort No. 5, Baltimore, Maryland This letter was enclosed in a 5.[25]” x 2.875” white envelope, with a three cent stamp in the upper right corner: postmarked [May 6, 64], BALTI[MORE], MD. The postmark is 13/16” in diameter and overlays the stamp, and is stamped partly off the top of the envelope. The date did not completely stamp. There is no stamp cancellation. The postmark is blue ink. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Anna Wilcox Smyrna ChenangoCo N. Y The envelope was opened by cutting off the right side. Slight foxing, especially along the edges. There two small brown stains of unknown origin on the back. The back of the envelope has blue ink stains, probably from the postmarks of other letters. Written on the front of the envelope, in a different hand, in blue ink: Mr Leroy Pike Drum corps Co B 8threg N Y.V. Artillery Fort No. 5 baltimore Md Two and one-half pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 5” x 8” pages. Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. Watermarked with eight horizontal lines. Embossed in the upper left corners of page one and three, in the shape of a shield surmounted by a crown and horse head, with a banner below. Within the shield there are three bull’s heads separated by a chevron. Ink moderately faded. Very slight foxing, �mostly along the single vertical crease. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 5” x 2.75”. �Headquarters Co. B Fort No. 5 Letter 32 Page 1 70 71 Dear Cousin I Will improve theas Few minutes by writing to you it is Wednesday Eavning. I am in my tent and while I am a Writng some of the boys are on Singing and Some are a Writing and Som are a Sitting in their tents as if in deep though by70 of Coars they are a thinking of their Loved ones Far a 71 at home while they are hundreds of miles from them but yet it is pleasant to remember that if we live and all is well we will Sometime See them again I will Change Word crossed out. Words crossed out. �Letter 32 Page 2 72 the Subject I am Well and so is will and Emory it is Thursday morning and all ing is well it is a beautiful morn 72 the Sun is a Shining brightly it is as warm hear at presant as it is up north in August Wall anny i must Close For a few minutes For breakfast is ready and I must go and eat. I have Eaten my breakfast I Suppose you would like to now what we had We had Coffee and Bread and Butter and Meat and Potatoes butter is 50 cts a lb. hear it has been up as high as 60 cts a pound and Eggs 30 cts a dozen and Flour 12 dollars a Barrell and Potatoes 50 cts a Peck apples 7. Dollars a Barre and evry thing in accordance Anna I will Say in behalf Letters written above rest of word at edge of page. �Letter 32 Page 3 73 of our Officers that there is not a Company of 73 in the rs Service that has got better office 74 than ours they all like to ves have their men enjoy themsel 75 as well as possible Well anny I must close for this morning So good by write as often as you Can for a Soldier likes to hear from their friends no more from your friend Leroy Pike Word crossed out. Letters written above rest of word at edge of page. 75 Letters written above rest of word at edge of page. 74 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL32 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, May 1864 Description An account of the resource 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. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (3 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, Benjamin Leroy Subject The topic of the resource United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Pike, William S. Food prices--United States Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Pike, Benjamin Leroy -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-05-06 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/9cd5e7bc47b294d0fdc2210fc5e71aaf.jpg 686bf8aa4b12fca947fa89addea89286 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/9cee9f1ae39c0a4e2b3b2cd32a59b795.jpg 5a59dee01aa56894551621ec878d1c02 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/092f9ac9628b0a12930eaba7b9b6fc29.pdf e3258aadcf23304703d459bdf33546c6 PDF Text Text Letter 33 Item Code: AWL33 Unedited Transcription 12 November, 1864 Leroy B. Pike to Anna Wilcox Petersburg, Virginia No envelope extant. One and one-half pages. One 7.75” x 9.875” sheet. Written in pencil on blue lined notebook paper, page two appears to have been unlined. Torn from a notebook at left edge of page one. Watermarked with eight horizontal lines. Ink appears unfaded. Very slight foxing. There is a black ink stain in the lower left portion of page two. There are four creases: one vertical and three horizontal. Folded size is 4.25” x 2.75”. �In the Front Line of Works in front of Pettersburg Nov 12th 1864 Letter 33 Page 1 76 77 Letter crossed out. Word crossed out Dear Cousin it is with Pleasure that I Seat my Self to write a few lines to you I am well and in good Spirits and So is most of the boys that are left in the regiment at present we are in the front line of works in front of pettersburg at present and the rebels are a Shelling us Some of the time and they are a Shooting at us with rifle and musket balles all of the time wall Anna it is rather ruff work a beeing a Soldier but I have Stood it So far first-rate and I doe Cincerly hope that my life will bee Spaired it makes me feel down harted Some times to think how many men are a getting killed and mangled every day by m 76 Shot and Shell wall anny how does all of the folks get along around there Will is at Alexandria in Washington Str Hospital he has been there every Since he was wounded the 77 he was wounded at Cold �harbor on the 3 day of June wall anny I nu 78 must Close for this time write Soon give my love to all enquiring Friends and bee Shure and write Soon from your Cousen Leroy Pike Co. B. 8.th reg. N.Y. H. Art Washington, D.C Letter 33 Page 2 78 Letter crossed out. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL33 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, November 1864 Description An account of the resource 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 the battle of Cold Harbor. Original format: 1 sheet, 20 x 26 cm. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (2 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, Benjamin Leroy Subject The topic of the resource Petersburg (Va.) -- History -- Siege, 1864-1865 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Pike, William S. Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Pike, Benjamin Leroy -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-11-12 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/35d8f834b1a049aa420fe2ed1b7ada56.jpg ee5e61388bc1b6aa137cd3958bf28d80 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/7a6d9bd4920510a18f095741d63a7198.jpg 7c0c103bb2032d703bfb0e808115c6a3 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/8bedfded2ea45852ff645f33187799b1.pdf 32dca99ddb075015982ddcb4bba0e277 PDF Text Text Letter 40 Item Code: AWL40 Unedited Transcription 29 November, 1866 Ruth Pike to her brother [Benjamin Stover] Charlottville, New York No envelope extant. This letter was likely in the same envelope as Letter 41. One and one-half pages. One 5.25” x 8” half sheet, cut, or carefully torn, from a wider [10”] sheet. Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper, page two appears to have been unlined. Embossed in upper left corner; too faint to discern. Watermarked with eleven horizontal lines. Ink moderately faded. Very slight foxing, especially along the two horizontal creases. There are two creases: both horizontal. Folded size is 5.25” x 3”. �Letter 40 Page 1 94 95 Charlottville Nov 29th 1866 Dear Brother I thought I would write to you and let you know that we have left Pekin Jarvis and John have changed. he takes Johns place in the store and pays him the interest on what he had in the store and 94. Jarvis puts three hundred dollars more in the store. John has moved on the farm and he and Leroy work the farm on Shares When you come out here you Stop at locport the stage starts at three Oclock from Lockport 95 in the afternoon and will bring you right to our place only eight miles or go to pekin and the boys will bring you down here. do not go by us we are about as usual the girl we had came with us. now do answer this letter and let us hear from you all Oh may we all live praying lives that we may be prepared to meet Word crossed out. Uppercase ‘L’ written by modifying a lowercase ‘l.’ �God in peace when we are done with the things of this world he is our best friend and requires nothing but what is for our good. we moved two weeks ago last wednesday we have had considerable wet weather this month Yours truly Ruth Pike Letter 40 Page 2 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL40 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from Ruth Pike to Benjamin Stover Description An account of the resource 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. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (2 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stover, Benjamin Subject The topic of the resource Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth -- Correspondence Stover, Benjamin -- Correspondence Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1866-11-29 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/2127a5209ee3db997291d72f4bb627c2.jpg 0e367c8bc64d6fde1999ead824cf8204 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/f0ff6c41edba07d617c1c293ce2b7f5d.jpg c1a10dbc6a3394802ce7a1f32d46051d https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/750c13a5c9ca895d3bdca4f64833f74b.jpg 3b5c93930174c6bef7971061ad6219a2 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/b9d9a09fdafc57352f6ea45ca9535230.jpg 541a6b29e03218af1347cb1f1fed435c https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/9e145ef1425eb1d2f32e4441a8854d2d.jpg 710a56688791e70cce5a962d22547828 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/c0e1cac73800b8c0e4723ac47df89f60.pdf eae42dc1829f8c36f9d29850a6a8fa3f PDF Text Text Letter 18 Item Code: AWL18 Unedited Transcription 7 December, 1864 William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia This letter was enclosed in a 5.125” x 3” white envelope, with a cancelled three cent stamp in the upper right corner; postmarked Dec 7 ‘64, ALEXANDRIA, VA. The postmark is 1 3/16” in diameter missing part of the ‘64’ and partly overlays the stamp. The stamp cancellation consists of four concentric circles, the largest is 3/4” in diameter and the smallest is 3/16” in diameter and is stamped partly off the right edge of the envelope. The postmark and stamp cancellation are black ink and slightly smeared. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Annie Wilcox Smyrna Chenango C[o] N.Y The envelope was opened by cutting the left side. Envelope is quite yellowed. Slight foxing along the edges. Left edge stained front and back. There is additional writing on the envelope in a different hand: Written in pencil on the front, faint: Miss Annie [E or &] W Written in pencil on the back, very faint: Annie [E or &] [illegible] Dixie Dicksie 1864 the Union now and forever Four pages. �One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 5” x 8” pages. Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. Embossed, in the upper right hand corners of pages one and three, with a seal in the shape of a shield containing the words “GEORGE MC DOWELL PHILA.” Watermarked with eleven horizontal lines. Ink appears unfaded. Slight foxing. Tan stain of unknown origin along free vertical edges. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 5” x 3”. �Washington. St. Letter 18 Page 1 Hosp Dec 7th̤/64 Dear Friend Annie I received your kind and welcome epistle this morning and it gave me much pleasure in reading of the good times you and my Brother are havind and as you said I received yours and his (letters) both at the same time but I shall not answer �Letter 18 Page 2 36 37 today for I expect y 36 by what he rote that he will be home in a few days Annie you said you would draw your letter to a close for fear I would get tired of readingd 37 it well I will just say to you so that you will not be afraid of riting to long a letter next time that I would not be tired reading your letters iff they wer ten times as long as they are Annie you nead not be afraid of Nette Letter crossed out. Letter crossed out. �Letter 18 Page 3 being offended at what you rote to me if she new it but she does not now it for I have never rote her enything about it for the next day after I received your letter I received one from my Mother inform -ing me that Nette was Married which surprised me verry much for I had never herd one word about it onely what you rote to me about the lame Soldier. Annie you must excuse this �Letter 18 Page 4 bad riting for my hand trembles verry bad this morning my wound is nearly all healed now and iff it does not brake out agin I think I will be at home in a few weeks no more this time write soon from your true friend and Cousin Wm̤ S. Pike � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL18 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from William S. Pike in Alexandria to Anna Wilcox, December 1864 Description An account of the resource 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. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (4 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, William S. Subject The topic of the resource United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence, Alexandria (Va.) -- History, Military -- 19th century Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Wilcox, Anna E. -- Correspondence Pike, William S. -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-12-07 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/9fbe0a602701f63e8fda9deeb5fa3262.jpg 110020f0f3e11f771c9e8e57eb585312 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/1d2c5dfc228f6c64615f535c1afd3f41.jpg ab965ec401c9d0ae51e92e628346f85f https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/dd2e028b69f095ea80b05ac631f50499.jpg e5e6c1ff17f18eb229ab57d2e82e3840 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/d9df7973e8e4f5c5e494036305886146.jpg 39e3e2a944e80a5e96536741cbed629c https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/6e2ff758c4e832448ba6b8cec3b8cf15.pdf 211fa250101c3ca8373cb64318b61c35 PDF Text Text Letter 23 Item Code: AWL23 Unedited Transcription 17 January, 1865 William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox Alexandria, Virginia This letter was enclosed in a 4.[75]” x 2.625” white envelope, with a cancelled three cent stamp in the upper left corner; postmarked Jan 17, [ALEX]ANDRIA, [V]A. The postmark is 15/16” in diameter and overlays the stamp. The stamp cancellation consists of four concentric circles, the largest is 3/4” in diameter and the smallest is 3/16” in diameter. The postmark and stamp cancellation are black ink. Addressed in blue ink to: Miss Annie Wilcox Smyrna Chenango Co N.Y. The envelope was opened by tearing off the left side. The tear removed the left third of the stamp and part of the postmark. Very slight foxing along the edges. This is a tan stain, probably water, along the right edge of the envelope. The envelope has also has additional writing in a different hand: Written in pencil above the address: Miss Annie E. Wilcox Written in pencil to the left of the address: Miss The address has been scribbled over in pencil and there is pencil scribbling below the postmark and cancellation. The cancellation has also been scribbled over. Written in pencil on the back: Annie And: M[iss] W �There are pencil scribbles below ‘Annie.’ Three pages. One 7.125” x 8.375” sheet folded to form four 4.125” x 7.125” pages. Written in blue ink on blue lined stationery paper. Ink appears unfaded. Very slight foxing. There is tan staining along the single vertical crease which corresponds to the stain on the envelope. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 4.125” x 2.625”. �Alexandria V.a Jan 17th̤/65 Letter 23 Page 1 Friend Annie Your letter of the 11 inst I received yesterday and I was much pleased to hear that you were having good times and I hope you had a splendid time at the Donation which I think you did have for I think iff there is enything like having where you are you are shure to have a hand in and have your share of it �Letter 23 Page 2 46 my wound is doing nicely now and Annie I went before a Bord of Doctors two weeks ago to day and they decided to give me my discharge and I will get it as soon as they can get my discrip -tive list here from the Regiment and it may46 get here in one week and it may not come in two months but as soon as it gets here I shall start for home in Letter ‘a’ inserted later as an afterthought. �Letter 23 Page 3 old Niagara Co well Annie I do not know of enything to rite that will interest you so good by for the present give my best regards to all and rite soon from your Cousin Wm̤. S. Pike � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL23 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from William S. Pike in Alexandria, VA to Anna Wilcox, January 1865 Description An account of the resource 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. Original format:1 sheet, 19 x 22 cm folded to 11 x 19 cm, and 1 envelope, 7 x 12 cm. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (3 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, William S. Subject The topic of the resource United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Wilcox, Anna E. -- Correspondence Pike, William S. -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-17 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/79d266df1a6cf9537716459e0cf5fc6a.jpg c3fbc4cf2bdf4a20ab09cbcb3d3432ab https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/995dd638741e97212ac9a4c8b0e35f92.jpg 2b91943cd2990d942dbadb135d760ab5 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/f7fb687117f6b4511d4416543e5c8b6d.jpg 78fb8fadc66de9c03bb53c8df043cc53 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/7ccefd40a945112c478f5f9cf896a9dd.jpg ce18f2608ccceb3aaa078c47c77abab4 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/613535575857fdff180c97a47c0f4167.pdf 41a2855e58ec3e47d03fe7de88e7bfe4 PDF Text Text Letter 8 Item Code: AWL08 Unedited Transcription 05 August, 1864 William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox Posted from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. This letter was enclosed in a 5.5” x 3.125” yellow/cream colored envelope, with cancelled three cent stamp in the upper right hand corner of the envelope; postmarked Aug 5 ‘64, ALEXANDRIA, VA. The postmark is incomplete, with a portion of the top torn away. The postmark is 1 3/16” in diameter and partly overlays the stamp. The stamp cancellation is very faint, consisting of [four concentric circles, the largest is 3/4” in diameter and the smallest is 3/16” in diameter], and was stamp partially off the envelope. Both the postmark and the cancellation are black ink. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Anna Wilcox Smyrna Shenango Co NY The envelope was opened by cutting the left side. The top of the envelope is torn away, with the upper left corner missing. Slight foxing along the edges. There is a tear running from the top, one-quarter inch to the left of the stamp, to within one-half inch of the bottom of the envelope. The envelope has staining/discoloration of unknown origin on both the back and front. Three pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 5” x 8” pages. Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. Embossed, in the upper right hand corners of pages one and three, with a seal in the shape of a cameo. Watermarked with six horizontal lines. The ink is slightly faded overall, very faded in spots. Moderate foxing, especially along the one vertical and two horizontal creases. There are two very small (<1/32”) holes where the two horizontal creases cross the single vertical crease. The vertical crease is also torn, approximately 3/8”, at these points. Beige staining on pages one and four; black staining on page two. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 5” x 2.75”. �Letter 8 Page 1 8 Washington St Hospital Aug 5/64 Dear Cozen It has been a long time Since I rote to you and iff you will excuse me this time I will try and do better in the future Since I rote you last the Rebs have given me a Bullet that I shall remember for some time they hit me an 8 on the third of June at Cold Harbor and I was sent from there the next day to this place Word crossed out. �Letter 8 Page 2 9 Word crossed out and I have been here since and after I was here four week the Doctor took a Piece of bone out of my limb and by the way I did not tell the place I was wounded it is the left limb nearly half way betwen the knee and Ankle but still I can bare a little wait on my foot now. I am in a verry pleasent place her and we have good Doctors and Nurces also well Anna you must excuse me iff I of 9 do not rite �a long letter this time for I can not think of much to rite so you will excuse me Give my best Regards to all from your Cozen Wm̤. S. Pike Letter 8 Page 3 PS Direct your letters to Washington Street Hospital Alexandria Verginnia � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna E. Wilcox Family letters Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives ; Soldiers--Correspondence. Description An account of the resource The collection consists of 45 letters on 44 sheets, 8 photographs, 4 unassociated envelopes, and ancillary materials. Most of the letters were written between October 16, 1862 and August 10, 1865. Ancillary materials include the "scope and content" note, the "finding aid", and the "transcription note". Also, the ancillary materials include photocopies from the National Archives and Records Administration of the Military Service Records and Military Pension Records for William Pike, B. Leroy Pike, and Emory Wilcox (Service Record only). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilcox, Anna E. Pike, William S. Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Pike, Ruth Pike, Corintha Pike, Mary J. Stover, Benjamin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1868 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <span>In copyright.</span> Relation A related resource <a href="https://archivesspace.binghamton.edu/public/repositories/2/resources/106">Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections, Anna E. Wilcox Family letters</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text ; image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Accessibility Copy/Paste below: Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Binghamton University Libraries is working very hard to create transcriptions of all audio/visual media present on this site. If you require a specific transcription for accessibility purposes, you may contact us at <a href="mailto:orb@binghamton.edu">orb@binghamton.edu</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL08 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox after the Battle of Cold Harbor Description An account of the resource 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 nurses. Original format:1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (3 pages) image/jpg Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, William S. Subject The topic of the resource United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers – Correspondence United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Hospitals Cold Harbor, Battle of, Va. , 1864 Alexandria (Va.) -- History, Military -- 19th century Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Wilcox, Anna E. -- Correspondence Pike, William S. -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-05 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1860-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Binghamton University Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.binghamton.edu/libraries/special-collections/servicesandpolicies/docs/duplicationpolicy.pdf