Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, June 1865
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
United States. Army. New York Heavy Artillery Regiment, 10th (1862-1865)
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.
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Letter from Leroy Pike to Anna Wilcox, May 1864
United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B
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
Petersburg (Va.) -- History -- Siege, 1864-1865
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.
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 William S. Pike in Alexandria to Anna Wilcox, December 1864
Soldiers -- Correspondence, Alexandria (Va.) -- History, Military -- 19th century
Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
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 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. Original format:1 sheet, 19 x 22 cm folded to 11 x 19 cm, and 1 envelope, 7 x 12 cm.
Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox after the Battle of Cold Harbor
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865—Hospitals
Alexandria (Va.) -- History, Military -- 19th century
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.
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, 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 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.