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Pike to Anna Wilcox Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia This letter was enclosed in a 4.[625]” x 2.625” white envelope, with a cancelled three cent stamp in the upper right corner; postmarked Dec 22, ALEXANDRIA, VA. The postmark is 15/16” in diameter and stamped partly off the top of the envelope. 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 right side. The tear removed the right quarter of the stamp and the ‘Co’ from ‘Chenango Co.’ Very slight foxing along the edges. Front and back have one stray pencil mark each. Back has blue/black staining in upper left quarter. Three 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. 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. Large tan stain of unknown origin, probably water, along second from top horizontal crease and outer two vertical creases. This stain obliterates a line, or more of text on each of pages one, two, and three. There is no corresponding stain on the envelope this letter was found in, however there is a corresponding stain on an envelope, containing Letter 20, postmarked [???] 6, Ale[xand]ria, VA. There are four creases: one vertical and three horizontal. Folded size is 4.25” x 2.25”. �Washington St. Letter 19 Page 1 38 Hosp. Dec. 14th̤/64 Dear Friend Annie I received your kind lette_ this mornin___nd I am ___________ to hear that y_____ well and in g__d 38 spirits you thought you could rite a long enough letter this time to make me tired of reading but you are mistaken for I like to hear you scold so well that I should not got tired of reading iff you had ritten ten times as long Underlining represents text missing due to staining. �Letter 19 Page 2 39 as you did I like to hear you talk about Aunt Hat for I do not like her eny better than you do Annie I think th____iff I was there ___________hat should _________ you all the ______e just on purpose 39 to hear you scold and now Annie although I do not like Aunt Hat verry still I think I shall rite to her and tell her all you have said about her and what do you think she will say and how will you like that I know what you Underlining represents text missing due to staining. �Letter 19 Page 3 40 41 will say you will say I think that is mean of will Pike to go and do that but I a 40 cant help what you think I must do as I think ___t ________________ wound is al_____led now but I ca_____ot bare eny wai__ on 41 my foot yet but I think it will be so I can in a short time iff it does not break out again but I must close for I thing you are mad enough by this time to pinch my ears iff you could get Letter crossed out Underlining represents text missing due to staining. �to me but there is where I have got the start of you so with love to you I w_ll close write soon from f 42 your true friend ___________________ 43 Wm̤. S. Pike Letter 19 Page 4 42 43 Letter crossed out. Text missing due to staining. � 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 AWL19 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, Washington Street Hospital, to Anna Wilcox, December 14, 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 comments on her letter about Aunt Hat, for whom they have mutual dislike. William reports that his wounded leg is still troubling him. Original format:1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 7 x 12 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 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 1864-12-14 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/574d6aafdd00a40f56b6b427a0bda537.jpg c13dc92e577185ac1092dee2492ea1ad https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/e7623c43f03cbc38ec78d280650e05a5.jpg 54fdd412e5b6dfd85a7cd467e1fb007a https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/33da0fdfce76caf9e57e5804fb5f53ca.jpg 8f39ba86022a66d4e5eec03abb328473 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/383ebcb4b1ac1822a0912e58edc22cbb.jpg 62e4c79a1fb54323eb3dad4601213a95 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/96028cc7cbfb31da64fd310c8b54d890.pdf eb8ee1bb744b5bfef830a3a7f9e8c041 PDF Text Text Letter 20 Item Code: AWL20 Unedited Transcription 23 December, 1864 William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia This letter was enclosed in a 4.[625]” x 2.625” white envelope, with a cancelled three cent stamp in the upper left corner; postmarked [???] 6, ALE[XAND]RIA, VA. The postmark is 15/16” in diameter and overlays the stamp. The upper portion of the stamp, along with part of the postmark has been torn off. The stamp cancellation consists of four concentric circles, the largest is 3/4” in diameter and the smallest is 3/16” in diameter and stamped partly off the top of the envelope. The postmark and stamp cancellation are black ink. Addressed in blue ink to: Miss Annie Wilcox Smyrna Chenango N.Y. [?] The envelope was opened by tearing off the right side. The tear removed any writing to the right of ‘Chenango’ on line three and ‘N.Y. [?]’ on line four. Very slight foxing along the edges. Front and back have a large tan stain of unknown origin, probably water, along the bottom and right edge. This stain corresponds to the stain on Letter 19, dated 14 December, 1864. The letter found in this envelope has no corresponding stain. Three pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 5” x 8” pages. Written in blue 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. Very slight foxing. There are six creases: three vertical and three horizontal. Folded size is 4.25” x 2.5”. �Letter 20 Page 1 Washington St. Hosp Dec 23/64 Friend Annie I received your kind Epistle this morning which gave me much pleasure in perouseing the contens well Annie I am here in the old Hospital yet but do not expect to be here more than a month more I have been here now seven months and five months �Letter 20 Page 2 of the time I have not been able to go around the ward had to lay in bed but all this time I have had good health which I hope I will always have and I hope you may always have the same (health) my limb is doing nicely now and I hope I will be able to leave this place in a short time. Well Annie I am not going to say enything about Hat this time for the reason that I dot concider her worth the trouble of speaking �Letter 20 Page 3 about I have not rote to her yet and I may not iff you are a good girl well I do not think of much to rite this time so you must be satisfied with a short letter this time and I will try and do better next from your kind friend William 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 AWL20 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, Washington Street Hospital, to Anna Wilcox, December 23, 1864 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. He recounts his previous seven months in the hospitals and writes that he hopes to leave soon. Original format:1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 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 1864-12-23 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/49a64bdc036bbaa5552715cee6e4eff5.jpg 69237d465fdc6aa8355355c4e1a0a161 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/a0ad48620bbc820439f2072dda47280c.jpg 0c5f1ad25059d063b9c983e31d441690 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/5ccf189bba16f0606f41a971346da0e8.jpg b2ebaae5f7f6e461e77daa68e4205fb2 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/3d077bde240926795bde7677e4bd6bc4.jpg 921f2277af54cbf72a0278ee7fe148a3 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/a1b849ee910606af1f2bed6f0135b993.jpg f9c6e5334f2ae646d35491ff2c8ba08a https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/96af8e5e3125b619c7e0378423f7e336.pdf 6ecf6c5dff3f9dbd3e53ec76698e07ab PDF Text Text Letter 21 Item Code: AWL21 Unedited Transcription 28 December, 1864 William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia This letter was enclosed in a 4.[75]” x 2.625” white envelope, with a cancelled three cent stamp in the upper right corner; postmarked Dec 29, ALEXANDRIA, VA. The postmark is 15/16” in diameter and overlays the stamp. Ink missing from upper portion of the postmark: the middle ‘a’ in ‘Alexandria’ missing. The stamp cancellation consists of four concentric circles, the largest is 3/4” in diameter and the smallest is 3/16” in diameter and stamped partly off right edge of the envelope. The postmark and stamp cancellation are black ink. Addressed in blue ink to: Miss Annie Willcox Smyrna Chenango Co N.Y. The envelope was opened by cutting off the right side. The cut removed the right edge of the stamp and part of the ‘o’ in ‘Co.’. Very slight foxing along the edges. Three and one-half 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 are two very small (<1/64”) where the two horizontal creases cross the single vertical crease. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 4.125” x 2.625”. �Letter 21 Page 1 44 Washington St. Hosp Dec 28/64 Friend Annie I received your kind and welcome letter this morning and I am much pleased to hear that you had a nice time Schristmas and I am much pleased with the preasent that you sent me it is a verry nice one and I think a good eel of it more than I would iff eny one else had sent it m 44 to me except you I had a verry quiet Letter crossed out. �Letter 21 Page 2 time here Schristmas but a verry pleasent one for a Soldier we had roost turky for dinnier and this was the extent of our luxuries that day my limb is doing nicely now it is all heated up and I can bare about half my weight on it and I think it will be in a short time so I can walk on it iff it does not get worse again I received a letter from Nette this �Letter 21 Page 3 morning and she says our folks are all well as usual and she said that her Husband started the same morning that she rot to go back to the Hospital in Rochster and from there he expected to go to Washington well Annie I hope by the time that I get another letter from you to inform you that I am going home to see my Father & Mother sisters and Brothers & friends �Letter 21 Page 4 but I must stop before you get so tired that you do not feel able to answer this so good by from your true friend give my love to all Will. 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 AWL21 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, Washington Street Hospital, to Anna Wilcox, December 28, 1864 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. He thanks her for the Christmas gift she sent and writes about his Christmas dinner at the hospital. He reports that is almost able to walk again. Original format:1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 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 Christmas 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 1864-12-28 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/dd3780fd698107e3ff9086493d6a8cdd.jpg fea6f6c4722a6f441f193e93ca57a566 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/8daf91bd2e074a087bc518515277ea04.jpg e6b566032753a7c71a26826049eb58b2 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/b2d1ee50b51a2a96e389c6493e5a1d03.jpg b91bffb9d1925f2d1d4ab3314dbf3a81 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/e25b9bbac3da994d4de778c21f257780.jpg 286bfff5743d0a4b99be56eaaeae4eca https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/5ef7580cdd12e28e1cca42017c22237c.pdf 4095e3689abd2433416cf78f9c9f27cc PDF Text Text Letter 7 Item Code: AWL07 Unedited Transcription 12 May, 1864 William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox Posted from Fort No.5, Baltimore, Maryland This letter was enclosed in a 5.25” x 2.75” white envelope, with cancelled three cent stamp in the upper right hand corner of the envelope; postmarked May 14 ‘64, BALTIMORE, MD. The postmark is incomplete, with portions of the central characters missing. The postmark is 1 3/16” in diameter. The stamp cancellation consists of four concentric circles, the largest is 3/4” in diameter and the smallest is 3/16” in diameter. Both the postmark and the cancellation are blue ink and slightly faded. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Anna Wilcox Smyrna Shenango Co NY The envelope was opened by cutting the left side. Slight foxing along the edges. There is blue ink staining on the back of the envelope, likely from the postmarks and cancellations of other letters. There is a black ink stain over the lower right corner of the stamp. The upper right corner of the envelope is torn. 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 shield surmounted by a crown with a banner below. Watermarked with eight horizontal lines. The ink is slightly faded. Very slight foxing, only along the single vertical crease. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 5” x 2.75”. �Letter 7 Page 1 Fort No.5 May 12/64 Dear Cozen Anna I received your welcome letter a few days and much pleased was I to receive it you do not know how much good it does a Soldier to receive letters from his frends & Relations I have not answered your letter before this for the reason that I have not had time we have been verry buysy prepareing to go to the Army of the Potomac and we expect �Letter 7 Page 2 to go in a few days if nothing happens our Orders are to be ready to move at a moments warning the weather here is quite wet and warm our Armies are doing Splendid fighting at preasent and I wish that I was down there to help kill off those infernal Rebs and I hope that the day is not far distant when they (the Rebs) will be extinguished from this Globe never to return to it again the we can live in peace and hapiness once more at our Fathers fire sides �Letter 7 Page 3 Still our Regiment have had a verry nice time Since we have been out we have been here in the City for nearly two years now Still I would have liked it better if we could have been in more active Service in the field but Uncle Sam has Saw fit to keep us here to do garison duty but I must close Leroy & Emory are well give my best reguards to all good bye from your Cozen c 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 AWL07 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter to Anna E. Wilcox from William S. Pike at Baltimore Description An account of the resource 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 Emory (Wilcox) and Leroy (Pike) are both well. Original format:1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 7 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 Wilcox, Emory Pike, Benjamin Leroy United States Army of the Potomac -- Biography 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 1864-05-12 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/2d9b6738f92647c403ef1e0766b0a9f7.jpg fc70986eef4ab075c1a210837bfe13f7 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/080c135c0ccfe1598e6780f6e3bc3b00.jpg 4ace9a40e9f4a64ef5588495945c99ce https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/15ad0d6169d1fbda2f5129c5194de368.jpg 20ecdbe7df0403f67858def7a3695bd1 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/d56292dce8b75ab6789a52754dc9905e.pdf ddfc8b78a132ee5c0664859f2a25b8b1 PDF Text Text Letter 41 Item Code: AWL41 Unedited Transcription 29 November, 1866 Corintha to Anna Wilcox Charlotteville, [New York] This letter was enclosed in a 5.75” x 3.25” yellow/orange envelope, with a three cent stamp in the upper right corner; postmarked NOV, NEWFANE, [N.Y.] The postmark is 17/16” in diameter and is stamped in the lower left corner. The postmark did not completely stamp. The postmark is black ink. There is no evidence of a stamp cancellation, except for a black ink mark on the stamp. Addressed in black ink to: Mr Benjamin Stover Smyrna Chenango Co N.Y The envelope was opened by tearing off the right side. The tear removed a portion of the stamp. Very slight foxing, especially at the edges. One and one-half pages. One 5.25” x 8” half sheet, cut, or carefully torn, from a wider [10.5”] sheet. Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper. Embossed, in upper left corner, in the shape of a shield surmounted by a crown and framed in a palm leaf motif; the shield contains a diagonal band from the upper left to the lower right (bend dexter). 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 41 Page 1 Charlotte Ville Nov. 29th 1866 Dear Cousin We moved to Charlotte Ville two Weeks ago yesterday. John is Married to Emma Rose and lives on the farm. We have Commenced to go to school here We have Went to school three days. We like the school very Well. Edith goes to school to a Woman and I go to a man his name is Mr Craw. We dont have to go But a quarter of a mile to school. and about half as far to go to Church. We have not Comenced to go to Sunday school yet But expect to soon. pa has bought john out and gone into the Store With Will. john and Leroy has took the farm on shares. its thanksgiving and the �first bell is just ringing and Edith & i are going to meting ma is not Well Enough to go. asn 96 and it is time to get ready to go and i must stop. good bye from Corintha to anna Wilcox write soon. Letter 41 Page 2 96 Word crossed out. Uncle Ben please hand this to Annie � 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/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to Anna Wilcox from Corintha Pike Subject The topic of the resource Smyrna (N. Y. ) -- Biography Chenango County (N. Y. ) -- Biography Pike, Benjamin Leroy Pike, John Country Life--United States--19th Century Pike, Corintha -- Correspondence Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Corintha Pike writes to her cousin Anna Wilcox telling her about her recent move to Charlotteville. She writes of the wedding of John to Emma Rose. Corintha mentions the local schools and church. She writes that her father has joined the store with Will and that Leroy is on the farm. Original format: 1 sheet 14 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 9 x 15 cm. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pike, Corintha 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 1866-11-29 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 digital resource (2 pages) image/jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AWL41 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 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/4370fbf4d9e0374249e5d2a423e593ac.jpg f20c4aa4e7979be2dafd634829fbb46d https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/63cc7e30ef2f01cfc8eb2fca82aba206.jpg ab34ce9c58dabdfd50f83525ec1acbb1 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/172f0f8e3f6c36b9a18b874d45d428f2.jpg f4405d15ffc874d24f80e442defa984b https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/f76621102597272b9bfc1e7d32cff75c.pdf 31bd2f73bb531603afa709df40fda2db PDF Text Text Letter 29 Item Code: AWL29 Unedited Transcription 09 August, 1863 Emory Wilcox to Anna Wilcox Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, MD. No envelope extant. Three pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 5” x 8” pages. Written in black ink on unlined stationery paper. Watermarked with eleven horizontal lines. Embossed, in the upper left corners of pages one and three, in the shape of an oval containing the letters ‘O&H’ and framed with palm leaves and laurels. Embossing scribbled over on page one. Ink appears unfaded. Very slight foxing, mostly along the single vertical crease. There are two very small (<1/64”) holes where the two horizontal creases cross the vertical crease. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 5” x 2.875”. �Fort Mc. Henry. Baltimore. Md. Aug. 9th̤/63 Letter 29 Page 1 Dear Cousin Annie Your kind and welcome note of June 21st was received in due time and should have been answered before this time had it not been for circum -stances which I could not help soon after I received your our Regt was ordered to �Letter 29 Page 2 55 Harpers Ferry and while there we had not our writing materials with us 55 and on that account could not write as much as we wished I have been quite busy writing since we came back to this place in order that we 56 might get 57 cached 58 up I have now but one after this We had very good times at Harpers Ferry The Regt was stationed on Maryland Heights – a hill some 1700 feet high from the top of which a person can see a large portion of the Shenandoah valley At the time that Word inserted in the margin. Word crossed out. 57 Word crossed out. 58 Letters crossed out. 56 �Letter 29 Page 3 Meades army crossed the Potomac there was considerable excitement here as most of it crossed at the Ferry ther rest of the army crossed at Berlin a small place about 10 miles down the river While the army were in camp we had the privelege of seeing a large number of our friends We are all well at present I received a letter from Armenia the other day they were all well as usual No more at present Write soon and Oblige Your Cousin Emory . 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 AWL29 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter to Anna Wilcox from Emory Wilcox, August 1863 Description An account of the resource 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 as they crossed the Potomac, which generated excitement among the soldier at camp. Original format: 1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 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 Wilcox, Emory Subject The topic of the resource Federal Hill (Baltimore, Md.) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Harpers Ferry (W. Va.) Shenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.) Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872 Wilcox, Anna E. -- Correspondence Wilcox, Emory -- 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 1863-08-09 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/2f0013f9591b14eae563a43c2a93d311.jpg 5647c8dd1931be9dbae6e041faa8c8ef https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/639b7f97daab010e6506d9a3e82440d1.jpg 27119e4e2533ba3457491590efe4e7b7 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/37b7ef40bd4105b26dffae8fdbe8095d.jpg 8edcbc3f38c2ab31c2fb7154d9385c99 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/5ce494a53d9848403ac963d288a309b9.jpg ee1884457fbcf65489e880026073d89f https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/e049c09ff399a950731fd0f3892ea352.pdf 1607f8068e93d4ea179aaf8c0540a7cf PDF Text Text Letter 25 Item Code: AWL25 Unedited Transcription 18 February, 1863 Emory Wilcox to Anna Wilcox Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland. No envelope extant. 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 an oval containing the words “E.H.OWEN.” The return address is printed on page one in red ink: Co . . . . . . . . . 8th N. Y. Art. Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Ink appears unfaded. Very slight foxing. Ink slightly faded. The sheet separated along the single vertical crease. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Top of page one has a capital ‘B’ and four capital ‘N’s in black ink, following ‘Co. B.’ Folded size is 5” x 3”. �Co. B B N N N N 8th N. Y. Art. Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, Feb 18th̤ 1863 Dear Cousin Annie Letter 25 Page 1 Your welcome letter of the 25th̤ of January not did 49 come to hand 50 me until yesterday moning You may be assured that it was with great pleasure that I perused its contents I had not heard from my friends at Smyrna for a long time and it is with great pleasure that I commence a correspondence with you We are very comfortably situated here in one of the 49 50 Word inserted in superscript. Word crossed out. �Letter 25 Page 2 best forts in the country for comfort and ease We do not drill but a very little now It has been quite stormy for several days back We are all well and like it here very much our Regt is used for the purpose of guarding convalescent rebel priseners deserters and so forth which pass through this city for places north of here, to their destination there is a detail made out of our company about twice a week to go to Fortress Monroe Washington and Harpers Ferry. There were 800 Rebel priseners arrived at the campden 51 camden St Depot last Saturday night and our company had to go down to guard them over to Fort Mc̤Henry we returned at midnight On Sunday afternoon there was a detail 51 Word crossed out. �Letter 25 Page 3 made out of our Co to take them to Fortress Monroe We started at 4 oclock P.M. at 8 oclock we had the Rebels on board the Steamer Georganna and started for the Fortress We arrived there after a beautiful ride all night at 6 oclock A.M on Monday morning at 12 noon we were releaved by a guard from the Fortress and got a pass went into the Fort which is a very strong one there are some sixty acres in it It is beautifully laid out with walks and shade trees there are large numbers of cannon andother utensils of war laying about inside the fort outside the Fort we visited the US Arsenal where we saw large amounts of cannon shell solid shot and every �kind of Letter 25 Page 4 52 other army utensils The Rip Raps lay about 2 miles south of the fortress in the Hampton roads Jewels point is about 7 miles South west Newport News is about 6 miles west of here there are 40000 men at Newport News Hampten is about a mile northwest of the fort there are a few union tents to be seen there We were on the steamer and started for home at six oclock P.M where we arrived at six the next morning No more at present Write soon and oblige Your. Cousin. Emory. Wilcox. Direct to Co. B. 8th̤ Regt. N.Y.V. Artillery Fort Federal Hill. Baltimore. Md. 52 Word inserted in superscript. � 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 AWL25 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter to Anna Wilcox from Emory Wilcox, February 1863 Description An account of the resource 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 visiting the US Arsenal, Hampton Roads, Virginia. and Newport News, Virginia. Original format: 1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 26 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 Wilcox, Emory Subject The topic of the resource Federal Hill (Baltimore, Md.) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Fort Monroe (Va.) Fort Washington (Md.) Harpers Ferry (W. Va.) Hampton Roads (Va. : Harbor) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons Wilcox, Anna E. -- Correspondence Wilcox, Emory -- 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 1863-02-18 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/b3034bd8408c4c8bd9de3ec19370a795.jpg 4d6f290f1ad473d69166ae47a08ab53a https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/bfdb118635fed34d1712e8e59df1dd06.jpg 1743a26798d7affe154a0a55bb15cb61 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/872f810db6bf6514c2a51fda4ea41586.jpg 273b2b61bcc155df5317ca0b7b42bc98 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/2e55774c3c7cef55cfbb260d62674081.pdf 6b4fd14367aca6a317e2c24f643cf2df PDF Text Text Letter 28 Item Code: AWL28 Unedited Transcription 17 June, 1863 Emory Wilcox to Anna Wilcox Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, MD. No envelope extant. Three pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 5” x 8” pages. Written in blue ink on unlined stationery paper. Watermarked with eleven horizontal lines. Embossed, in the upper left corners of pages one and three, in the shape of an oval containing the letters ‘O&H’ and framed with palm leaves and laurels. Ink is moderately faded. Very slight foxing, mostly along the single vertical crease. There are two very small (<1/64”) holes where the two horizontal creases cross the vertical crease. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 5” x 2.875”. �Fort. Federal. Hill Baltimore. Md. June 17th̤/63 Letter 28 Page 1 Dear Cousin I received your very welcome letter of the 10th̤ inst in due time and was glad to hear from you also fro 54 to get your Photograph of which I think a great deal I am well as usual in fact I have not been sick but two weeks since 54 Word crossed out. �Letter 28 Page 2 I enlisted and then I had the mumps Russel wrote to me that Ona had gone home with Uncle Ben so I wrote her a letter a day or two before I received yours and directed it to Smyrna We have been relieved at Patterson Park the convalescents doing their own guard duty there is considerable activity in this department at the present time I do not think the rebels will attempt to take this city if they would I think they would have a fine time in getting �Letter 28 Page 3 back to Virginia. if they should take the city which is very doubtful they would not hold it long and the time taken for them to come here would give us time to get ready for them What so people think about the war about Smyrna Yesterday morning we could hear guns here quite plain I think they were practicng at the Relay house about 10 miles from here No more at present Write soon From your Cousin Annie. E. Wilcox. Emory. 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 AWL28 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter to Anna Wilcox from Emory Wilcox, Fort Federal Hill Description An account of the resource 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. 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 Wilcox, Emory Subject The topic of the resource Federal Hill (Baltimore, Md.) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Soldiers -- New York (State) -- Smyrna -- Correspondence Wilcox, Anna E. -- Correspondence Wilcox, Emory -- 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 1863-06-17 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/9125ae0aa289e02f6e0ec57d20178c0e.jpg a595a2463fa6bb4d5744d8e1ae44529f https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/c095d9041aa7f2c92d4a6bb869f4b5df.jpg c2dd185220f1b4bac43c09dd15a55d33 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/87693ded31c1869c516d14801fd5febc.jpg f3287dc317c96c32b17581ce70444efa https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/3ef4d11d45345d4706aeebe09e646050.pdf 9d00621e72c9005dcc1af4e00f75cca3 PDF Text Text Letter 27 Item Code: AWL27 Unedited Transcription 03 June, 1863 Emory Wilcox to Anna Wilcox Patterson Park Hospital No envelope extant. Three pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 5” x 8” pages. Written in black ink on unlined stationery paper. Watermarked with eleven horizontal lines. Embossed, in the upper left corners of pages one and three, in the shape of an oval containing the letters ‘O&H’ and framed with palm leaves and laurels. Very slight foxing, mostly along the single vertical crease. Ink is moderately faded. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 5” x 2.75”. �Patterson Park Hospital June 3d̤ 1863 Dear Cousin Annie I received your Letter 27 Page 1 welcome letter dated May 25th̤ in due time and proceed at this oppertunity to answer it I am now guarding convalescents at this place we came here a week ago and like it very well we are on two hours and off 8 so you see we do not have to work very hard We are all well as usual I received a letter from �Letter 27 Page 2 Armenia the other day they were all well up in Niak I feel sometimes as if I should like to be up there with them but as long as this war continues I think there is little hope of my being with them for a great while How is it? are there many copperheads in Chenango county there may be a great many of them here but they dare not speak out for Gen Schenek will not countenance traitors in any way I also received a letter from Russel they were as well as usual at Pekin I went to Washington on a detail just before we came here we took some 40 straglers �Letter 27 Page 3 to Straglers camp in Virginia We started from the Depot at 9 oclock A.M. and were in Washington at noon we took dinner at the Union Relief after which we went over to the camp which is 7 miles from Washington We got back to the city by sundown we staid at the Union Relief over night and next morning I went all through the capitol and visited [___] 53 other buildings of interest on the Whole we had a very fine time No more at present Write soon Direct as before From Your Cousin Emory. Wilcox. Miss. Annie. Wilcox. 53 Indecipherable word: may be ‘allthe’ or ‘atthe.’ � 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 AWL27 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter to Anna Wilcox from Emory Wilcox, June 1863 Description An account of the resource 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 Stragglers Camp, went to Washington, and patronized Union Relief. Original format: 1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 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 Wilcox, Emory Subject The topic of the resource Patterson Park (Baltimore, Md.) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Wilcox, Anna E. -- Correspondence Wilcox, Emory -- 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 1863-06-03 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/ab81b640d3ef986e0c14970b43d7459c.jpg e85388aa05cc313dc4c356560ae5fb5a https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/1a2b17f380aaac2ed3781a10d9e56c1d.jpg f711591398fbf1d0d10443c712dd8e4a https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/2cdf42cf7980d32bf5ffcf9af0e2aa9f.jpg 997b381a4751903242480c7a8f91f0b1 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/09aac66e2e454775360750776a5d1d54.jpg 3543c166f2ffcef2cc2c85f83ff2f492 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/ff41f4cb54d78a2ba6b7ebedb08da06c.jpg 5d0a4213ccf3a2971a11df563e0682b8 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/1e570f0d8bf03d41490b25abc7cf2e71.pdf b74c2f7572bf6e1821b7f4ffcbb47480 PDF Text Text Letter 26 Item Code: AWL26 Unedited Transcription 03 May, 1863 Emory Wilcox to Anna Wilcox Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland. This letter was enclosed in a 5.[25]” x 2.875” white envelope, with a cancelled three cent stamp in the upper right corner; postmarked Ma[y] 4, BALTIMORE. The postmark is 1.25” in diameter, blue ink, and overlays the stamp. The upper left corner is occupied by an illustration of Fort Federal Hill in black ink. Printed, in black ink, below the illustration: FORT FEDERAL HILL, Baltimore, Md. Garrisoned by 8th N. Y. Artillery, Col. P. A. PORTER, commanding. Addressed in blue ink to: Miss Annie W Smyrna Chenango N. The envelope was opened by tearing off the right side. The tear removed the right half of the stamp and postmark. Also torn off are most of the name ‘Wilcox,’ the ‘Co.’ from ‘Chenango Co.’ and the ‘Y’ from ‘N.Y.’ Very slight foxing along the edges. There are blue ink stains on the back, probably from postmarks on other letters. Written in black ink, in a different hand, on the back: Smyrna June 10 Two and one-half pages. One 7.5” x 9” sheet folded to form four 4.5” x 7.5” pages. Written in two distinct black inks on blue lined stationery paper, page four appears to have been unlined. The top of page one has “Co.B. 8th N.Y.Art.” printed in black ink. The ink changes halfway down page two. The earlier ink is more faded than the later ink. Very slight foxing, mostly along the single vertical �crease. The lower third of pages 3/4 has been cut away. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 4.5” x 2.625”. �Co.B. 8th N.Y.Art Fort Federal Hill Baltimore Md May 3d̤ /63 Dear Cousin Annie Yours of the Letter 26 Page 1 8th̤ of March was rieceived on the 18th̤ of April I was very glad to hear from you I am well at present so is William Pike We are now enjoying the best of weather and I only hope that our armies are enjoying the same and I think there will be a great deal done in a short time �Letter 26 Page 2 There is not much news to write about at present the armies every where are moving Our Regt is now divided there being but 5 companies here 4 at Fort McHenry and 1 at fort Marshall so I think there is no fear of our being ordered away I received a letter from George and one from Elwood about a week ago they were all well and engaged in the sugar business The folks were all well at Pekin when I heard from there last which was about a week ago �Letter 26 Page 3 I had a dozen Photographs taken some time ago for the purpose of exchange with my friends and I send you one hoping to riceive yours at the earliest oppertunity Write Soon From Your Cousin Emory. Wilcox. This portion of the page cut away. � 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 AWL26 Relation A related resource Anna E. Wilcox Civil War Collection Binghamton University Libraries’ Civil War Collections Title A name given to the resource Letter to Anna Wilcox from Emory Wilcox, May 1863 Description An account of the resource 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. 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 Wilcox, Emory Subject The topic of the resource Federal Hill (Baltimore, Md.) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Pike, William S Fort McHenry (Baltimore, Md.) Soldiers -- New York (State) -- Niagara County -- Correspondence Wilcox, Anna E. -- Correspondence Wilcox, Emory -- Correspondence United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 8th (1862-1865). Company B Covers (Philately) -- United States -- History -- 19th century. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-05-03 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