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The postmark is 1 3/16” in diameter and is missing most of the ‘64’ and parts of ‘ALEXANDRIA.’ 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 and slightly smeared. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Annie Wilcox Smyrna Chenango C[o] N.Y The envelope was opened by tearing off the right side. The tear removed the right third of the stamp and the final ‘o’ from ‘Chenango Co.’ Slight foxing along the edges. The envelope appears to have been folded horizontally and vertically. 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. 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, most evident along the single vertical crease. The letter shows evidence of having been folded when the envelope was folded. There are eight creases: three vertical and five horizontal. Folded size is 5” x 3”. �Washington St Hosp Nov 16th̤/64 Dear Cousin Letter 17 Page 1 33 I received your kind letter yesterday evening and I am much pleased to hear that your are well and enjoying yourself finely as I hope you will always be and I hope you will have a pleasent time at school this winter well Annie I am sorry to tell you that I do not feell 33 like riting much Final ‘l’ crossed out. �Letter 17 Page 2 of a letter today for I have been some what unwell for the last few days and and I do not feel like riting alall today but I thought I must try and answer your letter but iff I do not rite a verry long or good one you must excuse me and I will try and do better next time well Annie since Election I have had a goodeel of fun with some of the New York Boys that went home from here to vote and when they got there voted for little Mc and now I tell them for all of their votes little Mc has got to work on the �Railroad for four 34 years to come and it makes some of them pretty mad while others take is 35 it as a joke but no more of this my wound is heating slowly from your kind friend Letter 17 Page 3 34 35 Wm̤. S. Pike The letter ‘u’ apparently inserted. 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 AWL17 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, Washington Street Hospital, November 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 writes that he is unwell. William also mentions the recent election. 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, 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). 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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). 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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/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/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/50f151ef3df3caedf21a242fe45c7533.jpg 4dc773ac82d7d492147b02549c2d41df https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/09e5c14ecf4ccd04326e2c107b3b3f92.jpg 92dad8e2f36a084453ea755aad89d3dd https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/11cc6576a0a4f46d004b29966d6ca473.jpg e965e54f545580fad28e1405e128c0a9 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/50bc145685d583aacbb5337393eebd8e.pdf 98907d71b214b6ed156088b66cc7e66d PDF Text Text Letter 22 Item Code: AWL22 Unedited Transcription 06 January, 1865 William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox Alexandria, Virginia No envelope extant. 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. Letter begins on what should be page four, then continues on page one, and concludes on page two. Ink appears unfaded. Moderate foxing. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 4.125” x 2.75”. �Alexandria V.a Jan 6th̤/65 Letter 22 Page 1 45 Friend Annie I received your kind letter this morning and it gave me much pleasure to read of the good times you are having and I am glad to hear that your are enjoying yourself the wether here is quite cold and the snow is about four inches deep my timb is ding nicely it 45 is so I can almost walk without the assistance of crutches The ‘t’ is written over an ‘s.’ �Letter 22 Page 2 but Annie I have not got my furlow yet because the Dr. Says he will not give me one but will give me my Discharge and it will be a month or more most likely before I get it. I received a letter from Father this morning and he says that my folks are all well as usual except mother She has not been verry well for a couple �Letter 22 Page 3 of weeks well Annie I do not feel like riting a long letter this morning so you will please excuse this short one and I will try and do better next time give my best regards to all from your friend Will � 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 AWL22 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, 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. He writes that he is making progress with his attempts at walking. William also mentions the weather and receiving a letter from his father. Original format:1 sheet, 19 x 22 cm folded to 11 x 19 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 1865-01-06 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/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/0de1e062f8f07491acc536ed9a89bdab.jpg 5a16490a78aab432e7fdee81f637e539 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/2bba1d66f28d2b8dec8ab22c5fab66f1.jpg 793a82375cc84a04ac44abe7b987f01c https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/20e364de7cdb73437e20ce94f4643298.jpg 0f2aa8715a5e1bcb8df67bcdd89316a6 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/8f70facda2c24daea1316f277f8fba36.jpg 5b21ead0246f1ab8f26debd7bfcb71e5 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/ef5955641b17b9347a8d5526c11511a4.pdf b47f35b7c8ead7c924c8f43bebe91066 PDF Text Text Letter 24 Item Code: AWL24 Unedited Transcription 24 January, 1865 William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia This letter was enclosed in a 5.[25]” x 3” white envelope, with a cancelled three cent stamp in the upper left corner; postmarked Jan 24, ALEXANDRIA, VA. 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 C[o] N.Y. The envelope was opened by tearing off the right side. The tear removed the ‘o’ from ‘Chenango Co.’ Very slight foxing along the edges. The envelope is very yellowed. This is a light tan stain, probably water, along the top edge of the envelope, above the cancellation. Three pages. One 8” x 10” sheet folded to form four 5” x 8” pages. Written in blue ink on unlined stationery paper. Ink appears unfaded. Very slight foxing. There is one small (<1/16”) hole where the lower of the two horizontal creases crosses the single vertical crease. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. Folded size is 5” x 2.875”. �Washington. St. Letter 24 Page 1 47 Hosp Jan 24th̤/65 Dear Cousin Annie I received your kind and welcome epiltle yesterday morning and I was much pleased to hear that you H 47 were in good health when you rote and I hope you will always enjoy the same blessing my health is good and I am in good spirits as you will Letter crossed out. �Letter 24 Page 2 always find me well Annie I am glad to hear that you had a nice time at the donation my wound has broken out again and I cannot tell how long it will be ere I get home now for the Doctor will not let me go untl it heales up again and that most likely will be sometime but I have made up my mind that wharsoever I am to be content well Annie I think that next summer will wind up the rebelion for the rebs are getting sick at hart for �Letter 24 Page 3 Sherman has whiped and scattered their forces in gorgia captured Savanna 48 and at this present is marching on Scharleston another of their strongest holds and Thomas has routed killed and captured nearly all of Hoods forces and the fall of Fort Fisher every thing combined has made the Rebs sick at hart and it will not take but little mor fighting to bring them to terms so that they will come back into the old Union on most eny terms no more this time give my respects to all from your friend. Wm̤. S. Pike 48 The second ‘n’ appears to have been inserted. � 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 AWL24 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 William S. Pike January 1865 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 tells Annie that his wound has broken out again and his discharge from the hospital is unknown. William writes about Sherman's marches through Georgia and the Carolinas as well as about Generals Thomas and Hood and of the fall of Fort Fisher. Original format:1 sheet, 21 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 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 Pike, William S. Subject The topic of the resource United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Soldiers -- Correspondence Sherman's March to the Sea Sherman's March through the Carolinas Fort Fisher (N.C. : Fort)--Capture, 1865 Thomas, George H (George Henry), 1816-1870 Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879 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 1865-01-24 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/191466bc5e669af6208b51b2f22738e8.jpg 7afbf655dc9d5e9cba979c654fe7ef08 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/4696c16a6fcdd82b0694c4e81c370841.jpg 16310cde400cc7b189c4cc500ba0934b https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/8e9e1193326427f1c4868910408a3b51.jpg 587511be6489c604157e797e102149c4 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/6013c26d6df7790726144594832622a1.jpg bc3e7c80d8dbeecf84d7720d1ce93e4b https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/6765d1a8bfdf56556a106f5dcb9fd974.jpg 0054ee644147cf2a727bbd0c400278f9 https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/files/original/f7ef4abfb4f4c0fbf80ed226572512ab.pdf 8a8dd8d9e95cd536f13a023a03fbfc3a PDF Text Text Letter 37 Item Code: AWL37 Unedited Transcription 11 April, 1865 John Pike to Anna Wilcox Elmira, New York This letter was enclosed in a 5.[25]” x 2.875” white envelope, with a cancelled three cent stamp in the upper left corner; postmarked APR 1, 186[6], ELMIRA, N.Y. The postmark is 1” in diameter and is stamped in the top right portion of the envelope. The postmark did not completely stamp. The stamp was cancelled with a second postmark identical to the first. The postmarks are black ink. Addressed in black ink to: Miss Anna Wilcox Smyrna Chenango C[o] N.Y The envelope was opened by tearing off the right side. The tear removed part of the ‘o’ in ‘Chenango Co.’ Very slight foxing. There are black stains on the back of the envelope. Three pages. One 7.625” x 9.75” sheet folded to form four 4.875” x 9.75” pages. Written in black ink on blue lined stationery paper, page one is entirely taken up by an illustration captioned “BATTLE OF FAIR OAKS—JUNE 1 1862.” Watermarked with thirteen vertical lines. Ink moderately faded. Very slight foxing. There are three creases: one vertical and two horizontal. An approximately one and one-half by one-quarter inch piece torn from the lower left corner of page one. Folded size is 4.875” x 2.625”. �Letter 37 Page 1 89 Elmira April 11th̤ 1865 Dear Cousin Annie. I received your kind letter the day I was Drafted and have neglected to answer it untill the present time. I got here four weeks ago to night and have been expecting 89 yo go to the front every day or I should wrote to you long before this but I have given up going front at present so I though I would write. I am well and feel first rate we have nothing to do but Eat and Sleep. We had a bond fire in Camp the other night onthe Strength of Richmand we came into Camp about midnight and have not been out Side of Letters written in subscript. �Letter 37 Page 2 90 the yard Since we got here but we are all going out in the City on Parade to day. I do not think I will ever see mutch fighting the way the thing looks now. Bill of fare. for Breakfast Bread, Poark, Coffee. Dinner Bread, Bean Soup. for Supper Bread, Beefes, Coffee. Lodgeing the I 90 Soft Side of a Plank. So you see we have no reason to grumble. There is some one gets out and Deserts most every night. but I do not want to try it and run the resk of getting Shot. I like it first rate here I had just as lives serve up my year here as to go front. but I think I Shall get home in less than a year Letter crossed out. �Letter 37 Page 3 91 My Pardner sends you his respects. he wanted to know who I was writeing to but I would not tell him so he says send her my respects any ways he was drafted from the same town I was. his name is Charles Woolent. I think of no more to write at present so good by. you must excuse bad writing for I have not seen a Chair nor Table since I have been here. give my respects to all. write as soon as you get this for we do not expect 91 know how soon we shall go from here Direct to John Pike Baracks No. 1 Ward 12 Elmira N.Y 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 AWL37 Title A name given to the resource Letter to Anna Wilcox from John Pike, April 11, 1865 Description An account of the resource John Pike writes to his cousin Anna Wilcox from his barracks at Ward 12 Elmira, New York while awaiting deployment to the front. He describes the day's menu and sends the regards of a fellow soldier, Charles Woolent. Stationary contains illustration titled 'Battle of Fair Oaks-June 1 1862'. Original format: 1 sheet, 20 x 25 cm folded to 13 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, John Subject The topic of the resource United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives Elmira (N. Y. ) -- History, Military -- 19th century Chemung County (N. Y. ) -- History, Military -- 19th century United States – Virginia – Fair Oaks Wilcox, Anna E -- Correspondence Pike, John -- Correspondence United States. Army Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-04-11 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