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Spring of 1864 Letter to Anna Wilcox from William S. Pike

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 writes of the pleasant weather and picnics and fairs hosted for the soldiers by the people of Baltimore. He mentions playing with the Drum corps at a speech made by Abrah...

Brief Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry

William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry. He reports that the weather is rainy and their mutual cousins, Emory (Wilcox) and Leroy (Pike) are well. He mentions Armenia, whose folks are well except Russell who has a bad limb. Original format: 1 sheet, 16 x 21 cm folded to 11 x 16 cm.

Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry, February 1864

William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry about his military service and taking 'Reb' prisoners in February 1864. He mentions that their mutual cousins, Emory (Wilcox) and Leroy (Pike) are well. Original format: 1 sheet, 13 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm.

Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox from Fort Federal Hill

On October 16, 1862 William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Annie Wilcox describing the military training drills and daily camp life at Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore Maryland. Original format: 1 sheet, 13 x26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm.

Letter from William S. Pike to Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry, January 1864

On January 18, 1864 William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from Fort McHenry about the recruitment of his brother into the Drum Corp. He sends his respects to Catherine, Thomas and Arther (Wilcox).Original format: 1 sheet, 13 x 26 cm folded to 13 x 21 cm, and 1 envelope, 8 x 14 cm.

Photograph of Benjamin Leroy Pike<br /><br />

Portrait of Leroy Pike framed in an oval opening, mounted on card, and surrounded by embossed filigree. Original format: 1 photograph, 5 x 6 cm, mounted on card, 7 x 11 cm.

Group photograph of Anna Wilcox, John Pike, Mrs. J. [Emma Rose] Pike, and Mrs. W. S. [Sarah E.] Pike

One group photograph of Anna Wilcox and John Pike seated in the foreground with Mrs. J. Pike and Mrs. W. S. Pike standing behind. Original format: 1 photograph, 7 x 9cm, developed on metal plate.

Photograph of John Pike

Portrait photograph of John Pike. Original format: 1 photograph, 6 x 9 cm, mounted on card, 7 x 11 cm.

Photograph of Benjamin Leroy Pike

Portrait of Leroy Pike mounted on card. A two cent U.S. Internal Revenue stamp is on the back of the card. Original format: 1 photograph, 6 x 9 cm, mounted on card, 7 x 11 cm.

Photograph of Emory Wilcox

Full figure photograph of Emory Wilcox in uniform, left hand resting on table. Backdrop is a painting of an army camp. Printed on the back of the card is 'Cartes de Visite' J.H. YOUNG, No. 231 Balto. St. cor Chas St. BALTIMORE MD. Original format: 1 photograph, 7 x 11 cm.

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