In this letter of April 21, 1864, Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) writes his "Dear wife," Martha Misemer, from Nashville, Tennessee. He shares how much pleasure he gets from writing letters to her and that he is so happy that she trusts God and…
In this letter of April 11, 1864, Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) writes his "Dear wife," Martha Misemer, from Nashville, Tennessee. He says they have moved about eight miles north and he think it is to avoid the smallpox outbreak occurring in…
In this letter of March 21, 1864, Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) writes his "Dear wife," Martha Misemer, from Nashville, Tennessee before the courier leaves with the letters from his company. He lets her know that he has not had a chance to have…
In this letter of March 20, 1864, Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) writes his "Dear wife," Martha Misemer, from Nashville, Tennessee. He starts by saying he is safe from the Confederate soldiers and describes all that he and his company have…
This is a typed copy of a hand-written letter by Absalom Joshua Burum to his cousin, Nancy King Gallaher, on September 21, 1851. Burum tells his betrothed how much he misses her and wants to know when they will be married.
Judy H. Leas’ 66-page paper titled The Civil War diary of Absalom Joshua Burum was completed spring 1965 while Leas was attending Fresno State College. Burum, a native of Tennessee, joined Colonel Thomas’ regiment September 27, 1862 and, as first…
This pocket size Civil War diary of Absalom Joshua Burum (1828-1892) was created in 1864. Burum, a native of Tennessee, joined Colonel Thomas’ regiment September 27, 1862 and, as first sergeant, fought alongside Colonel William Stringfield and the…
In this letter of November 12, 1864, Adgt. F. Poindexter informs Captain C. S. Buchanan for Colonel J. P. Siler that he needs to have his men ready and assembled to defend the country. He also requires Buchanan to stop by Headquarters so he can fill…