In this letter of July 24, 1864 Tom Edmonston writes to his brothers B.F. and B.B. Edmonston, giving his frank views on candidates for the upcoming North Carolina gubernatorial election. He also gives updates on local events and expresses hope that…
In this letter of June 20, 1863 Thomas B. Edmonston describes moving often with his regiment and expresses hopes for a promotion. He also describes the possibility of swapping into his brothers' unit but declines to pursue it as he would be swapping…
In this letter of August 1, 1864 Tom Edmonston writes to his brothers B.B. and B.F. describing a visit to a girl's school in Asheville while on furlough where he participated in social events and was favorably impressed by the young ladies.
In a letter probably written on July 16, 1863, Thomas B. Edmonston writes to his father, describing his ill health after being struck by lightning. He also names four other soldiers who are sick. He asks for information concerning his family's…
On August 15, 1864 Tom Edmonston writes to his brother B.B. expressing concern for the safety of their brother B.F. who has not been heard from for some time. He also reports on his own health and conditions in his unit.
In a letter of July 4, 1863 T.B. Edmonston writes to his family about not having received replies to his last four letters. He describes his illness and states that a request for his discharge has been forwarded to the general. He also inquires about…
In a letter of September 16, 1862, Thomas Benton Edmonston writes to his parents about a severe cold he is experiencing and advising his parents on sale of corn and whether his cattle have been sold. He also advisies them to sell his mare as he will…
In this letter of December 24, 1861, D.H. Gettys writes to Mrs. A.H. Slagle describing the situation near Centreville, Va. He describes conditions, mentioning cold weather, and an engagement with enemy forces that occurred nearby the previous day. In…
In this letter of February 10 and 11, 1861 D.H. Gettys writes to D.W. Siler to update Siler on his wife's health and report miscellaneous local matters.