In this letter of January 5, 1862, D.H. Gettys writes to D.W. Siler describing details of living conditions in camp outside of Manassas, Va. He expresses fond memories of life in Macon County and adds a postscript stating that a photograph of him is…
In a letter dated January 23, 1862, D.W. Siler writes to a Captain Bell about a recent incident where soldiers fired at and arrested a man in front of his sisters. Local feeling has escalated but Siler wants Bell to understand that the situation may…
In a letter of May 5, 1862 D.W. Siler writes to Mattie expressing his thoughts and feelings for her in lengthy detail, describing his recent situation and how it pertains to her. He expresses desire to see her as soon as possible and reports recent…
In this letter of July 28, 1862, one Siler brother writes to another about recent health issues and states that he hopes these problems will cause him to soon be discharged. He reports that Wiley is believed to be dying in a nearby hospital.
In this letter of December 24, 1862, A.T. Davidson writes to Jacob Siler with instructions for reimbursement of a coffin purchase for Rufus and giving his thoughts on the war.
In a letter of December 24, 1862, an unknown family member writes to Captain J.G. Crawford to clarify details of expenses incurred in recent transportation and settling of Rufus's estate.
In this brief letter of March 21, 1862, D.W. Siler writes to Mattie to let her know of his planned visit to her father's house and hoping that she will be there to meet him.
In this letter of August 23, 1862, Jacob Siler writes to James describing a recent illness of Thomas and similar health problems which led to his discharge.
In a letter to B.F. Edmonston written on July 20, 1864, a woman known only as Mollie writes with information about people both knew while they were attending school.
In this letter of October 6, 1861 William Bryant Carden (16th Infantry Regiment) writes to an unknown "Dear sir" describing in detail recent battles around northwestern Virginia following the Battle of Cheat Mountain. He describes conditions of…