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This letter is from William J. Harris, in Camp near Falling Creek, to "My Dearest Lia," no place. Harris renews his invitation of yesterday's letter for her to come to Virginia if accompanied by another woman. He will apply for a furlough, but it will probably be turned down. He thinks constantly of his "dear absent wife."

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The diary of William Coe, a minister from the Shenandoah Valley, with entries dated from May 29, 1862 to August 13, 1862. He writes about the Seven Days and Cedar Mountain battles and shifts in area from Confederate to Union control. He discusses slavery, specifically a man he enslaves who marries a free woman, as well as the death and burial of an enslaved woman who was his servant's mother.

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Letter from M. Strickler, Manager, for Joseph R. Anderson and Co., at Torry Furnace, [Botetourt Co., Va.?] to Dr. Nelson Waller, no place. He justifies his conduct toward three escaped enslaved men, Haws, Peter, and Moses, belonging to Dr. Waller. He mentions Gen. John Daniel Imboden and his men who captured Haws and several other enslaved individuals. The General is ensuring their safety in Staunton.

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Letter from M. Strickler, Manager for Joseph R. Anderson, at Torry Furnace, Augusta Co., Va., to Dr. Nelson Waller, no place. Strickler plans to send Haws [enslaved by Waller] home because he needs medical treatment. He hears that Moses and Peter were last seen in Craig Co., Va.

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[?], "neare Charlestown," to "Dear Farther," n.p.  Explains why he did not send items of clothing with Capt. Hite; he is sorry that Wil was "publish as a deserter"; and tells of various "messes" he has gotten into.  2 pages. Incomplete.

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[?], Nicholas Ct., [?], to Father [?], n.p.  Gives account of a trip from Callaghans, through Sulphur Springs, and Lewisburg, and across Gauley River, W. Va.; draws diagram of the camp.  2 pages. Incomplete.

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Drue [?], Camp Walker near Manassas, Va., to "Brother" Gill, n.p.  Has just recovered from the measles which 30 of the boys had; received orders to prepare to march at any hour; "hard skirmishes" at Leesburg and Falls Church, Va.  Tells his brother he should be here to see fine horses; asks him to look over his house and advise Mr. Ables where to build his house. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

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The collection contains letters from Confederate soldier George M. Waddy to various family members. He discusses the details of camp life and anticipates impending action from the Union Army.

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Letter from J.S.E. McGhee, Camp Carolina, Norfolk, Va., to his uncle [?], no place. The letter describes camp life and fortifications at Craney Island from where he could see the "Enemy". Other locations mentioned include Sewells Point, Spinners [Pinners] Point, the marine hospital and Fort Norfolk, which are "in good order for meeting the Northern vessels". He heard that Yankees had landed at Ocean View, Va. and he expresses his disrespect for them. He sends greetings to family members.

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One notebook of Civil War letters of Capt. Joseph B. Gorsuch, Ohio Volunteers, including an account of the siege of Vicksburg, dated 1863-1864. Typed copies. The location of originals is unknown.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: A letter from Mollie Smart, Petersburg, Va., to her fiance George, away on a sea voyage. She received his letter dated July 12th from Bavaria as well as the one from Melbourne. Her uncle and the rest of the family (black and white) have been ill. Her friends think she will make a Yankee a poor wife. She relates the events of April 2, 1865, when General Lee's troops withdrew from Petersburg. She describes visits of Yankees to the house. She mentions Dollie [Smart?], who was held prisoner at...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: A letter from W.T. Early, Charlottesville, Virginia to S.D. Cabiness. He describes the mood in Virginia following the Confederate victories. He believes the "Pan Handle" of the state, with its northern leanings, will be cut off from the state with a thorough chastisement. He describes Virginia troops and officers ("Virginia will be the scene of great events, the...theatre of noble deeds..."). His son attends military school at Lexington Institute. He wishes his son to raise a company in the...

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A letter from R.H. Woolworth, Union soldier, Camp near Falmouth, Va. to his sister Anna Woolworth, Westchester, Penn. He relates news of troop movements, bridges, Fredericksburg inhabitants, and the rumored removal of General McCall.

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Two letters from a Union soldier, S.L. Allen, to his mother, about the burning of Hampton, Virginia and fighting of the troops against the Rebels on the Peninsula. He worries that his mother is going alone to New York.

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Letters from William Woodville, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland written to his wife 'Nan' (Ann C. Schley Woodville) during the Civil War while serving as an aide to Brig. General Harry T. Hays, CSA. His letters describe camp life and military maneuvers mostly in Virginia, including the Peninsular Campaign. A marriage license of Woodville to Schley dated 1855 is also included. The collection contains original letters and typescripts of original letters.

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A letter by William Humphreys, near Port Republic, to "My dear Mother" giving details of the Valley campaign with many references to Stonewall Jackson.

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A letter by Johnston .H. Skelly, New Kent Court House, to his wife about the Battle of Williamsburg and the Peninsular Campaign. He witnesses the burning of the Merrimack [CSS Virginia].

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Letter from Frank C. Park, an Union soldier, while in Williamsburg, to his family about the Battle of Williamsburg. He served with the 10th Massachusetts Regiment. He describes the fighting, the dead and the wounded. Typescript is included.

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The diary of Edward Rush Young, Camp Island, Jamestown Island, Virginia, June 2-September 6, 1861, describes the challenges and minutiae of camp life and skirmishes. Typescript. The diary was transcribed by Morrison Bennett in 1987.

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Letter from Oliver H. Sargent in Yorktown Plains, Virginia to a friend, Hoyt, regarding a battle during the opening seige of Yorktown in which his unit, the 22nd Massachusetts participated. The collection includes a cabinet photograph of Oliver Sargent in uniform. Sargent was possibly killed in action by a Confederate landmine, one of the first Union soldiers to be killed in that manner.

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A letter from Nelson Deraino, 20 miles from Richmond, Virginia, to his aunt and uncle, describing the Battle of Williamsburg. Deraino was a member of the 70th New York Infantry. A typescript is included.

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A letter from James Calhoun, Williamsburg, to his wife and children describes the Battle of Williamsburg. Calhoun is a member of the 61st Pennsylvania Infantry. The text is written on "Confederate States of America" letterhead. A typescript is included.

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A letter from a soldier, 1st Mass. Mounted Riders, Williamsburg, Va., to his sweetheart, Catherine G. Cooke, Richmond, Mass., regarding his reenlistment. He hopes that the war won't last any longer than 15 months more.