The undated legal document is evidence given against James and Rufus Bobbett, Daniel Fultinear, and William and Charles Crawford for waylaying [Gen E.B.?] Tyler's men previous to the Battle at Cnf. Lang. [Carnifex Ferry, W.Va.?]. Signed by Francis Crawford and Margaret Crawford.

Letter from John H. Leeth [?], no place to [?]. He lists various food items and their costs. He saw Bob as he was leaving the regiment. He sends his regards and hopes the recipient will write. Incomplete.

Letter from General James (Jim) Sanks Brisbin while near Williamsburg to his wife. He describes camp life on the march from the Peninsula including the rivalry between the regulars and the volunteers, the building of a pontoon bridge across the Chickahominy River and the severe disciplining of his cook. He's in charge of the supply train which includes the baggage for Gen. George B. McClellan. Typescript included.

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, Camp Griffin, to "Sister Libby" describes current camp life. He's fixing up things to keep them warm. He went to two reviews, one at Bailey's Cross Roads.

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, Camp Griffin, to "Dear Sister".

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, Williamsburg, to "Dear Sister" discusses his concerns about money sent. They're busy building winter quarters. He notes that they have many new horses and recruits and predicts war will not last long.

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, Williamsburg, to "Dear Sister" relates tales of a hard week. The rebels burned a Union camp, but they repulsed them and captured a number of rebel prisoners.

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, Williamsburg, to "My Dear Sister", in which he predicts the rebels will have to give up as they are near starved and played out to nothing. He was taken prisoner and made his escape.

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, Williamsburg, to "My Dear Sister" informing her he's sending money.

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, Portsmouth, Virginia describes the march to Richmond and a foiled plan to burn the city.

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, Camp near Portsmouth, Virginia discusses how their camp has moved many times.

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, Camp Near Portsmouth, Virginia, to "My Dear Sister" says that he is sending her money.

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, camp near Jones Landing, to "My dear Sister", Elizabeth Schwartz, North Buffalo, Erie County, New York. He is surprised that the Home Guard was called out to defend Buffalo and he describes prowess of Company F.

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, near Richmond, Va., to "Dear Sister", stating he is well and will send 15 dollars. He inquires after Caty, wishing to hear from her.

A letter from Henry Jackson, Deep Bottom, Virginia, is on stationery printed with "U. S. Christian Commission." Handwritten underneath is the note "and hard tack." He sends money and conveys that Benjamin has gone out on a raid.

Letter from Benjamin Schwartz, Richmond, to "Dear Sister" stating the war is over.

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, Sollomon City, Saline County, Kansas to "Dear Sister", discusses the cold weather and high water. The letter also contains a single sheet, with paper and ink similar to the letter above, asking for Henry's location and noting the loss of Eve's husband.

The envelope is addressed to Miss Elizabeth Schwartz, Williamsville, Erie Co., New York. All envelopes in this collection were digitized together.

The envelope is addressed to Elizabeth Schwartz, Williamsville, Erie Co., New York. All envelopes in the collection were digitized together.

The envelope is addressed to Miss Elizabeth Schwartz, Williamsville, Erie County, N. Y. and has the word "Coyote" written on it. All envelopes in this collection were digitized together.

A letter from Henry T. Douglas to Donald W. Davis, American Legion of Williamsburg, Virginia, describes his military experience in the Civil War as an engineer, particularly in Yorktown, Williamsburg, and other parts of Virginia.

A letter from George L. Hersum to his wife, recounts his arrival in Alexandria from Manassas Junction. He will soon board a steamboat to travel the river to Fort Monroe. He has had a hard time since they left Camp California. He ehxorts her to keep up good courage and hopes this war will be closed before July. He tells her the rebels cannot stand it much longer; they drove them seven miles. The rebels fled across the Rappahannock river and then blew up the bridge.

A letter from George L. Hersum to his wife discusses how they're close to the rebels and expect a fight at every moment. He talks of making entrenchments. He says "Let them come. They will find the old 5th (what there is left of them) ready for them."