Letters

From	Dates	Number of Letters	From Location	To	Description
90 Day Regiment - April through August, 1861
Sgt. Manuel B. DeSilva	May 12, 1861 to August ???? 1861	14+	(see index or individual letters, below)		Images and transcriptions of ???? letters sent by Sgt. DeSilva during his time in Company G of the 90-day regiment.
Sgt. Manuel B. DeSilva	May 5, 1861	1	Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio	Holmes County Farmer	Describes his Company's trip from the place of its formation, Millersburg, Ohio, to Camp Jackson in Columbus, the state capitol of Ohio, where troops from all over the state were gathering and forming into regiments. He describes the camp layout in detail and tells stories of camp life.
Pvt. Daniel G. Spring	May 6, 1861	1	Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio	Holmes County Republican	Describes life at Camp Jackson, the bad weather and expresses thanks to several several officers and the ladies of their hometown, Millersburg.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	May 12, 1861 to December 5, 1862	*23	(see index or individual letters, below)		Images and transcriptions, including envelopes and maps, of 23 letters sent from or received by Pvt. McClelland, mostly during his time before and during the Cumberland Gap campaign
Joseph McClelland	May 12, 1861	1	Keokuk, Iowa	John McClelland	John's brother describes his trip from home in Cedar Rapids to Keokuk, Iowa, where his 1st Iowa Infantry is forming up; heavily loaded boat on Mississippi River; attends church, sees brass band.
Sgt. Manuel B. DeSilva	May 13, 1861	1	Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio	Holmes County Farmer	Provides an update on life at Camp Jackson; includes the names of three men who deserted the regiment and speculates where the regiment may be headed.
Pvt. Oscar Derostus Ladley	May 13, 1861 to July 26, 1861	*10	(see index or individual letters, below)		Images and transcriptions, including some envelopes, of 11 letters sent by Pvt. Ladley, covering his entire service in the 90-day 16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
Pvt. Oscar Ladley	May 13, 1861	1	Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio	mother Catherine, sisters Mary and Alice	Arrival at Camp Jackson; plenty to eat; receives money from friends; camp very muddy
Sgt. Manuel B. DeSilva	May 14, 1861	1	Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio	Holmes County Farmer	Troops are sworn in to the military; soldiers "acquiring" utensils and useful items; what to do with money donated to troops by citizens.
Pvt. Daniel G. Spring	May 14, 1861	1	Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio	Holmes County Republican	Mentions acceptance of Company by the State; regiment may be assigned as "home guard".
Pvt. Oscar Ladley	May 19, 1861	1	Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio	mother Catherine, sisters Mary and Alice	Sick with a cold; describes camp routine, meals; Columbus penitentiary fire; thin blankets; guard duty
Pvt. Oscar Ladley	May 22, 1861	1	Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio	mother Catherine, sisters Mary and Alice, Ann Griswold	Describes lively camp life; soldiers breaking guard, stealing chickens; complains about officers' privilege; unsure about pay rate
Sgt. Manuel B. DeSilva	May 24, 1861	1	Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio	Holmes County Farmer	Description of "messes" and how soldiers are equipped for and prepare their meals in camp; debate over potential three-year enlistments; last minute note on the regiment receiving orders to be deployed to Bellair, Ohio, on the border with Virginia.
62 members of Company G	May 25, 1861	1	Camp Jackson, Columbus, Ohio	Holmes County Farmer	Letter from about 62 soldiers of Company G (90-day) refuting rumors and stories apparently taking place back home regarding mistreatment of the men by the regiment's officers.
Pvt. Oscar Ladley	May 29, 1861	1	Fairmont, (West) Virginia	mother Catherine, sisters Mary and Alice	First letter from 16th OVI deployment to western Virginia; local residents happy to see Union troops; describes railroad bridges burned by Rebels; expecting attack; soldiers honored like lords.
Pvt. Oscar Ladley	June 1, 1861	1	Grafton, (West) Virginia	mother Catherine, sisters Mary and Alice	Confederates forces flee Grafton upon Union advance; citizens mostly Union, cheered troops arrival; quartered in machine shop; prisoners; local Union men forced to serve Confederacy; more Union troops on the way
1st Lt. Aquilla Wiley	June 4, 1861	1	Philippi, (West) Virginia	J. A. Marchand Wayne County Democrat	Describes recent events; orders to move to Bellair, Ohio; describes transportation; troops move into (West) Virginia; deployment to Grafton, Fairmont, Mannington; attack on Philippi; Col. Kelly shot in Philippi;
Pvt. John B. Welch	June 10, 1861	1	Philippi, (West) Virginia	his father Holmes County Republican	Describes the Battle of Philippi; scenery in western Virginia
Pvt. Elmore G. Dobbs	June 14, 1861	1	Philippi, (West) Virginia	Holmes County Republican	Describes regiment's lack of food for several days; gives details on accidental shooting death of Capt. Andrew Crawford, 14th OVI; brief description of Battle of Philippi.
Pvt. Oscar Ladley	June 15, 1861	1	Philippi, (West) Virginia	mother Catherine, sisters Mary and Alice	Complains of not receiving letters from home; his is best Company (E); mentions Col. Kelly being shot, guarding perpetrator; soldiers brace for attack that never comes; complains of bad food; orders to move across river
Pvt. Oscar Ladley	June 23, 1861	1	Philippi, (West) Virginia	mother Catherine, sisters Mary and Alice, friends	Waiting for attack; expresses distaste for civilians at home wanting soldiers to stay in military for three years; describes all the gear a soldier must carry; complains about officers promising improved conditions which never come, trying to trick soldiers into three year service; difficulties of being a soldier; signatures of five Company E comrades who agree with him;
Pvt. Oscar Ladley	June 26, 1861	1	Camp Philippi, Philippi (West) Virginia	mother Catherine, sisters Mary and Alice and friends	Again discusses harsh conditions; describes trouble between Ohio and Indiana troops caused by letter sent to newspaper by 16th Ohio soldier accusing Indiana troops of cowardice; Indiana officer gets drunk and shoots at Ohio soldiers, arrested; Ohio soldiers load weapons fearing attack by angry Indiana soldiers; again discusses three year enlistments
Pvt. Oscar Ladley	July 16, 1861	1	Camp Belington, Belington, (West) Virginia	mother Catherine, sisters Mary and Alice	Describes pursuit of Confederate General Garnett's troops and Battle of Corrick's Ford; Rebels discard equipment during retreat; describes sight of dead Confederates
Sgt. Manuel B. DeSilva	July 17, 1861	1	Camp Belington, Belington (West) Virginia	Holmes County Farmer	Describes the actions and movements of the regiment after the Battle of Philippi as they maneuver through western (West) Virginia, including the death of Pvt. Andrew Louther, killed by ambushers while guarding a supply train near St. George.
Pvt. William H. Anderson	July 19, 1861	1	Laurel Hill, (West) Virginia	his brother Holmes County Republican	Describes movements of three companies of the 16th Ohio, detached, serving under Gen. George McClellan, western (West) Virginia and pursuit of Gen. Robert Garnett's troops as they fled the area and Battle of Corrick's Ford which occurred July 13, 1861, and where Garnett was killed.
Pvt. Oscar Ladley	July 26, 1861	1	Camp Oakland, Maryland	mother Catherine, sisters Mary and Alice	Camped at high altitude near resort where Jefferson Davis has home; term of enlistment expired, waiting for orders home; Captain Kershner brings the Company new uniforms for trip home
Capt. James McNulty	August 13, 1861	1	Fredericksburg, Ohio	Holmes County Farmer	An open letter to the citizens of Orrville, Ohio, thanking them for treating the 16th Ohio, returning from action in western Virginia upon the expiration of their term of service, to a grand meal
Three Year Regiment - September, 1861 through October, 1864
Officers of Companies B and E	October 15, 1861	1	Camp Tiffin, Wooster, Ohio	Citizens of Holmes County Farmer Holmes County Farmer	Letter from Captains and Lieutenants of Companies B and E, raised in Holmes County, imploring citizens to stop holding picnics for the soldiers but provide them with clothing and blankets. Includes related newspaper article announcing what will be the last picnic permitted.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	November 24, 1861	1	Camp Tiffin, Wooster, Ohio	wife Rachel	Cold & snowy in Camp Tiffin; Uncle Joseph buys dinner for him and fellow soldier Newt Gorsuch; affections to his little girls; what to do with the sow, pigs and oats; hand drawing of John McClelland and his military tent.
1st. Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva	November 26, 1861	1	Camp Tiffin, Wooster, Ohio	Holmes County Farmer	Describes cold and snowfall at Camp Tiffin; talks about the predominance of Wooster and Wayne County soldiers over other counties; describes a supper where remarks were made insulting regiment's new commander, Col. John F. DeCourcey.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	November 28, 1861	1	Camp Dennison, Ohio	wife Rachel	Leaving camp Tiffin; description of busy Camp Dennison, barracks; body lice.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 30, 1861 to January 23, 1864	*55	(see index or individual letters, below)		Transcriptions of 55 letters sent from or received by Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn while a Private in Company B.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 30, 1861	1	Camp Dennison, Ohio	Holmes County Republican	Describes regiment's move from Camp Tiffin to Camp Dennison, Ohio; detail on events and actions regiment experienced; details about Camp Dennison quarters.
Sgt. William Buchanan	December 4, 1861	1	Camp Dennison, Ohio	sister Martha	Describes regiment's move from Camp Tiffin to Camp Dennison, Ohio; detail on events and actions regiment experienced; details about Camp Dennison quarters and speculation on regiment's first assignment.
Sgt. William Buchanan	December 7, 1861	1	Camp Dennison, Ohio	Holmes County Republican	Linn provides a current roster of Company B while the regiment was in training at Camp Dennison near Cincinnati, Ohio.
1st. Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva	December 10, 1861	1	Camp Dennison, Cincinnati, Ohio	Holmes County Farmer	Describes move from Camp Tiffin, Wooster, to Camp Dennison, Cincinnati, Ohio; describes terrible rain and mud, being camp guard and dream about the mud.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	December 11, 1861	1	Camp Dennison, Ohio	wife Rachel	Description of soldier's diet; instructions on business affairs at home; telling about the sickness in camp; description of guard duty and avoiding the sick.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	December 15, 1861	1	Camp Dennison, Ohio	wife Rachel	Received dress uniforms and parading; informed of upcoming move to Kentucky; preparing for war; notes to children.
1st. Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva	December 15, 1861	1	Camp Dennison, Cincinnati, Ohio	Holmes County Farmer	Tells us the weather has improved; the regiment is trained and performing well; new dress uniforms and rifles received; sickness; location of first deployment; sword lessons from Colonel DeCourcy; humorously describes drunk soldier.
1st. Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva	January 8, 1862	1	Camp Clay, Lexington, Kentucky	Holmes County Farmer	Describes regiment's departure from Camp Dennison, travelling through Cincinnati, Ohio, Convington, Kentucky and on to Camp Clay in Lexington, Kentucky; describes Camp Clay and events that occurred while there.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	January 10, 1862	1	Camp Clay, Lexington, Kentuckyn	wife Rachel	Rumors of battle at Bowling Green, Kentucky; issue of ammunition; description of duty as orderly.
Sgt. Charles H. Roney	January 21, 1862	1	Camp Hardscrabble, Kentucky near Somerset	parents Peter Roney and Elizabeth nee Comer at Dresden, Ohio	Describes marching through Kentucky toward Somerset and being too late for the Battle of Mill Springs; dissatisfaction of men at missing battle.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	January 26, 1862	1	Somerset, Kentucky	wife Rachel	Camp life, cleaning guns, inspections; describes daily rations; plans for regiment to go to Knoxville, Tennessee, via Cumberland Gap; sees horses from Confederate General Zollicoffer's troops just defeated at Mill Springs; tells Rachel about his dream of being home.
Pvt. Charles M. Zink	January 27, 1862	1	Somerset, Kentucky	J. A. Harris, Esq. Holmes County Farmer	Rather angry statement by Zink questioning why the Federal government does not seem to be actively pursuing Confederate forces.
1st. Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva	January 30, 1862	1	Somerset, Kentucky	Holmes County Farmer	Describes in interesting detail the regiment's march from Lexington to Somerset, Kentucky, just missing the Battle of Mill Springs.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	February 8, 1862	1	London, Kentucky	wife Rachel	Preparing to march on Cumberland Gap; 45 miles of hardships.
Pvt. Nathan A. Young	February 8, 1862	1	London, Kentucky	Holmes County Farmer	Describes regiment's march from Somerset, Kentucky to London, Kentucky.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	February, 1862	1	unknown	wife Rachel	Letter fragments: sends children Valentines; Major makes note of his large belly.
Capt. Robert P. Muse	February 15, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	Gen. Catharinus Buckingham	Letter to the Zanesville (Ohio) Daily Courier describing the regiment's status.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	February 16, 1862	1	encampment on Cumberland River, Kentucky	sister-in-law Jane Lockhart	18 miles from Cumberland Gap; Union cavalry captures some Rebels; anticipation of battle; describes meager rations and hunger.
Pvt. Charles M. Zink	February 17, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland, Kentucky	J. A. Estill, Esq. Holmes County Farmer	Response to criticism her received from Holmes County residents who believe his previous letter was treacherous and un-American.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	February 25, 1862	1	encampment on Cumberland River, Kentucky	wife Rachel	Describes camp being flooded; money sent home.
1st. Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva	February 25, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland, Kentucky	Holmes County Farmer	Describes the regiment's march from Somerset to Sublimity Springs, London and Camp Cumberland, Kentucky; heavy rain, flooding, camp is surrounded by water.
Pvt. William McCormick	March 3, 1862 to September 26, 1863	*8	(see index or individual letters, below)		Transcriptions of eight letters sent from or received by Pvt. William McCormick or a comrade. Some images of the soldier, his family and items mentioned in letters are also included.
Pvt. William McCormick	March 3, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland, Kentucky	wife Charlotte	Letter describing his health and activities at Camp Cumberland Ford, Kentucky; asking wife to send medicine; describes funerals of soldiers who died in camp.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	March 6, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland, Kentucky	wife Rachel	Closer to The Gap; river floods; Rebel force increases; two burials; measles; sent money home via express.
Surgeon Basil Brown Brashear	March 12, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland Ford, Knox County, Kentucky	Tuscarawas Advocate	Describes march to to Lexington, Kentucky, continuing on to Somerset and then London, Kentucky, and the conditions and events that transpired on that journey.
Pvt. William McCormick	March 13, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	wife Charlotte	Letter written on their sixth wedding anniversary; describes patrol to Cumberland Gap, possible skirmish; tells children he will bring them something.
Sgt. Granville Congrove	March 13, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	Zanesville (Ohio) Daily Courier	Letter describing the regiment's status while camped at Cumberland Ford, Kentucky.
Capt. Robert P. Muse	March 14, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	Zanesville (Ohio) Daily Courier	Letter to the Zanesville (Ohio) Daily Courier describing the regiment's status.
Surgeon Basil Brown Brashear	March 19, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	Tuscarawas Advocate	Describes conversation with wounded Confederate Lieutenant; land conditions bewteen Somerset and London, Kentucky; brief mention of march to Cumberland Ford.
Sgt. William B. Taneyhill	March 24, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	mother Holmes County Farmer	Describes the first scouting mission made by the 16th Ohio to Cumberland Gap, Kentucky; skirmishing, cannons, heavy snow.
Sgt. James McFadden	March 25, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	uncle Albert McFadden The Wooster Republican	Detailed description of two missions to Cumberland Gap.
Pvt. William McCormick	March 30, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	wife Charlotte	Letter describing being sick, military actions, financial instructions, asking for paper, stamps.
Cpl. John Lamm	April 1, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	The Wooster Republican	A general status of the regiment with mention of the March 22 scouting mission to Cumberland Gap. Mentions all the newspapers received by Company K.
Pvt. Charles M. Zink	April 5, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	Holmes County Farmer	Describes improving weather; typical soldier's day including keeping camp clean, daily military drills; possible promotion of Gen. Samuel Carter, speculation Col. DeCourcey may be promoted.
1st. Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva	April 9, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	Holmes County Farmer	Describes regiment's scouting mission of March 22; comments about election of a regimental Chaplain.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	April 15, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	wife Rachel	A probe toward The Gap pickets, a moldy slapjack and fresh pone; anticipating the battle.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	April 19, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	wife Rachel	Full of fight ..and crackers; Newt Gorsuch reported fat as a china pig'; dinner with Major Kershner; half rations due to bad roads.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	April 25, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	wife Rachel	Out of provisions; trip to Flat Lick for food; a Colonel promoted to General?; assigned as courier for the new General.
Capt. Addison S. McClure	April 25, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	The Wooster Republican	Describes new military organization; chastises journalists or others who had criticized Union generals at recent Battle of Pittsburg Landing (Shiloh), Tennessee; brief mention of impending advance on Cumberland Gap.
Hiram (unidentified)	April 27, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	The Wooster Republican	Brief letter describing lack of food, being sick and missing an expedition to Cumberland Gap.
2nd. Lt. Silas H. Corn	May 1, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	Holmes County Farmer	Describes reconnaissance mission to Rebel-held Cumberland Gap, Kentucky, including the marches, maneuvering and skirmishing with the Confederates.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	May 4, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	wife Rachel	Colonel (DeCourcey) gives his couriers a Sibley tent; how to avoid bedbugs; answering to the General's silver whistle; good food from the General's cooks;; John's wife being pursued?; finding a husband for sister Jane; the brigade's beautiful drill.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	May 14, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	wife Rachel	Colonel's orderly; full brigade drill; paymaster coming; sister Jane wants to see a battle.
Capt. Addison S. McClure	May 18, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	The Wooster Republican	Details on military organizations massing for attack on Cumberland Gap; prominence of the 16th Ohio and 26th Brigade as best drilled in the Division; 16th Ohio has become famous throughout U. S. military.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	May 21, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	wife Rachel	22 cannons; attack on Cumberland Gap tomorrow; has a horse to write and will stay close to the General.
1st. Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva	May 28, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	Holmes County Farmer	Describes mission toward Cumberland Gap with the intention of capturing a Confederate force that may have been trying to attack Union forces at Big Creek Gap.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	June 5, 1862	1	Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	wife Rachel	Scouting with the General toward the Gap; capture of a kitten; riding five miles for milk each day.
Pvt. Charles M. Zink	June 5, 1862	1	Camp Cumberland Ford, Kentucky	Holmes County Farmer	Describes mission to try and capture a Rebel force heading for Union troops at Big Gap Creek and goes on to describe their current campsite along with information on other battles and movements inthe general area.
1st. Lt. Manuel B. DeSilva	June 20, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	Holmes County Farmer	Briefly informs the newspaper of the taking of Cumberland Gap from Rebels.
Capt. Addison S. McClure	June 20, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	The Wooster Republican	Details on the Union advance on and capture of Cumberland Gap; difficulty of marching over gaps in mountains; condition of Gap after Confederates fled.
Pvt. Charles M. Zink	June 20, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	Holmes County Farmer	Describes picket duty; advance into Cumberland Gap; rainy first night sleeping between two graves.
Capt. Cushman Cunningham	June 21, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	father	Letter from the Captain of Company F to his father, describing the events leading up to and occupation of Cumberland Gap.
Cpl. John Lamm	June 23, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	The Wooster Republican	A description of the troops' march over the rugged Cumberland mountains and the occupation of Cumberland Gap.
2nd. Lt. Silas H. Corn	June 24, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	Holmes County Farmer	Describes march toward Wilson's Gap; taking and occupation of Cumberland Gap; conditions at the Gap.
Capt. Addison S. McClure	July 4, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Kentucky	The Wooster Republican	A rousing speech in patriotic support of the Union with a comparison of the condition of the Union of one year previous.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	July 13, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	wife Rachel	Health is failing; sending money and a miniature to wife with Lt. Liggett; losing weight.
Pvt. Charles M. Zink	July 13, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	Holmes County Farmer	Describes Fourth of July at Cumberland Gap; talks about divided nation, rumor that McClellan was defeated at Richomnd.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	July 30, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	wife Rachel	Recovered from sickness; describes contents of box of provisions; sent home picture of himself made at Cumberland Gap; brought milk by two little girls while sick in hospital.
Pvt. John F. McClelland	August 8, 1862	1	Camp Virginia, Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	wife Rachel	Describes The Battle of Tazewell, Tennessee; capture of a Confederate Colonel; death of his Captain, Joseph Edgar; lists names of missing soldiers he knew; last known letter from Private McClelland.
Lt. George W. Stein	August 8, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	"Brother Boone"	Describes The Battle of Tazewell, Tennessee in great detail. The letter is addressed to an unknown relation, "Brother Boone".
Capt. Hamilton Richeson	August 8, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	Wooster Republican	Informs the hometown residents of Wayne County, Ohio, details on the regiment's casualties taken at The Battle of Tazewell, Tennessee.
WILSCOT	August 15, 1862	1	Cumberland Gap, Tennessee	Tuscarawas Advocate	Letter from unidentified 16th OVI soldier to Tuscarawas Advocate newspaper describing occupation of Cumberland Gap and Battle of Tazewell, Tennessee August 6, 1862. Note: This letter is part of the Battle of Tazewell collection and is formatted differently than other letters in this website section. Use your browser's BACK button to return to this section.
Josiah Martin	December 5, 1862	1	Memphis, Tennessee	Rachel McClelland	John's friend writes to Rachel about John's illness, taking medicine, bed under a shade tree, riding away in ambulance, getting sicker, money matters; John in hospital too weak to speak.
Pvt. Daniel G. Spring	December 31, 1862	1	near Vicksburg, Mississippi	Holmes County Farmer	Brief but poignant letter describing the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou which happened just two days earlier.
Capt. Richard W. Tanneyhill	January 3, 1863	1	Miliken's Bend, near Vicksburg, Mississippi	mother	Interesting letter home to mother informing her that her other son and member of the same 16th OVI Company, was missing in action after the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	January 5, 1863	1	On Board Steamer Fanny Bullit, Mississippi River	Holmes County Farmer	Linn describes the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou, including details on killed, wounded and missing.
Isaac B. Siegfried	January 16, 1863	1	Wayne County, Ohio	Pvt. William H. Siegfried	Letter to Pvt. William H. Siegfried, Company C, from his father.
WILSCOT	January 22, 1863	1	Off Mouth of Yazoo River, Mississippi	Tuscarawas Advocate	Letter from unidentified 16th OVI soldier to Tuscarawas Advocate newspaper describing the regiment's escape from Cumberland Gap, Kanawha Expedition and the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou on December 29, 1862.
WILSCOT	February 26, 1863	1	Young's Point, Louisiana (near Vicksburg)	Tuscarawas Advocate	Letter from unidentified 16th OVI soldier to Tuscarawas Advocate newspaper describing the regiment's winter encampment at Young's Point, Louisiana, on the Mississippi River a few miles above Vicksburg.
Cpl. Robert Boyd	March 4, 1863	1	Milliken's Bend, Louisiana	Cousin Mary A. Taylor	Letter from soldier to young cousin back home in Ohio describing camp life at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana.
WILSCOT	March 21, 1863	1	Milliken's Bend, Louisiana (above Vicksburg)	Tuscarawas Advocate	Letter from unidentified 16th OVI soldier to Tuscarawas Advocate newspaper describing the regiment's winter encampment at Milliken's Bend, Louisiana, on the Mississippi River, 30 miles above Vicksburg; also describes copperheads.
Pvt. William McCormick	May 26, 1863	1	near Vicksburg, Mississippi	wife Charlotte	Letter describing horrors of war, travels, battles; may contain fragments of other letters.
Pvt. William McCormick	May 28, 1863	1	near Vicksburg, Mississippi	wife Charlotte	Letter describing battle and his health; purchased tobacco, sending money home; gives his final Kiss to Lottie, Johny and Clary and says goodbye.
Pvt. Cyrus B. Anderson	June 2, 1863	1	near Vicksburg, Mississippi	Charlotte Scott McCormick	Letter from comrade of William McCormick's describing his death the night before from wounds received in combat during the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Pvt. Cyrus B. Anderson	July 5, 1863	1	near Vicksburg, Mississippi	Charlotte Scott McCormick	Letter from comrade of William McCormick's in response to inquiries from McCormick's widow, describing his burial site; Anderson says McCormick may have had a premonition about his death; mentions surrender of Vicksburg.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	July 25, 1863	1	Vicksburg, Mississippi	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	July 28, 1863	1	Vicksburg, Mississippi	father, Cicero Boston Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	July 31, 1863	1	Vicksburg, Mississippi	mother Margaret Buchanan Tidball Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	August 2, 1863	1	Vicksburg, Mississippi	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	August 9, 1863	1	Vicksburg, Mississippi	mother Margaret Buchanan Tidball Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	August 17, 1863	1	Carrollton, Louisiana	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	August 17, 1863	1	Carrollton, Louisiana	brother Brownhill Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	August 21, 1863	1	Carrollton, Louisiana	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	August 21, 1863	1	Carrollton, Louisiana	uncle A. B. Fry
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	August 29, 1863	1	Carrollton, Louisiana	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	September 2, 1863	1	Carrollton, Louisiana	father, Cicero Boston Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	September 2, 1863	1	Carrollton, Louisiana	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	September 3, 1863	1	Carrollton, Louisiana	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	September 5, 1863	1	Carrollton, Louisiana	mother Margaret Buchanan Tidball Linn
Cicero Boston Linn	September 20, 1863	1	Millersburg, Ohio	Thomas B. Linn
Margaret Buchanan Tidball Linn	abt. September 20, 1863	1	Millersburg, Ohio	Thomas B. Linn
Pvt. Cyrus B. Anderson	September 26, 1863	1	Carrollton, New Orleans, Louisiana	Charlotte Scott McCormick	Letter from comrade of William McCormick's in response to inquiries from McCormick's widow, describing money matters, personal items.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	September 27, 1863	1	Berwick Bay, Louisiana	parents Cicero and Margaret Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	September 27, 1863	1	Berwick Bay, Louisiana	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	October 2, 1863	1	Berwick Bay, Louisiana	mother Margaret Buchanan Tidball Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	abt. October 8, 1863	1	near New Iberia, Louisiana (assumed)	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	October 11, 1863	1	Vermillionville, Louisiana	parents Cicero and Margaret Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	October 16, 1863	1	Vermillionville, Louisiana	father, Cicero Boston Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	October 17, 1863	1	Vermillionville, Louisiana	brother Brownhill Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	October 17, 1863	1	Vermillionville, Louisiana	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	October 19, 1863	1	Vermillionville, Louisiana	brother Brownhill Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 4, 1863	1	New Iberia, Louisiana	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 6, 1863	1	New Iberia, Louisiana	brother Brownhill Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 6, 1863	1	New Iberia, Louisiana	sister, Ida (Linn?)
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 6, 1863	1	New Iberia, Louisiana	father, Cicero Boston Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 11, 1863	1	New Iberia, Louisiana	uncle, Rev. Caldwell Tidball
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 13, 1863	1	Berwick, Louisiana	sisters, Ida and Julia (Love) Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 13, 1863	1	Berwick, Louisiana	mother Margaret Buchanan Tidball Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 13, 1863	1	Berwick, Louisiana	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 20, 1863	1	Brashear City, Louisiana	Holmes County Republican newspaper
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	November 24, 1863	1	Algiers, Louisiana	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	December 2, 1863	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	uncle A. B. Fry
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	December 2, 1863	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	father, Cicero Boston Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	December 13, 1863	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	December 20, 1863	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	December 24, 1863	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	mother Margaret Buchanan Tidball Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	December 24, 1863	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	aunt Nancy Tidball
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	abt. December 27, 1863	1	Wooster, Ohio	Capt. Hamilton Richeson and Col. John DeCourcy	Newspaper article describing the presentation of a sword by the regiment to Col. John F. DeCourcy and DeCourcy's response by letter.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	December 30, 1863	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	father, Cicero Boston Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	December 30, 1863	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	brother Ezekiel Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	December 30, 1863	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	mother Margaret Buchanan Tidball Linn	Includes Linn's summary of all letters written to and received by him during 1863.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	January 2, 1864	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	January 4, 1864	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	Holmes County Republican newspaper
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	January 7, 1864	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	L.S.
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	January 12, 1864	1	Decrow's Point, Texas	aunt Love Fry (Frey?)
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	January 14, 1864	1	Indianola, Texas	L.S.
James Parson	January 15, 1864	1	Shreve, Ohio	Thomas B. Linn
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	January 21, 1864	1	Indianola, Texas	Holmes County Republican newspaper
Pvt. Thomas Buchanan Linn	January 23, 1864	1	Indianola, Texas	mother Margaret Buchanan Tidball Linn