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16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Letters from Soldiers

This is a collection of letters sent to and from 16th Ohio soldiers during the war. Some are simply transcribed while others include both a transcription and image of the actual letter and, in some cases, an image of the envelope in which the letter was mailed. They are listed in date order.

Current count of letters:
90-day regiment: 24+
3-year regiment : 130+

Entries with an asterisk are links to an index of all the letters for that soldier. Each individual letter also has its own entry on this page.

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.
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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
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