Head Qrs. 1st Brig., 1st Div., 11th A.C. Nashville Febry. 9th 1864 My Dear Wife I set down to write to you last night, after finishing my letter to [James W.] Remick, but was interrupted; and, no opportunity offering to-day, … Continue reading →
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I received yours of the [4th?] written at Chicago last evening
Pontiac Ill Feb 8, 1864 My Dear Husband I received yours of the [4th?] written at Chicago last evening with my book worsted buttons cords silk &c I thank you for them all for the music more than I can … Continue reading →
Enclosed is a letter to the Sunday School, which you will please deliver to some one to read
Head Qrs., 1st Brig., 1st Div., 11th A.C. Nashville Feby. 7th 1864 My Dear Wife Enclosed is a letter to the Sunday School, which you will please deliver to some one to read.1 I have been interrupted so often that … Continue reading →
Takedown Notices from Publishers: What are your rights?
Chris Diaz, Residency Librarian, Scholarly Communications & Collections Karen Fischer, Collections Analysis Librarian You may have read in the Washington Post or the Chronicle of Higher Education that users of […]
Millions of Titles to Borrow
Amy Paulus, Head of Access Services Looking for books not available or not owned by the University Libraries? Try UBorrow! A book found in UBorrow will be delivered quickly from one […]
Research Resources Your Students Need in Subject Specific Guides
Ericka Raber, Research & Instruction Librarian With the wealth of information resources available, students often need help finding the information they need for research projects and papers. Libguides are selective […]
You will be surprised on looking at the date of my letter to find it written at Nashville, but such are the fortunes of War
Head Quarters 1st Brig., 1st Div., llth A.C. Nashville February 3rd 1864 My Dear Wife You will be surprised on looking at the date of my letter to find it written at Nashville, but such are the fortunes of War. … Continue reading →
I recieved your address from Cousin Hanna a few days since and hasten to write
Bridgeport Feb 1st 1864 Dear Cousin: I recieved your address from Cousin Hanna a few days since and hasten to write. I am going to school this winter. I heard of little Franks death and sympathize with you in your … Continue reading →
We are still here, all packed and ready to march
Head Qrs. 1st Brig., 1st Div. 11th A.C. Nashville February 1st 1864 My Dear Wife We are still here, all packed and ready to march. Mrs. Harrison & Mrs. Merrell went home this morning.1 A large portion of our train … Continue reading →
I have mislaid your last letter & so cannot tell what date it was sent
East Villa Jan 31st /64 Dear Brother & Sister; I have mislaid your last letter & so cannot tell what date it was sent. It was received about a week ago. Harry [& Wes?] received letters from you yesterday & … Continue reading →