This letter was written from William Ash at Camp Griffin, December 22, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his cousin. He writes about recent fighting and news from other regiments.

The folder contain three letters from Clarke S. Edwards to his wife in Bethel, Maryland, written between September and October of 1861 during the American Civil War. He writes about his health, their letters/sending money, regiment activities, and the availability of supplies.

This letter was written from David K. Faulk to his mother from Camp Pierpont, March 2, 1862, during the American Civil War. Faulk describes regimental travels, his recent receipt of pay, and his concern that she shouldn't worry about him.

This folder contains two letters from Josiah Green to his wife, written from Camp Griffin on December 7 and December 23, 1861, during the American Civil War. Both letters are primarily full of discussions of both of their health, the state of the mail, and some war news Green has picked up.

This letter was written by J. Marshall Guion to his brother from "Camp Advance," September 15, 1861, during the American Civil War. The letter includes Guion's take on recent military and camp activities.

This folder contains a letter from James W. Hanna, written at Camp Pierpont, October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War, to his friend, Richard Lyons. He talks about skirmishing with the Confederate soldiers and how much he is enjoying life in the army.

This folder includes a letter from George Hersum to May, likely his wife, written at Camp California, dated January 1, [1862] (see note below), during the American Civil War. He talks about the slowness of the mail, sending money, and a visit/news about a friend, James W. Dean.

Please note: The creator dated this letter as 1861, but given that it mentions fighting at Bull Run (First Bull Run), is it more likely from 1862.

This folder contains a letter from Melvin Hunt to his sister, written on October 4, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of helping to build a fortress near the capital (complete with a small drawing), sending money home, and his intention to write more. He also includes several lines of poetry.

This folder consists of a letter from G. W. (Whit) Lacaster to Melia, written at Manasses, February 25, 1862, during the American Civil War. He writes of mutual friends, mentions a blockade on the river, and the hope for an early victory.

This letter, written by Henry Kyger, was to his aunt and cousin, dated October 17, 1861, during the American Civil War. He writes of recent regiment activities, the location of the Confederate Army, his approval of General McClellan, and the destruction of the nearby countryside.