Scope and Content From the Collection: This collection consists of a single letter written by John N. Snider, a soldier serving in Company H, 14th Virginia Cavalry, during the American Civil War. Written at a camp near Salem, Virginia, on March 17, 1863, the letter is addressed to "Dear Sister," Kittie J. [Catherine J.] Snider. After discussing family and mutual acquaintances, Snider describes the local weather. He notes that the soldiers have plenty to eat but lacked meat rations for a week. He adds that his mess purchased a...