Thomas Pimer, 21st C.V.I, October 16, 1862
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Soldiers--Conduct of life
subject: Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862
subject: McClellan, George B. -- (George Brinton), -- 1826-1885
description: Thomas Pimer writes to his father about marching, camp life, his thoughts on George MacClellan, and being near the Battle of Antietam.

Thomas Pimer, 21st C.V.I., December 28, 1862
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 21st (1862-1865)
subject: Fredericksburg, Battle of (Virginia : 1862)
subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Casualties
subject: Racism
subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Destruction and pillage
description: Thomas Pimer describes to his father the Union defeat at the Battle of Fredericksburg and provides graphic details of the casualties. He also expresses disgust at having to fight for the abolition of slavery.
date: 1862-12-28

Thomas Pimer, 21st C.V.I., June 12, 1863
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 21st (1862-1865)
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--African Americans
subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Destruction and pillage
subject: Racism
description: Thomas Pimer writes to his father about the fortifications his unit is building in southern Virginia his regiment's practice of seizing African-Americans from local slaveholders and compelling them to work for the Union army.
date: 1863-06-12

Thomas Pimer, 21st C.V.I, September 18, 1864
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources
subject: United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 21st (1862-1865)
subject: Military police
subject: Racism
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--African Americans
description: Thomas Pimer writes to his father of serving as a military policeman in Norfolk because of conflicts between Black troops and sailors.
date: 1864-09-18
type: 4-15

Thomas Pimer, 21st. C.V.I., April 30, 1865
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources
subject: United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 21st (1862-1865)
subject: Appomattox Campaign, 1865
description: Thomas Pimer writes to his father about witnessing the fall of Petersburg and Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House. He also provides a description of his fiance.
date: 1865-04-30

Thomas Pimer, 21st C.V.I., June 7, 1865
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources
subject: United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 21st (1862-1865)
description: Thomas Pimer writes to his father of his imminent release from the Army, his decision not to reenlist in Texas, and his search for employment in Norfolk.
date: 1865-06-07

Thomas Pimer, 21st C.V.I, March 12, 1863
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources
subject: Operations rations (Military supplies)
subject: United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 21st (1862-1865)
description: Thomas Pimer writes to his father about his new camp, camp life, and what he is eating.
date: 1863-03-12

Thomas Pimer, 21st C.V.I, June 2, 1864
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources
subject: United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 21st (1862-1865)
subject: Civilians in war -- Virginia -- History -- 19th century
description: Thomas Pimer writes to his father of his disappointment in not hearing from home, health in the camp, and the situation of the local citizens.

Thomas Pimer, 21st C.V.I., May 21, 1865
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources
subject: United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 21st (1862-1865)
subject: Civilians in war -- Virginia -- History -- 19th century1865
subject: Military occupation
description: Thomas Pimer writes to his father of his impending discharge, an opportunity to participate in the occupation of Texas, and the current status of Richmond.
date: 1865-05-21

Thomas Pimer, 21st C.V.I., October 21, 1863
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources
subject: United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 21st (1862-1865)
subject: Soldiers--Conduct of life
description: Thomas Pimer writes to his father of his new office in Norfolk and describes Norfolk as a city filled with alcohol and brothels that has damaged many young men. He also complains about lies being spread about him in New London.
date: 1863-10-21