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William Smith describes to his wife the march from Appomattox Court House to Richmond, his witnessing of Lee's surrender, his sadness at Lincoln's death, and his suspicion of the Confederate soldiers.

William Smith writes to his wife of the march back from Appomattox following Lee's surrender and of the imminent dissolution of his regiment.

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.

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.

Thomas Pimer writes to his father of serving as a military policeman in Norfolk because of conflicts between Black troops and sailors.

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.

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.

William Reynolds writes to his friend James McCracken about his regiments retreat to winter quarters, the likelihood that he will not be released from service when he had hoped, and his disillusionment with the government.

William Reynolds writes to James McCracken about the weather, Sherman's successes in Georgia, and the leadership of Philip Sheridan.

Charles McCracken writes to his brother James about his health, the safety of his camp, his anger at the Copperheads, and the imminent end of the war.