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Thomas Pimer writes to his father about marching, camp life, his thoughts on George MacClellan, and being near the Battle of Antietam.

William Digby Smith writes to his wife of the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg and his separation from his regiment

William Smith writes to his wife about his circumstances a week after participating in the Battle of Gettysburg.

William Smith writes to his wife that he has been assigned to duty in the hospital and of the casualties among the Union forces from the Battle of Gettysburg.

William Smith writes to his wife about life in camp, photographs of the children, and returning to his regiment.

Homer Curtiss writes to his family of his thoughts on returning from his leave at home, wanting to return to the front, and others in camp.

Homer Curtiss writes to his mother and sisters about his attempts to rejoin his regiment, Washington D.C., the difficulty of taking trains, and his correspondents at home.

Homer Curtiss writes to his family about his continued stay in hospital in Washington, D.C. and the financial troubles that that is presenting.

Homer Curtiss writes to his sister Lucy about his redeployment to Washington, D.C., his prospects for being released from service, and life at home.