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William Ingram writes to his wife about Camp Lyon and his inability to make a final visit home before deployment to Mississippi because he hasn't been paid and can't afford the trip.

Cornelius Gold writes to his mother about camp life in New Haven and being able to get leave to visit family in the area.

Lucy Curtiss writes to her brother Homer of life at home, the lack of reliable news about the war, and her happiness at hearing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Joanna Curtiss writes to her son Homer, sharing news from home, wondering why he has not visited, and worrying that his promotion may expose him more to temptation and vice.

Joanna Curtiss writes to her son Homer, giving news of her church, expressing concern over his promotion, and warning him against alcohol.

Joanna Curtiss writes to her son Homer about the coming end of the war, the work of Reconstruction, Grant's strategy, and her concerns over profiteering.

Lucy writes to her brother Homer about the fall of Richmond, her visit to a neighbor with Copperhead sympathies, and mail delivery in town.

Lucy Curtiss writes to her brother Homer about her disappointment on hearing the false news that his regiment was to be sent home.

Lucy Curtiss writes to her brother Homer of her eagerness for news from his regiment on the eve of the battle of Cold Harbor.

P.W. Strong writes to her nephew Homer Curtiss about the death of her son by her first marriage, Seth Reynolds, of Warren, Conn. Reynolds was a sergeant in Company A of the 7th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. He was killed in action in Pocotaligo,…