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Stephen Writes from Clarks Burg

Posted on July 17, 2012 by john

On July 17, 1862, Stephen wrote his mother after receiving a letter from her indicating she was anxiously waiting to hear from him.  In his letter, he reports that he is doing well — he feels great, the rations are good, … Continue reading →

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Robert Writes from Sperryville

Posted on July 16, 2012 by john

On July 16, 1862, Robert Patterson wrote his father from Sperryville, Virginia.  In his letter he notes that the extreme heat, and lack of water, has caused two soldiers to die of sunstroke.  He also comments on the army, who is … Continue reading →

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Of Notoriety

Posted on June 29, 2012 by lynda

[Special Collections and Archives welcomes Ruth Monnier, a senior history major at the University of Dayton who is working as a summer volunteer here in the Archives. One of her first projects was to finalize the transcriptions on the Civil … Continue reading →

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