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[Letter from David S. Kennard to A.D. Kennard, November 20, 1862]

Description: Letter from David S. Kennard to A.D. Kennard from Camp Nelson, Arkansas, discussing all the sickness in the camp. Wesley Gentry is very sick and old man Gentry is staying with him in a house, William Sanders was sick, and Henry Walker died about a week ago. Old Mr. Higgens and Simian came by with Jim Higgens, who they were taking home. William Boathright paid money he owed. They may be marching soon. Heard about big battle in Virginia where General Lee routed McClelland's whole army. Kenna… more
Date: November 22, 1862
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[Letter from David Fentress to Clara, February 22, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara states that he handed Major Morgan money and candy for his family. Dr. Fentress gives her instructions on how to retrieve it and what debts to pay. He give an update on his health. He also has received an invitation from Colonel Groce for a "gathering."
Date: February 22, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
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[Letter to the Captain, May 22, 1865]

Description: Letter to the Captain from an unidentified officer of the Co. F. 1st NY Veterans Cavalry. The letter requests a "descriptive list" and a "clothing account" from the Captain, and outlines instructions for contacting the unidentified officer if he is in China.
Date: May 22, 1865
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[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, October 22, 1861]

Description: Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing the build up and reinforcement of troops in his area and the likely upcoming battle between the Confederate forces and the Union forces. He additionally mentions that the Confederates accidentally blew up a magnificent rail road bridge on the Green River.
Date: October 22, 1861
Creator: Rector, Kenner K.
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[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mrs. Sargent, January 22, 1862]

Description: Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his mother, Mrs. Sargent informing them of his recent life including his redeployment to a camp 2 miles from Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions the extremely cold climate, various people in his company, the expectation of an attack, and the lack of information received on the war.
Date: January 22, 1863
Creator: Sargent, Vanburen W.
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Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mrs. Sargent, January 22, 1862]

Description: Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his mother, Mrs. Sargent informing them of his recent life including his redeployment to a camp 2 miles from Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions the extremely cold climate, various people in his company, the expectation of an attack, and the lack of information received on the war.
Date: January 22, 1863
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