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Letter from John Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, March 1862

Letter from John Van Riper to his Cousin Henry Van Riper, in it he talks about school

Letter from A. W. Van Riper to H. A. Van Riper, October 28, 1860

Letter from A W Van Riper to H A Van Riper, in it he talks about having a hard time finding work.

Letter from Joshua Benster to Henry, November 20, 1864

Letter from Joshua [Bensen?] to Henry Van Riper in it he talks about being surrounded by the Rebels and being very ill with the flu.

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, August 24 1863

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper discussing life in camp and inquiring about family members at home

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to "Dear Cousins," September 9, [1864]

Letter from Alexander Van Riper describing recent fighting and the debate about the draft.

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, […] 15, 1863

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper and other cousins, in which he tells them he expects to be exchanged soon.

Letter from Lucy Maria to Henry Van Riper, May 13, 1860

Letter from Lucy Maria to Henry Van Riper and her cousins discussing how much she enjoys going to school

Letter from John Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, January 15, [18]64

Letter from John Van Riper to his cousins, in it he inquires about the well being of Alexander and talks about the boys in his neighborhood enlisting in the army

Empty envelopes

Group of nine envelopes, many of which include addresses, stamps, and notes.

Letter from J.J. Benster to Henry, […] 28, 1865

Letter from J.J. Benster apologizing for having to break plans with Henry VanRiper.

Letter from Mary Van Riper to A W and M A Van Riper

Letter from Mary Van Riper to her Brothers N.W. and M.A. Van Riper, in it she gives them news of the death of a woman named Mary James, who she believes died from consumption

Letter from Joshua G. Benster to Willis Van Riper, April 7, 1886

Letter from Joshua Van Riper to Willis Van Riper about patents and plans for a business.

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, January 19, 1864

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper in it he expresses his wish that the family back home would write to him more often and that he worries about being compensated as promised for his service.

Letter from A.W. Van Riper to H. A. Van Riper, August 11, 1861

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper discussing camp life, specifically meals.

Recommendation Letter to Abraham Lincoln for R.K. Williams

This letter to Lincoln recommends R.K. Williams be appointed to a federal judgeship.

Letter from unknown to Henry Van Riper, December 5, 1861

Letter with unknown author addressed to Henry Van Riper that talks about the religious activies of soldiers and other aspects of camp life.

Letter from Henry's Mother to Henry Van Riper, March 29, 1865

Letter to Henry from his mother, in it she asks that he takes care of himself and be careful to not get sick and discusses other family matters

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, September 15, 1864

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to his cousins, in it he inquires about various friends and family members and talks about difficulties in getting paid

Letter from Henry Van Riper to "Dear Father," March 6, 1865

Letter from Henry to his father, in it he discusses sickness spreading at camp and leaving for Chattanooga

Letter from G. Van Riper to Nick Van Riper, March 20, 1880

Letter from G. Van Riper regarding a move to Texas.

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