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Letter from Alexander to Henry Van Riper
The letters that date from the Civil War era discuss the daily realities of solider life such as illness, homesickness, and camp life. Also of topic are battles and other important Civil War events, including the burning of Atlanta and the assassination of President Lincoln. Letters written during these years by family members who did not join the infantry reveal the impact the war had on those at home. In these letters they discuss their concerns and feelings surrounding the war as well as r…
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Rebel John
Handwritten poem about "Rebel John"
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Listen to the Mocking-Bird
Ephemera, printed version of Listen to the Mocking-Bird by Alice Hawthorne
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Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper inquiring about family members at home and discussing camp, when he might be home and news about the war, including that Grant has taken Vicksburg.
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Empty envelopes
Group of nine envelopes, many of which include addresses, stamps, and notes.
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Letter from Alexander van Riper to Henry and Willis Van Riper
Very brief letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry and Willis Van Riper
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Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper
Letter from from Alexander Van Riper to his uncle from Camp at 47th Regt., inquires about his bounty
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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.
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Letter from John Van Riper to Henry Van Riper October 13, 1861
Letter to Henry Van Riper from John Van Riper in it is talks about his surprise that Alexander enlisted
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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.
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Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, 186[2]
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, in it he describe the food in camp and asks about home.
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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
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Letter from A.W. Van Riper to Willis Van Riper[1863]
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Willis Van Riper discussing his time at Camp Chase in Ohio.
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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.
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Letter from A.W. Van Riper to "Dear Uncle", […] 17, 1863
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to his uncle, in it he writes about having to stay at camp until he gets paid and the concern that the camp was going to be attacked by a Rebel general
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Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, April 5, 1863
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Willis Van Riper discussing his recent travel and activity in the Union Army.
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Letter from A.W. Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, May 26, 1863
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, in it he tells Henry that he was taken prisoner by the Confederate army
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Letter from August 12, 1863
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, in it he talks about life at camp
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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
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Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, October 5, 1863
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper discussing his thoughts on being kept in the barracks and his desire to leave.