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Collection: Van Riper Family Correspondence-
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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Letter from John Van Riper to Henry Van Riper
Letter from John Van Riper to Henry Van Riper inquiring about the well being of various family members and sharing news of Macy Marshall.
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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 Old, Bach to Friends
Letter from Old Bach to his friends talking about never marrying and advising his audience to marry young
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Letter from Eloy Rufs to Henry and Willis Van Riper
Letter from Eloy Lane Rufs to Henry and Willis Van Riper discussing family life, farming, price of food and inquiring about the well being of other family members
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Letter from John Van Riper to Alexander Van Riper
Letter from John Van Riper to his Brother Alexander inquring about various members of the family and discussing day to day life
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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 Margaret J Van Riper to Mary Ann Van Riper, May 11, 1856
Letter from Margaret Van Riper to her Sister Mary Ann Van Riper, in it she expresses sorrow over the death of a woman named Hetty and talks about members of the family
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Correspodence, Letter from John A. Chase to Mr. N. Van Riper, January 1, 1853
Letter from John A. Chase to his Cousin Mr. N. Van Riper discussing school, visiting Cleveland, and inquring about various family members
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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
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Letter from John Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, March 28, 1855
Letter from John Van Riper to his cousin Henry Van Riper, in it he talks about having an injured foot and asks about members of the family. There is also a short letter to Willis Van Riper on the back.
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Letter from James Van Riper to N[?]. W. Van Riper, September 29, 1855
Letter from James Van Riper to his brother and sister, in it he discusses various family matters and the building of a new addition onto his house
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Letter from [Yilder?] to Henry and Willis, February 22, 1857
Letter from Yilder to Henry and Willis Van Riper discussing family matters, school, farming, and other aspects of daily life.
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Letter from Jill to Henry, April 16, 1858
Letter from Jill to her Cousin Henry about her school, illness in the family, and other news.
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Letter from [Jim?] to N W Van Riper
Letter from Jim to his Brother N.W. Van Riper in it he talks about buying horses, the farm, and what various goods are selling for.
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Letter from H.A. Van Riper to "Dear Nephew," January 22, 1860
Letter from H. A. Van Riper to his nephew discussing day to day issues like weather, work, etc.