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Letter from J.J. Benster to Henry, […] 28, 1865
Letter from J.J. Benster apologizing for having to break plans with Henry VanRiper.
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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
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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
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Letter from Mary Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, March 22, 1865
Letter from Mary Van Riper to Henry Van Riper discussing school life and acquaintances.
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Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, January 29, 1865
Camp of the 47 Regt. O.V.P.
Jan 29th /65
Dear Cousins
I woanes moar take my pen in hand to in foar you that I am well an hoap that theas few lines will find you the same.
henry I reseaved your letter last night and moas glad to hear from you and to hear that you was all well
henry we ar on the march again we ar on our way to Charleston now thay doant give us tome to wash a sheart any moar henry I got that hat the same time that I got your letter and It comes…
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Letter from unknown to "Dear Cousin," January 17, 1865
Letter discussing family life and employment.
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Letter from Henry Van Riper to family, March 15, 1865
Letter from Henry Van Riper to his family discussing illness and food in the army.
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Fragment of Correspondence between Andrew Johnson and Abraham Lincoln
Fragment from Andrew Johnson saying "8th of December 1863." Lincoln refers to the oath and approves the discharge of the un-named man. They are referring to the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, which Lincoln issued on December 8, 1863. This proclamation allowed for the pardon of all but high ranking Confederates.
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Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, January 5, 1865
Letter from Alexander VanRiper in which he describes Army camp life near Savannah.
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Letter from Willis E. Van Riper to "Dear Brother"
Letter from Willis Van Riper to his brother Henry in which he updates him on acquaintances and asks about his health.
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Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, April 2, 1865
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to his family informing them that he is in the hospital and making requests.
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Letter from Jennie Benster to Henry Van Riper, March 24, 1865
Letter from Jennie Benster to Henry Van Riper thanking him for his letter and updating him on her family.
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Letter from Joshua Besnter to Henry [Van Riper], March 7, 1865
Letter from Joshua Benster discussing his work in North Carolina, among other topics.
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Letter from Mark and Phebe Chase to "Dear Nephew," April 23, 1865
Letter from Mark and Phebe Chase to their nephew in it they discuss family life, the assination of President Lincoln and the stores closing in Monroe in honor of him.
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Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, January 15, 1865
Letter from Alexander VanRiper describing camp life.
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Letter from J J Benster to Henry, February 16, 1865
Letter from JJ Benster to Henry Van Riper, inquiring about Huron Station and talking about a trip to Newbern
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Letter from S. Trumbell to Abraham Lincoln, with Response
This letter contains a brief recommendation from S. Trumbell regarding another letter writer. This other writer was likely a Confederate, possibly a soldier seeking to be released from prison. The oath Lincoln refers to was in the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, which Lincoln issued on December 8, 1863. This proclamation allowed for the pardon of all but high ranking Confederates. Lincoln approved the discharge in this case.
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Strange tales from humble life
The electronic version of this item was provided by the Wayne State University Library System and is freely accessible through the Wayne State University Libraries Digital Collections.
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Good little hearts: the Metropolitan fair, Junior
Vols. 2-4 dated 1866.
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Kate Woodman: or, The heart revealed
The electronic version of this item was provided by the Wayne State University Library System and is freely accessible through the Wayne State University Libraries Digital Collections.