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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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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 G. Van Riper to Nick Van Riper, March 20, 1880
Letter from G. Van Riper regarding a move to Texas.