-
Search within Results
-
Content-Type
-
Collection
-
Subject
-
Coverage
-
Language
-
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 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 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 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.
-
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
-
Rebel John
Handwritten poem about "Rebel John"
-
Letter from A Van Riper to Henry A Van Riper, July 25, 1864
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, in it he describes a battle where they lost 101 men.
-
Letter from A. Van Riper to H. Van Riper, December 23, 1864
Letter from Alexander Van Riper discussing his activities in Georgia.
-
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.
-
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…
-
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, October 23, 1863
Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper where he talks about weather and marching long distances