Letter from A. W. Van Riper to H. A. Van Riper, October 28, 1860

Letter from A W Van Riper to H A Van Riper, in it he talks about having a hard time finding work.

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 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 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 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 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

Letter from Alexander van Riper to Henry and Willis Van Riper

Very brief letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry and Willis Van Riper

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…

Letter from August 12, 1863

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, in it he talks about life at camp

Letter from A. Van Riper to Henry Van Riper January 23, 1864

Letter to Henry from Alexander asking him to send postage stamps so that he can continue to write them letters

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, December 22, 1863

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper, in it he dicusses being in the Battle of Chattanooga and other aspects of the war

Letter from A. Van Riper to Willis Van Riper, May 24, 1864

Letter from Alexander to Willis Van Riper, in it he describes their long march towards Atlanta and the battle they will likely face

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

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