Box Small Coll. 08
Contains 622 Results:
William Waste to Sarah J. Day, 7 Nov 1858
Johnston, Ohio. Discussing religious beliefs.
William Waste to Sarah J. Waste, 9 Jun 1864
Stanton, Virginia. A friend of his is going home and will deliver this letter. He is now in Shenandoah Valley. They were expecting to fight but by the time they got there General Hunter had already taken the place and about 2,000 prisoners.
William Waste to Sarah J. Day, 13 Mar 1859
Mayfield, Ohio. Telling her how much he takes pleasure in her society, meaning her friendship and company.
William Waste to Sarah J. Waste, 2 Jul 1864
Camp near Charleston. He talks about the retreat at Lynchburg and running out of rations. Some soldiers fell during Mar from starvation. This past two months has been the hardest of the war.
William Waste to Sarah J. Day, 15 Apr 1859
Mayfield, Ohio. Telling her of his health and that he plans to pay her a visit in the near future.
William Waste to Sarah J. Waste, 4 Oct 1864
Camp near Cedar Creek, Virginia. Talks about his letter being slow because he was waiting to be paid, so he could send her some money. Also about the battle with the Johnnies where they were attacked before daylight. After dropping back two or three miles they
William Waste to Sarah J. Day, 12 Jun 1860
Camp Jackson, Ohio. Concerning life at Camp Jackson and Waste's impressions of Columbus, located near the camp. Also about how much he misses home and the love of Sarah Jane.
Henry Gunn to Sarah J. Waste, 23 Oct 1864
Camp near Soral Hill Church, Virginia. They are encamped about 8 miles from Richmond. He talks of the attack against the rebels and losing 66 men out of their regiment and Company. They did not have good General Ship.
William Waste to Sarah J. Waste, 23 Nov 1864
Camp Russell, Virginia. The winter weather is upon them and they are unprepared. They have only their dog tents to stay in. Being on picket at night not having an overcoat and not allowed to build fires. They will be leaving there soon for winter quarters but he doesn't know where.
William Waste to Sarah J. Day, 25 Nov 1860
Kokomo, Indiana. Concerning the movement of his regiment from Columbus Ohio to Kokomo, Indiana. Also talks about the love he has for Jane and how he can't wait to be back by her side.