Letter from Loriette C. Redway to an unidentified person discussing her family, the past year, and the coming new year.

Letter from Samuel B. Foster to the addressee, "To whom it may concern." Foster has written this letter to inform Sergeant Lafayette's commanding officer that Lafayette has influenza and will not be able to return to duty for 10 days. Sergeant Lafayette was part of the company lead by Capt. Redway, the 1st regiment, N. Y. Veteran's Cavalry.

This item contains two letters: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his wife, Loriette Redway on December 10, 1865; and a letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his daughter, Rosa Redway, on December 10, 1865. Both letters are regarding his business and life in Washington D.C. In his letter to Loriette, Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway. In his letter to Rosa, Redway speaks about the failure of the people in Washington to keep the Sabbath. He asks his daughter to study as much as possible, and to take care of the other children, Flora and Minnie.

Letter from Julia Rucker to Charles Moore regarding local news, politics, banditry, and news of Henry Moore going to Texas.

Transcript of a letter from Julia Rucker to Charles Moore regarding local news, politics, banditry, and news of Henry Moore going to Texas.

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress urging him to raise godly children and to pursue a life of piety. She also updates him on the lives of family and friends.

Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress urging him to raise godly children and to pursue a life of piety. She also updates him on the lives of family and friends.

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on December 3, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway mentions that he will remain in the city until he gets his papers, and comments on the affairs of the army in Washington. He mentions that he has visited Munson's Hill and Upton's Hill in Arlington, and informs Loriette that the grounds about the Arlington Home have been turned into a national cemetery and that the old mansion (Custis-Lee Mansion) has been newly painted. According to Redway, there were between seven- and eight-thousand families buried in the cemetery at that time. Redway asks about his father, Chauncy Redway, as well as his daughter, Rosa Redway.

Letter sent to Charles B. Moore from J. C. Barr discussing oil drilling in Jersey County, the health of acquaintances, railroad construction, farming, weather, as well as other family and local news. The third page of the letter is a segment added by Mary A. Barr discussing family life including visiting and gardening.

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 25, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway tells his wife that he expects to be sent to Texas. Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway, and thanks Loriette for sending letters from Lester and Carl. Redway mentions that he visited George Washington's Mount Vernon estate and the marble sarcophagus containing Washington's remains. Also included is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 15, 1865. The letter is regarding Redway's forthcoming military assignment. Redway tells his wife that he expects to be sent to Texas with the 1st Regiment U.S. Colored Cavalry. Redway asks Loriette to send several personal items to him as soon as possible in care of the Adams Express Company. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope, postmarked November 15, is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsvwille, New York.

Letter from Julia Rucker Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding local politics, lawbreakers, educating children, and business.

Transcript of a letter from Julia Rucker Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding local politics, lawbreakers, educating children, and business.

Letter from Loriette C. Redway to her dear friend discussing her husband's command of a new regiment, his location, the war and how it has affected society.

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Baltimore, Maryland to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 4, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his affection for his wife and family. He explains that though he would love to return home to his family, he would rather go into the army again in order to monetarily support his family. Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway, about Charles, and about Ellen. This could be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 2, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway tells his wife that he has passed the examining board and is awaiting appointment with the army. Redway mentions that people are anxiously awaiting the sitting of Congress. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Baltimore, Maryland to his wife, Loriette Redway, on October 28, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business in Maryland and in Washington D.C. Redway's reason for being in Washington is to appear before the board to gain appointment in the army. Redway tells Loriette that permission had been granted for him to appear before the board on October 2, but he had not received notice. He planned to sit before the new board on Monday of the following week. Redway expresses his affection for his wife and family, and explains that he would return to his family did he not feel that his country needed him. Redway asks his wife to keep his business to herself. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion regarding finance; news concerning the financial situations of family; a dialogue regarding crops to be planted and animals to be raised; news about Frank becoming Chancery Clerk and his plans to study law; news about Kate and her portion of the family's land which will be farmed on a small scale between Frank, Maud, and Kate; financial advice from Maud and news about a real estate transaction in Bolivar; a discussion about the state of society in Bolivar; a dialogue about David moving; updates on the lives and health of family and friends; a discussion about endeavoring to be a pious christian; and a dialogue concerning David's debt to Maud.

Letter from Henry Moore to Ziza, Charles, and Elvira Moore and Aunt Till containing local news, including Henry's molasses production and the difficulties of returning to normalcy after the war.

Transcript of a letter from Henry Moore to Ziza, Charles, and Elvira Moore and Aunt Till containing local news, including Henry's molasses production and the difficulties of returning to normalcy after the war.

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.

Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding the death of Josephus Moore, an outbreak of disease in the area, successful crop in the face of a depressed economy, and the difficulties of returning to normalcy following the war.

Transcript of a letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding the death of Josephus Moore, an outbreak of disease in the area, successful crop in the face of a depressed economy, and the difficulties of returning to normalcy following the war.