Box 1
Contains 46 Results:
William S. Pike to Anna E. Wilcox, October 16, 1862
Describes the military training drills and daily camp life at Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland.
William S. Pike to Anna E. Wilcox, January 18, 1864
Writes from Fort McHenry about the recruitment of his brother into the Drum Corps. He sends his respects to Catherine, Thomas and Arthur [Wilcox]. Envelope dated January 19, 1864.
William S. Pike to Anna E. Wilcox, February 26, 1864
Writes from Fort McHenry about his military service and taking 'Reb' prisoners in February 1864. He mentions that their mutual cousins, Emory [Wilcox] and Leroy [Pike] are well. Envelope dated February 27, 1864.
William S. Pike to Anna E. Wilcox, March 10, 1864
Writes from Fort McHenry; he reports that the weather is rainy and their mutual cousins, Emory [Wilcox] and Leroy [Pike] are well. He mentions Armenia, whose folks are well except Russell who has a bad limb.
William S. Pike to Anna E. Wilcox, April 17, 1864
Writes from Fort No. 5, Defenses of Baltimore in April of 1864. He comments on the weather and wishes she could see the soldiers in Dress Parade. He writes of his memories of the mountains and valleys of his childhood home in Smyrna, NY. William writes of a letter from his father and comments on his mother's health. Envelope dated April 18, 1864.
William S. Pike to Anna E. Wilcox, May 1, 1864
Writes from Fort No. 5, Defenses of Baltimore; he reports on the pleasant weather and picnics and fairs hosted for the soldiers by the people of Baltimore. He mentions playing with the Drum Corps at a speech made by Abraham Lincoln at the April 18, 1864 Baltimore Sanitary Fair. Envelope dated May 2, 1864.
William S. Pike to Anna E. Wilcox, May 12, 1864
Writes Fort No. 5, Defenses of Baltimore; he reports that his regiment is preparing to join the Army of the Potomac and that he is eager to engage with the Rebs after two years of garrison duty. He writes that Emory [Wilcox] and Leroy [Pike] are both well. Envelope dated May 14, 1864.
William S. Pike to Anna E. Wilcox, August 5, 1864
Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia telling his cousin that he was shot in the Battle of Cold Harbor on June 3, 1864. He reports on his injury and that he finds the hospital a pleasant place with good doctors and nurses. Envelope dated August 5, 1864.
William S. Pike to Anna E. Wilcox, August 13, 1864
Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia; he reports that his leg injury is healing but he is yet unable to walk. He mentions Leroy [Pike] is well and with the Army of the Potomac at Petersburg. Envelope dated August 13, 1864.
William S. Pike to Anna E. Wilcox, August 27, 1864
Writes from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He mentions a letter from Armenia [Wilcox]. Envelope dated August 28, 1864.