Box 3
Contains 19 Results:
Lewis Henry Brown to Father (Alfred Brown), April 30, 1863
Posted from near Fredericksburg, VA. Describes a small skirmish that took place, killing 2 and wounding 8.
Burritt Brown to Sister (Ellen Brown), May 29, 1863
Posted from Camp Brown. Describes some duties that he and Al Ransom had in camp. He also discusses some pieces of gossip that seem to pertain to life back home.
Burritt Brown to Sister (Ellen Brown), June 27, 1863
Posted from Camp Brown. Describes drilling, daily life, and camp duties.
Albert Ransom to Ellen Brown, June 27, 1863
Posted from Camp Brown. Describes a big brass band that had visited camp.
Burritt Brown letter , 1863
Describes a pass he was given by his colonel. Written on the back of a sheet of patterned paper, perhaps wrapping or wallpaper.
Burritt Brown to Sister (Nettie Brown), 1863
Posted from Camp Brown. Describes what happened to an acquaintance named Hotchkiss.
Lewis Henry Brown to Parents (Alfred and Mary Brown), May 19, 1865
Posted from Camp Piatt, WV. Describes daily life and duties.
Lewis Henry Brown to Sister (Nettie Brown), undated
Wishes her and the rest of the family well before he goes to sleep.
Unmatched Envelopes
Six envelopes unmatched to letters in the collection, the postmarks of most being entirely or partially torn away. One is addressed to Mrs. A.N. Brown (Mary Brown); one to Alfred N. Brown, Esq.; one to Burritt Brown, Esq.; one to Mrs. Mary E. Brown; and one to Merritt L. Brown.