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Copy of letter
written by Christian H. Isely to his brothers, Frederick and Henry, dated
September 28, 1856 from Omaha City, Nebraska Territory. Christian suggests
that they write more often as it would improve their minds and their ability
to write English.
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FF 2
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Christian, dated April 10, 1857 from Shanesville, Tuscarawas
Co., Ohio.
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FF 3
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Letter by G. Joss
to "Dear Friend," dated May 25, 1858 from Eastroy. Joss wanted information
on Land Warrants. He also states that the crops were good although it
was very wet.
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FF 4
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Letter by John Kunsly
to Christian, dated November 27, 1858 from Winesburg, Ohio. Contains general
information about money supply, land sales, and local friends. Also, Kunsly
was not a Republican but did oppose the Democratic candidate who "acted
the traitor."
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FF 5
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza Dubach, dated December 3, 1858. Enclosed was a love letter and
a poem.
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FF 6
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Letter by Christian
to "My Dearest Friend Eliza," dated April 29, 1859. Enclosed with a love
letter was a copy of the Republican Party Platform for 1860.
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Letter by G. Joss
to C. Isely, dated June 15, 1859 from Leavenworth City, Kansas Territory.
He and his brother have a 160 acre farm 40 miles from St. Joseph, Missouri
"on the Corner of the Kickapoo Reserve."
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FF 8
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Letter by John F.
Osenberg to "Dear Cousin Isely," dated July 17, 1859 from Westport, Missouri.
He needed work and hoped to obtain a job in St. Joseph, Missouri. They
had nice events, speeches, etc., on the 4th of July in Kansas City.
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FF 9
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Letter by G. Joss
to Christian, dated October 10, 1859. Joss describes his land (4 miles
from Sabatha toward St. Joseph in Brown County, Missouri).
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FF 10
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Letter by Eliza
Dubach to Christian, dated March 19, 1860 from her home near St. Joseph,
Missouri.
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Letter by John F.
Osenberg to "Dear Cousin," dated May 11, 1860? from St. Louis, Missouri.
Itinerary - Steamer West Wind,
May 18 to Kansas City, May 22.
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FF 12
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Letter written by
Eliza to Christian, dated July 1, 1860 from Willow Dale, Kansas. Love
letter but she was also teaching German to Fred and Adolph.
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FF 13
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Letter from John
Kunsly to C. Isely, dated July 8, 1860 from Winesberg, Ohio. There was
a great celebration on the 4th of July with a picnic, a parade, a brass
band, "Cheers for American Independence," and banners. Also, he asked
Isely to inquire about monies paid by him but not credited (problem with
Rudy Welty).
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FF 14
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Letter by Christian
Isely to Eliza Dubach, dated August 6, 1860 from St. Joseph, Missouri.
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FF 15
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated October 7, 1860 (?). She had a new cleaning job for
another family and received $2.50 per week. Also contained a love letter.
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FF 16
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Letter by Christian
to Abraham Lincoln, President of the U. S. of N. America, dated May 6,
1861 from Willow Dale, Doniphan County, Kansas. A four page letter where
Isely discusses concerns about traitors to the country and Kansas. Although
he is a Douglas Democrat, he would fight for Lincoln if necessary.
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FF 17
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Letter by John Kunsly
to Christian, dated May 19, 1861 from Winesberg, Ohio. Iselys letter was
published in the Duetsche in
Ohioand was well done and well received. He also discusses the
attempts of the "Slaveocracy of this Country" to rule or ruin. Kunsly
was unhappy with some of his church members who "act the Christian in
Church, and the heathen in daily life."
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FF 18
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Statement from Christian
Isely, dated May 31, 1861 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Married on this date,
he gives his thoughts on the subject. A note from Christian to "My own
dear Wife," tells of his happiness with her.
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FF 19
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Letter by John Kunsly
to Christian Isely, dated June 23, 1861 from Winesberg, Ohio. He discusses
the war situation in Ohio.
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FF 20
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Letter by William
Osenberg to Christian (Dear Cousin), dated August 16, 1861 from Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas. Osenberg was in Captain Havercourt's Company and they were to
go to Fort Scott.
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FF 21
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Letter by Henry
Isely to his brother Christian, dated September 7, 1861 from Heinsburg,
Ohio.
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FF 22
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Letter by Christian
Isely to his mother and sister, dated September 17, 1861 from St. Joseph,
Missouri. Christian mentions that he will join the Union Army after seeing
Union soldiers in St. Joseph.
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FF 23
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Letter by Eliza
to her husband Christian, dated October 23, 1861 from St. Joseph, Missouri.
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FF 24
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 10, 1861 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He describes
the army situation.
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FF 25
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Letter by J. F.
Ozenberger to "Cousin Isely," dated November 18, 1861 from Fort Scott,
Kansas. Ozenberger was disgusted with property destroyed by the "Jayhawkers"
in Missouri. He was a Saddler in Company A.
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FF 26
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Letter by John F.
Osenberg to C. Isely, dated November 21, 1861 from Memphis, Tennessee.
Osenberg was to go on the steamer William
Campbell on the way to New Orleans as the water was too low to
return to St. Louis.
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FF 27
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 21, 1861 from Camp Lincoln, near Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas. Christian tells Eliza of an incident with the Delaware Indians
where one Indian was killed in a fight.
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FF 28
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Letter written by
Christian to Eliza, dated November 28, 1861 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
(Fremont House). He was taking care of a sick soldier in Fremont House
who had the measles and having a tough time of it.
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FF 29
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Letter written in
German by Christian to his parents in Weinberg, Ohio, dated December 15,
1861 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian describes a trip he takes
home before being stationed in winter quarters.
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Box 2
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FF 1
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Letter by J. F.
Osenberg to C. Isely, dated February 11, 1862 from Camp Danver. He was
a saddler and received 27 dollars per month while other privates received
13 dollars with 12 dollars for a horse.
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FF 2
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Paper,
dated February 22, 1862. It states that a leave of absence was granted
to Isely for the time period of February 22-27.
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FF 3
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated February 24, 1862 from Prairie City, Kansas. He found
"poor Adolph still alive" and described his illness at great length. Also,
he had crossed the Kansas River on ice to Lawrence.
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FF 4
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Letter by John Gnable
to Christian, dated March 1, 1862 from Columbus, Kansas. Gnable discussed
at great length the subject of Christianity and believed it worth very
little. He said the slaveholding "Niggerbobs" caused the war and should
pay the entire cost.
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Box 2
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FF 5
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Letter by Christian
to Mr. George W. Dickens, dated April 10, 1862 from General Hospital,
Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian tells Dickens that he has been detailed
as a nurse and discusses a spiritual matter with him.
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FF 6
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Letter by Henry
Isely to the Isely family, dated May 20, 1862 from the Berlin Institute,
Holmes County, Ohio. Henry tells his family about his studies at the Berlin
Institute.
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FF 7
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Letter by Christian
to John F. and Willie Ozenberg, dated May 29, 1862 from Leavenworth, Kansas,
General Hospital. Isely wrote of the "infernal rebels and unprincipled
bushwackers." Two Infantry, three Batteries, and one Cavalry regiments
left Leavenworth for Corinth where a decisive was supposed to be fought.
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FF 8
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated July 14, 1862, from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza is staying
with his parents who do not like President Lincoln's policies.
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Box 2
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FF 9
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated August 23, 1862 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She returned
home and had been ill but was regaining her strength.
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FF 10
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated August 27, 1862 from Post Battery, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Christian tells Eliza to stop complaining around others and that he has
been assigned to the Post Battery.
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FF 11
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 2, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth Hospital. He was
made a corporal and permanently assigned to a battery since his return
to health.
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Box 2
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FF 12
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 2, 1862 (?). He reported on the second battle
of Bull Run where General Pope's army was cut to pieces. Isely was in
"light artilary" or "light brass artilary," six guns.
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FF 13
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated September 7, 1862 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She asks
Christian if their son, Adolph, should be baptized before they take a
trip. She also informs him of local affairs.
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FF 14
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 9, 1862 from Post Battery, Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas. He was in better health and wanted their "sonny" baptized Adolph
Victor McClellan after "that great General." Two newspaper clippings enclosed:
1) Appointment of General McClellan and 2) Important
from Col. Cloud's command.
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Box 2
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FF 15
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Letter by G. Fackler
(pastor of Isely's church in St. Joseph) to Christian, dated September
11, 1862 from St. Joseph, Missouri. A good strong Christian letter to
Isely.
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Box 2
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FF 16
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian ,dated September 12, 1862 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She
informs Christian of hometown news.
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FF 17
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Letter by Christian
by Eliza, dated September 16, 1862 from Post Battery, Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas. Christian says that the defeat of the Union army had humbled the
Northern people and they should look to God. That would bring victory,
along with General McClellan, "with an eye looking to God."
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Box 2
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FF 18
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated September 19, 1862 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She
informs him of hometown news and about their son, Adolph.
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Box 2
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FF 19
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 24, 1862 from Post Battery, Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas. Christian informs Eliza that Victor would be a nice middle name
for Adolph. He also describes how he hates camp life, especially being
in the Post Battery, associating with the Kansas "Jayhawkers" and other
groups who do not want to work. A second letter is enclosed, dated September
25, 1862.
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Box 2
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FF 20
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated (September 25, 1862) (?) from "Life at the Fort" (Leavenworth).
Troops at the Fort were the Kansas 8th and Wisconsin 3rd Cavalry, but
there were no regular soldiers left at the Fort." The Post Chaplin was
an "Episcopalian" and Isely did not like the way he conducted devine services.
The troops were finally paid.
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FF 21
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 30, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. They
had drawn new uniforms and artillery and Christian would be happy to send
his to Eliza's father if he needed it as he would draw another. Also,
his routine and the religious services he attended. A P. S. dated October
1, 1862.
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FF 22
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated October 5, 1862 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Eliza informs
Christian that little Adolph has died.
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FF 23
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 9, 1862 from Post Battery, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Isely's son died without being baptized. He states: "God had undoubtedly
had a design in taking away our loved babe," and wanted the tombstone
to read,"Adolph McClellan." A P. S. dated October 10, 1862 - Isely tells
Eliza that the 1st and 7th Kansas and the 12th and 13th Wisconsin left
for St. Joseph to join their "regiments." His outfit may be called to
Missouri. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping titled "Departure of the Kansas
Eleventh to Fort Scott."
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Box 2
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FF 24
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 14, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian
tries to encourage Eliza about the loss of their son.
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FF 25
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated October 17, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas.
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FF 26
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Letter by John S.
Fackler to Christian, dated October 18, 1862 from St. Joseph, Missouri.
Fackler, a minister, tells Christian why he was not with Eliza when Adolph
died and tries to encourage Christian regarding the loss of his son.
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Box 2
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FF 27
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated October 22, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. She talks
about the loss of their son and events around her parent's farm.
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FF 28
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 22, 1862 from Post Battery, Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas. Christian relates to Eliza that his family in Ohio are against
the war and the Republican government in power. Also, a poem by Eliza
in memory of their son, Adolph.
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Box 2
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FF 29
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated October 30, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. She paid
the bills with the money he sent and she tells of visits to family and
friends. A love letter, dated October 31, 1862 is also enclosed.
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FF 30
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Letter by J. F.
Osenberg to Christian, dated November 2, 1862 from Helena, Arkansas. He
requested that Hest. Clark settle the 55 dollar debt.
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Box 2
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FF 31
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 3, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Family
matters.
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FF 32
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 4, 1862. Isely wanted Eliza to go to school to
develop her talents. He also says the 2nd Kansas Battery returned from
"Corrinth" and would join a regiment. Christian wanted to get home before
joining the regiment.
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Box 2
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FF 33
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated November 6, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. Concerns
family matters.
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FF 34
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 9, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian
tells Eliza of a slight illness.
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FF 35
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 11, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Personal
matters.
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Box 2
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FF 36
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated November 13, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. She informs
Christian that she does plan to go to the school that Christian suggested
in an earlier letter.
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Box 2
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FF 37
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Christian, dated November 13, 1862 from Suffolk, Virginia. Henry
informs Christian of his journey from Ohio to Virginia.
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Box 2
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FF 38
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 17, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian
explains his desire to go to the front, speaks of an illness and other
routines of camp life.
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Box 2
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FF 39
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated November 20, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. Eliza
tells Christian about her loneliness and being apart from him. She encourages
herself in her religious faith.
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Box 2
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FF 40
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated November 26, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. She informs
her husband of personal and family matters mostly.
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Box 2
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FF 41
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 26, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. His brother
Henry was sent to the "seat of the war" (in Virginia). Also, Isely hoped
to get a furlough for a few days.
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Box 2
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FF 42
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated November 30, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. She informs
her husband of personal and family matters mostly.
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Box 2
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FF 43
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated December 2, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian
informs Eliza that he might be home on furlough soon.
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FF 44
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated December 2, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. Personal
and family matters mostly.
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Box 2
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FF 45
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated December 4, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. She has
been busy living with her parents as they have been sick.
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FF 46
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated December 9, 1862 (?) from Willow Dale, Kansas. Eliza
informs Christian that her father's health is worse and she desires that
Christian come and visit him.
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FF 47
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated December 12, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. She informs
Christian that her mother and father are better.
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Box 2
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FF 48
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated December 25, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. A neighbor
and friends in two Ohio and 10th Kansas regiments have died. Enclosed:
December 26, 1862 - Eliza's father is a little better and January 2, 1863
- she mentions some friends and relatives that were killed or wounded.
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FF 1
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated January 8, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He discusses
family matters and mentions that his mother is very ill.
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FF 2
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated January 13, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian
lost his pocketbook but was able to retrieve it from two soldiers. Also
contains two love poems by Christian.
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FF 3
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated January 13, 1863. He gives her instructions on how to
travel by railroad back to Ohio to see his parents. He also informs her
that his new address will be Fort Scott, Kansas.
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Box 3
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FF 4
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated January 14, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He writes
her about family financial concerns mostly.
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FF 5
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Letter by John Kunsly
to Christian, dated January 14, 1863 from Winesberg, Holmes County, Ohio.
Kunsly is unhappy with the Ohio Democrats who are anti-war. Kunsly's attempt
to raise a company was defeated by the propaganda of the anti-war faction.
Many of the drafted men hired substitutes for $160 to $350. Kunsly and
his brother followed that example and went home.
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FF 6
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated January 18, 1863, from St. Joseph, Missouri. It concerned
family matters and numbers converted at their church.
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FF 7
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated January 19, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The letter
is mostly of a personal nature. In a separate note he tells Eliza that
he had his "likeness taken."
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FF 8
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated January 23, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. The letter
is mostly of a personal nature, but she also describes her days at school
and church.
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FF 9
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated January 27, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She informs
Christian her studies are going well, and a negro couple joined their
church along with many other people. She also mentions that she will send
him "her likeness" soon.
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FF 10
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated January 28, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He writes
mainly of religious concerns.
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FF 11
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated January 31, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Concerns
family matters and church conversions.
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FF 12
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated February 1, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She tells
Christian about church conversions.
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FF 13
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated February 2, 1863 from Garrison, Fort Leavenworth. He had
completed his readings on Zwingli and his brother Henry was in New Bern,
North Carolina, and well.
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FF 14
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated February 4, 1863 from (Fort Leavenworth) (?). Christian
compliments Eliza on her improved writing. He also talks of problems of
bad officers and NCO's. The 8th Kansas left for Tennessee.
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Box 3
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FF 15
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated February 8, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She discusses
local and family matters.
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Box 3
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FF 16
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated February 9, 1863 from Garrison, Fort Leavenworth. Christian
complimented Eliza on her improved grammar and says not to be discouraged.
He was also attempting to get back pay and allowance due to the death
of their son, Adolph.
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Box 3
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FF 17
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated February 18, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was
trying to get Henry a place and a gunboat. He also anticipates his movement
to a regiment in Springfield, Missouri.
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FF 18
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated February 21, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Eliza's
father has two cows for her. She planned to sell one and her father would
bring the second to her. She was starting to like school.
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FF 19
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Letter (incomplete),
dated February 24, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian attacks
slavery from biblical evidence.
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FF 20
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated February 24, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. To honor
President Washington's birthday on February 22, they fired 34 rounds,
and the big siege gun. Two newspaper clippings enclosed - "An offering
from Switzerland" and "I talked with an Angel Last Night."
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FF 21
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated February 25, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Family
matters.
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Box 3
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FF 22
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated March 3, 1863 from Garrison, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Isely was very outspoken against those in the North who opposed the war
effort and quoted Zwingli's last words. He also discusses his attitude
toward sex with Eliza.
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FF 23
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated March 8, 1863 from Garrison, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Family matters. Also, March 9, 1863 Isely says he would be paid on March
10 and would attempt to get a pass.
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FF 24
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Letter by Henry
Isely to "Beloved Sister-in-law Eliza," dated March 14, 1863 from St.
Helena Island, near Hilton Head, South Carolina. Henry had suffered a
with his cardplaying associates. Also, 16 days on the transport "George
Collins" and his outfit would attack Charleston.
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FF 25
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated March 28, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She discusses
family matters and wished that Christian would continue to correct her
English grammar. Also, a love letter.
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FF 26
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated March 29, 1863. Concerns family matters.
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FF 27
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated March 30, 1863 from Garrison, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Christian had heard about J. F. and Willie Osenberger. Willie was still
a saddler. They would leave garrison duty for the regiment as soon as
the horses were available. A clipping titled, "Army of the Cumberland,"
dated October 21, 1862 was enclosed. Also, a copy of a clipping on the
view of the Governor of Georgia and corruption in the Confederacy.
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FF 28
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated March 30, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She seeks
advice on answering Henry's letter and suggests reading Psalm 91.
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FF 29
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated April 1, 1863 from Garrison, Fort Leavenworth. Concerns
family matters and a clipping of an article by William H. Seward titled
"Treason in Time of the Civil War" is enclosed.
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FF 30
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated April 2, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri.
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FF 31
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated April 6, 1863 from Garrison, Fort Leavenworth. There was
a long discussion of John Kunsly and his draft situation. Christian also
corrected Eliza's penmanship.
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FF 32
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated April 9, 1863 from Garrison, Fort Leavenworth. Family
matters.
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FF 33
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated April 12, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. A long family
letter.
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FF 34
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated April 12, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth. Isely wanted to
leave Leavenworth because he needed a "change of scenes." He thinks that
President Lincoln was correct to establish April 30 as a day of prayer.
Isely also discusses his religious philosophy at great length and says
"the Pope is the anti-Christ prophisied," in Revelations.
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FF 35
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated April 16, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. A family
letter.
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Box 3
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FF 36
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated April 16, 1863 from (Fort Leavenworth) (?). He hoped to
send a package of clothing and books but had very little money.
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FF 37
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza dated April 17, 1863 in camp of the 6th Kansas Cavalry, on way
to Fort Scott, four miles south of the Kansas River.
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Box 3
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated April 19, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She was
going to Ohio to live eventually and she'd had four teeth filled with
silver.
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Box 3
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FF 39
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Christian, dated April 22, 1863 from camp on Folly Island, near
Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Henry complained of not having any medical
facilities. They lived in tents in the palmetto forest and the regiment
was constantly moved for about a month. Also, he was frequently on picket
duty close enough to speak to the "rebs" on the mainland and was in sight
of Fort Sumter and Charleston with Union gunboats firing on the fort.
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Box 3
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FF 40
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated April 22, 1863 from camp at Fort Scott, Kansas. He describes
the movement from Leavenworth to Fort Scott.
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Box 3
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FF 41
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated April 23, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Concerns
family matters.
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Box 3
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated April 24, 1863 from camp at Fort Scott, Kansas. The postal
service was inadequate. Also, Fort Scott had no regular garrison and the
town was filled with "saloons and the shebangs of illfame."
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated April 26, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Concerns
family matters.
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Box 3
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated April 26, 1863 from Fort Scott, Kansas. He was on duty
at camp five miles east of town on the Marmiton River. He would remain
there after the 10th and 11th Kansas moved out. Christian also endorsed
President Lincoln's Proclamation for a period of prayer.
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Box 3
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FF 45
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated April 30, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Eliza was
disgusted with the "grumbling and complaining" over the draft, it should
have been someone else's war. She also wanted to go to Ohio more than
ever.
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Box 3
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FF 46
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated May 2, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Also April
(May) 3, 1863. Eliza was collecting clothes for orphans.
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Box 3
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated May 8, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She describes
her missionary labors in the area.
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Box 3
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated May 10, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Eliza had
received a package of dried fruit from his parents for her travels.
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Box 3
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated May 12, 1863 from Fort Scott, Kansas. He informs her that
he might march for Texas soon.
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Box 3
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated May 14, 1863 in camp at Fort Scott, Kansas. Christian
describes an execution of a soldier before a firing squad.
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Box 3
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FF 51
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated May 14, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She was well
received at the old Kansas home. She also wrote of family matters.
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Box 3
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated May 18, 1863 in camp at Fort Scott, Kansas. Christian
writes about romantic and spiritual concerns to his wife.
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Box 3
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FF 53
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated May 19, 1863. He has been on Picket Duty for the first
time.
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Box 3
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated May 22, 1863 from Wooster, Ohio. She was delayed en
route to Ohio but she had been well taken care of by an older gentleman
(Thomas Plowman, City Treasurer of Leavenworth, Kansas).
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Box 3
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FF 55
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated May 25, 1863 in camp at Fort Scott, Kansas. He informs
Eliza that he has been on picket duty and several negroes were converted
at a religious meeting he attended.
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Box 3
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FF 56
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated May 25, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. She informs Christian
that his family's political views are still different from their's and
discusses other family news.
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Box 3
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FF 57
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Letter by Sergeant
J. F. Osenberg to Christian, dated May 26, 1863 from Helena, Arkansas.
He discussed his outfit's fight against Texas and other rebels.
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Box 3
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FF 58
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated May 26, 1863.
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Box 3
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FF 59
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated May 31, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza's "favorite
occupation" was writing to her husband. She had been ill but recovered
and was happy with Christian's family.
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Box 3
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FF 60
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated May 31, 1863 in camp near Fort Scott. Christian tells
Eliza about a hanging of a soldier who committed murder. Also contains
newspaper clippings, on which one side is entitled, "Adah Lee," or "The
Light Has Come" and the other side is entitled, "The Troublesome Snake."
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FF 1
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated June 7, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza tells him
of personal and family matters while visiting Christian's family.
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Box 4
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FF 2
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated June 8, 1863 in camp near Fort Scott, Kansas. A "bushwacker"
was killed on one of his patrols.
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Box 4
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FF 3
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated June 13, 1863 in camp near Fort Scott, Kansas. The Osage
Indians helped the Union army by killing some men in a "bushwacker" band.
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Box 4
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FF 4
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated June 14, 1863 from Fort Scott, Kansas. In this letter
Christian defends his stand on religious ideas.
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Box 4
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FF 5
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated June 15, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. She suggests Christian
write Fred in a manner not supporting the president or the Abolitionists
saying. Also, June 2, 1863 - Eliza believed his parents to be Christians
but didn't believe as he did in regard to the Pope, etc. She also didn't
think the people in Winesberg were Copperheads. A clipping of a poem titled
"Woman" is enclosed.
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Box 4
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FF 6
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated June 21, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. She did not tell
Christian's father about the hanging of the "Bushwacker" (his father "thinks
it a dreadful thing to kill rebels"). Few people in the Winesberg area
would "think very hard...if the so called Abolitionists were all killed."
Christian should not be offended by his parent's attitudes regarding the
war. They were very kind to her.
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Box 4
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FF 7
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated June 21, 1863 in camp near Fort Scott, Kansas. Christian
will defend his political and religious views if confronted.
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Box 4
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated Sunday evening June 21, 1863 from Fort Scott, Kansas.
Christian tells of duty on patrol in Kansas.
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Box 4
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FF 9
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Letter by Commander
Edward R. Calhoun, dated June 26, 1863 on board the U.S. Steamer, Lovona
off Charleston, South Carolina. Commander Calhoun has seen Christian's
brother.
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Box 4
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FF 10
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated June 28, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. The postmistress
is a good Union believer. They had a long chat in secret and she believed
if Eliza's true attitude were known, she would be called an abolitionist
-- "all truely loyal people are called Blacks and Abolitionists." Christian's
father says, "The south was better that the north." This attitude was
difficult for Eliza to understand.
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Box 4
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FF 11
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Eliza, dated June 28, 1863 from camp Folly Island, South Carolina.
Henry tells Eliza he is glad that she is staying with his parents.
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Box 4
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FF 12
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated July 1, 1863 from camp near Fort Scott, Kansas. Christian
gives an exposition on his political and religious views.
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Box 4
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated July 3, 1863 from near Fort Scott, Kansas. He anticipates
moving to Regiment in Springfield, Missouri. He won't write his brother
Frederick as he doesn't wish to quarrel with him. Christian was unhappy
with the anti-war and government statements -- if northerners didn't agree
with the government, they should "at least hold their tongues and they
will render an enormous service to their country." Also, July 5, 1863
- their was a fine 4th of July celebration and his new address would be
Co. F, 2nd Reg., Kansas Vol., Springfield, Missouri.
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Box 4
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FF 14
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated July 10, 1863 from camp of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry at Springfield,
Missouri. Christian tells of his marches in Missouri.
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Box 4
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated July 16, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza tells Christian
that his parents are "Copperheads" and are opposed to Christian's political
views.
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Box 4
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FF 16
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated July 20, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. She wanted Christian
to explain to brother Fred why he would not write him. Also, July 24,
1863 - Eliza found it very difficult to remain quiet during discussions
concerning the war; July 25, 1863 - Eliza was happy that Christian arrived
safely at Springfield and they were well received.
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Box 4
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FF 17
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated August 2, 1863 from camp near Cassville, Missouri. He
discusses some military duties in Arkansas and encourages Eliza to stay
firm in her convictions against his parents.
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Box 4
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FF 18
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated August 2, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. She noted the
battle at Charleston in which Henry participated. He was unhurt but lost
half his company, killed or wounded. Copperheads made it most uncomfortable
for Eliza, particularly those of Christian's family. She asked that personal
messages be separate from the rest of his letter. She had to read his
letter to his parents and they didn't like his politics. Eliza had been
caught skipping political statements in his last letter and they would
not approve of it.
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Box 4
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FF 19
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated August 3, 1863 in camp. Christian informs Eliza that three
men in his company were wounded by "bushwackers" on a scouting expedition
to Fayetteville, Arkansas. Three newspaper clippings are also enclosed
with the letter.
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Box 4
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FF 20
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated August 8, 1863 from Camp McNeal, Missouri. He has taken
care of his wounded friends he mentioned in the last letter.
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Box 4
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FF 21
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated August 13, 1863 from Camp McNeal, near Cassville, Missouri.
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Box 4
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FF 22
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Letter by Frederick
Dubach to Eliza, dated August 14, 1863 from Columbus, Kansas. He informs
Eliza of news from friends and relatives.
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Box 4
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FF 23
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated August 23, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio.
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Box 4
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Letter from Eliza
to Christian, dated August 30, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza's brother
wrote of Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, Kansas. She also wrote about "Traitor
Wallsndingham" (Vallandigham).
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Box 4
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FF 25
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated September 2, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She informs
Christian of family and hometown news.
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Box 4
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FF 26
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Christian, dated September 2, 1863 from Regimental Hospital,
Morris Island, South Carolina. Henry informs Christian about the battle
on Fort Wagner and bout his typhoid illness.
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Box 4
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FF 27
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 5, 1863 in camp near Fort Smith, Arkansas. The
rebels were defeated at the battle at Perrysville, Arkansas.
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Box 4
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FF 28
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated September 6, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza received
a letter from brother Henry who had typhoid fever (presently on Morris
Island). She again asked Christian to stop writing about politics to his
relatives as they disagree strongly with him. Eliza believed their attitudes
little better than the rebels. Also, September 4 (?), 1863 - many people
believed that Pastor Bierry (Bierrie?) was too strict but Eliza believed
him to be "a good man." People called him an Abolitionist.
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Box 4
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FF 29
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Eliza, dated September 8, 1863 from camp on Morris Island, South
Carolina. Henry is ill with typhoid.
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Box 4
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FF 30
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 10, 1863 in camp at Fort Smith, Arkansas. He
tells Eliza about Quantrill burning Lawrence, Kansas and a battle near
the Sugar Loaf Mountains in Arkansas he had been in.
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Box 4
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FF 31
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 16, 1863 in camp at Fort Smith, Arkansas. Christian
informs Eliza that his unit plans to march against General Price and destroy
the rebel army in Arkansas.
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Box 4
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FF 32
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Letter by Alice
O'Neill, dated back to September 16, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Ms.
O'Neill informs Eliza about events in town and in their church.
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Box 4
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FF 33
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Letter by Frederick
Dubach to Eliza, dated September 17, 1863 from Columbus, Kansas. He tells
Eliza about friends and relatives.
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Box 4
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FF 34
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 20, 1863 from Fort Blunt, Choctaw Nation, Arkansas.
He will be returning to Fort Smith. Also enclosed is a copy of The
Fort Smith Union, dated September 10, 1863.
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Box 4
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FF 35
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated September 27, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Family and
personal affairs.
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Box 4
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FF 36
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Eliza, dated October 4, 1863 from Morris Island, South Carolina.
Henry informs her that he is still sick with diarrhea.
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Box 4
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FF 37
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated October 4, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Copperheads
slandered Pastor Bierrie and even Christian's parents "began to get down
on him too." That night - Eliza had a very difficult time listening to
Christian's brother Fred, his mother and his father discuss the Union.
If they were correct in their words and prayers, then Eliza and Christian
were wrong.
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Box 4
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FF 38
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 6, 1863 from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Christian mostly
relates personal matters to Eliza.
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Box 4
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FF 39
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 12, 1863 in camp at Springfield, Missouri. he
relates his scouting duties in Arkansas to Eliza.
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Box 4
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FF 40
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Letter by John Kunsly
to Christian, dated October 12, 1863 from Winesberg, Holmes County, Ohio.
Four Union veterans will run in the county election but will not win in
"little rebellious Holmes." Local citizens were led astray by a few leaders
who were disloyal to the Union. Majority in county favored by Vallandigham.
Diary notes are written on the reverse side of Kunsly's letter with dated
October 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, all 1863; those of Christian.
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FF 41
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 13, 1863 from Springfield, Missouri. Christian
informs Eliza about the chaplain he has in camp.
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Box 4
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FF 42
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated October 18, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. (Christian
had been at Fort Smith, Arkansas since early September). Eliza described
a meeting at Millersburgh, anti-Vallandigham; long wagon caravan. When
it went through Winesberg they were stoned. Eliza did not believe that
Christian's brother Abele was worthy of the name "Brother-in-law."
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Box 4
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FF 43
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Eliza, dated October 19, 1863 in camp, Morris Island, South Carolina.
Henry is still sick and lonely but thanks Eliza for her prayers.
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Box 4
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FF 44
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 19, 1863 from Springfield, Missouri. He will confront
his family's political views in a forthcoming letter. He is concerned
that Eliza is being persecuted for her beliefs.
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Box 4
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FF 45
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 21, 1863 from the P. O. at Lebanon, Missouri.
Christian is part of an escort for stagecoaches in the area.
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Box 4
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FF 46
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated October 24, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza spent
a pleasant evening with Pastor Bierrie's wife and her sister, Christians
and patriots.
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Box 4
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FF 47
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 25, 1863 at Crane Creek on the road to Cassville,
Missouri. Christian informs Eliza that he is still on escort duty in Missouri.
He also tells Eliza to be up front with his parents about her views. She
should not be ashamed of the truth, even if his parents do not like it.
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Box 4
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FF 48
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Letter by Christian
Dubach to Eliza, dated October 30, 1863 from Columbus City, Kansas. He
informs Eliza of family matters.
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Box 4
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FF 49
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated October 30, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Family matters.
It was difficult for Eliza to stay loyal to the Union in her surroundings.
Also, November 1, 1863 - family matters and asks Christian to pray for
enlightenment of his parents.
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Box 4
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FF 50
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Letter by J. Lindsly
to Christian, dated (October 30, 1863) (?) from General Hospital, Fort
Scott. Lindsly discussed individuals disloyal to the Union, more the fault
of military in command of the district than Quantrill.
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Box 4
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FF 51
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Letter by Mrs. Ann
M. Byrne to Eliza, dated October 31, 1863 from St. Joseph. Personal concerns.
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Box 4
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FF 52
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Letter by Eliza to
Christian, dated November 4, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. She pleads with
Christian to stop writing his father in an antagonistic manner. His father
thought only his ways/beliefs were right. Christian would never change
and would only make him angry, which in turn hurt Eliza. Christian's brother
and father still hoped that Vallandigham would be governor. A P.S. - Christian's
attitude toward his parent's beliefs was not Christian.
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Box 4
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FF 53
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated November 6, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Includes a
long explanation of his father's anti-government belief. His brother Fred
agrees with his father. Eliza had a most difficult time living with his
parents where the newspapers and leaders were all opposed to war and Union
government. She includes another plea for Christian to understand her
position in his family household.
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Box 4
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FF 54
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 6, 1863 from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Christian
tells Eliza of his military expeditions. He relates a story where some
of his friends were killed in an ambush. Also, newspaper clippings from
Harper's Weekly, dated
October or November 1863 -- An article about Admiral Andres Foote and
a speech delivered by General Sigel at Wheeling, W. V.
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Box 4
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FF 55
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Letter by Eliza's
mother (Dubach), dated November 8, 1863 from Columbus, Kansas. Family
concerns.
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Box 4
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FF 56
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated November 8, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza could
go and do what she pleased, but was very inhibited in what she could say.
She had no more freedom in religion than politics.
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Box 4
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FF 57
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated November 14, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza is sick.
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Box 4
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FF 58
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated November 22, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Pastor Bierrie
could not hold service in accordance with Lincoln's proclamation for a
day of prayer due to the pressure from the Copperheads.
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Box 4
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FF 59
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated November 28, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Pastor Bierrie
could not hold divine service in accordance with Lincoln's proclamation
for a day of prayer due to the pressure from the Copperheads.
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Box 4
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FF 60
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 29, 1863 from Dardanelle, Arkansas. Christian
speaks of his tour of duty in Arkansas and he describes the surrounding
countryside near Dardanelle.
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Box 4
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FF 61
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Christian, dated November 30, 1863 from Camp Folly Island, South
Carolina. Henry had been a participant in the charge on Fort Wagner. Henry
hoped that their political disagreement would not destroy their relationship.
Henry asks if one has to be an Abolitionist does one also have to be a
patriot.
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Box 4
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FF 62
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated December 5, 1863 in camp of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry, Fort
Smith, Arkansas. Christian narrates his adventures in Arkansas. He relates
some of the tactics used by confederate "bushwackers." He also informs
Eliza that he will not confront his parents about their political views.
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Box 4
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FF 63
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated December 5, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. It largely
concerns religious thoughts. She adds that the health of Christian's parents
was poor.
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Box 4
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FF 64
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated December 12, 1863 from camp of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry,
Fort Smith, Arkansas. The letter speaks mostly of personal matters, but
he mentions a Texan who fights for the North.
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Box 4
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FF 65
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated December 19, 1863 from camp of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry,
Fort Smith, Arkansas. The letter speaks of personal matters in which he
informs Eliza that he will stop trying to persuade his parents to accept
his political views. He also encloses the ground plan of Fort Lincoln.
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Box 4
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FF 66
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated December 19, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Concerns family
matters.
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Box 4
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FF 67
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated December 25, 1863 from camp of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry,
Waldron, Arkansas. Christian informs Eliza mostly of personal matters.
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Box 4
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FF 68
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated December 27, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza informs
Christian mostly of personal matters but criticizes Henry for disloyalty
because he complains too much of his illnesses.
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FF 1
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated January 1, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza reflected
on the past three years. She was also concerned that she had a great abundance
of food while he had "rye coffee and hard crackers." Also, January 3,
1864 - she had sent him a bag of dried fruit and suggested he boil it
in some water to make it tender and January 4, 1864 - enclosed cinnamon,
"you may make tea" or "chew a little once in a while it is very healthy."
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Box 5
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FF 2
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Letter by John Kunsley
to Christian, dated January 10, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Kunsley rejoyced
in the wise Rulers "in this struggle between freedom and slavery." Henry
Isely was falsely accused of aiding Copperheads when a partial section
of his letter was sent by a second party to the German newspaper, Der
Westbote, a Copperhead paper and published. Henry accused Kunsley
of sending the segment but Kunsley denied the claim.
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Box 5
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FF 3
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Eliza, dated January 11, 1864 in camp near Hilton Head, South
Carolina. Henry is well now, but many soldiers died even when they were
not very ill, because they had given up hope.
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Box 5
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FF 4
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated January 11, 1864 in camp of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry, Waldron,
Arkansas. Christian informs Eliza that his regiment was in a fight with
a rebel force under Gibson, in which Gibson was killed. Christian speaks
highly of President Lincoln for his Proclamation of Declaration.
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Box 5
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FF 5
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated January 15, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. She had a fine
time on a sleigh ride with Christian's uncle, Christian, and his daughter.
Christian shouldn't re-enlist, three years was enough.
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FF 6
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Christian, dated January 18, 1864 from Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Henry would always correspond with Christian although Henry did not share
his radical views. Henry did not agree that all people who disagreed with
Christian were "rebel sympathizers or straight out traitors." Christian
was as radical as those whom he opposed. "The victory of Winesberg as
a "black secesh hole" that made my own blood boil. Henry asked why the
people of Winesberg should not like the statement made by Christian.
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FF 7
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated January 18, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Christian's
parents feared he would re-enlist. Most of Henry's regiment had re-enlisted
which concerned his parents.
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Box 5
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FF 8
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated January 18, 1864 in camp of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry, Waldron,
Arkansas. Christian informs Eliza that their friend Commander Calhoun
was spared when the ship he had commanded went down. He had been relieved
of command a short time before the disaster. He also informs her about
his brother, Henry.
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FF 9
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated January 23, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza did not
think she could not stay at his parents home during the fall Presidential
election because of their attitude.
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FF 10
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated January 31, 1864 in camp of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry, Waldron,
Arkansas. Christian is lonely because he has not heard from her and he
misses going to church.
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Box 5
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FF 11
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated February 4, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza was grateful
that Christian had not re-enlisted. Also, she was unhappy that Henry called
U.S. money "shinplasters" and officers "sholderstraps."
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated February 7, 1864 in camp of the 2nd Cavalry, Waldron,
Arkansas. Christian is on scouting duty in Arkansas.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated February 8, 1864 from Waldron, Arkansas. Christian informs
Eliza of the terrain and other events on his scouting trip expedition.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated February 14, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. She hoped
that Christian would be "mustered out" by next May (1864). She also disagreed
with Christian concerning brother Henry. Also, February 15, 1864 - Christian
should visit his parents if possible as they are old and in poor health.
She also believed that John Kunsly was a christian.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated February 18, 1864 in camp of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry, Waldron,
Arkansas. Mostly personal and family concerns.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated February 21, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Henry was
not forgotten by his family and friends. Christian's parents and others
had sent him a package of "necessities." Christian's letters to his parents
still hurt them and "pained" Eliza.
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Letter written by
Christian to Eliza, dated February 23, 1864 in camp of the 2nd Kansas
Cavalry, near Jenny Lind, Arkansas. Christian informs Eliza that his unit
left Waldron and is temporarily in camp near Jenny Lind, Arkansas. He
expresses the fact that his unit was grateful to leave. Also enclosed
is a newspaper clipping.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated February 27, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Henry returned
to Winesberg on a thirty day furlough and looked very well.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated February 28, 1864 in camp at Jenny Lind, Arkansas. Christian
has been lonely but he has been comforted by his faith.
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Letter written by
Christian to Eliza, dated March 1, 1864 from Jenny Lind, Arkansas. Christian's
company might be mustered out some time next May. If that is the case,
he plans to travel to Ohio and visit his parents and take Eliza back to
Missouri.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated March 6, 1864 in camp at Jenny Lind, Arkansas. Personal
matters.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza. It is a partial letter, undated, no salutation; envelope reflects
it was posted at Cassville, Missouri on March 8 1864 (?). Christian tells
Eliza that he is fortunate to have her as his wife. He also mentions that
rebel tactics by such men as Quantrill.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated March 12, 1864 in camp at Jenny Lind, Arkansas. Christian
scorns Eliza for being too critical of his parents and his brother, Henry.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated March 13, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. She was happy
that Christian planned to repair his parents home when he was out of the
army.
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Letter by John F.
O. (cousin) to Christian, dated March 22, 1864 from Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
The army had tried to get his regiment to re-enlist, only 60 had done
so. "I for my part got enuf of it."
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated March 25, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza informs
Christian of his brother Henry's visit with the family in Ohio.
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Christian, dated March 26, 1864 with Co. C. 67th Ohio Vol. address.
Henry had been on furlough for thirty days in Winesberg and was well received.
He did not find Winesberg a "dark secesh hole." Henry disagreed with some
of Christian's views but believed him to be as good a patriot as anyone.
Henry had re-enlisted.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated April 1, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza was concerned
for the soul of Henry as he had received so much flattery while he was
home. Henry was not vain, however. Also, April 3, 1864 - Henry was "too
upright and truthful" to have been a Copperhead. Family matters.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated April 14, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza had gone
to Barbara's (sister). She was ill but had a fine large boy and all was
well. Henry was temporarily encamped six miles from Washington.
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Eliza, dated April 22, 1864 from Camp Grant, Virginia near Washington
City. Henry thanks Eliza for being friendly toward him while he was at
home. He also informs her that one of his friends died while in a hospital
with a fever.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated May 3, 1864 in the camp of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division,
Army of the Frontier, Little Rock, Arkansas. Christian informs Eliza of
a major engagement with the rebels near Camden, Arkansas.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated May 5, 1864 from Little Rock, Arkansas. Christian was
very unhappy with their commander, General Steele. "He is either a Conservative,
or a Copperhead and is afraid of hunting rebels." His regiment was without
wagons and he had to pack all his gear on his horse to be carried.
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Letter by John F.
Ozenberger to Christian, dated May 8, 1864 from Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
His regiment had hard fighting and his company had about only two months
to serve.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated May 15, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Christian believed
the "Reb" got his letters to Eliza. Eliza had stayed with Barbara for
three weeks due to her illness. Christian's father's and mother's health
was "declining." Henry wrote that he was stationed fifteen miles from
Richmond. Also, May 3, 1864 - Eliza thought of him often this day, his
birthday.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated May 18, 1864 in camp on Rector's Prairie near Fort Smith,
Arkansas. Christian informs Eliza that the rebels are in force in Arkansas
and several of his friends were killed in recent battles.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated May 19, 1864. Christian informs Eliza that they should
treat Henry gently in regards to religious matters.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated May 29, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Family matters
and Henry wrote that he was well.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated June 6, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Family matters
and Eliza had received Christian's diary and all of the letters which
he sent from Little Rock.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated June 10, 1864 in camp at Clarksville, Arkansas. Rebel
troop movements and victories were exaggerated as reported in a previous
letter.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated June 12, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Family matters
and the report of "reverses and disasters on our side did not have much
weight with me."
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Christian, dated June 16, 1864 in camp near City Point, Virginia.
Henry describes the siege of Richmond and Petersburg and the part he played
in these events.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated June 19, 1864 on picket at Clarksville, Arkansas. Christian
hasn't had time to write and he thinks his army on the frontier will move
south again. He tells how guerrillas fire on Union gunboats in the river
with supplies for Fort Smith.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated June 21, 1864 from Clarksville, Arkansas. Christian wishes
Eliza "Happy Birthday." He also desires Lincoln to be re-elected for he
is the soldier's choice.
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Letter by J. F.
O. to Christian , dated June 26, 1864 from Pine Bluff, Arkansas. His enlistment
was about to expire and hoped to get out of the service about August 1.
He would probably be mustered out at Leavenworth.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated July 3, 1864 in camp at Clarksville, Arkansas. One man
in Christian's regiment was killed by a bushwacker about a mile out of
town.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated July 8, 1864 from Van Buren, Arkansas. Much farmland and
crops are abandoned due to the raids by the bushwackers. Only old men
and boys can take care of the harvest as all able bodied men are in the
Union and Confederate armies. At present he is on escort duty for a forage
train.
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Eliza, dated July 17, 1864 from Fort Pride near Point of Rocks,
Virginia. All is quiet on the front at this point and he is enjoying essay
duty.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated July 23, 1864 in camp at Clarksville, Arkansas. Christian
arrived at camp safely, but at first was very depressed for reason unknown
to him.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated July 29, 1864 from camp in the Arkansas Bottom opposite
Fort Smith, Arkansas. Christian was on escort duty with the Colonel. His
regiment plans to march south of Fort Smith where a battle took place
with the rebels. They hope to give aid to the 6th Kansas who lost 12 men
and 15 wounded.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated July 31, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Christian's parents
and others were hard on Pastor Bierri. Also, family matters.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated August 6, 1864 from camp of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry, Fort
Smith, Arkansas. The rebels attacked Fort Smith, but were driven back.
He also got paid, but had to spend most of it to pay off his debts for
horses and equipment.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated August 7, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Vallandigham
was still making speeches but Eliza did not believe that he would run
for President although "their papers contain a great deal about McClellan."
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated August 14, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. She received
glad tidings "Coming home." She had only three cows to milk this summer
instead of five like last year.
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Eliza, dated August 15, 1864 at Fort Dutton (formerly Fort Pride),
Virginia. Henry is under marching orders to leave the redoubt but they
have not been relieved yet. The fighting in other areas has become more
intense.
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Letter by Fred Osenberger
to Christian, dated August 17, 1864 from home. He arrived well and safe
and Willie should arrive next week.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated August 18, 1864 from camp at Fort Smith, Arkansas. The
Confederates stole the mail and some escorts were killed. He received
spiritual refreshment at church services.
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Christian, dated August 19, 1864 at Fort Dutton (formerly Fort
Pride) near Point of Rocks, Virginia. Henry's unit was finally relieved
at Fort Dutton and he is taking part in the siege of Petersburg. He also
supports McClellan for president.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated August 21, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Family matters
and she thought Christian should obtain a "walking cane" from Arkansas.
Henry brought one from South Carolina. Also, a tract written in German.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated August 22, 1864 from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Christian
reports an incident where several soldiers got drunk, including a lieutenant,
and behaved badly before the population.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated August 27, 1864 from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Christian proclaims
his patriotism for the Union cause, but wants to have a forgiving attitude
toward his parents.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated August 29, 1864 from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Christian has
been part of a mail escort and has been ill.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 5, 1864 from Fort Scott, Kansas. Eliza is to
work on her faults and not give up.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated September 11, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza has
had been feeling down but going to church helped. She hoped to visit the
pastor's wife for a couple of days.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 17, 1864 from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Christian
is looking forward to the time when he can be with her again. He went
to a church service where he received communion and heard his lieutenant
speak. He had gotten drunk according to a previous letter, but was a good
officer afterward.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 19, 1864 from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Christian
had been sick, but was better. Also, the Lieutenant he spoke of earlier
has made a stronger commitment to his faith. Also enclosed is a clipping
entitled "Mr. Duryea's Address."
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 24, 1864 from camp at Fort Smith, Arkansas.
A 12 page letter giving a long discourse on the northern traitors and
the "slavewhipping, labor dispising, truthhating Confederacy." He also
discusses the treason of Vallandigham; the courage of President Lincoln;
the disloyalty of the people of Holmes County, Ohio; the unconditional
surrender conditions of Sabastian Co., Arkansas (Fort Smith area); the
possible election of "the McClellan-Vallandigham-Peacehowel ticket;" and
truth, the North and God.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated September 25, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza informs
Christian that their separation has caused them to be stronger Christians
and she believes that their time apart is working out for the better.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated September 26, 1864 from in camp at Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The main was robbed again. He believes Lincoln will be re-elected. He
is not fond of McClellan. Finally at Fort Smith an "army church" was founded
by men from all denominations. He hopes the church will be effective at
the fort. One hundred thirty men joined the church.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated October 2, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Christian's
father is very ill and she is afraid he may die before Christian gets
a chance to see him again.
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Eliza, dated October 16, 1864 from Deep Bottom, before Richmond,
Virginia. Henry tells Eliza of the different engagements he has been involved
in near Richmond. Many of his comrades have either been killed or wounded.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 19, 1864 from Horse Creek, Choctaw Nation. Christian
informs Eliza that he among others were being sent to Fort Scott to regain
their health. Along the way he saw where rebels attacked a supply train.
He could see the results for miles. Also, he witnessed the sufferings
of those in the refugee train at Fort Smith and Fort Gibson.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated October 23, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. His father
is better.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 24, 1864 from Fort Scott, Kansas. The refugee
train was attacked by the rebels. It is uknown at that point the exact
count of casualties.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated perhaps on or about October 26, 1864 at Fort Scott, Kansas.
It may be some time before Christian is mustered out of the service. Also,
he is still recovering from his illness.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated October 30, 1864 from the Merwin House opposite Lawrence,
Kansas. Christian describes a battle that took place at Fort Scott where
the Federals defeated General "Pop" Price, and Generals Marmaduke and
Cabell were taken prisoners.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 2, 1864 at Kelsey's, Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian
expects to be mustered out of the service soon. He is presently visiting
the Kelseys, friends of the Iselys.
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Letter by Christian
to Mr. James Bossett, dated November 3, 1864 at the Kelseys in Leavenworth,
Kansas. Christian informs Mr. Bossett of business matters.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 6, 1864 from home in our old Willow Dale, Missouri.
Christian is visiting with Eliza's family in Missouri.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 7, 1864 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Personal matters.
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Letter by Eliza
to Christian, dated November 10, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio. Family matters.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 11, 1864 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Lincoln
was re-elected by a large majority. Also, personal matters.
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FF 82
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Eliza, dated November 15, 1864 from campaign at Richmond, Virginia.
Family business.
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Letter by Christian
to Eliza, dated November 16, 1864 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian
to be mustered out. Some business matters must be taken care of before
going to Ohio. Also, newspaper clippings.
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Letter by Eliza
to "Editor Republican," dated December 14, 1864 from Winesberg, Ohio.
It was a cover letter asking to have Christian's September 24, 1864 letter
published. Also, March 14, 1865 from New York, N. Y. S. W. Stebbin's (American
Tract Society) to Eliza. She sent postage to cover the cost of mailing
tracts and books.
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Letter by Henry
Isely to Christian, dated December 16, 1864 and January 24, 1865 from
camp near Richmond, Virginia. Family matters.
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