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FF 1

Contains a copy of the 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

Contains a letter by Henry Isely to Christian, dated April 10, 1857 from Shanesville, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.

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Contains a 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.

Box 1

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Contains a 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."

Box 1

FF 5

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza Dubach, dated December 3, 1858. Enclosed was a love letter and a poem.

Box 1

FF 6

Contains a 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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FF 7

Contains a 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."

Box 1

FF 8

Contains a 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.

Box 1

FF 9

Contains a 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

Contains a letter by Eliza Dubach to Christian, dated March 19, 1860 from her home near St. Joseph, Missouri.

Box 1

FF 11

Contains a 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.

Box 1

FF 12

Contains a 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.

Box 1

FF 13

Contains a 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).

Box 1

FF 14

Contains a letter by Christian Isely to Eliza Dubach, dated August 6, 1860 from St. Joseph, Missouri.

Box 1

FF 15

Contains a 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

Contains a 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.

Box 1

FF 17

Contains a 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

Contains a 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.

Box 1

FF 19

Contains a 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

Contains a 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.

Box 1

FF 21

Contains a letter by Henry Isely to his brother Christian, dated September 7, 1861 from Heinsburg, Ohio.

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FF 22

Contains a 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

Contains a letter by Eliza to her husband Christian, dated October 23, 1861 from St. Joseph, Missouri.

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FF 24

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated November 10, 1861 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He describes the army situation.

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FF 25

Contains a 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.

Box 1

FF 26

Contains a 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.

Box 1

FF 27

Contains a 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.

Box 1

FF 28

Contains a 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.

Box 1

FF 29

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 1

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 2

Contains a piece of paper, dated February 22, 1862. It states that a leave of absence was granted to Isely for the time period of February 22-27.

Box 2

FF 3

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 4

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 5

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 6

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 7

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 8

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 9

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 10

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 11

Contains a 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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FF 12

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 13

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 14

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 15

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 16

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian ,dated September 12, 1862 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She informs Christian of hometown news.

Box 2

FF 17

Contains a 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."

Box 2

FF 18

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated September 19, 1862 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She informs him of hometown news and about their son, Adolph.

Box 2

FF 19

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 20

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 21

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 22

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated October 5, 1862 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Eliza informs Christian that little Adolph has died.

Box 2

FF 23

Contains a 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."

Box 2

FF 24

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated October 14, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian tries to encourage Eliza about the loss of their son.

Box 2

FF 25

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated October 17, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas.

Box 2

FF 26

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 27

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 28

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 29

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 30

Contains a letter by J. F. Osenberg to Christian, dated November 2, 1862 from Helena, Arkansas. He requested that Hest. Clark settle the 55 dollar debt.

Box 2

FF 31

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated November 3, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Family matters.

Box 2

FF 32

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 33

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated November 6, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. Concerns family matters.

Box 2

FF 34

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated November 9, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian tells Eliza of a slight illness.

Box 2

FF 35

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated November 11, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Personal matters.

Box 2

FF 36

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 37

Contains a letter by Henry Isely to Christian, dated November 13, 1862 from Suffolk, Virginia. Henry informs Christian of his journey from Ohio to Virginia.

Box 2

FF 38

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 39

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 40

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated November 26, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. She informs her husband of personal and family matters mostly.

Box 2

FF 41

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 42

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated November 30, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. She informs her husband of personal and family matters mostly.

Box 2

FF 43

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated December 2, 1862 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian informs Eliza that he might be home on furlough soon.

Box 2

FF 44

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated December 2, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. Personal and family matters mostly.

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FF 45

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 46

Contains a 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.

Box 2

FF 47

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated December 12, 1862 from Willow Dale, Kansas. She informs Christian that her mother and father are better.

Box 2

FF 48

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 1

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 2

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 3

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 4

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated January 14, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He writes her about family financial concerns mostly.

Box 3

FF 5

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 6

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated January 18, 1863, from St. Joseph, Missouri. It concerned family matters and numbers converted at their church.

Box 3

FF 7

Contains a 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."

Box 3

FF 8

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 9

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 10

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated January 28, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He writes mainly of religious concerns.

Box 3

FF 11

Contains a 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

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated February 1, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She tells Christian about church conversions.

Box 3

FF 13

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 14

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 15

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated February 8, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She discusses local and family matters.

Box 3

FF 16

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 17

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 18

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 19

Contains an incomplete letter, dated February 24, 1863 from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Christian attacks slavery from biblical evidence.

Box 3

FF 20

Contains a 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."

Box 3

FF 21

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated February 25, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Family matters.

Box 3

FF 22

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 23

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 24

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 25

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 26

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated March 29, 1863. Concerns family matters.

Box 3

FF 27

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 28

Contains a 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

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 30

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated April 2, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri.

Box 3

FF 31

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 32

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated April 9, 1863 from Garrison, Fort Leavenworth. Family matters.

Box 3

FF 33

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated April 12, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. A long family letter.

Box 3

FF 34

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 35

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated April 16, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. A family letter.

Box 3

FF 36

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 37

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 38

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 39

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 40

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated April 22, 1863 from camp at Fort Scott, Kansas. He describes the movement from Leavenworth to Fort Scott.

Box 3

FF 41

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated April 23, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Concerns family matters.

Box 3

FF 42

Contains a 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."

Box 3

FF 43

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated April 26, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Concerns family matters.

Box 3

FF 44

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 45

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 46

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated May 2, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Also April (May) 3, 1863. Eliza was collecting clothes for orphans.

Box 3

FF 47

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated May 8, 1863 from St. Joseph, Missouri. She describes her missionary labors in the area.

Box 3

FF 48

Contains a 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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FF 49

Contains a 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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FF 50

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 51

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 52

Contains a 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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FF 53

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated May 19, 1863. He has been on Picket Duty for the first time.

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FF 54

Contains a 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).

Box 3

FF 55

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 56

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 57

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 58

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated May 26, 1863.

Box 3

FF 59

Contains a 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.

Box 3

FF 60

Contains a 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."

Box 4

FF 1

Contains a 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.

Box 4

FF 2

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated June 8, 1863 in camp near Fort Scott, Kansas. A "bushwacker" was killed on one of his patrols.

Box 4

FF 3

Contains a 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.

Box 4

FF 4

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated June 14, 1863 from Fort Scott, Kansas. In this letter Christian defends his stand on religious ideas.

Box 4

FF 5

Contains a 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.

Box 4

FF 6

Contains a 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.

Box 4

FF 7

Contains a 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.

Box 4

FF 8

Contains a 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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FF 9

Contains a 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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FF 10

Contains a 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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FF 11

Contains a 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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FF 12

Contains a 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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FF 13

Contains a 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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FF 14

Contains a 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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FF 15

Contains a 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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FF 16

Contains a 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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FF 17

Contains a 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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FF 18

Contains a 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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FF 19

Contains a 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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FF 20

Contains a 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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FF 21

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated August 13, 1863 from Camp McNeal, near Cassville, Missouri.

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FF 22

Contains a 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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FF 23

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated August 23, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio.

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FF 24

Contains a 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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FF 25

Contains a 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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FF 26

Contains a 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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FF 27

Contains a 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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FF 28

Contains a 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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FF 29

Contains a 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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FF 30

Contains a 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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FF 31

Contains a 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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FF 32

Contains a 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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FF 33

Contains a letter by Frederick Dubach to Eliza, dated September 17, 1863 from Columbus, Kansas. He tells Eliza about friends and relatives.

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FF 34

Contains a 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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FF 35

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated September 27, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Family and personal affairs.

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FF 36

Contains a 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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FF 37

Contains a 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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FF 38

Contains a letter by Christian to Eliza, dated October 6, 1863 from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Christian mostly relates personal matters to Eliza.

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FF 39

Contains a 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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FF 40

Contains a 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

Contains a 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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FF 42

Contains a 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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FF 43

Contains a 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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FF 44

Contains a 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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FF 45

Contains a 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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FF 46

Contains a 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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FF 47

Contains a 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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FF 48

Contains a letter by Christian Dubach to Eliza, dated October 30, 1863 from Columbus City, Kansas. He informs Eliza of family matters.

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FF 49

Contains a 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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FF 50

Contains a 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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FF 51

Contains a letter by Mrs. Ann M. Byrne to Eliza, dated October 31, 1863 from St. Joseph. Personal concerns.

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FF 52

Contains a lette 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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FF 53

Contains a 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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FF 54

Contains a 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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FF 55

Contains a letter by Eliza's mother (Dubach), dated November 8, 1863 from Columbus, Kansas. Family concerns.

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FF 56

Contains a 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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FF 57

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated November 14, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Eliza is sick.

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FF 58

Contains a 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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FF 59

Contains a 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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FF 60

Contains a 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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FF 61

Contains a 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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FF 62

Contains a 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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FF 63

Contains a 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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FF 64

Contains a 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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FF 65

Contains a 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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FF 66

Contains a letter by Eliza to Christian, dated December 19, 1863 from Winesberg, Ohio. Concerns family matters.

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FF 67

Contains a 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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FF 68

Contains a 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.

Box 5

FF 1

Contains a 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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FF 2

Contains a 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 Copper