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  Letter, 1863 June 14, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] to Son [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Catherine Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about news from the war and acquaintances in Yellow Springs.

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  Letter, 1863 June 11, Sister Mary [Mary Ladley] to My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Mary Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Enon, Ohio. Mary writes about being upset that Oscar could not come home on furlough and news about Clement L. Vallandingham.

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  Letter from William Patterson to his mother Julia dated June 7, 1863

  William Patterson

  William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on June 7, 1863. In the letter he tells her he was recently commissioned as a Captain.

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  Letter, 1863 June 7, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] to Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Alice Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about Milo Lawrence breaking his leg and news about other acquaintances from Yellow Springs.

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  Letter, 1863 June 7, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] to Son [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Catherine Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about being disappointed that Oscar will not be able to return home on furlough, being afraid for him, and other news from Yellow Springs.

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  Letter, 1863 June 2, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] to Son [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Catherine Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes news of the war, as well as news about acquaintances.

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  Letter, 1863 June 2, Mary [Mary Ladley] to My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Mary Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about Milo Lawrence breaking his leg after poor weather, students being expelled from Antioch, and questions regarding the war.

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  Letter, 1863 May 29, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about furloughs and leaves of absence being suspended, his feelings on the Copperheads, and his responses to previous letters.

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  Letter, May 14th, Oscar D. Ladley to [No Salutation]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter from Oscar Ladley written on a copy of General Order No. 9 from Headquarters of the Eleventh Corps. In the letter Oscar writes about the casualties from a recent battle, and that he felt that General Order No. 9 would not have been issued if others had "attended to their duty."

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  Letter, 1863 May 14th, Mary [Mary Ladley] to Brother [Oscar d. Ladley

  Mary Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary asks what Oscar thinks about General Joseph Hooker. She also writes about Clement L. Vallandingham being sentenced to hard labor and other news about acquaintances at home.

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  Letter, 1863 May 11, Mary [Mary Ladley] to My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Mary Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about seeing a list of wounded soldiers in a recent newspaper article, how Milo Lawrence was doing, and that General Burnside had arrested a copperhead, Clement L. Vallandingham.

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  Letter, 1863 May 8, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar details why his regiment has had to retreat after being ambushed by a large Southern force. He also mentions several wounded and wonders which general is to blame for the surprise attack.

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  Letter from William Patterson to his mother Julia dated May 6, 1863

  William Patterson

  William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on May 6, 1863. In the letter he says they have recently had good news from the Potomac and he believes if it is true the war will be over by the following year.

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  Letter, 1863 May 4, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from camp near the Rappahannock River. Oscar writes about a recent battle near the Rappahannock River and details the losses his regiment suffered.

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  Letter from J.D. Sharp to Stephen Patterson, dated May 1, 1863

  J. D. Sharp

  This letter was written to Stephen Patterson from a friend, J.D. Sharp, on May 1, 1863. The letter discusses mutual acquaintances and daily life.

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  Combined Letters, 1863 April 29, Mary and Alley [Mary and Alice Ladley] to Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Mary Ladley and Alice Ladley

  Two separate letters, written on the same pages, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about paying the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed, issues surrounding a black student attending Antioch, and other news from Yellow Springs. Alice also writes about the issues surrounding a black student attending Antioch, attending school, as well as news about other acquaintances from Yellow Springs.

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  Letter from William McKinney to His Cousin Martha McKinney, April 28, 1863

  William M. McKinney

  This letter was written by William M. McKinney, while in Liberty, IN, to his cousin Martha McKinney, April 28, 1863. In the letter he talks about his journey home for sick leave and his capture by Confederate Cavalry during his travels.

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  Letter, 1863 April 26, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes that his mother should not worry about settling the loan that Derostus Ladley co-signed with Oscar's money, the possibility of marching the next day, and other news from camp.

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  Letter, 1863 April 22, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] to Son [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Catherine Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about consulting a lawyer in Xenia who advised her to pay the total of the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed. She also writes about hearing a story about Jo Badger, planting a garden, and more.

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  Letter, 1863 April 22, Mary [Mary Ladley] to Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Mary Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about the wanting to see a military review and jokes about going back with Oscar as a cook for the camp. She also writes about news at home, the status of her prospective teaching position, and other news from home.

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  Letter, 1863 April 19, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about the heavy rain has kept his company from leaving the area, responds to questions from previous letters, and information about receiving pay.

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  Letter, 1863 April 14, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about the amount of supplies and rations officers and their men carry, information regarding his wages for the previous three months, and being congratulated by General Howard for their recent appearance before the President.

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  Letter, 1863 April 12, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about his company being reviewed by Abraham Lincoln and General Hooker, when he would be able to take leave, and other news from camp.

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  Letter, 1863 April 10, Mary [Mary Ladley] to Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Mary Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about the possibility of planting a garden this year and predictions on when the war will end.