Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

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  Letter, 1864 June 17, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Jacksonville, Florida. In his letter Oscar writes about the abundance of orange groves in Florida, not having his efforts to capture a vessel recognized in the local papers, the weather there, and more.

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  Letter, 1864 June 5, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

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  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Camp Fort Paten, Florida. Oscar writes about the fruit, vegetation, and game in Florida. He also writes about being placed in command of Company E, and that if he were in the Navy instead of the Army, he would be rewarded for contraband he confiscated.

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  Letter, 1864 May 18, 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 at "Palaciers Creek." Oscar writes about being sent on a scouting expedition, lists the spoils his men have collected, and that he has received notice about being commissioned a captain.

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  Letter, 1864 May 10, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

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  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from St. Augustine, Florida. In his letter Oscar writes about marching south from Jacksonville with orders to "capture anything belonging to rebels." He writes also writes about capturing several vessels and marching cattle through miles of swamp.

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  Letter, 1864 April 25, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

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  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from camp "opposite Jacksonville." Oscar writes that he has not heard from his family in two weeks and that he will soon leave on an expedition to go south, past St. Augustine.

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  Letter, 1864 April 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 Jacksonville, Florida. Oscar writes about money he sent to his family previously, as well as detailing a fight with Southern forces.

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  Letter, 1864 March 27, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Jacksonville, Florida. Oscar writes about seeing a general arrive that may replace General Seymour, his opinion on honors conferred on General Grant, and other news.

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  Letter, 1864 March 20, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Jacksonville, Florida. In his letter Oscar writes about being busy on picket duty, news men re-enlisting, his regiments reputation, and more.

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  Letter, 1864 March 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 Jacksonville, Florida. In his letter Oscar recounts previous letters he has sent home, that they still "stand to arms" in anticipation of attack, and other news.

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  Letter, 1864 March 7, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

  Oscar D. Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Jacksonville, Florida. In his letter Oscar writes about why Northern forces were not attacking Charleston with gunboats, the weather, and other news about the war.

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  Letter, 1864 February 26, Ally [Alice Ladley] to Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

  Alice Ladley

  Letter to Oscar Ladley's sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. In her letter Alice mentions that his recent letter was incorrectly sent to Sandusky and that Mary is attending a concert.

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  Letter, 1864 February 22, Oscar D. Ladley to Sister [Mary Ladley]

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  Letter to Oscar Ladley's sister from Folly Island, South Carolina. Oscar writes about his thoughts and feelings about a young woman in Yellow Springs who was recently engaged.