Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Ladley was a career army officer who fought in the Civil War with Company G, 75th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was later assigned to Fort Sully in the Dakota Territories. His papers consist primarily of letters written to his mother and sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio, telling of his Civil War experiences, and later, his life as a frontier army officer. Also included are some Civil War military records.

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Letter, 1864 February 6, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

Oscar D. Ladley

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Folly Island, South Carolina. In his letter Oscar details leading a detail of men to build a causeway between Coles Isle and Horseshoe Isle.
Letter and letter fragment, 1864 February, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

Oscar D. Ladley

Letter to Oscars Ladley's mother an sisters from Folly Island, South Carolina. Oscar writes about marching to St. James island and a skirmish that happened at a plantation there. This also includes a fragment of a letter where Oscar details his thoughts on drafting men for the war, asking his sister, Mary, who she is planning to marry in July, and other news from camp.
Letter, 186[4] January 13, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

Oscar D. Ladley

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Folly Island, South Carolina.
Letter, 1863 December 1, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother and Sisters [Catherine, Mary, and Alice Ladley]

Oscar D. Ladley

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from New York City. In his letter Oscar writes about visiting New York City and seeing museums, parks, and more.
Letter, 1863 November 25, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother [Catherine Ladley]

Oscar D. Ladley

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Columbus, Ohio. Oscar writes about sending money to his mother to deposit in the bank.
Letter, 1863 November 18, Oscar D. Ladley to Mother [Catherine Ladley]

Oscar D. Ladley

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Columbus, Ohio. In the letter Oscar writes about missing a train in London and possibly visiting family soon.
Letter, 1863 July 27, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] to Son [Oscar D. Ladley]

Catherine Ladley

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes that she and his sisters have been sending letters regularly, news of Morgan's Raid, and more.
Letter, 1863 July 27, Ally [Alice Ladley] to Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

Alice Ladley

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about news of wounded soldiers and acquaintances from home.
Letter, 1863 July 27, Mary [Mary Ladley] to Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

Mary Ladley

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about potential employment at a school that will be built and about other news.
Letter, 1863 July 19, Allie [Alice Ladley] to Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

Alice Ladley

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes a short letter about news of Morgan's Raid and more.
Letter, 1863 July 19, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] to Son [Oscar D. Ladley]

Catherine Ladley

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes that she is glad Oscar is unhurt after his most recent battle, about news and excitement from Morgan's Raid, and other news.
Letter, 1863 July 19, Mary [Mary Ladley] to Brother [Oscar D. Ladley]

Mary Ladley

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary comments on Oscar's recent battle, asks when he will get to take a furlough, writes news about Morgan's Raid, and more.