Monthly Archives: April 2014

April 28, 1864 they say that they can not get horses for us

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Head Quarters 7th Mich Cav April 28th / 64 Camp near Colpeper My Dear Mother. I received last night your kind letter of the 21st. I have also receved all those letter you rote about and have answered them all. … Continue reading →

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April 21, 1864 Camp one mile & a half south of Colpepper

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Camp one mile & a half south of Colpepper Apr 21st 1863 (1864) My Dear Mother. I will now try and answer your letter of the 10th. I was on picket when I got it at Jacobbs ford and while … Continue reading →

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April 15, 1864 I drew a new saddle, bridle, and trimings this afternoon

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Stephenesburg.  April 15th   My Dear Mother. I got this afternoon yours of the 4th but do not see what made it so long in comeing. I rote to you last night but thought that I would answer this so … Continue reading →

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McOmber’s April Letters

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Museum Staff

Spencer McOmber found time in April for six letters, several quite short. There was no serious military action so, other than patrol, he has a bit of time on his hands it seems. At one point, he becomes enthused that … Continue reading →

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April 1, 1864 I am well with the exception of a bad cold.

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Stephenesburg.  Apr 1st 1864   Dear Mother. I got your letter of the 27th & the papers a few minutes ago. I was glad you sent the papers. I do not see why you should be so anxious about my … Continue reading →

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