McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)

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Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, September 2, 1862

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, September 20, 1862

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, September 27, 1862

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, October 5, 1862

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, October 12, 1862

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 2, 1862

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 11, 1862

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, December 14, 1862

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, January 25, 1863

Letter from John Berry to Sophronia McNitt, February 3, 1863

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, February 15, 1863

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, March 1, 1863

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, April 20, 1863

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, July 12, 1863

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, May 3, 1862

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, November 9, 1862

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, November 22, 1862

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, December 11, 1862

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, December 21, 1862

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, January 18, 1863

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, March 8, 1863

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, March 26, 1863

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, April 19, 1863

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, June 20, 1863

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, July 5, 1863

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, August 9, 1863

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, September 20, 1863

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, November 22, 1863

Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, February 4, 1864

Letter from William M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, September 17, 1864

Letter from William M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, February 17, 1865

Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, August 8, 1861

Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, September 21, 1861

Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, October 25, 1861

Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, December 4, 1861

Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, December 23, 1861

Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, January 31, 1862

Note from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, [1861?]

Letter from Eli Cress to Francis "Frank" McNitt, November 21, 1862

Letter from Eli Cress to Sophronia McNitt, June 28, 1863

Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, September 2, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1862A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry described life as a Union recruit at Camp Terry, a regimental muster camp in Mattoon, Illinois.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, September 20, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry described life at Camp Terry, a regimental muster camp in Mattoon, Illinois, and noted that his regiment would be mustering out soon.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, September 27, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1862A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote on a variety of topics, including life at Camp Terry in Mattoon, Illinois; his romantic interests, including toward Sophronia; and his hopes to join the fight in the South. An addition to the letter noted that Berry's regiment would soon be bound for Springfield.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, October 5, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry asked after Sophronia and requested she write him back.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, October 12, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote that his regiment had moved to Alton, Illinois and described the situation there, as well as asking after Sophronia and requesting a photo of her.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 2, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry asked for news from home and described life at Camp Richmond in Alton, Illinois.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 11, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1862A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote on life at Camp Richmond in Alton, Illinois, including weather and lack of pay, and his desire to see Sophronia again. An addition noted that his regiment would soon leave Alton.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, December 14, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry described conditions in La Grange, Tennessee, and wrote of his desire to return home.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, January 25, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote on camp life in Humboldt, Tennessee, including the weather and guard duty, and asked after life at home, requesting more letters from Sophronia.
Letter from John Berry to Sophronia McNitt, February 3, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry professed his love for Sophronia and eagerness to hear from her.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, February 15, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote of his boredom with life at camp in Humboldt, Tennessee, as well as matters at home in Illinois, such as "Copperhead" activities.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, March 1, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1863A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote about his good memories at home, desire to return, and hopes for the war's end.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, April 20, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote about camp life in Tennessee, including the weather and work, his desire to come home, and commented on the "Copperheads" in Illinois.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, July 12, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote of his experience in Mississippi, including a visit to Vicksburg, and asked for news at home. This is the last letter in the collection from Berry, who returned to Montgomery County and died in December 1863.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, May 3, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote of his travels toward Denver, Colorado, and asked for news from home.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, November 9, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown criticized Sophronia for not writing back and spoke mostly of romantic connections for her and himself.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, November 22, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote about friends, shared updates on his activities, and requested news for Illinois.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, December 11, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown discussed his life and work in Colorado and his marital prospects.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, December 21, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote about friends and the upcoming holidays, as well as his romantic pursuits.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, January 18, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown described his activities during the Christmas holidays and commented their respective romantic lives.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, March 8, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote about a woman he met, his move to Nebraska Territory, and asked for news from Illinois.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, March 26, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown described his recent activities and his plans to return to Colorado, as well as his romantic pursuits.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, April 19, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote on his religious feelings and shared news of friends who were with him in Nebraska Territory.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, June 20, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote about his travels between Denver and Nebraska City. He also mentioned escorting other travelers to Colorado including Sophronia's "Big Bruther" - presumably Francis "Frank" McNitt.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, July 5, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown described his life in Nebraska Territory, including crops and his friends there. He also expressed his desire to see Sophronia and asked about friends from Illinois.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, August 9, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote about his recent marriage, friends with him in Colorado Territory, and invited Sophronia to come west.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, September 20, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown's letter covered several topics, including marriage and local activities in Black Hawk, Colorado, as well as asking about news from Illinois.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, November 22, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote on the upcoming winter and mutual friends from Illinois, as well as Sophronia's romantic life.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, February 4, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown described his plans to travel elsewhere for mining and news of mutual friends.
Letter from William M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, September 17, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, William M. Brown, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry. He wrote on topics such as the conditions of the 126th in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, news from family and friends, and his reflections on other events related to the war.
Letter from William M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, February 17, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1865A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, William M. Brown, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Brown wrote about his unit's movement from Pine Bluff to the mouth of White River, Arkansas, and talk of peace being made.
Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, August 8, 1861
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861A letter to Sophronia McNitt from W. A. Cottingham, a Union soldier in the 9th Illinois Infantry. Cottingham introduced himself to Sophronia and wrote about the conditions of the 9th Illinois's camp at Cairo, Illinois, as well as his poor health.
Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, September 21, 1861
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861A letter to Sophronia McNitt from W. A. Cottingham, a Union soldier in the 9th Illinois Infantry. Cottingham detailed the movements of the 9th Illinois and updated Sophronia on his health.
Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, October 25, 1861
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861A letter to Sophronia McNitt from W. A. Cottingham, a Union soldier in the 9th Illinois Infantry. Cottingham requested a reply from Sophronia, as she had not responded to his letter of September 24, 1861.
Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, December 4, 1861
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861A letter to Sophronia McNitt from W. A. Cottingham, a Union soldier in the 9th Illinois Infantry. Cottingham wrote that he rejoined his unit in Kentucky and described life at Camp Paine. He also confessed his romantic feelings toward Sophronia.
Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, December 23, 1861
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861A letter to Sophronia McNitt from W. A. Cottingham, a Union soldier in the 9th Illinois Infantry. Cottingham described reports received from troops in Missouri, including reports of Confederate men taken prisoner. He then professed his affection for Sophronia.
Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, January 31, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from W. A. Cottingham, a Union soldier in the 9th Illinois Infantry. Cottingham responded to Sophronia's rejection of his romantic advances and promised not to write again.
Note from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, [1861?]
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1861A note of introduction from W. A. Cottingham, a Union soldier in the 9th Illinois Infantry.
Letter from Eli Cress to Francis "Frank" McNitt, November 21, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862A letter to Francis "Frank" McNitt from Eli Cress, a friend and Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry. Cress described the unit's camp in Memphis, including the climate, the girls, and the threat from nearby Confederate troops.
Letter from Eli Cress to Sophronia McNitt, June 28, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry. Cress wrote about his hopes to return home, church, and his stay in the hospital at Fort Pickering, Tennessee.

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