tag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:/itemsItems2022-07-27T03:07:28Ztag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2220212018-10-15T22:34:12Z2022-07-27T03:08:12ZLetter from Eli Cress to Sophronia McNitt, June 28, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2218762018-10-15T22:33:49Z2022-07-27T03:08:00ZLetter from George M. Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, May 5, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from George M. Harkey, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Harkey wrote about his company's camp in Jackson, Tennessee, including their conditions and food, and news of other friends in the 126th.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2219652018-10-15T22:34:03Z2022-07-27T03:08:08ZLetter from William M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, September 17, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2212252018-10-15T22:31:54Z2022-07-27T03:07:08ZLetter from Eli Cress to unknown, UndatedA letter from Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry, to an unknown recipient - possibly Sophronia McNitt. Cress wrote about Christmas and life in the camp.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2212592018-10-15T22:31:59Z2022-07-27T03:07:11ZLetter from Thomas Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, March 31, 1865A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Thomas Moynihan, a private in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Moynihan wrote about life aboard the steamer Nebraska in the White River in Arkansas and encountering the 117th Illinois Infantry. He also discussed his hopes to return home and shared other news of men in his unit.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2212922018-10-15T22:32:04Z2022-07-27T03:07:14ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to J. Frank Williamson, August 25, 1862A letter to J. Frank Williamson from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about some of the happenings at Camp Rienzie, writing to other friends, his devotion to the Union cause, and how he justified not writing to Frank sooner.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2214082018-10-15T22:32:31Z2022-07-27T03:07:24ZLetter from Edward F. Knight to Sophronia McNitt, January 1, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Edward F. Knight, a private in the 117th Illinois Infantry. He described a conflict that his unit encountered on their way into Tennessee and life at Fort Pickering, outside Memphis.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2214762018-10-15T22:32:44Z2022-07-27T03:07:29ZLetter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, September 2, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2217072018-10-15T22:33:23Z2022-07-27T03:07:47ZLetter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, January 25, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2218072018-10-15T22:33:39Z2022-07-27T03:07:55ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, August 22, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about military expeditions and fights, life in camp, the reputation of Col. Jesse Phillips, and the possibility of leaving for Texas or Arkansas. He also wrote about the affairs of others back home and mentioned his dislike for Copperheads.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2219722018-10-15T22:34:04Z2022-07-27T03:08:08ZLetter from H. F. Potter to Sophronia McNitt, August 8, 1864A letter to Sophronia McNitt from H. F. Potter, a Union soldier. Potter described life at camp near Helena, Arkansas, and his desires to return home.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2220552018-10-15T22:34:18Z2022-07-27T03:08:15ZLetter from Eli Cress to Sophronia McNitt, April 1, 1865A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Eli Cress, a Union soldier in 117th Illinois Infantry. Cress updated Sophronia on the travels of his regiment to Louisiana and others in the regiment, including men killed.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2219882018-10-15T22:34:07Z2022-07-27T03:08:10ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, June 24, 1864A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about the weather, moving from Acworth, Georgia, to Big Shanty, and recent fighting and troop movements. He speculated that there would be a battle over Kinesaw Mountain and compared it to Lookout Mountain at Chattanooga.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2220602018-10-15T22:34:19Z2022-07-27T03:08:16ZLetter from Eli Cress to Peter Cress, Harriet Cress, and Melvina Cress Williamson, November 26, 1864A letter from Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry, to his father, Peter Cress, and his sisters, Harriet and Melvina. Cress informed his family that his unit was headed south again and updated them on other news, including a promise to send home clothes.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2220282018-10-15T22:34:13Z2022-07-27T03:08:13ZLetter from George M. Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, March 31, 1865A letter to Sophronia McNitt from George M. Harkey, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Harkey wrote about the conditions of their camp, particularly the heavy rainfall, and about Sophronia's romantic life.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2216022018-10-15T22:33:05Z2022-07-27T03:07:39ZLetter from Frank to Sophronia McNitt, May 3, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from "Frank", a Union soldier at Fort Pickering, Tennessee (possibly J. Frank Williamson). "Frank" wrote about the conditions at Fort Pickering, including the weather and the condition of the men, and also discussed news from Illinois and other correspondents.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2212102018-10-15T22:31:51Z2022-07-27T03:07:07ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, March 20, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about life in camp - especially sickness, health, and a birthday ball where men dressed as women - and gave his well wishes to Sophronia and others back.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2213712018-10-15T22:32:21Z2022-07-27T03:07:21ZLetter from W. L. Gregory to Sophronia McNitt, August 3, 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from W. [William?] L. Gregory, a private in the 70th Illinois Infantry. Gregory informed Sophronia about life at Camp Butler in Springfield and his hopes for a quick return.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2213852018-10-15T22:32:25Z2022-07-27T03:07:22ZLetter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, August 8, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2219152018-10-15T22:33:56Z2022-07-27T03:08:04ZLetter from Eli Cress to Sophronia McNitt, December 8, 1864A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry. Cress wrote about John Bell Hood's troops close to Nashville and the conditions at camp.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2218302018-10-15T22:33:42Z2022-07-27T03:07:57ZLetter from Eli Cress to Francis "Frank" McNitt, November 21, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2218942018-10-15T22:33:52Z2022-07-27T03:08:02ZLetter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 2, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2216322018-10-15T22:33:10Z2022-07-27T03:07:41ZLetter from A.W. Kelly to Sophronia McNitt, June 27, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Ambrose W. Kelly, a Union sergeant in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Kelly wrote about being stationed near Vicksburg, Mississippi, noting how hot, tired, and hungry he was and how he wanted to go on furlough. He also noted all the killing, specifically the death of Bob[?] Williams or Williamson.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2214132018-10-15T22:32:32Z2022-07-27T03:07:24ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, December 5, 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about life in camp at Corinth, some of his thoughts on local, national, and military politics, and the deaths of some friends in the Battle of Corinth.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2212662018-10-15T22:32:00Z2022-07-27T03:07:12ZLetter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, September 20, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2212802018-10-15T22:32:02Z2022-07-27T03:07:13ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, June 10, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about scouting operations in Florence, Alabama, leaving Corinth for Pocahontas, life and people in Pocahontas, and his disdain for Copperheads.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2214012018-10-15T22:32:30Z2022-07-27T03:07:23ZLetter from George M. Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, January 20, 1865A letter to Sophronia McNitt from George M. Harkey, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Harkey wrote about Sophronia's romantic life and news from camp, including a recent injury and news of friends.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2216692018-10-15T22:33:17Z2022-07-27T03:07:44ZLetter from Thomas Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, June 6, 1865A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Thomas Moynihan, a private in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Moynihan remarked on the movements of his regiment as they prepared to muster out and shared news of men in the unit and mutual friends. He also commented on encounters with Confederate soldiers passing through the area.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2217592018-10-15T22:33:32Z2022-07-27T03:07:51ZLetter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, September 21, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2218692018-10-15T22:33:48Z2022-07-27T03:07:59ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, October 1, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about life in camp, recovering from a cold, the reputation of Jesse Phillips, news about other regiments, and looking forward to furlough. Moynihan also mentioned that he thought there'd soon be a fight near Ripley, Mississippi, and noted that he hoped he wouldn't have to leave Pocahontas.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2218462018-10-15T22:33:45Z2022-07-27T03:07:58ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, September 26, 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about his time on furlough and explained why he hadn't written in so long.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2219512018-10-15T22:34:01Z2022-07-27T03:08:07ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, January 2, 1864A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about army efforts to promote reenlistment, how he spent Christmas and traveled to Athens, and the weather. He also asked about people and relationships back home, and noted that he thinks the war will be over in 18 months or less.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2220142018-10-15T22:34:11Z2022-07-27T03:08:12ZLetter from Louis Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, August 1, 1861A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, Louis Harkey. Harkey wrote about being stationed at Camp Pope, Illinois, and his concerns about heading to Missouri.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2215342018-10-15T22:32:54Z2022-07-27T03:07:33ZLetter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, September 27, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2214932018-10-15T22:32:47Z2022-07-27T03:07:31ZLetter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, February 15, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2215002018-10-15T22:32:48Z2022-07-27T03:07:31ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, January 23, 1863A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about life camp at Corinth around Christmas, the defeat at Fredericksburg, the superiority of Union soldiers to Confederates, and his thoughts on Confederate sympathizers within the army.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2214832018-10-15T22:32:45Z2022-07-27T03:07:30ZLetter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, December 14, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2218392018-10-15T22:33:44Z2022-07-27T03:07:57ZLetter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 11, 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.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2214512018-10-15T22:32:40Z2022-07-27T03:07:27ZLetter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, May 20, 1864A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about being on the march from Pulaski to Kingston and soon to Georgia, noting that he had seen several battles and skirmishes along the way and was nearly killed by shell fire.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Librarytag:digital.library.illinois.edu,2005:Item/2214582018-10-15T22:32:41Z2022-07-27T03:07:28ZLetter from A.W. Kelly to Sophronia McNitt, December 9, 1862A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Ambrose W. Kelly, a Union sergeant in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Kelly wrote about being stationed at an unnamed town on the Mississippi Central Railroad and noted how he'd rather be back home sleigh riding.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library