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Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, July 1, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, April 23, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Rome, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, November 2, 1864

Letter from Henry to Sallie, May 23, 1863

Letter from Henry to Sallie, January 25, 1865

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Adairsville, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, May 18, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Pulaski, Tennesse) to Sallie Pattison, March 26, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, April 10, 1864

Letter from Henry to Sallie, November 21, 1863

Letter from Henry to Sallie, April 28, 1865

Letter from Henry to Sallie, June 26, 1865

Letter from Henry to Sallie, June 30, 1865

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 28, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (In the Wood, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 4, 1864

Letter from Henry to Sallie, July 27, 1863

Letter from Henry to Sallie, October 27, 1863

Letter from Henry to Sallie, February 1, 1865

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (near Roswell, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, July 13, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Camp of Yesterday) to Sallie Pattison, June 22, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Skirmish Line) to Sallie Pattison, June 30, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Ackworth, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 9, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, January 30, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, August 18, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Camp of Yesterday) to Sallie Pattison, July 31, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (near Atlanta, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, August 6, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (near Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 27, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, August 15, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Rome, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, October 26, 1864

Letter from Henry to Sallie, December 18, 1863

Letter from Henry to Sallie, March 29, 1865

Letter from Henry to Sallie, March 13, 1865

Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, April 1, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, February 1, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, March 31, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Big Shanty, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 20, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Nashville, Tennesse) to Sallie Pattison (Paris, Illinois), April 6, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Big Shanty, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 14, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Camp of Yesterday) to Sallie Pattison, July 2, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (one mile south of Roswell, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, July 11, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Ackworth, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 9, 1864

Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, July 1, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry tells of a man who was killed and speaks on the loveliness of the July morning.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, April 23, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry mentions a marriage seperation happening in Paris, Illinois. He also ponders the significance of different colors, there is "black for mourning" and "the heavens are blue."
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Rome, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, November 2, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry is visited by an old friend. Henry also tells Sallie about his horses.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, May 23, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry admits that he is Sallie's "soldier friend" as has sent her the book.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, January 25, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1865 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry reflects on how it is almost February, their wedding month. He tells Sallie how much he loves her and can't wait for their future together.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Adairsville, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, May 18, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry writes to Sallie to inform her of his welfare.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Pulaski, Tennesse) to Sallie Pattison, March 26, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry responds to a letter Sallie wrote in January of 1863. He tells her about his location and what he has seen in the night sky.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, April 10, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry complains about being on duty during the Sabboth, comments on a new order that was published. He also responds to a letter sent by Sallie from March 31st and April 1st.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, November 21, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry writes that he's made it to Pulaski, Tennessee, and has marched over 200 miles in fifteen days.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, April 28, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1865 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry writes from Raleigh, North Carolina that starting the next day, they will be marching home. The war is nearing its end. Reflecting on Lincoln's death, Henry writes that Abraham Lincoln was "the gentle parent of the nation". He hopes to be home by the 4th of July.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, June 26, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1865 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry wries from Louisville, saying that he decided not to remain in the U.S. Service as a promise to his dear Sallie.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, June 30, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1865 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry writes again from Louisville; he is still unsure of when he will be home. He is certain he wants nothing to do with staying in the service, and is looking forward to simple housekeepings with his wife.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 28, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry tells Sallie of the "advance line" against the enemy, what his fellow soldiers said during the night, and reassures Sallie of his safety.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (In the Wood, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 4, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry sends Sallie an update on life during his campaign, including a description of the food he is eating.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, July 27, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry describes wanting to go for a solitary walk, but is interrupted by Southern ladies whom he walks home.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, October 27, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1863 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry writes from Pochahontas, Tennessee, where he prepares to march for a "long campaign", and does not expect to be able to write for awhile. Henry confesses that he is in love with Sallie.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, February 1, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1865 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry writes from Savannah, Georgia saying that he should soon be marching to South Carolina.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (near Roswell, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, July 13, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry comments on the heat and how his encampment is near good water. He also writes about people from Paris.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Camp of Yesterday) to Sallie Pattison, June 22, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry says he will write to Sallie as much as possible. In this letter, he describes the unpleasant condition of his current camp.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Skirmish Line) to Sallie Pattison, June 30, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry speaks on his regiment's orders and a skirmish with the rebels.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Ackworth, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 9, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry writes Sallie a second letter on June 9. He reassures her that he "knows and accepts the responsibilities of the husband."
Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, January 30, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry sends compliments to Sallie and requests to see her that evening.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, August 18, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry says his current encampment is on a scorched Southern residence. He also mentions the condition of his men, his brief illness, and a letter he had accidentally opened.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Camp of Yesterday) to Sallie Pattison, July 31, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry tells Sallie about losing sleep and how he wishes he was going home.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (near Atlanta, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, August 6, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry says the morning is the most ideal time for his writing.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (near Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 27, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry writes to Sallie from near an enemy camp.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, August 15, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry wonders if there is any other husband and wife who write to each other as much as Henry and Sallie do.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Rome, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, October 26, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry says he will give his letter to Captain Hunt who will take it to Paris for Sallie. He also mentions the Confederacy, Lincoln, and the election. An envelope is with this letter.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, December 18, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)After being in the rain and mud all day, Henry writes to Sallie from beside a fire. The day before, he rode eight miles in the rain for butter to prepare for a Christmas meal in the camps. He is determined to stay cheerful despite the weather.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, March 29, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1865 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)The war not only brings Henry and Sallie physically apart, but temporally apart--their letters have been ariving weeks and even months late. Henry daydreams of he and Sallie together, and of him running along the railroad tracks back to Paris.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, March 13, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1865 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry assures Sallie that spring is coming, grass is greening, and the birds are chirping. He thinks the war will be over soon as the Union advances along the Carolinas. He laments the “cruel, cruel war.”
Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, April 1, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry writes to Sallie about his daily activities and that the rebellion in Charlestown is "wound up."
Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, February 1, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry asks that Sallie accept an album from him.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar to Sallie Pattison, March 31, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry says he has finished the story "The Message from the Sea."
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Big Shanty, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 20, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry tells of Confederate movement towards Atlanta and movement east, army life, and his joy when receiving letters from Sally.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Nashville, Tennesse) to Sallie Pattison (Paris, Illinois), April 6, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry tells Sallie that receiving her letters are "the happiest circumstances of my life."
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Big Shanty, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 14, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry writes to Sallie in the evening, discussing recent events of his regiment.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Camp of Yesterday) to Sallie Pattison, July 2, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry complains about the heat and describes his "rough" appearance.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (one mile south of Roswell, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, July 11, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry mentions that he was under fire on the 4th but assures Sallie he will not be harmed.
Letter from Henry Van Sellar (Ackworth, Georgia) to Sallie Pattison, June 9, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry discusses the army's encampement, that he expects order to march, and mentions some of the men he is serving with.

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