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Letter from Thomas Moynihan and Mary "Mollie" McNitt to Sophronia McNitt, August 4, 1865
Letter from "The Left Hand" to Sophronia McNitt, January 7, 1864
Letter from Thomas Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, December 24, 1865
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, October 5, 1862
Letter from Frank to Sophronia McNitt, May 3, 1863
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Hellen McNitt and Jennie McNitt, April 27, 1864
Letter from Sophronia McNitt to Eli Cress, September 20, 1865
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, February 4, 1864
Letter from Sophronia McNitt to Eli Cress, January 19, 1865
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, October 24, 1863
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, March 20, 1863
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, June 20, 1863
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, August 9, 1863
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, November 22, 1862
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, December 21, 1862
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, December 11, 1862
Letter from George M. Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, April 21, 1865
Letter from W. L. Gregory to Sophronia McNitt, August 3, 1862
Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, August 8, 1861
Letter from G. R. C. Beammon to Sophronia McNitt, January 18, 1861
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, October 16, 1864
Letter from William F. Sanders to Sophronia McNitt, January 2, 1863
Bradley, Olden, and Scholes to Eli Cress, July 30, 1866
Letter from Eli Cress to Sophronia McNitt, December 8, 1864
Letter from Eli Cress to Francis "Frank" McNitt, November 21, 1862
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 2, 1862
Note from Unknown to Sophronia McNitt, April 1, 1863
Letter from Louis Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, August 4, 1863
Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, January 31, 1862
Letter from A.W. Kelly to Sophronia McNitt, June 27, 1863
Letter from Anna M. Collins to "Dear Girls", July 27, 1870
Letter from John Berry to Sophronia McNitt, February 3, 1863
Receipt for Union Monitor Subscription for Eli Cress, [1869?]
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, February 1, 1864
Letter from Thomas Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, February 20, 1864
Note from Unknown to Sophronia McNitt, March 30, [1864?]
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 11, 1862
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, July 12, 1863
Letter from Thomas B. Reames to Sophronia McNitt, April 25, 1865
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, May 20, 1864
Letter from Thomas Moynihan and Mary "Mollie" McNitt to Sophronia McNitt, August 4, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Mary "Mollie" McNitt, her sister-in-law, and Mary's brother Thomas Moynihan, formerly a private in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Mary shared news from home, including the return of the 126th to Montgomery County. Thomas shared more details of his discharge and arrival, and sent news of family and friends in Montgomery County.
Letter from "The Left Hand" to Sophronia McNitt, January 7, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from "The Left Hand" (possibly Otis Williamson?). The author described an incident regarding some stolen rum and other news from home.
Letter from Thomas Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, December 24, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Thomas Moynihan. Moynihan shared news of life in Chicago, discussed his plans for the Christmas holidays, and asked for Sophronia to visit.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, October 5, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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 Frank to Sophronia McNitt, May 3, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Hellen McNitt and Jennie McNitt, April 27, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Hellen and Jennie McNitt from their friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins informed the sisters that she was coming to visit Montgomery County soon and made requests for her visit.
Letter from Sophronia McNitt to Eli Cress, September 20, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry, from Sophronia McNitt. McNitt wrote on the end of the war and her trip to Pennsylvania to visit family.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, February 4, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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 Sophronia McNitt to Eli Cress, January 19, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry, from Sophronia McNitt. McNitt sent news of local events and expressed her wish for an end to the war.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, October 24, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins wrote about her family's move to Taylorville, Illinois, and her impressions of its people, including the religion and culture in the town.
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, March 20, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, June 20, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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, August 9, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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, November 22, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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 21, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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, December 11, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown discussed his life and work in Colorado and his marital prospects.
Letter from George M. Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, April 21, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from George M. Harkey, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Harkey wrote about the end of the war and his reaction to the assassionation of Abraham Lincoln. He also spoke about his religious faith and hopes to return home.
Letter from W. L. Gregory to Sophronia McNitt, August 3, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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.
Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, August 8, 1861
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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 G. R. C. Beammon to Sophronia McNitt, January 18, 1861
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1861 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from G. R. C. Beammon, an admirer in the Rocky Mountains. Beammon reflected on the last time he encountered Sophronia and his desire to see her again.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, October 16, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins wrote about her recent illness and shared news of soldiers serving in the war as well as other events. Also included is a "model love letter" template.
Letter from William F. Sanders to Sophronia McNitt, January 2, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, William F. Sanders. Sanders told Sophronia about his New Year's activities as well as other news from Pana, Illinois. He also invited her to visit.
Bradley, Olden, and Scholes to Eli Cress, July 30, 1866
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1866 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Eli Cress from Bradley, Olden, and Scholes, Attorneys at Law from Springfield, Illinois. The letter notified Cress of a bounty he was entitled to for his service with the 117th Illinois Infantry.
Letter from Eli Cress to Sophronia McNitt, December 8, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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.
Letter from Eli Cress to Francis "Frank" McNitt, November 21, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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 John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 2, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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.
Note from Unknown to Sophronia McNitt, April 1, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A note to Sophronia McNitt from an unknown author in Pana, Illinois. The note only bears the date of April 1, 1863 and is otherwise blank.
Letter from Louis Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, August 4, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, Louis Harkey. Harkey updated Sophronia about his activities in Colorado and travel of friends, including Sophronia's brother Francis "Frank" McNitt.
Letter from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, January 31, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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.
Letter from A.W. Kelly to Sophronia McNitt, June 27, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to "Dear Girls", July 27, 1870
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1870 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter from Anna M. Collins to "Dear Girls", possibly Hellen and Jennie McNitt. Collins sent her regards and shared news from Pleasant Grove, including a "Mrs. B" that was due to give birth.
Letter from John Berry to Sophronia McNitt, February 3, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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.
Receipt for Union Monitor Subscription for Eli Cress, [1869?]
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A receipt confirming Eli Cress's payment of two dollars for a year's subscription to the Union Monitor, a Republican newspaper published out of Litchfield, Illinois, from December 1868 to December 1869. An added note at the bottom of the page notes that another subscription was paid for in January 1870.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, February 1, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins shared news that her father was heading to war and about her family's move to Cincinnati, Ohio. She also shared her intentions to visit Montgomery County before leaving.
Letter from Thomas Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, February 20, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Thomas Moynihan, a private in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Moynihan wrote about the men in his unit from Montgomery County and parties he had attended.
Note from Unknown to Sophronia McNitt, March 30, [1864?]
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1864 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A note to Sophronia McNitt from an unknown author. The note only has "April Fool" written on it and also includes two other blank slips of paper.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 11, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1862 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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, July 12, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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 Thomas B. Reames to Sophronia McNitt, April 25, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Thomas B. Reames, a private in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Reames asked Sophronia to share her feelings on the war and its end.
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, May 20, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 |
McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)
A 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.
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