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Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, August 22, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 5 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 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.
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, October 1, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 10 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, 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 woul...
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, June 10, 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 scouting operations in Florence, Alabama, leaving Corinth for Pocahontas, life and people in Pocahontas, and his disdain for Copperheads.