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Augustine Sackett, U.S. Navy, November 2, 1863

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Augustine Sackett writes to his sister about his ship's recent misadventures, the importance of writing letters, changing fashions, and when he might…

William Digby Smith, 14th C.V.I., December 4, 1862

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William Smith writes to his father about preparations for the Battle of Fredericksburg, sickness in the regiment, and complains about officers.

William Digby Smith, 14th C.V.I., November 28, 1862

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William Smith writes to his wife about his current situation, the prospects for an early end to the war, frustration with Confederate tactics, and the…