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William Ingram writes to his wife about the difficulties of getting home and the progress of the war in Louisiana.

William Ingram writes to his wife of the death of her brother, Henry Lamphere, of food poisoning in Jefferson City, Louisiana

William Ingram writes to his wife that he is sending home money, which she should save. He writes of the spending habits of his fellow soldiers and comments on the price of goods in New Orleans.

William Ingram writes to his wife about Camp Lyon and his inability to make a final visit home before deployment to Mississippi because he hasn't been paid and can't afford the trip.

William Ingram writes to his wife of his departure from Connecticut, passage to the Gulf of Mexico, and the regimental camp on Ship Island, Mississippi

William Ingram writes to his wife about his participation in the Battle of Georgia Landing, a Union victory in Lafourche Parish, October 27, 1862.

William Ingram sends a letter describing the contents of a box he is sending home

William Reynolds writes to his friend James McCracken about his regiments retreat to winter quarters, the likelihood that he will not be released from service when he had hoped, and his disillusionment with the government.

William Reynolds writes to his friend James McCracken about the progress of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, the superiority of Philip Sheridan, and the signs that the war is coming to an end.

William Reynolds writes from New Orleans to his friend James McCracken in Ledyard, Conn. He describes the camp, news and rumors, and preparing for battle and complains about local African Americans and his abolitionist general.