Edward and Elizabeth Ellis Papers. 1861-1865, N.D. Mss 1066

Edward and Elizabeth Ellis Papers - Mss 1066 Cincinnati Museum Center

Edward and Elizabeth Ellis Papers. 1861-1865, n.d. Mss 1066

Creator Ellis, Edward, 1832-1865 (Author/Creator) Ellis, Elizabeth, 1835- (Author/Creator)

Abstract This collection contains correspondence of Edward and Elizabeth Ellis and their family and friends during the Civil War. The letters speak of the home front and life for soldiers.

Quantity 2 boxes (0.68 cubic feet)

Date Span 1861-1865, n.d.

Call Number Mss 1066

Repository Cincinnati History Library and Archives, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45203, USA

Scope and Content This collection is divided into two series. Series 1. Correspondence between Edward and Elizabeth Ellis, 1861-1865, n.d., Series 2. General Correspondence and Receipts, 1862-1865, n.d.

The letters between Edward and Elizabeth provide a glimpse into what life was like for both an enlisted man during the Civil War and for a wife and mother struggling to keep her family afloat in rural Ohio. Their lively letters show the disagreements and fears they had over politics and the war. Edward, a Quaker, temperance advocate and abolitionist, supported Lincoln wholeheartedly and enlisted out of a sense of duty. Elizabeth, probably overwhelmed with children and the running of a farm, was unsympathetic to Lincoln and his administration, believing that the war was fought on the backs of the poor to enrich Lincoln and his cronies. Though she was somewhat sympathetic to Copperhead, or anti- war, views, she had no patience for traitors to the United States either. More than anything she wanted Edward home with his family.

Letters from family and friends also shed more light on what families were dealing with at this time. Elizabeth was often either sick or working at the Woodward Hospital in Cincinnati so her children mostly stayed with aunts and uncles who then wrote her letters about them. One brother-in-law, George W. Stark, was unsympathetic to the Lincoln administration and often called “sesesch” or a Copperhead, which he denied. There are letters from cousins, in-laws and friends to both Edward and Elizabeth.

This collection is a valuable resource for students of the Civil War, both for those interested in the soldiers, especially in the position of cook, and for life on the home front.

There is a numbering system written a label on the letter's plastic sleeves. This was done by a family member of the donors, Walter Jolly, who assisted in the donation of this collection. The label contains the date and abbreviations of both the writer and recipient.

Historical/Biographical Information Edward E. Ellis was born in Pennsylvania in 1832 to Welsh immigrants who later moved to Tallmadge, which is in both Portage and Licking counties in Ohio. Elizabeth E. Ellis was born in 1835 in London to

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Welsh parents that immigrated to Newark, Summit County, Ohio. They were married in 1855 and had three children, Charlie/Charley in 1856, Nettie in 1859 and Ada in 1860. On August 14, 1862 Edward enlisted in Company C of the 115th Ohio Voluntary Infantry commanded by Captain John A. Means. He was stationed at Camp Dennison and Camp Pendleton in Cincinnati. At some point he fell ill and Elizabeth left the children with family to nurse him in Cincinnati. Charlie stayed with her sister Mary (Lovey) and brother-in-law George P. Stark in Hudson, Summit County, Ohio. Ada and Nettie stayed for a time with Edward Ellis's sister, Mattie Rees. Elizabeth became the Matron of Woodward Hospital in Cincinnati in 1863 and Edward was assigned to be the cook there as well.

In November 1863 Edward was reassigned to Fort Rosecrans near Murphreesboro, Tennessee where he was also a cook in a hospital. In November 1864 Edward and several others were taken prisoner, though some escaped. He ended up at Andersonville Prison until May 1865 when he was released and sent to Parole Camp at Vicksburg. On April 26, 1865 Edward was one of 1600 killed aboard the S.S. Sultana as it exploded near Memphis.

(Information gathered from the collection, Walter Jolly and U.S. census and draft registration records.)

Related Resources Summary of Related Archive Materials Mss 525 - Great Western Sanitary Fair Records

Archival Arrangement Collection is arranged chronologically in two series. Series 1 Correspondence between Edward and Elizabeth Ellis. 1861-1865, n.d. and Series 2 General Correspondence and Receipts, 1862-1865, n.d.

Language English

Originals/Copies Mix of some originals and some copies

Restrictions on This collection is open for research. Access and Use

Subjects Cincinnati (Ohio) -- Archival resources Covers (Philately) -- United States -- History -- Catalogs Ellis, Edward, 1832-1865 Ellis, Elizabeth, 1835- Sultana (Steamboat) United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 115th (1862-1865) Woodward Hospital (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Provenance Gift from Gretchen Jolly Darlington and Elizabeth Jolly Ewing, January 2008.

Processing Information Arranged and described by Christine Engels and Tom Ward, May 2012.

Preferred Citation When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is:

Edward and Elizabeth Ellis Papers, 1861-1865, Mss 1066, Cincinnati Museum Center.

Contact Information For more information or for permission to publish materials from this collection, please contact the Library at:

Cincinnati History Library and Archives

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Collection Listing

Series 1. Correspondence between Edward and Elizabeth Ellis. 1861-1865, n.d.

Box 1. Correspondence between Edward and Elizabeth Ellis. 1861-1864, n.d.

Folder: 1. Correspondence. January 1861-August 1862. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Granville, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. January 5, 1861. Description Elizabeth and the children took a train to visit her family near Newark, Ohio. Item: 2. Letter from Edward Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. January 15, 1861. Description He has been going to church meetings. He misses them. Item: 3. Letter from Edward Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. January 17, 1861. Description He wants Elizabeth to travel with Mary and will pay her fare.

3 images available on website Item: 4. Letter from Edward Ellis to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. December 6, 1861. Description Edward is concerned that Elizabeth's parents didn't get the message to pick her up in Newark. Item: 5. Letter from Edward Ellis to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. August 27, 1862. Description Edward tells about the barracks.

Folder: 2. Correspondence. September 1862. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. September 25, 1862. Description Elizabeth wanted to take the train to visit Edward. Mattie will stay with her. Item: 2. Letter from Edward Ellis, Camp Massillon, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. September 25, 1862. Description The 115th Ohio Regiment is moving to Camp Dennison because it is healthier. There are 200 sick men.

6 images available on website Item: 3. Letter from Edward Ellis, Camp Dennison, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. September 28, 1862. Description Edward describes the camp. A man was injured on the train ride and another shot by guards. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Cincinnati, Ohio. September 28, 1862. Description Mary Jane invited Elizabeth to stay with her, but she won't go. She misses Edward very much and is moved to tears. Item: 5. Letter from Edward Ellis, Camp Dennison, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. September 30, 1862.

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Description Edward visited the sick in the hospital and talked with wounded rebel prisoners. This is a photocopy.

Folder: 3. Correspondence. September-October 1862. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis to Edward Ellis, Camp Dennison, Ohio. [September 30, 1862]. Description She tells of people at home and gives her regards to other soldiers with Edward. Item: 2. Letter from Edward Ellis, Camp Dennison, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. October 4, 1862. Description The regiment has orders to move. William Price is recovering from "camp fever." They have not yet been paid. There is a note with a copy of a letter Edward sent to the "home fund" that is supposed to help the families of enlisted men when they are in need.

6 images available on website Item: 3. Letter from Edward Ellis, Covington, Kentucky, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Granville, Ohio. October 5, [1862]. Description Edward describes their march through Cincinnati to camp in Covington. Some Indiana soldiers told of destroying a rebel's house. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Camp Dennison. October 7, 1862. Description Elizabeth tells about men who were drafted in Tallmadge. Item: 5. Letter from Edward Ellis, Camp Sency [sic] near Covington, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. October 8, [1862]. Description Edward visited Welsh people in Covington. He reports that the rebels are leaving Kentucky.

Folder: 4. Correspondence. October 1862. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. October 9, 1862. Description Elizabeth doesn't have corn for her pig. She forgot to send gloves for Edward. This letter is very faint and includes a note for Hugh Pugh for groceries. Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Cincinnati, Ohio. October 13, 1862. Description Elizabeth might have to move and find work. She has been unable to sell her cow or pigs. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. October [14, 1862]. Description Elizabeth is trying to reconcile an inaccurate bill. She is having trouble making ends meet and friends refused to help with the garden. Aunt Patsy Hughes got married. Item: 4. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. October 16, 1862. Description The regiment is on patrol duty to arrest drunks and stop disturbances. He is stationed presently at Broadway and Pendleton. He will send her his pay as soon as they get it. They should get their county bounty soon. Item: 5. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. October 17, 1862. Description The regiment will have winter quarters in Cincinnati. He is disappointed that friends haven't stood by her. He tells of men who are sick or dead.

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Folder: 5. Correspondence. October 1862. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. October 20, 1862.

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Description Elizabeth had hoped Edward would be able to come home. Mrs. Wright told her about people that don't like her. Item: 2. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. October 21, 1862. Description Edward tells about Samuel Bradley's death and other soldiers who are sick. He wrote to Mr. Carter to ask that Elizabeth benefit from the home fund. He sends $2 and trusts she will spend it well. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. October [26?], 1862. Description Elizabeth misses Edward. This letter is very faint. Item: 4. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dear Girl [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. October 26, 1862. Description Edward is assigned as head cook for 300 men. He will send the $13 they were paid. Item: 5. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to [Edward Ellis]. October [28?], 1862. Description Elizabeth sent food and gloves to Edward. She asks him that if the 115th goes into battle, he will let her know afterward that he is well or have a friend tell if anything happens to him.

Folder: 6. Correspondence. October-November 1862, n.d. Item: 1. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dear Girl [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. October 29, [1862]. Description Edward tells about soldiers jailed for drunkenness and waiting to go back to their regiments.

5 images available on website Item: 2. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. October 31, [1862]. Description Edward describes his room that he has as a cook. He cooks for jailed soldiers. He has not been able to visit the Welsh folk. Item: 3. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. November 2, [1862]. Description Edward tells about "stragglers" from Tennessee who have had property confiscated by the rebels. He also gives spiritual advice. Item: 4. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. November 4, [1862]. Description Edward sends $15 for Elizabeth. He tells of the gratitude of the men for whom he cooks.

Folder: 7. Correspondence. November 1862. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Cincinnati, Ohio. November 4, 1862. Description Elizabeth thinks he isn't getting all her letters. She is critical of a soldier who enlisted knowing his wife was prone to illness. Item: 2. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. November 8, [1862]. Description Edward plans not to seek a furlough until the New Year because he can make more money at present. He would rather send his money to her than spend it in camp. This is a photocopy. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Cincinnati, Ohio. November 9, 1862. Description Elizabeth received the dress, sugar and coffee Edward sent her. She tells of her troubles paying for food and of her loneliness. Item: 4. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. November 13, [1862].

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Description Edward is getting over an illness. He praises his company officers. Item: 5. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. November 14, [1862]. Description Edward hopes to rent a house with two other men and have Elizabeth and children come to stay there. He reassures her how much he wants to visit home and says wives are wrong who think their husbands would rather be away from them.

Folder: 8. Correspondence. November 1862. Item: 1. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. November 19, 1862. Description The left wing arrived and Edward expects that they will be going down to the river when the gunboats are built.

4 images available on website Item: 2. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. November 21, [1862]. Description Edward has the mumps. He will give up cooking to stay with his company. He wants Elizabeth and the children to come to him if the regiment stays the winter. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Cincinnati, Ohio. November 21, 1862. Description Elizabeth hopes the regiment will stay in Cincinnati for the winter, or if they leave, that Edward will get a furlough first. She will send a box of food to him. Item: 4. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Elizabeth Ellis. November 23, 1862. Description A short note telling her about smallpox in the vicinity and asking for turkey and pie. This is photocopy. Item: 5. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Cincinnati, Ohio. November 25, 1862. Description Elizabeth wants Edward to go to the hospital because of his mumps. Someone stole meat from their kitchen. She hopes she can visit him or he can come home for Christmas.

Folder: 9. Correspondence. November-December 1862. Item: 1. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. November 26, 1862. Description The regiment just got paid and Edward sends $20 home. They moved into new barracks, but don't know if they will stay the winter. Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio. November 30, 1862. Description Elizabeth plans to visit Edward and is making arrangements.

5 images available on website Item: 3. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Elizabeth Ellis and Children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. December 7, 1862. Description Edward gives advice about Elizabeth's proposed visit. Officers of other companies aren't allowing wives to visit. This is a photocopy. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Cincinnati, Ohio. December 7, 1862. Description Elizabeth thinks that Edward doesn't seem very anxious for her to visit. She would rather he try to get a furlough because it would be hard for her to leave the farm. She feels that other women whose husbands are at home blame her because Edward joined the army. Item: 5. Letter from Edward Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and Children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. December 10, [1862].

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Description Edward says that he has tried to get a furlough but the colonel is not allowing any. He hopes that the President's Emancipation Proclamation will turn out in their favor and help them to get home. He does want her to visit and is sorry for the trouble she's having.

Folder: 10. Correspondence. November 1863. Item: 1. Letter from Edward Ellis, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. November 6, [1863]. Description Edward describes their journey from Louisville to Nashville by train and the march to Murphreesboro. They passed over the Murphreesboro battlefield. He talks about camp and foraging. Item: 2. Letter from Edward Ellis, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. November 10, 1863. Description Edward misses being at Woodward Hospital where he was with Elizabeth. They are camped on the battlefield. Most houses have been burned. There are few white citizens around but many blacks. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Woodward Hospital. Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. November 15, [1863]. Description Nettie has the measles. She tells about fixing up a house and preparing for Thanksgiving. Item: 4. Letter from Edward Ellis, Camp Rosecrans, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and Children, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. November 20, 1863. Description The regiment is building shanties for winter camp. He does some cooking for the hospital. They are expecting a battle at Chattanooga.

Folder: 11. Correspondence. November-December 1863. Item: 1. Letter from Edward Ellis, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. November 24, [1863]. Description The regiment was paid and he sends $35. Item: 2. Letter from Edward Ellis, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and daughter, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. November 25, 1863. Description Edward tells of the great victory over Confederate General Braxton Bragg. The railroad is being used to transport rebel prisoners taken by Grant. He expects to avoid the "drinking, swearing, lying and stealing" that he sees in camp. Item: 3. Letter from Edward Ellis, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. December 1, 1863. Description Edward hopes that Elizabeth will attend the Sanitary Commission's convention. He tells about a Tennessee cavalry regiment that hangs rebels they catch. Item: 4. Letter from Edward Ellis, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. December 4, 1863. Description Edward receives the box of pies and cakes Elizabeth sent. He was told that she can't get the money appropriated to soldiers' families while she is at Woodward Hospital. Item: 5. Letter from Edward Ellis, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and daughter, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. December 9, 1863. Description Edward just got over being sick, but wouldn't take medicine. There are rumors that the regiment will go back to Nashville or Cincinnati. He has heard good things about the doctors at Woodward.

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Folder: 12. Correspondence. December 1863. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. December 12, 1863.

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Description Elizabeth heard that the 115th is coming back. She wants to report the regimental doctors who are "scoundrels." Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. December 14, 1863. Description Elizabeth is glad that Surgeon Longwell won't be moved. Other doctors have tried to get her discharged. She says they have squandered funds. Item: 3. Letter from Dr. Longwell, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Edward Ellis and a note from Elizabeth [Ellis] and Nettie [Ellis] to Edward [Ellis]. December 15, 1863. Description Dr. Longwell says that he was in error in thinking that Elizabeth had misused government funds and now attests to her good conduct. Elizabeth has a note on the back admitting a mistake. Item: 4. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Fortress Rosecrans, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. December 28, 1863. Description Edward thinks that the regiment will be staying for a long time because the companies are being assigned to various duties. The officers are "put out" with the doctors. The black Tennessee regiment are good soldiers. This is a photocopy. Item: 5. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis] and Nettie [Ellis] to Papa [Edward Ellis]. [December 30, 1863]. Description Elizabeth writes for their daughter Nettie to describe her Christmas presents. She tells about a fair to benefit soldiers.

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Folder: 13. Correspondence. January 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Fortress Rosecrans, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. January 3, 1864. Description Edward tells about the suffering of the pickets during the freezing weather. There have been cases of small pox and soldiers are getting vaccinated. Item: 2. Letter from Edward [Ellis], to [Elizabeth Ellis]. [January 1864]. Description The first part of the letter is lacking. Edward expects to send $75 soon. Lt. Lowrey will be court-martialed for using abusive language to Capt. Sturgeon. Gen. Van Cleve has fixed the prices that citizens can charge the soldiers. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. January 17, 1864. Description Everyone regrets that Dr. Longwell is leaving and they got a present for him. Elizabeth tells about sick soldiers. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. January 21, 1864. Description Elizabeth tells Edward not to blame himself for her being at the hospital because it was her choice. She can't afford to get a place of her own. She is not impressed with the new surgeon. Item: 5. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and daughter, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. January 26, 1864. Description Some of the officers got drunk the day before. Edward thinks there will be some changes of rank and officers are watching each other.

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Folder: 14. Correspondence. January-February 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and daughter, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. January 27, 1864. Description The foraging party returned safely and saw no bushwhackers. Edward advises Elizabeth about reporting the doctors.

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Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. January 28, 1864. Description Elizabeth tells about the new doctors. She is being treated better. There is still controversy over accusations against old doctors. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. February 2, 1864. Description Elizabeth explains how she has spent her money. The Sanitary Commission is very strict and they have less for food. She has had some symptoms like smallpox. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. February 7, 1864. Description Elizabeth informs Edward about the death of his father. She is sad that he seemed to find no purpose in life. Item: 5. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and daughter, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. February 12, 1864. Description Edward sends a list of the charges against the doctors of the 115th Ohio and tells Elizabeth that she can show the charges if anyone thinks it was she who misused the funds.

Folder: 15. Correspondence. February-March 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. February 13, 1864. Description Edward reports dissatisfaction among the officers over promotions. Captain Means preferred charges against Captain Leucy. He complains about sin and drunkenness in the army. Item: 2. Poem, "The Soldiers Wife". February 15, 1864. Description Sent in envelope to Elizabeth Ellis, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. February 22, 1864. Description Elizabeth is angry about how Captain Means was treated. The war has shown them the good qualities they didn't know they had. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. February 25, [1864]. Description Elizabeth thinks that someone is trying to replace her at the hospital with his own wife. Item: 5. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. March 1, 1864. Description Letter No.1. Edward is numbering his letters so Elizabeth will know if she is getting them all. He tells her to pay a bill for $8 even though they think it should be $5. Item: 6. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. March 2, [1864]. Description Elizabeth warns Edward not to take the doctors' drugs. She tells about soldiers who died of smallpox. Nettie is getting better.

Folder: 16. Correspondence. March 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. March 4, 1864. Description Letter No. 2. Edward thinks that the regiment might be assigned to duty in the forts. He knows they are fortunate not to be in much danger. The soldiers are unhappy with a law passed by Ohio to tax property to pay back those who raised money for volunteers. He includes the words of a ceremony presenting a sword to a lieutenant. Item: 2. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. March 11, [1864].

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Description Letter No. 3. Edward asked for a recommendation as a clerk. He worries about Elizabeth being at the hospital. His corps might be sent to the Army of the Potomac. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. March 11, 1864. Description Letter No. 2. A man came into her room in the hospital the night before. She thinks Pete Miller put him up to it. The steward put the man under guard. Item: 4. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. March 14, 1864. Description Letter No. 4. The letter that Elizabeth wrote helped Mr. Maxson get a furlough to visit his sick wife. Three young slaves escaped from their master to the camp. Item: 5. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. March 22, [1864]. Description Letter No. 5. There is going to be an investigation and the steward has scared Pete Miller into denying he said anything bad about Elizabeth. She wants to stay until May and hopes she can be assigned there. Others are trying to replace her. She thinks the water isn't fit to drink.

Folder: 17. Correspondence. March-April 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. March 28, 1864. Description Letter No. 5. Elizabeth refused to leave her room to Dr. Carry. Nettie is sick. Elizabeth is planning to go to Granville Watercure for rest and relief. The men will be sorry to see her go. Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. March 31, 1864. Description Letter No. 5. Dr. Carry wanted to have her boxes opened after she packed. The men gave her two framed pictures to show their appreciation. This letter is a photocopy. Item: 3. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Granville, Ohio. April 5, 1864. Description Edward has given up hope of getting a furlough this spring. The regiment is being relieved of fort duty and expects to be moved. He tells about rebel graves on the battlefield.

5 images available on website Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Granville Watercure, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. April 5, 1864. Description Letter No. 6. Elizabeth feels very weak and tired. Some men went to the depot to see her off. She doesn't think she can afford to stay long or take the treatment. This is a photocopy. Item: 5. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Granville, Ohio. April 17, 1864. Description Letter No. 12. He mentions that letters 10 and 11, which are lacking. Edward is going to Nashville with the wagon train.

Folder: 18. Correspondence. April-May 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Granville Watercure, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. April 26, 1864. Description Letter No. 8. Elizabeth is still sick. The doctor thinks she should stay four months to get better. Item: 2. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. April [1864].

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Description Letter No. 14. Edward tells Elizabeth to use the money she needs to get better. He tells about how the planters in Tennessee misused the poor and slaves. They caught eight guerillas. Some doctors are going on trial. Item: 3. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Granville, Ohio. May 1, 1864. Description Letter No. 15. Edward encourages her to continue the treatment and get better before she goes home. He was tired of cooking and got relieved of it. Item: 4. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Granville, Ohio. May 5, 1864. Description Letter No. 16. They will be paid $16/month every four months now. He hopes to get a furlough. He talked to refugees that fled from guerillas. Item: 5. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Granville Watercure, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. May 7, 1864. Description Letter No. 11. Elizabeth is feeling better and enjoys the watercure. She is thinking of finding a cheaper place to rent.

Folder: 19. Correspondence. May 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Granville, Ohio. May 9, 1864. Description Letter No. 17. There is fighting at the front now. Edward tells of two soldiers who joined the church choir just to meet women and another "coward" who tried to buy a substitute. Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Granville Watercure, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. May 10, [1864]. Description Elizabeth will be leaving Watercure soon. She will have to move their things from where they are now and rent a new place. Item: 3. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Tallmadge, Ohio. May 12, 1864. Description Letter No. 18. Edward tells about guerilla raids. Two men of Company K were shot and one died. He hopes they can buy a house, but she could also stay with Mrs. Maxson. They could look for a house in Watercure if her health stays poor.

5 images available on website Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Granville Watercure, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. May 13, 1864. Description Jane put their things in her barn. Elizabeth hopes Edward will get a furlough and help her look for a house. Item: 5. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. May 18, [1864]. Description The captain promised Edward he would get the first furlough. The mail might be stopped for sixty days. They do not take prisoners of "bushwhackers" who have government protection papers, but still attack federal soldiers at night. This is a photocopy.

Folder: 20. Correspondence. May-June 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Tallmadge, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. May 21, 1864. Description Elizabeth hasn't been able to find a house. She saw her family in Newark on the way back. She hopes they find a place soon because greenbacks won't be worth as much. Item: 2. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. May 28, 1864.

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Description Letter No. 20. Edward's furlough was approved at their headquarters but furloughs aren't being granted now. The army's successes are leading them to think the war will be over soon. This is a photocopy. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. June 1, 1864. Description Letter No. 18. Elizabeth finds it hard to stay with other people. Cousin William might be able to lend them money for a house. Item: 4. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Palmyra, Ohio. June 2, 1864. Description Letter No. 21. Edward thinks the regiment will remain where they are for the rest of their service. General George Thomas doesn't want them relieved with new recruits. He tells her to inquire about a house in Granville if she can't find one in Tallmadge. Item: 5. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Palmyra, Ohio. June 5, 1864. Description Letter No. 22. The regiment is being split up to guard railroads. Edward thinks he will be detailed to hospital duty. This is a photocopy.

Folder: 21. Correspondence. June 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. June 11, 1864. Description Letter No. 23. Edward is waiting for his furlough to be accepted. He is the hospital cook again. He notes that Copperheads are convincing people that greenbacks won't go at par and speculates about how land will sell in Tennessee after the war. Most of the soldiers favor Lincoln's re-election. Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Palmyra, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. June [12?], 1864. Description Letter No. 19. Elizabeth and the children are staying with Edward's Uncle Richard. She is hoping to find a house. [Confederate General] John Morgan is in Cincinnati. She hopes he will burn it down because it's full of traitors. This is a photocopy.

5 images available on website Item: 3. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Edinburgh, Ohio. June 17, 1864. Description Letter No. 24. Edward has heard that furloughs are delayed because of action at the front. He describes the large garden he uses and how he makes extra money baking pies. This is a photocopy. Item: 4. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Palmyra, Ohio. June 20, 1864. Description Letter No. 25. General [George] Thomas issued an order that no fit man will get furlough. Guerillas cut the wires and may have captured the train to Louisville he would have been on. All the Tallmadge boys are gone now to the front. Item: 5. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], to Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. [June 1864]. Description The first part of the letter is lacking. Elizabeth asks Edward to write to help her get her back pay and hopes she will get it in Stow. Living expenses are high. She asks Edward not to vote for Lincoln, whom she would rather see hung. A small note from a child is included.

Folder: 22. Correspondence. July 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis] to Elizabeth [Ellis]. [July 1864]. Description Edward writes a short note to say his furlough was disapproved. This is a photocopy. Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, [Ohio], to Husband [Edward Ellis]. July 3, 1864.

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Description Elizabeth was unable to find a house in Tallmadge, but might have one to rent. She sympathizes with some of the Copperhead views, especially hindering Lincoln's re-election so the war will end. She fears greenbacks losing value and thinks the war is continuing to help some get rich. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, [Ohio], to Husband [Edward Ellis]. July 9, 1864. Description Elizabeth is now in a rented house. She thinks she will get her pay from the fund. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, [Ohio], to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. July 17, 1864. Description Letter No. 1. Elizabeth has now brought the children and most of their possessions to the house. She talks about how hard it is to keep up the household and care for the children alone. The end of the letter is missing. Item: 5. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, [Ohio], to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. July 22, 1864. Description Letter No. 2. She mentions letters 27 and 28 which are lacking. The end of the letter is lacking.

Folder: 23. Correspondence. July-August 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. July 22, 1864. Description Letter No. 1. Edward agrees to write to Richardson & Stark, though he will do so as a "Lincolnite." He thinks it is wrong to say anything against federal soldiers and wants to see the war through to the end, until the rebels submit and the "curse of slavery" is removed. Edward is sick and thinks some of the men he cooks for in the hospital are no sicker than he is. This letter is a photocopy. Item: 2. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. July 28, 1864. Description Letter No. 2. Edward tells about a little black boy who stole some money. He tells her to go to Granville if her health gets bad again. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, [Ohio], to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. July 28, 1864. Description Letter No. 3. Elizabeth is sick again. The neighbors have been good to her. She tells of a preacher who converted from Spiritualism to Christianity. She talks about prices going up. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, [Ohio], to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. July 31, 1864. Description Libbie Hughes will stay with Elizabeth until she's better. She is sorry to oppose Edward's views, but thinks Lincoln and others use the war to get rich. The "scamps" whose jobs depend on Lincoln's re-election are trying to get soldiers to vote for him. She says the Copperheads have not influenced her thinking and she hopes Edward will see it the right way.

8 images available on website Item: 5. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. August 2, 1864. Description Letter No. 3. Edward wants Elizabeth to do whatever is needed to get better.

Folder: 24. Correspondence. August 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. August 5, 1864. Description Letter No. 4. Edward disputes what Elizabeth said and tells her that the soldiers are hearing both sides, not just the Lincoln side. There are some who won't go for Lincoln because of his views and treatment of blacks.

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The government is treating them properly, paying them to work or letting them enlist. He says some in the North are working against the war effort. Some officers are trying to get their Lieutenant Colonel to resign. This is a photocopy. Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, [Ohio], to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. August 9, 1864. Description Letter No. 6. Elizabeth intends to keep Libbie until after the meetings. She talks about her bad health and bad influences on their son Charlie. Item: 3. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. August 11, 1864. Description Letter No. 5. Edward tells of the possibility that he might work in a larger hospital. This is a photocopy. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, [Ohio], to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. August 14, 1864. Description Letter No. 7. Elizabeth thinks continuing the war is wicked and only happens to enrich some. She says Lincoln "glories in spilling the blood of the nation." She tells about the sick in the hospital and hopes Dr. Johnson will give her a recommendation. She can't find some of the things they left behind.

10 images available on website Item: 5. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, [Ohio], to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. August 17, 1864. Description Letter No. 8. Elizabeth will be paid part of the fund. She complains about the "Lincolnites" in Tallmadge and wishes they would get drafted. She realizes it must be hard for Edward to live morally among the soldiers.

Folder: 25. Correspondence. August-September 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, [Ohio], to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. August 21, 1864. Description Letter No. 9. Elizabeth tells Edward she doesn't want to go to Granville to get better and leave the children with someone again. She thinks he has been indifferent about family affairs and asks if she has offended him. She prays he will resist the temptations of army life. Item: 2. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. August 23, 1864. Description Letter No. 8. Edward is cooking bread for the company. He wants her to try to keep sheep. He could get a position cooking at other hospitals. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Tweensburg, [Ohio], to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. August 28, 1864. Description Letter No. 10. Elizabeth and the children are staying at a friend's house. She tried to visit Captain Means but he was gone. Item: 4. Letter from Edward [Ellis], La Vergne, [Tennessee], to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. September 4, 1864. Description Letter No. 10. Edward tells about the rebel raid against rail lines between Nashville and Murphreesboro. Company B successfully defended a blockhouse. The rebels were finally whipped. He heard that Atlanta was in Union possession. Item: 5. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. September 4, 1864. Description Letter No. 11. They have returned home. She thinks farmers and mechanics are doing well because prices are high. People are saying she's too lazy to work.

Folder: 26. Correspondence. September 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis], La Vergne, [Tennessee], to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. September 12, 1864.

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Description Letter No. 11. Edward writes about the election and how army life is rife with sin and slander. There have been skirmishes. Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. September 10, 1864. Description Letter No. 12. She writes about religious meetings and tells him that his mother has arrived. Item: 3. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. September 18, 1864. Description Letter No. 13. She writes about religious meetings and how much she misses him. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. September 25, 1864. Description Letter No. 15. Elizabeth writes of the children and Woodward Hospital. A child's note is included from "your son Robert and son Charlie." This is a photocopy. Item: 5. Letter from Edward [Ellis], La Vergne, [Tennessee], to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. September 30, 1864. Description Letter No. 14. Edward writes that [Confederate] General Forrest makes the mail erratic with his raid and blockades. He describes Nashville and writes about religion.

Folder: 27. Correspondence. October 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. October 1, 1864. Description Letter No. 16. She received his letters. The children are well and she's making them clothes. This is a photocopy. Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. October 4, 1864. Description Letter No. 16. Mrs. Thomas was buried. Elizabeth is not feeling well but she's thankful he's alive. She is annoyed at people who act as if there is not a war. Item: 3. Letter from Edward [Ellis], La Vergne, [Tennessee], to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. October 6, 1864. Description Letter No. 15. The Nashville raid is over but he has no chance for a furlough. He tells her to save greenbacks and "avoid the drug doctor as you would any murderer." This is a photocopy. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. October 9, 1864. Description Letter No. 17. She went to the Summit County fair last week but it rained. Family and friends visited her. She asks about officers and soldiers. Item: 5. Letter from Edward [Ellis], La Vergne, [Tennessee], to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. October 22, 1864. Description Letter No. 18. There is sickness among the men. There have been no church services lately. He talks about certain men's character and tells her to save money.

Folder: 28. Correspondence. October-November 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. October 24, 1864. Description Letter No. 20. She received the money he sent and has been busy canning fruit. Item: 2. Letter from Edward [Ellis], La Vergne, [Tennessee], to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. October 30, 1864.

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Description Letter No. 19. He is making pies and cakes for a "negro wedding." He writes about La Vergne. Item: 3. Letter from Edward [Ellis], La Vergne, [Tennessee], to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. November 21, 1864. Description Letter No. 1. He writes about a trip to Indianapolis, Louisville and back to Nashville [it appears that he was on furlough]. Channie Skinner is very sick and Speese died from typhoid and a liver abscess. Item: 4. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. November 27, 1864. Description Letter No. 1. She asks how he enjoyed the furlough. The children are in school. She describes Thanksgiving. Soldiers aid organizing is a mess. Item: 5. Letter from Edward [Ellis], La Vergne, [Tennessee], to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. November 28, 1864. Description Letter No. 2. The cold is affecting his baking. The gossip says that [Confederate General] Hood's army is nearby.

Folder: 29. Correspondence. April 1865. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Camp Parole, Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. April 1, 1865. Description Edward talks about being taken prisoner. Others are still sick and have been taken to the hospital. Item: 2. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. April 2, 1865. Description Edward writes her verses written by a soldier who has since died. Item: 3. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Parole Camp, Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. April 8, 1865. Description Letter No. 3. He heard news of Richmond being evacuated and Petersburg being captured. He writes about being taken prisoner and his trip to Andersonville Prison.

2 images available on website Item: 4. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Parole Camp, Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. April 12, 1865. Description Letter No. 4. It is their tenth wedding anniversary. Edward writes about the children and dreams he had. He mentions Lee's surrender and men taking oaths of allegiance. Item: 5. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis], Camp Parole, Vicksburg, Mississippi. April 20, 1865. Description Letter No. 2. Elizabeth writes about illness, the winter and the uncertainty they all face. "Lincoln's death is not that terrible, he was always so easy with them and now they have killed him."

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Folder: 30. Correspondence. April 1865, n.d. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Stow Corners, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. April 23, 1865. Description She is counting down the days to his arrival home. There was a shooting in town, initiated by draft payment raiders. Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis], Edinburg, Ohio, to Husband [Edward Ellis]. June 23, n.y. Description Elizabeth misses Edward. Item: 3. Letter from Edward [Ellis] to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis] and children. November 30, n.y. Description He has been sick. Item: 4. Letter from Edward [Ellis] to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. n.d.

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Description He lists the letters he sent to her. Item: 5. Letter from Edward [Ellis] to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. n.d. Description He thanks her for the gifts.

Folder: 31. Correspondence. n.d. Item: 1. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis] to Husband [Edward Ellis]. n.d. Description She has a box to send him. She is anxious to see him. Item: 2. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis] to Husband [Edward Ellis]. n.d. Description Short note to Edward. Item: 3. Letter from Edward [Ellis] to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. n.d. Description David H. Sears was captured and taken to Richmond. Edward writes of starvation and suffering. Item: 4. Letter from Edward [Ellis] to Lizzy [Elizabeth Ellis]. n.d. Description Fragment of a letter. Edward writes about saving money. He will vote for Lincoln again. He writes about their disagreement on politics. Item: 5. Letter from Elizabeth [Ellis] to Husband [Edward Ellis]. n.d. Description Fragment of letter. Elizabeth is afraid her letters are too sad. The town people are cold toward her. Item: 6. Letter from Edward [Ellis] to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. n.d. Description He will try for a furlough but he's not optimistic. Item: 7. Letter from Edward [Ellis] to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. n.d. Description Fragment of a letter. He complains of drunken, lying soldiers. This is a photocopy. Item: 8. Letter from Edward [Ellis] to Wife [Elizabeth Ellis]. n.d. Description Fragment of a letter. He heard from Stark and stands up for him. Item: 9. Letter from Elizabeth Ellis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to [Edward Ellis], Cincinnati, Ohio. n.d. Description A short note with a Scripture verse chosen by Charlie Item: 10. Note from Elizabeth Ellis to Edward Ellis. n.d. Description Fragment of a letter where Elizabeth explains that she hasn't been improvident with the money Edward sent.

Folder: 32. Envelopes. n.d.

Series 2. General Correspondence and Receipts. 1862-1865, n.d.

Box 1. General Correspondence. 1862-1864

Folder: 33. Correspondence. 1862. Item: 1. Letter from John J. Rees, Green Spring, Virginia, to Mr. and Mrs. [Edward and Elizabeth] Ellis. February 12, 1862. Description Rees is from Company F of the 7th Ohio Regiment. His brigade moved toward Winchester. Most of their marching is done at night so he hasn't slept in a tent for a week. It is very cold. He asks after Mattie Ellis. This is a photocopy. Item: 2. Letter from Alice Leibisling (?), Akron, Ohio, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis. May 11, 1862. Description Alice can't go to the Water Cure this week. She asks about the children. Item: 3. Letter from [?], Culpepper Court House, Pennsylvania, to Mr. and Mrs. [Edward and Elizabeth] Ellis. August 17, 1862. Description The writer talks about the Battle of Cedar Creek also called "Slaughter Mountain." Most of the brigade was killed or wounded. 69 were killed

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and 130 wounded. He was on duty elsewhere. 100 out of 1,020 are left from the regiment at Camp Dennison.

8 images available on website Item: 4. Letter from John J. Rees, General Hospital, Judiciary Square, Washington D.C., to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis and Sister Mattie. October 2, 1862. Description He writes a note to each of them. His general was shot and killed. Item: 5. Letter from Mary Jane Evans, Newark, [Ohio], to Brother [Edward Ellis], Camp Dennison, Ohio. October 10, 1862. Description She writes about Edward enlisting and how everyone is coping and helping each other out. Item: 6. Letter from Father [Edward Ellis], Edinburg [Ohio], to Son [Edward Ellis], Camp Dennison, Ohio. October 11, 1862. Description He is glad to hear he is well. The 104th was apparently "cut to pieces." Item: 7. Letter from Mary Jane Evans, Newark, [Ohio], to Sister and Brother [Elizabeth and Edward Ellis]. December 25, 1863. Description She wishes them a Merry Christmas.

Folder: 34. Correspondence. January-March 1863. Item: 1. Letter from Mattie [Rees], Strutsborough [?], to Friend [Edward Ellis], Cincinnati, Ohio. January 1, 1863. Description Mattie assures him that Nettie is well. Item: 2. Letter from Mattie [Rees], Strutsborough [?], to Mr. and Mrs. Ellis [Edward and Elizabeth Ellis]. January 25, 1863. Description Mattie writes a note to each of them. She gives local news and assures that Nettie is well. She wants John [Rees] to get a discharge and worries about others she hasn't heard from since battles. This is a photocopy. Item: 3. Letter from Maggie [Ellis] to Brother [Edward Ellis], Cincinnati, Ohio. February 8, 1863. Description She gives some family gossip. Their mother wants Elizabeth and Nettie to visit her and for the war to be over. Item: 4. Letter from Mattie [Rees], Franklin Mills, Ohio, to Mr. and Mrs. Ellis [Edward and Elizabeth Ellis]. February 14, 1863. Description Snow has prevented her from sending letters. She gives news of her family and friends. William Garrison died and his father went to retrieve the body. Item: 5. Letter from Mattie [Rees], Franklin, Ohio, to Mr. and Mrs. Ellis [Edward and Elizabeth Ellis]. March 12, 1863. Description She writes that the girls, Nettie and Addie are well. Item: 6. Letter from Mary C. Brayton, Secretary, Soldiers' Aid Society of Northern Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio, to Madam Mrs. E. E. [Elizabeth] Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio. March 21, 1863. Description Three boxes of hospital supplies were sent to her.

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Folder: 35. Correspondence. April-May 1863. Item: 1. Letter from Charlotte C. Colvin to Elizabeth Ellis, Granville Waters, Ohio. April 24, 1863. Description Her brother Samuel is still ill but improving. Item: 2. Letter from G. [George] W. and Lovey Stark, Stow, [Ohio], to Edward [Ellis], Cincinnati, Ohio. April 26, 1863. Description G. W. Stark writes that the 115th left Cincinnati with many "Summit County boys." He says he went to the "poles" [sic] and ran a candidate other than the "Stow click" [sic] and was unfairly accused of being "sesesh." Lovey writes of the ladies fair that raised $435.

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Item: 3. Letter from W. H. Harris, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to [Edward] Ellis. April 26, 1863. Description He thanks him for the information on John and includes money for postage. Item: 4. Letter from Edward Ellis and Wife [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dr. Danforth. May 10, 1863. Description They have 60 patients in the hospital with rebels there too. 150 rebel prisoners are in the barracks with 75 more expected for their trials. He hopes Vallandingham hangs. A receipt is included over a bill he is disputing. Item: 5. Letter from the Soldiers' Aid Society Secretary to Mr. [Edward] Ellis. May 15, 1863. Description The secretary thanks him for his thanks for "luxuries" for the soldiers. Item: 6. Letter from Charlotte C. Colvin, Mogadore, [Ohio], to Friend. May 16, 1863. Description Colvin tells about her family and ask for a picture. Item: 7. Letter from John Rees, Franklin Mills, Ohio, to Mr. [Edward] Ellis. May 22, 1863. Description Maggie is working in Franklin. Edwin left for the war in Tennessee. The preacher might leave town to save hard feelings.

Folder: 36. Correspondence. June-July, 1863. Item: 1. Letter from B. Rouse, President, Soldiers' Aid Society of Northern Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio, to Edward Ellis, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. June 10, 1863. Description She is shipping a box of dried fruit, tomatoes, blackberry jam, pickled onions, cucumbers and sage prepared by the ladies of Tallmadge. Item: 2. Letter from Charlotte C. Colvin, to Friend [Edward Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. June 18, 1863. Description Sammy and mother are sick. She reports that rebels were in Pennsylvania and burned Harrisburg. Item: 3. Letter from Charlotte C. Colvin, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. June 21, 1863. Description She is homesick for Cincinnati. Item: 4. Letter from Sarah Phelps, President, Soldiers' Aid Society, Clark County, Ashtabula, Ohio, to Edward Ellis. June 25, 1863. Description She asks if the boxes arrived. Item: 5. Letter from P. Oviatt, Tallmadge, [Ohio], to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. July 1, 1863. Description She sends a box of dried and canned fruit as well as cookies, currants and a bottle of wine.

Folder: 37. Correspondence. July-August 1863. Item: 1. Letter from Mattie [Rees] to Brother [Edward Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. July 16, 1863. Description Mother wants to vaccinate Charley against smallpox. Smallpox has shut down the town. Item: 2. Letter from Charlotte C. Colvin, Mogadore, [Ohio], to Friend [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. August 2, 1863. Description She writes about getting "Old Morgan" [General John Hunt Morgan] and how the "Squirrel Hunters were of some use this time." Her father and uncle joined local men in mobilizing against Morgan's Raid.

3 images available on website Item: 3. Letter from Mattie [Rees], Franklin Mills, Ohio, to Friends [Edward and Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. August 4, 1863. Description Nettie is no longer sick from the vaccination. She tells Nettie and Charley about Edward so they don't forget him. Mother wants Nettie to stay with her and not go to Cincinnati.

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Item: 4. Letter from Thomas F. and Mary Ellis to Brother and Sister [Edward and Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. August 11, 1863. Description Charley is well and happy. The town is busy harvesting and spinning the flax. Item: 5. Letter from Amelia Kahllenberger, Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. August 20, 1863. Description Her mother and brother are home but he is still not well. She sent two pieces of lace and thanks from her mother.

Folder: 38. Correspondence. October-December 1863. Item: 1. Letter from Charlotte C. Colvin, Bath, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. October 18, 1863. Description She is getting ready to go to Cincinnati. Mrs. Brown tells lies about them both. Item: 2. Letter from Mattie [Rees] to Sister [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. November 7, 1863. Description She asks about Edward and if she will stay in Cincinnati. Charley isn't homesick. Item: 3. Letter from H. B. Johnson, Headquarters, 115th O.V.I., Fortress Rosecrans, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis. November 23, 1863. Description This is a letter of reference confirming she was the Matron of Woodward Hospital since its establishment and was discharged satisfactorily.

2 images available on website Item: 4. Letter from Mattie [Rees], Franklin Mills, Ohio, to Friend [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. December 6, 1863. Description Hopes the girls have healed from the measles. Gives gossip from family and friends. Item: 5. Letter from Maggie [Ellis] to Sister [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. December 16, 1863. Description Charlie is well at Uncle Richard's house. He wants to see her, Nettie and Pa. He is singing in church and has quickly learned to read. Mr. Carter is unwell. There is also a note from Maggie's mother.

Folder: 39. Correspondence. January-February 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Edward [Ellis], Fortress Rosecranz [sic], Murphreesboro, Tennessee to Cousin [Libbie M. Phillips]. January 2, 1864. Description He is thankful that her father's life was spared in the battle. Soldiers are freezing to death and there are some smallpox cases. He tells news of mutual friends. This is a photocopy. Item: 2. Letter from Libbie M. Phillips, Newport, Ohio, to Cousin [Elizabeth Ellis], Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. January 20, 1864. Description This letter is a photocopy and is barely legible. Item: 3. Letter from Libbie M. Phillips, Newport, Ohio, to Cousin [Edward Ellis]. January 30, 1864. Description She writes the letter while she is in school. States that if she ever were to marry she would marry a soldier "because he could do his own cooking and mine too perhaps." She asks about her father.

3 images available on website Item: 4. Letter from Jane [Thomas] to Brother [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. February 2, 1864. Description His father died from inflamed kidneys. He had joined the United Brethren Church two weeks prior. Item: 5. Letter from Mollie to Brother [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. February 2, 1864.

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Description Writes that their father died. Item: 6. Letter from Mrs. Hart to Elizabeth Ellis, Cincinnati, Ohio. February 12, 1864. Description She sends things for the sick. Item: 7. Letter from J. A. Hunter, Nashville, Tennessee, to Elizabeth Ellis, Stow Corner, Ohio. February 14, 1864. Description Hunter had been at Woodward Hospital. He is doing well. He writes about Edward's capture and that both he and his twin brother are serving under General Thomas. Item: 8. Letter from Mattie [Rees], Franklin Mills, Ohio, to Elizabeth Ellis, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. February 14, 1864. Description George was in Cincinnati but didn't know what hospital she was in and couldn't find her.

Folder: 40. Correspondence. March-April 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Olive A. W. Manson, Deerfield, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. March 22, 1864. Description Manson had a safe trip home and is glad to be back in the country. Item: 2. Letter from Brother [Thomas F. Ellis] to Brother [Edward Ellis]. March 23, 1864. Description Charley was sick. Thomas had a chance to enlist as a drummer but wanted to be near Edward.

2 images available on website Item: 3. Letter from C. E. [?], Camp Chase, [Columbus, Ohio], to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. March 27, 1864. Description They are well in camp but it's primitive and dirty. The officers and doctors have families there. She is sad that Elizabeth's character was defamed. Item: 4. Letter from Mother to Son [Edward Ellis]. April 15, 1864. Description John Phillips came home and is well. She gives him news of the family. Item: 5. Letter from Charlotte C. Colvin, Mogadore, Ohio, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis. April 17, 1864. Description Her mother died and Sammy enlisted, Item: 6. Letter from Maggie Ellis, Edinburg, Ohio, to Sister [Elizabeth Ellis], Granville, Ohio. April 23, 1864. Description Charley is healthy. Mother wants Elizabeth to stay with her this summer. They miss her and Nettie.

Folder: 41. Correspondence. May 1864. Item: 1. Letter from Olive A. W. Manson, Deerfield, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis, Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. May 2, 1864. Description Her son came home on furlough but is back on his way to Murphreesboro. She invites Elizabeth to stay with her and would pay her $2-3 per week for helping. Item: 2. Letter from Mary A. Davies to Elizabeth [Ellis], Granville Water Cure. May 8, 1864. Description She will stay with her mother until John comes home. Robert got married and then was sent off to his company. She misses her father. Item: 3. Letter from Jane Thomas to Sister [Elizabeth Ellis], Licking County, Ohio. May 12, 1864. Description Robert is in a camp in Cleveland and is sick. Item: 4. Letter from David Lewis, Tallmadge, Ohio, to Edward Ellis. May 14, 1864. Description Writes that "Lee is about used up and I say Amen." He gives news of his family and tells Edward that people are unsure about planting crops since there is so little help. This is a photocopy.

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Box 2. General Correspondence. 1862-1865, n.d.

Folder: 1. Correspondence. August-December 1864. Item: 1. Letter from George W. Stark, Stow Corner, Ohio, to Edward Ellis. August 17, 1864. Description Tells about the 115th's members from town. He is called a Copperhead because he dislikes the corrupt administration that he believes will destroy the country.

4 images available on website Item: 2. Letter from Edward Ellis, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to R. J. Thrall. August 18, 1864. Description This is a letter to a book publisher. He sends a dollar for The True Temperance Platform, Watercure for the Children, Diseases of the Throat and Lungs and also sends $1.50 for Fruits and Farinacea and The Proper Food for Man by Smith and Dr. Thrall. He wants these sent to Elizabeth. Item: 3. Letter from Jane Thomas to Brother [Edward Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. August 22, 1864. Description Gives news from home. This is a photocopy. Item: 4. Letter from Mattie Ellis to Brother Edward [Ellis], Murphreesboro, Tennessee. August 26, 1864. Description Talks of family's health. Item: 5. Letter from Thomas J. Evans, 115th O.V.I., Company D, Camp near Atlanta, Georgia, to Sister [Elizabeth Ellis]. October 23, 1864. Description He gave father $156 since being in the army. He is angry because Father promised to stay sober but he has not. They started with 500 men in the regiment but now have 200. Item: 6. Letter from Olive Manson, Deerfield, Portage County, Ohio, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. December 6, 16, 1864. Description She has been caring for her sister in Michigan. Her husband is sick with bilious fever. She is no Copperhead but she thinks three years is enough for any man to serve. Item: 7. Letter from Thomas J. Evans, 115th O.V.I., Company D, Camp near Savannah, Georgia, to Sister [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. December 18, 1864. Description He is counting down his days to serve with 235 left. He will send his money to Jane instead of Father, who he has sent $186. He encloses money for Charley. This is a photocopy.

Folder: 2. Envelopes. 1864. Folder: 3. Correspondence. January 1865. Item: 1. Letter from Arthur L [?], Chief Inspector of Railroad Defenses, Department of the Cumberland, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis. January 3, 1865. Description Edward was taken prisoner at La Vergne, Tennessee and probably taken to Mississippi. Hood is on the other side of the Tennessee River with 20,000 men and artillery. General Dana has gone across the river at Memphis. They cannot retrieve prisoners at the moment.

2 images available on website Item: 2. Letter from J. Chamberlain, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis. January 8, 1865. Description Edward is a prisoner but in good health. He assures her that the rebels do not starve all of their captives. Chamberlain was a patient of hers at Woodward Hospital. Item: 3. Letter from C. N. Sears, Hospital, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Elizabeth Ellis, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. January 19, 1865. Description Sears was captured in a raid. They surrendered and some escaped.

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Item: 4. Letter from J. A. Means, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis. January 20, 1865. Description Reports that the captured were taken to Selma, Alabama. He hopes for a prisoner exchange. Col. Boone starts for home tomorrow in Columbiana County, Ohio. He would like to visit her.

Folder: 4. Correspondence. February-August 1865. Item: 1. Letter from Ollie Burdsal, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. February 13, 1865. Description His mother worked at Woodward Hospital with Elizabeth. Item: 2. Letter from Mary, Granville, Ohio, to Sister [Elizabeth]. February 16, 1865. Description She hopes for Edward's exchange soon and gives family news. Item: 3. Letter from Gastin A. Moon [?] to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis. March 10, 1865. Description Describes the capture of Edward as he was one that escaped. States that they were headed to Andersonville. Item: 4. Letter from J. A. Hunter, Nashville, Tennessee, to Elizabeth Ellis, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. April 29, 1865. Description Edward was released. Lincoln's death is sad but he's glad that Booth was caught.

4 images available on website Item: 5. Letter from D. A. Thomas, Murphreesboro, Tennessee, to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Ellis. June 15, 1865. Description He claims that Edward's body was not found and that Edward had money hidden but he doesn't know where it is. Item: 6. Letter from Mary A. Sturdevant, Ravenna, to Sister [Elizabeth] Ellis, Edinburg, Ohio. August 17, 1865. Description This is mainly a religious note to lift Elizabeth's spirits.

Folder: 5. Correspondence. n.d. Item: 1. Letter from Thomas and Maggie Ellis to Sister [Elizabeth Ellis], Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. March 8, n.y. Description Thomas is curing flax for Mother to spin. She wants to see Charley. Item: 2. Letter from Lucy A. Wetmore to Sister [Elizabeth] Ellis. May 18, n.y. Description She writes of sadness over the dead and on religious topics. Item: 3. Letter from J. H. Pelt [?], Probate Office, to Elizabeth Ellis. June 7, n.y. Description There is money waiting for her. Item: 4. Letter from Lovey Stark, Little brown house, to Libby [Elizabeth Ellis]. April 2, n.y. Description She is happy that she will come home. Stephen Chamberlain "shot himself in a weak fit of insanity." He was recently married. She has places in mind for Elizabeth to rent. Item: 5. Letter from Lovey Stark, Stow Corner, Ohio, to Libby [Elizabeth Ellis]. June 18, n.y. Description She sends another box of food (list included) left over from festival. She worries that George will be drafted.

Folder: 6. Correspondence. n.d. Item: 1. Letter from Lovey Stark, Stow Corner, Ohio, to Libby [Elizabeth Ellis]. February 7, n.y. Description She apologizes for not writing sooner and asks about Edward. Item: 2. Letter from Lovey and George Stark, Palestine, Illinois, to Libby [Elizabeth Ellis]. n.d. Description Describes life and gives advice. Item: 3. Letter from [Lovey Stark], Palestine, Illinois, to Sister [Elizabeth Ellis]. May 16, n.y. Description Describes moving to the prairie and describes its unhealthy climate. Asks about Aunt Jane and Mattie.

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Item: 4. Letter from Mattie to Edward Ellis. n.d. Description Wants to see him home again in his garden.

Folder: 7. Correspondence. n.d. Item: 1. Note from Charlie to Pa [Edward Ellis]. n.d. Description Child's note.

2 images available on website Item: 2. Letter from Mary Davis to Sister and Brother [Edward and Elizabeth Ellis]. February 19, n.y. Description She wants to visit but she's been sick and the roads are bad. Item: 3. Letter from [?] to Lieutenant. n.d. Description Lieutenant was assigned to company to fill in for deceased George Waterman. They give him a sword, belt, sash and shoulder straps. Item: 4. Letter from Maggie to Brother and Sister [Edward and Elizabeth Ellis]. n.d. Description She would like a walking coat. Mother is well.

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