In this letter dated Sep. 26, 1862 Davis Hosmer has begun training. He and his fellow soldiers ran through some drills in the morning, but were giving the aftenoon off. H[...]

In this letter dated Oct. 13, 1862 Davis Hosmer is still in training. He had a wonderful time visiting his parents who came by to see him. He appreciates the extra clothe[...]

In this letter dated October 25, 1862 Davis Hosmer points out that the troops might be moving to Boston. He is not sure when he will be home next.

In this letter dated Nov. 20, 1862 Davis Hosmer writes that he suffered some illness, but took some of the medicine his parents sent for him. He writes from his regiment'[...]

In this letter dated Dec. 7 1862 Davis Hosmer remains on guard duty often having to work long hours without rest. At the end of the letter, he lists some provisions that [...]

In this letter dated Dec. 21 1862 Davis Hosmer describes in detail the Battle of Kingston. He managed to survive unscathed, but many of his fellow soldiers passed away.

In this letter dated Dec. 23 1862 Davis Hosmer tells his parents more about the Battles of Kingston, Whitehall and Goldsborough. He also describes the weather (how cold i[...]

In this letter dated c. 1862 a receipt given to Nathan Hosmer from C.E. Lincoln. The family rented $3.00 worth of pews and Mr. Lincoln asks for a similar receipt to be pa[...]

In this letter dated Sep. 25 1862 James L. Hosmer is still in the hospital when he wrote this letter to his uncle. He is going much better He was taken prisoner and given[...]

In this letter dated Jan. 1, 1863 Davis Hosmer wishes he could come home for a few days, but it doesn't seem likely. For Thanksgiving, his commanding officers served them[...]