Civil War Correspondence

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Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, March 23, 1875

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated March 23, 1875, is from J. D. (James D.) Lynch in Vicksburg, Mississippi to his wife, Hettie Lynch in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes Vicksburg, the Misssippi River, and where he thinks he'll go next. The pages are heavily creased and have dark spots.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, January 22, 1865

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated January 22, 1865, is from J. D. (James D.) Lynch in Blakely, Alabama to his wife, Hettie Lynch, in West Point, Mississippi. The letter asks her to write him more often and tells her he's been sick. The letter goes on to speculate that both sides will concentrate their forces in Virginia and where he hopes he'll be sent. A short note to his sister and son are included at the bottom of the last page. The pages are discolored and heavily creased in multiple places.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, March 20, 1865

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated March 20, 1865, is from J. D. (James D.) Lynch in Selma, Alabama to his wife, Hettie Lynch in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes his trip to Selma the high cost of food and boarding.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, December 26, 1864

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated December 26, 1864, is from J. D. (James D.) Lynch in Mobile, Alabama to his wife, Hettie Lynch, in West Point, Mississippi. The letter informs her that he has safely reached his command and describes a fight his command had with the enemy before he arrived. Letter goes on to discuss some anticipated travel and his disppointment at the delayed Christmas celebrations. The page is ripped along the left side of the page and the text on the back of the page is difficult to read due to ink bleedthrough.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, December 27, 1864

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated December 27, 1864, is from J. D. (James D.) Lynch in Canoe Station, Alabama to his wife, Hettie Lynch, in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes where he is and informs her that they have sent someone home to her for provisions of whatever she can spare. The letter is deeply creased and difficult to read in the creases.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, January 14, 1964

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated January 14, 1864, is from J. D. (James D.) Lynch in Blakely, Alabama to his wife, Hettie Lynch, in West Point, Mississippi. The letter explains his to Blakely and describes where Blakely is. The letter goes on to describe his command of fifty dismounted men. The ink is faded in the last two pages and the paper shows visible creases.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, January 6, 1865

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated January 6, 1865, is from J. D. (James D.) Lynch in Alabama to his wife, Hettie Lynch, in West Point, Mississippi. The letter expresses how sad he is feeling about his birthday and missing her. The letter goes on to describe what the company's plan is for winter and what their movements have been and his dashed hope that his company would be sent up to West Point to defend her. The pages are ripped and creased in several places.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, June 13, 1864

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated June 13, 1864, is written from J. D. (James D.) Lynch near Monticello to his wife, Hettie Lynch in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes the way the rain has affected their movements and inscructs her what to do if the "Yanks" get to West Point. The letter has several stained spots on the pages.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, June 18, 1864

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated June 18, 1864, is from J. D. (James D.) Lynch at a camp near Oxford, Alabama to his wife, Hettie Lynch in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes his movements between regiments and his current brigade. The letter goes on to discuss his unease for her and some of his old friends he's seen in different places.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, September 2, 1864

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated September 2, 1864, is from J. D. (James D.) Lynch near Talladega, Alabama to his wife, Hettie Lynch in West Point, Mississippi. The letter informs her that he's just returned from a long raid against Sherman and describes some of the events and how tired and hungry they all are. The letter goes on to speculate on the progress of the war, the rumors he's heard about Sherman, and the news of the fall of Frt Morgan. The pages have visible creases and small tears along the edges.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, June 16, 1862

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated June 16, 1862, is written from J. D. (James D.) Lynch in camp near Tupelo, Mississippi, to his wife, Hettie Lynch in West Point, Mississippi. The letter speculates that "the enemy is falling back" and discusses his regiments recent movements. The letter goes on to describe their current camp situation and speculates on how the war is proceeding via news he's received from other areas. The letter is faded and ripped in a couple of places.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, June 9, 1862

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated June 9, 1862, is written from J. D. (James D.) Lynch at camp near Tupelo to his wife, Hettie Lynch in West Point, Mississippi. The letter where he is and the fact that his company is "awaiting the approach of the enemy" and what the general strategy is. The letter goes on to discuss some things he's experienced and seen while at battle. The pages of the letter are wrinkled and ripped in places.
Letter, J. D. Lynch to His Wife, Hettie Lynch, March 17, 1862

James D. Lynch

This handwritten letter, dated March 17, 1862, is written from J. D. (James D.) Lynch in Corinth, Mississippi to his wife, Hettie Lynch in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes his trip to Corinth, the people he's met with, and lets her know his group will be heading to Perdy on the Tennessee River next. The letter goes on to describe what things are like, the generals and troops in the area, and confesses that he feels as though his group is being used merely as couriers.