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Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to tell her he has sent money so she can come to Virginia and says he will send more for her expenses. (Includes transcript)
Date
1863-11-23
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Ward (Alexandria, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, saying that he has been sick but is feeling better. He tells her that he has been paid and reports that he will be sending some money through a friend. (Includes transcription)
Date
1864-08-14
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Bermuda Hundred (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough reports to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, that he is in good health and has nothing to do, then asks if she can send him some money. (Includes transcription)
Date
1865-08-22
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Lyon (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, that he has sent money and reports that he is well, then asks for a picture of the family. (Includes transcription)
Date
1864-08-16
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Bermuda Hundred (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, requesting a box of ointment. (Includes transcription)
Date
1865-04-19
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Broadway Landing (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, reporting that he is doing extra duty at the Brigade Headquarters and has a lot of work today. He discusses his pay and a photograph he has sent her, then asks if she can write. He mentions getting new officers and hoping to come home on furlough. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-03-18
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Ward (Alexandria, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to let her know he is still living and wishes for a time to come see them. He describes missing his children and wife and that he hopes to come home soon. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-07-08
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, that they are in Washington and hopes she is well. He gives instruction on how to receive his pay. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861-10-07
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Washington (D.C.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, that he is well and has arrived in camp. He asks that she write. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-04-12
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, and responds to news that family members are sick. He discusses whether or not she receive money he sent and expresses frustration at an intermediary delivering the money. He states that he is not quite well but not sick. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861-10-20
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Camp Ingalls (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, reporting that he will be with her in a few evenings and arranges a way to meet with her, then sends her some money. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-12-20
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Ward (Alexandria, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, saying that he has sent a picture to her via an intermediary. He describes the circumstances of taking the picture and sends her affection. (Includes transcription)
Date
1862-06-18
Subject
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, reporting that he is well and tough. He inquires about whether she has received money from the state and asks after all the family members. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861-08-25
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Frederick (Md.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, expressing a wish that she come and see him and describes how it would be possible. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-11-13
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Ward (Alexandria, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, hoping she is in good health and praises cookies sent. He gives some bad news regarding the army's position. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-05-08
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, reporting that he is healthy and they are enjoying their time in Alexandria, then mentions it is uncertain whether he can come home on furlough. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861/1865?
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Alexandria (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough,, wondering why she does not write as often as usual and asking if she will send a picture of the family, since he has not received it yet. He also reports that the following day is their pay day. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861/1865?
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Broadway Landing (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to tell her that he has not written because he has been very sick, but he is better now. He responds to news that a friend is going home and asks if his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, would be willing to leave their children to visit him. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-07-28
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, lamenting that Mary is sick and expresses sadness that any are sick, but gratitude that they have not been in seriously poor health since they have been apart. He states that he hopes to be on furlough and come home soon, then writes that he has enclosed a picture. (Includes transcription)
Date
1864-01-06
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Broadway Landing (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, describing the work he is doing in camp and reporting that he is well. He says they will move from Broadway Landing soon but she can write to the same address. (Includes transcription)
Date
1865-04-27
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Broadway Landing (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to report that he arrived safely at City Point and describes how happy he was to get home, then says he believes the war will be over soon. He closes by asking how she is and giving respects to friends. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861/1865?
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Broadway Landing (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, asking how she is doing and reporting that he was ill but is recovered. He says he will send her money, then gives her instructions on what to do with the money and asks if she can send pictures again. (Includes transcription)
Date
1864-02-02
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Ward (Alexandria, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, expressing hope she is well and commenting on the news that another person is sick. He then talks about his pay and sends affection to his children. (Includes transcription)
Date
1862-03-09
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Richardson (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to thank her for sending the picture and complimenting it, then expressing sorrow that his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough,'s father is still ill and is not expected to recover. (Includes transcription)
Date
1862-10-01
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to report that he has transferred companies and that he likes his new captain. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-08-12
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Ward (Alexandria, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, in response to her word that she received some of his money via an intermediary. He laments that his children have sore throats and hopes they will get well. (Includes transcription)
Date
1862-01-26
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Richardson (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, and response to her reports about goings-on at home. He describes their position and their proximity to Confederate troops, as well as speculation on impending attacks on Washington. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-06-29
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, reporting that he is still awaiting a watch to arrive, then directs her how to send it on to him when he arrives. He states that he is well and says he loves his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, and wants to see her. He writes that the weather is cold. (Includes transcription)
Date
1864-11-23
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Broadway Landing (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to tell her he received the stockings and their pay has also come, so she should expect to receive money soon. He describes that he has been working hard and tells her of the work he is doing, then mentions that a friend is dead. (Includes transcription)
Date
1864-08-05
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Bermuda Hundred (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to let her know he is well and tell her the company is moving on tomorrow and that they are all busy, then asks if she will give respects to his friends. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861-06-06
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Hartford (Ct.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, describing the work he has been doing and that he has been so busy he has not been able to write. He talks about sending her money as soon as possible and that he has made some money by buying and selling watches. (Includes transcription)
Date
1862-02-18
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Ward (Alexandria, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to report that he is well and that he is sending home his watch. He asks where she is and says he will send money as soon as he can, then asks her to take care of the children. (Includes transcription)
Date
1864-05-26
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Bermuda Hundred (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, expressing affection and concern for her and their children. He hopes to be able to send money to put them in better circumstances and tells her he feels he is an improved man. He expresses hope at receiving a higher position and being able to treat her the way he feels she deserves to be treated. (Includes transcription)
Date
1862-11-30
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, that he asked his captain to see his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough,. He hopes they will be home soon and states they have not received pay or weapons in a while. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861-08-07
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Hagerstown (Md.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, describing that it is snowing and questioning her new residence and what it costs. He says he recently received a box of treats and asks that she take care. (Includes transcription)
Date
1862-11-08
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, reporting that he has sent money home and that she should receive more money from the state soon. He says he has enough blankets but would like some new wrappers, then tells her he is not sure whether or not he will be able to come home. He then expresses anger at a particular character and wishes to do some violence against this person when he returns home. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861-11-23
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Richardson (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, aggrieved that a good friend stole money from her and lays out the circumstances surrounding the event. He threatens violence against this former friend. Hough reports that he is well and suggests where his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, and children could live over the winter season. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861-10-13
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Camp Ingalls (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, hoping she is in good health. He says they have been paid but he spent a lot of money when he was ill because food is very expensive where they are. He asks when his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, receives money from the state and reports that he is now well. He requests that she write. (Includes transcription)
Date
186[?]-07-19
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Harrisons Landing (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, responding to news that his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough,'s sisters are sick. He expresses fear that his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, and children will also become ill. He reports that they should soon be paid and he will send her money, then tells her he wants her to be able to afford good accommodations. He closes by giving news about some friends. (Includes transcription)
Date
1862-10-31
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, updating her on his whereabouts, saying they are now in Hagerstown. He reports that a few men are sick and describes an accident wherein a man was killed, but states that he is healthy. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861-??-19
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Hagerstown (Md.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to tell her that they have moved further down to the Potomac River. He tells her about a friend who died and how his father came to receive the body. He writes that he is sending a box for his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, and details what is in it and what he'd like done with the items. (Includes transcription)
Date
1862-03-29
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Richardson (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, expressing hope that she will write and saying that his Thanksgiving was not very happy. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861/1865?
Subject
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, expressing his thoughts about the Confederate soldiers and their poor way of living. He expresses hope that he will be able to come home and gratitude that his life has been preserved. He closes by requesting that his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, write and asks her to send him some postage stamps. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861/1865?
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Yorktown (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, describing that he was recently ill but is better. He tells her he received some cake and asks if it was from her, then reports that he has not received a blanket she sent yet. He states that he is comfortable and that they are running drills, then says it is unlikely he will be granted a furlough soon. (Includes transcription)
Date
1861-12-18
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Richardson (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, expressing gratitude that they are well and describing seeing wounded men come in from a battle. He expresses concern about army leaders' ability to conduct the war and talks about other companies who went off to a battle who have not been heard from since. (Includes transcription)
Date
1862-12-20
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to reassure her that he is still alive and ask her if she has received money he sent via an intermediary. He tells her they are in camp in Virginia but are safe from Confederate troops. He comments on requests for more troops from the President. He expresses hope to come home for a visit and talks about his wages. (Includes transcription)
Date
1862-07-02
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Harrisons Landing (Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to tell her he is well and in the Guard House. He reports that their irons have been removed and that they some times are on the receiving end of brutish behavior from their guards, but that he is hopeful they will live through the war. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-06-05
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, to tell her he is in good health and hopes to see her soon. He reports that he has returned to duty in the company. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-06-28
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, and questions why he has not received her letters, then speculates that they have been routed the wrong way. He says he is still in the Guard House and is awaiting sentencing. (Includes transcription)
Date
1863-06-11
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Fort Scott (Arlington, Va.)]
Description
Collis S. Hough writes to his wife, Harriet Stevens Hough, lamenting that he has not heard from her and expressing concern that she is ill or has forgotten him, and says he has not forgotten her or their children. He requests ointment for a friend. (Includes transcription)
Date
1864-08-26
Subject
[United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Broadway Landing (Va.)]
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