This collection consists of letters, the bulk of which date between 1861-1865.
The personal letters from Leander Harris to his wife Emily were written during the Civil War years, 1861-1865. These letters mention details of events that took place during his service, carry news of family members and friends, describe the weather and places, and include personal notes and political opinions.
The letters Emily Harris wrote to her husband, Leander, mainly focus on her worries, family news and events, town gossip and political opinions.
The letters from family members and friends to either Leander or Emily range in content from personal events and opinions to religious advice.
Submissions from 1861
Fragment of a letter from Emily S. Harris to Leander Harris, undated, Harris, Emily S., c.1835-1866
Fragment of a letter from Emily S. Harris to Leander Harris, undated, Harris, Emily S., c.1835-1866
Fragment of a letter from Emily S. Harris to Leander Harris, undated, Harris, Emily S., c.1835-1866
Fragment of a letter from Emily S. Harris to Leander Harris, undated, Harris, Emily S., c.1835-1866
Fragment of a letter from Emily S. Harris to Leander Harris, undated, Harris, Emily S., c.1835-1866
Fragment of a letter from Emily S. Harris to Leander Harris, undated, Harris, Emily S., c.1835-1866
Fragment of letter from Emily S. Harris to Leander Harris, undated, Harris, Emily S., c.1835-1866
Letter from Emily S. Harris to Leander Harris, December 15, 1861, Harris, Emily S., c.1835-1866
Fragment of a letter from Leander Harris to Emily S. Harris, undated, Harris, Leander, 1833-1912
Fragment of letter from Leander Harris to Emily S. Harris, undated, Harris, Leander, 1833-1912
Letter from Leander Harris to Emily S. Harris, November 1, 1861, Harris, Leander, 1833-1912
Letter from Leander Harris to Emily S. Harris, November 2, 1861, Harris, Leander, 1833-1912
Letter from Leander Harris to Emily S. Harris, November 27, 1861, Harris, Leander, 1833-1912
Letter from Leander Harris to Emily S. Harris, November 28, 1861, Harris, Leander, 1833-1912
Letter from Leander Harris to Emily S. Harris, October 8, 1861, Harris, Leander, 1833-1912
Fragment of letter from Mary Jane Harris to Leander Harris, undated, Harris, Mary Jane
Fragment of letter from Mary Jane Harris to Leander Harris, undated, Harris, Mary Jane
Letter from Mary Jane Harris to Emily Harris, April 24, 1861, Harris, Mary Jane
Letter from Mary Jane Harris to Emily Harris, December 13, year unknown, Harris, Mary Jane
Letter from Mary Jane Harris to Emily Harris, November 17, 1861, Harris, Mary Jane