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Letter Account of Ordnance Stores, dated August 22, 1864. Letter lists: Springfield Rifled Muskets, Cartridge Boxes, Cartridge Box plates, Cartridge box belts, Cartridge box belt plates, Waist belts and plates, cap pouches, Bayonett [sic] scabbards.

Letter Account of Soldier's Pay, dated August 31, 1864.

This is a letter and draft from John Burke's brother Joseph. the content of the draft and letter are similar. In the draft Joseph writes about getting $325 and that he is going to go into battle. In the letter, Joseph omits the about of money he is receiving. He talks about not being able to receive his money before leaving to go into battle.

Letter attesting to equipment on hand, written at Shell Mound, Tennessee on January 10, 1864.

Letter explaining the capture by the enemy of Private David Holmes, dated December 5, 1864.

Letter from John Burke to his brothers. John Burke writes that he has been sick, unable to speak for several days. he also writes that he sent $200 back home, how he lost $10.18. He noted that he was able to get back $5.20. At the end of the letter, he asks about people back home and to send love to everyone.