Raycide Mosher Civil War Letters, 1864-1865
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mosher, Raycide, 1839-1891
- Title
- Raycide Mosher Civil War Letters
- Dates
- 1864-1865 (inclusive)18641865
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MG 118
- Summary
- Forty-four letters written by a Michigan farm boy who served with the Union Army during the last year of the Civil War.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Content Description
These letters were written by Raycide Mosher of Albion, Michigan between January 15, 1864 and August 18, 1865, and relate his experiences during the Civil War. There is one undated letter in 1864 and one unrelated Mosher family letter in 1889.
All of the letters have been transcribed and while not important historically, they are very interesting and provide insights into the everyday life of the common soldier.
Historical Note
Raycide Mosher was born in 1839 to Sarah (Sally) and Henry (Harry) Mosher. Mosher enlisted in company A, 1st Regiment of Michigan Engineers and Mechanics on December 14, 1863. He signed up for three years of service, and would live through the rest of the Civil War.
Mosher would separate from military service in September of 1865. At the same time, the 1st Regiment of Michigan Engineers and Mechanics would cease to be. Raycide Mosher died on November 29th, 1891 a Civil War Veteran.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[Description of Item], Raycide Mosher Civil War Letters, MG 118, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.
Alternative Forms Available
The letters in this collection were digitized and made into the digital collection Raycide Mosher Civil War Letters
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Letters, 1864-1865
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Description: Detroit, MichiganDates: 1864 January 15Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: 1864 January 31Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: 1864 February 15Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: 1864 February 20Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: 1864 February 22Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: 1864 March 27Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: 1864 March 29Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: 1864 April 17Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Unknown LocationDates: 1864 April 24Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Unknown LocationDates: 1864 April 26Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Tiney Crick, AlabamaDates: 1864 May 10Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Tiney Crick, AlabamaDates: 1864 May 10Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Tiney Crick, AlabamaDates: 1864 May 19Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Tiney Crick, AlabamaDates: 1864 May 21Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Bridgeport, AlabamaDates: 1864 May 30Container: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Bridgeport, AlabamaDates: 1864 June 5Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Bridgeport, AlabamaDates: 1864 July 29Container: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Bridgeport, AlabamaDates: 1864 August 3Container: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: Bridgeport, AlabamaDates: 1864 August 4Container: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: Bridgeport, AlabamaDates: 1864 August 16Container: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: Chattanooga, TennesseeDates: 1864 August 27Container: Box 1, Folder 21
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Description: Dansville, GeorgiaDates: 1864 August 30Container: Box 1, Folder 22
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Description: Dansville, GeorgiaDates: 1864 September 18Container: Box 1, Folder 23
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Description: Cartersville, GeorgiaDates: 1864 September 28Container: Box 1, Folder 24
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Description: Atlanta, GeorgiaDates: 1864 October 2Container: Box 1, Folder 25
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Description: Atlanta, GeorgiaDates: 1864 October 14Container: Box 1, Folder 26
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Description: Atlanta, GeorgiaDates: 1864 November 1Container: Box 1, Folder 27
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Description: Atlanta, GeorgiaDates: 1864 November 7Container: Box 1, Folder 28
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Description: Savannah, GeorgiaDates: 1864 December 18Container: Box 1, Folder 29
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Description: Savannah, GeorgiaDates: 1865 January 15Container: Box 1, Folder 30
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Description: Beaufort, South CarolinaDates: 1865 January 28Container: Box 1, Folder 31
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Description: Beaufort, South CarolinaDates: 1865 January 29Container: Box 1, Folder 32
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Description: Goldsboro, North CarolinaDates: 1865 March 25Container: Box 1, Folder 33
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Description: Goldsboro, North CarolinaDates: 1865 March 27Container: Box 1, Folder 34
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Description: Goldsboro, North CarolinaDates: 1865 April 6Container: Box 1, Folder 35
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Description: Raleigh, North CarolinaDates: 1865 April 24Container: Box 1, Folder 36
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Description: Washington, D.C.Dates: 1865 May 27Container: Box 1, Folder 37
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Description: Louisville, KentuckyDates: 1865 June 17Container: Box 1, Folder 38
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Description: Louisville, KentuckyDates: 1865 June 29Container: Box 1, Folder 39
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: 1865 July 7Container: Box 1, Folder 40
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: 1865 July 16Container: Box 1, Folder 41
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: 1865 July 17Container: Box 1, Folder 42
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: 1865 August 18Container: Box 1, Folder 43
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Description: Nashville, TennesseeDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 44
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Miscellaneous
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Description: EnvelopesContainer: Box 1, Folder 45
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Description: Letter from Ada May Kirby Adaline MosheDates: 1889 April 1Container: Box 1, Folder 46
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Description: Typescripts of LettersContainer: Box 1, Folder 47
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Description: Typescripts in BookletContainer: Box 1, Folder 48
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Description: Research Provided by Dennis LambertContainer: Box 1, Folder 49
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Description: Materials Received from Bruce HardingContainer: Box 1, Folder 50
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Description: Order Copy of Veteran RecordsContainer: Box 1, Folder 51
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- 1st Regiment, Michigan Engineers and Mechanics (1861-1865)
- Civil War
- Correspondence
Geographical Names
- Michigan
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