Two letters written by Myron R. Wood of the 36th Massachusetts Infantry. He is listed as being taken prisoner on November 16th, 1863 at Campbell's Station, TN. He was then sent to the infamous Andersonville prison camp where he died and is buried.

In the first letter, dated February 5th, 1863, Myron Wood again writes to his brother while stationed at a “camp near Fredericksburg, Virginia.” He describes daily life in the army, makes several requests, and discusses a debt owed.

Two pages, no postal cover. Please see third and fourth photos listed for a scanned transcription.

In the second letter, dated March 30th, 1863, Wood writes to his brother Erastus. He describes life in a border state (he is stationed in Lexington, Kentucky). He says that some of the local population is in favor of the union population while others would like to “wade in their blood.” Myron goes on to describe that there is a “nigger regiment” nearby at work building fortifications, and that the soldiers in that regiment were taken from a local plantation. He closes by saying enclosed is a piece of Henry Clay’s monument.

Two pages, no postal cover. Please see seventh and eights photos listed for a scanned transcription.