Letters of James H. Barrett

James H. Barrett enlisted, along with his brother Robert, in the 37th Virginia Infantry on May 2, 1861. He was promoted to Sergeant and elected to Lieutenant in May of 1862. He was killed in action on September 17, 1862, just three days after writing his last letter. Brother Bob was wounded at Second Manassas.

Letter 1 - written August 30, 1861 from Camp Bartow, Pocahontas County, Virginia.

Letter 2 - written July 10, 1862 from Richmond.

Letter 3 - written September 14, 1862 from Harper's Ferry.

Letter 4 - written June 18, 1861 from Randolph County.

Letter 5 - written July 22, 1861 from Highland County.

Letter 6 - written December 17, 1861 from Frederick County.

Letter 7 - written December 26, 1861 from Marion Virginia.

Letter 8 - written July 23, 1862 from Gordonsville.

Letter 9 - written September 14, 1862 from Harper's Ferry.