Letters of Lucius Mox, 1862-65

• Lucius P. Mox to Jennie, [unknown date]

  Mox writes about his family at home and asks Jennie to marry him.

• Lucius P. Mox to Jennie, [unknown date]

  Mox writes a brief letter acknowledging the receipt of Jennie's last letter.

• Lucius P. Mox to Jennie, February 1, 1862

  Mox writes to Jennie about his visit home and expresses his wish to hear from her soon.

• Lucius P. Mox to Jennie, February 9, 1862

  Mox describes his life in camp and says he is happy that Jennie is writing to him.

• Lucius P. Mox to Jennie, August 22, 1862

  Mox describes the camp in which his company is staying. He also expresses his wish to see the face of a woman again.

• Lucius P. Mox to Jennie, April 27, 1864

  Mox describes recent troop movements and declares that he wants to get revenge on the rebels. He also says he wishes he could be home with Jennie.

• Lucius P. Mox to Jennie, April 25, 1865

  Mox is anxious to leave the military now that the war is over. He also expresses sorrow over the death of Abraham Lincoln.

• Lucius P. Mox to Jennie, April 30, 1865

  Mox has heard the news that the Confederates have surrendered and expresses his hope that he can return home soon.

• Lucius P. Mox to Jennie, May 13, 1865

  Mox expresses his excitement to return home at the end of the war.