letters

Samuel and Cynthia Potter (1862-1864)

This extensive collection contains the letters of Union soldier Samuel Potter to his wife, Cynthia Potter. Potter describes his work in the hospital department of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry and tells about his encounters with Confederate troops in Virginia. He also frequently comments on the likelihood that he will receive a furlough and return home. His letters often read like love letters and express a continual longing to see Cynthia again. The last letter in this collection is from J.R. Loyd, informing Cynthia of Samuel’s death in the service.