George Getchell to Anne Balkam. Written from Waterville., 1877 April 21

The collection consists of eight letters, including three written between February and August 1864. One is addressed to Balkam's wife from "Mitchell's Station." The others concern Balkam's request for a leave of absence and are addressed "near Petersburg." There is also an undated letter written to Uriah Balkam from his wife, Anne; two letters to Anne Balkam written after Uriah's death concerning the sale of their house; and one letter written from New Orleans in 1849 from Anne to her mother. There are also photocopies and transcripts for most of the letters.