Futch Letters, 1861-1863

The Futch Family lived in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Brothers Charles and John served as privates in Co. K, 3rd North Carolina Infantry. Charley was killed at Gettysburg in July 1863. John left his regiment a few weeks after the battle and was shot for desertion in September 1863. Many of the brothers letters were written for them by others. The collection also includes letters written to John by his wife, Martha Ramsey Futch.

Archive: 
North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh

Letters

Displaying 26 - 50 of 60
IDsort descending Letter Date Author Recipient From To
9000 Futch26 March 4, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch VA Northampton County, NC
9001 Futch27 March 6, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Buckner's Neck, VA Northampton County, NC
9002 Futch28 March 15, 1863 Martha Ramsey Futch, Martin Ramsey, Catherine Ramsey John Futch Jr. Northampton County, NC
9003 Futch29 March 19, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Port Royal, Caroline County, VA Northampton County, NC
9004 Futch30 March 19, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Port Royal, Caroline County, VA Northampton County, NC
9005 Futch31 March 26, 1863 Martha Ramsey Futch John Futch Jr. Northampton County, NC
9006 Futch32 March 29, 1863 Martha Ramsey Futch John Futch Jr. Northampton County, NC
9007 Futch33 March 29, 1863 Catherine Ramsey John Futch Jr. Northampton County, NC
9008 Futch34 March 30, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Fredericksburg, VA Northampton County, NC
9009 Futch35 April 3, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Port Royal, Caroline County, VA Northampton County, NC
9010 Futch36 April 9, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Port Royal, Caroline County, VA Northampton County, NC
9011 Futch37 April 14, 1863 Martha Ramsey Futch John Futch Jr. Northampton County, NC Caroline County, VA
9012 Futch38 April 15, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Caroline County, VA Northampton County, NC
9013 Futch39 April 16, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Port Royal, Caroline County, VA Northampton County, NC
9014 Futch40 April 18, 1863 Catherine Ramsey John Futch Jr. Northampton County, NC Caroline County, VA
9015 Futch41 April 20, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Port Royal, Caroline County, VA Northampton County, NC
9016 Futch42 May 9, 1863 John Futch Jr. John Futch Sr., Martha Ramsey Futch, Mother Ramsey VA Northampton County, NC
9017 Futch43 May 14, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch, Martin Ramsey VA Northampton County, NC
9018 Futch44 May 20, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch VA Northampton County, NC
9019 Futch45 May 21, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Hamilton Crossings, VA Northampton County, NC
9020 Futch46 May 28, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Hamilton Crossings, VA Northampton County, NC
9021 Futch47 May 28, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Hamilton Crossings, VA Northampton County, NC
9022 Futch48 June 2, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Hamilton Crossings, VA Northampton County, NC
9023 Futch49 June 6, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Spotsylvania Courthouse, Spotsylvania County, VA Northampton County, NC
9024 Futch50 June 16, 1863 John Futch Jr. Martha Ramsey Futch Winchester, Frederick County, VA Northampton County, NC

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