Accession #: 1987.072.

Donor/Transcriber: Vickie [Harris?]

George S. Bishop enlisted in Company F, Second Cavalry, on September 10, 1861. On April 4, 1864 he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. It is believed that he drowned on the way home after the war. He wrote from and fought in such places as Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky and Washington.

Included are 26 transcribed letters (originals are not present) from George to various family member. George often reports on the death of his comrades and battle situations.

An introductory letter from the transcriber give more family history.. The transcriber has included photocopies of photos of “reproduced” Civil War items, such as guns, cannons and other weapons. There is also an article about the original Bishop Farmhouse.