Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: William Cosgrove wrote this letter in Nashville to his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Bowers, in Mount Vernon (Knox County) Ohio on January 31, 1864. He tells them that he feels that it is his duty to write since he hasn't heard from them recently, and urges them to write to him soon. He mentions having heard from his immediate family in Ohio, and reports that all is well with them. The bulk of his letter deals with military matters. He begins with his cousin Charles's death in Memphis and his...