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to Daniel Ruggles

Discusses recruitment and organization of the militia, transport of supplies, and communication with New Orleans,

GLC03960

to Joseph L. Smith Kirby

Affectionately discusses his former soldiers, who he refers to as his "offspring." Discusses his new business and writes that he cannot bear to return to Virginia, lest the desolation make him "hate the whole Yankee nation."

GLC03576

to Mary G. Rogers

Thompson, a Confederate general taken as prisoner at Fort Delaware, writes to thank Rogers for a basket of "'goodies' such as only sweet ladies can make. ... which remind us of our dear homes in the days of 'piping peace' when Plenty and Happiness...

GLC05016

to Daniel Ruggles

Thompson, a Brigadier General in the Missouri State Guard, writes to General Ruggles: "Can you inform me the custom in the case of an Officer resigning who has never received his commission, but who has been duly elected and served for several months...

GLC02461.32