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to Richard W. Hutson

Written to his father from Gregg's Brigade camp near Richmond. Discusses the possible death or imprisonment of Charles W. Hutson who served in Hampton's Legion. Writes that Hampton's Legion has been dissolved and discusses re-appointments of various...

GLC08165.47

to Richard W. Hutson and Sarah McLeod Hutson

Written to his mother and father from Chimborago Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. States he was wounded at the skirmishes at Ellison's Mill and Gaines's Mill but he is well now. Mentions that Marion (possibly Marion Hutson, his brother) helped him...

GLC08165.48

to Richard W. Hutson [incomplete]

Recipient and writer inferred. Written to his father from Vaughn's Hospital. States he was planning on going to the hospital in Danville but it was full and the sick were all being sent to Lynchburg. He decided to go to the hospital in Farmville...

GLC08165.49

to Richard W. Hutson

Discusses a visit to Charleston, South Carolina, possibly on furlough from his post as Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. He arrived by train and met up with William F. Colcock, Jr. He also visted with Livingston and...

GLC08165.50

to Sarah McLeod Hutson

Mentions cold in Fredericksburg. Comments that George C. MacKay, and a man named Clap, of McCreary's South Carolina Infantry (1st South Carolina Infantry, Provisional Army) arrived and brought clothing and other supplies from Richmond. He has...

GLC08165.51

to Marion Hutson

Comments on possible hesitation by General Daniel H. Hill and General Jackson, either James W. Jackson or Thomas J. Jackson, to transfer Marion out of the Army of Northern Virginia. Discusses furlough policy. Mentions that President Jefferson Davis...

GLC08165.52

to his sister

Received her last letter after visiting Charles Colcock. Discusses his visit and mentions Colcock's desire for either a commission or a transfer. Describes the weather and cooking as disagreeable, and comments on rationing. Comments on family news...

GLC08165.53

to Richard W. Hutson

Discusses his regiment's recent move to Guineas Station, Virginia. Mentions indefinite reports about the actions of General James Longstreet at Culpeper, Virginia. Refers to a possible heavy movement of troops being orchestrated by General Robert E...

GLC08165.54

to Richard W. Hutson

Reports progress on the Maryland Road, citing a current boundary of the Potomac River. Comments that General Richard S. Ewell was in Maryland and General A.G. Jenkins was in control of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Comments that the Union troops are...

GLC08165.55

to Sarah McLeod

Discusses his regiment's movement into Pennsylvania. He has been instructed to observe the Sabbath. They will march to Strasburg tomorrow. Calls the movement into Pennsylvania a "grand expedition" and expects it to be fruitful. Describes...

GLC08165.56

to his sister

Received the news that clothes were on the way. Is very grateful to have a family that readily supplies his wants. Remarks on beauty of Maryland, and comments that his brother Marion remembers the countryside and the "famous stampede" there the...

GLC08165.57

to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that General James Longstreet, William Lewis, and John B. Hood's divisions have all moved to the west. They are expecting the enemy to approach anytime. Mentions that George E. Pickett's Virginia division has taken the place of...

GLC08165.59

to Marion Hutson

Written to his brother from camp near the Rapidan River in Virginia. Mentions that the Yankee cavalry, supported by infantry and artillery, tried to crop the river but they drove them back. The Yankee cavalry numbers worry the troops. Remarks that...

GLC08165.60

to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that they have been constantly on the move and he has not had a chance to write. They have taken a circuitous route to flank the enemy and drive them out of the country. Discusses engagement at Bristoe Station the past week....

GLC08165.61

to my dear Sister

States he has not had the energy to write because camp life is so dull. He hopes 1864 is the last year of the war. Mentions his brother Marion Hutson's furlough and remarks that the furloughs given the troops are too short at 21 days. He will...

GLC08165.62

to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that he arrived safely back at camp yesterday having left Columbia Thursday (possibly on furlough). Reports that he was able to bring his trunk and is glad because rations have been irregular. He did not have to buy food during...

GLC08165.64

to Marion Hutson

Writes to his brother that he has been back at camp 19 days and has not heard from anyone in Pocotaligo, South Carolina. Reports on what has been happening in camp since he has been back. Explains that they discussed Congress, first negatively...

GLC08165.65

to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that years of war have past and still no peace. His brother has told him of the military situation on the coast and he thinks they might have to give up some low country to the Union. Reports that General William T. Sherman...

GLC08165.66

to Richard W. Hutson

Discusses letter he received from his brother. Is concerned about movements forced on his family in order to escape union troops, as well as the defense of their homes. Charles was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War...

GLC08165.67

to Richard W. Hutson

Hutson is "sad to hear about the breaking up of our home & the giving up of our country" in South Carolina. His family has moved to Barnwell, South Carolina, but he advises them to move again if the union advances further. Comments that Kenshaw's...

GLC08165.68

to Richard W. Hutson

Discusses suffering in the south during the Civil War. He is getting along well in the army. He heard about the occupation of Orangeburg, South Carolina, but took longer to find out whether or not their family had left. Discusses correspondence...

GLC08165.69

to Richard W. Hutson

Mentions that W. Douglas, a Presbyterian minister, intends to become the Chaplain of their church. Charles worries about his family's safety, because of the reported brutality of the Union soldiers. Comments that the Union is determined to...

GLC08165.70

to Emily McLeod

Mentions that W. Douglas, a Presbyterian minister, intends to become the Chaplain of their church. Charles worries about his family's safety, because of the reported brutality of the Union soldiers. Comments that the Union is determined to...

GLC08165.71

to William F. Colcock

Telegraph asking about the health of his fiancee Emmeline Colcock, who was William F. Colcock's daughter. She died of typhoid fever two days later. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.76

to William F. Colcock

Telegraph stating he received yesterday's dispatch and to telegraph him in the morning. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline Colcock, Hutson's fiancee and William F. Colcock's daughter, died of typhoid fever 8 September 1861. Hutson was a Corporal in the...

GLC08165.79