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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 84 (May 20, 1863)]

"How the Yankees Took Marye's Heights," reprinted from the Richmond Enquirer, claims that "the Yankees were dealt rations of whiskey in order to get them up to Marye's heights, and that each most hindmost man was ordered to strike down, with the...

GLC05959.09.188

Louisville daily courier. [ Vol. 33, no. 12 (July 13, 1861)]

Engagement Expected, Fight at Rich Mt., Va.

GLC05959.12.01

Louisville daily courier. [ Vol. 33, no. 24 (July 27, 1861)]

Great Battle in Va., Special Accounts From Richmond, Message of President Davis, Dispatch from President Davis - announcing victory, The Abolition of Slavery, A Word to Non-Slave Holders, Details of the Battle.

GLC05959.12.02

Louisville daily express. [Vol. 1, no. 16 (July 10, 1862)]

Mentions Battle of Malvern Hill, Battle of White Oak Swamp, Burnside Advancing, attempted shelling of Harrison Landing. Miscellaneous advertisements, including for a sewing machine. Section on commercial affairs in Louisville, New York, and abroad...

GLC05959.13

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 261 (August 9, 1863)]

Fight at Brandy Station, Stuart's Cavalry Engaged, Compelled to Fall Back.
A letter from a farmer extols the problems associated with rebels overtaking the State, including his farm, and not being compensated. An article describes the status of...

GLC05959.14.03

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 266 (August 14, 1863)]

Fed. Reinforced at Charleston, Official Report from General Grant on Vicksburg, Large Numbers of Rebel Prisoners at Camp Chase, Removal of the Dead from Gettysburg, News From Charleston.

A bitter diatribe on Jefferson Davis from the Mississippi...

GLC05959.14.06

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 290 (September 7, 1863)]

Latest News From Charleston, Siege Progressing Favorable, Knoxville Captured, Kentucky Again Invaded by Rebels.

This issue contains the same front page articles as the previous paper, with an additional column of ads. A political editorial about the...

GLC05959.14.08

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Describes his time in New Orleans in the beginning of May, including the abuse from the natives, such as threats of the Yellow Jack. Also describes in good detail his regiment's role in the taking of New Orleans...

GLC02165.04

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Hubbard to a friend. Talks of the departure of "Doctor" for whom Holly most likely works and whom Holly is sad to see go. A man comes along and asks for whiskey; describes his practices of "prescribing" whiskey. Comments that though...

GLC02165.08

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at an unkown location to a friend. First, he compares a soldier's occupation to a teacher's and observes that if he is paid no matter the amount of work he does, it is logical that he should be lazy. Is dubious whether they will defeat the...

GLC02165.09

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Vermilion Bayou to a friend. Describes reading Mary's letters on the march, and the expansive plantation of a Rebel General "Moota" (perhaps General Alfred Mouton), commenting "you can imagine how things will look here in a day or two, not...

GLC02165.15

to his sister

Complains that his sister doesn't write often enough. Writes that they are expecting to engage in fighting everyday, as there are a lot of yanks in the area. Inquires about Miss Belle Crawford, a sweetheart he wishes to see again.

GLC02232.04

to his sister

Ward writes that there has been heavy skirmishing and fighting is expected every hour (possibly referring to the First Battle of Corinth or the Siege of Corinth). He is getting tired of the war and hopes to get a furlough. Asks his sister and...

GLC02232.05

to his sister

Describes the events leading up to and including his involvement in the Battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro). He reports that he and Marshall (his brother, also known as Sam) are alright but Captain [Thomas H.] Francis of company A suffered a foot...

GLC02232.12

to his sister

He describes the interior of his tent in detail including some of the books and newspapers sitting on his table. Ward tells his sister that he and his tent mate, Webber, have hired an old hotel cook at $40 per month to cook for them. Writes that he...

GLC02232.13

to his sister

Ward writes that he's heard from a member of his company, Dave Poston, who was wounded in Perryville. Also writes that he has gotten fatter and has never enjoyed better health. He reports that federal troops are constantly getting secesh families...

GLC02232.14

[Diary of Franklin W. Fuller]

January: Writes of the cold weather. Perry received his discharge papers. The weather ranges from pleasant to rainy and cold. Has played in parades.

February: Describes the weather and notes that they were ordered to be ready to march with eight...

GLC03523.42.70

to John Reeser

Writes to a friend. Discusses working four miles from Delaware City and having beer and sweet cakes. Enjoys living in Delaware City and going out every Saturday night. Comments "they are the old time democrats true to the union and they think...

GLC03523.43.01

to John Reeser

Writes to Reeser wishing him well. States they will be heading to Richmond, Virginia. Comments on the boys being in good health and ready to fight the Confederates. Mentions hearing General Ambrose E. Burnside being defeated along the Potomac....

GLC03523.43.05

to John Reeser

Writes to John Reeser from Company B. Describes being about ten miles from fighting and hearing the soldiers firing at each other all the time. Comments that the rebels are "firing at our pickits every nights." Describes taking a man prisoner while...

GLC03523.43.12

to John Reeser

Discusses putting Lincoln in for four more years. Inquires if Reeser received his letter requesting gloves and if so for Reeser to send him the gloves along with ten dollars. Tells him that he is out of money and won't get paid for another month....

GLC03523.43.17

To Thomas Noyes

Letter from Arthur Fenner to Thomas Noyes appointing Noyes Second Major of the Senior Class Regiment of Washington County, Rhode Island. Includes the seal of Rhode Island.
Co-signed by Henry Ward.

GLC02150.09

To Thomas Noyes

Letter from Arthur Fenner to Thomas Noyes appointing Noyes First Major of the Senior Class Regiment of Washington County, Rhode Island. Includes the seal of Rhode Island.
Co-signed by Henry Ward.

GLC02150.10

To Thomas Noyes

Letter from Arthur Fenner to Thomas Noyes appointing Noyes Lieutenant Colonel Commander of the Senior Class Regiment of Washington County, Rhode Island. Includes the seal of Rhode Island.
Co-signed by Henry Ward.

GLC02150.11

[Letter certifying the service of a Billings Burch in the Revolutionary War]

Letter from Thomas Noyes and Nicholas Clark certifying that they were acquainted with a Billings Burch of Stonington, Connecticut during their Revolutionary War service. They say that Burch served under Colonel Lippet, Colonel Babcock, and General...

GLC02150.18