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to Mary Epperly

Reports that the Yankees are still on the other side of the river. Notes that he does not expect any major fighting in the near future. Both the army and the civilians are moving stuff out of Atlanta, Georgia. Text loss.

GLC02715.101

to Mary Epperly

Reports that he just returned from escorting Federal prisoners to Andersonville, Georgia. Mentions battles fought on 22 July and 28 July.

GLC02715.102

to Mary Epperly

Notes that there are many wounded and sick men in the regiment. Reports that the Yankees bombed his position for 15 minutes and then began to talk to them about trading tobacco for coffee. Says he heard a rumor that they will be allowed to return...

GLC02715.105

to Mary Epperly

Writes from the Asylum Hospital that he was wounded in the leg, but should return to his regiment in a few days. Notes he was wounded at Jonesborough, Georgia on 31 August 1864. Reports that there were 3,000 wounded at Jonesborough and that Atlanta...

GLC02715.106

to Mary Epperly

Discusses losses at Franklin, Tennessee. Writes that he hopes to get a furlough.

GLC02715.116

to Mary Epperly

Discusses losses at the battles of Columbia and Nashville, Tennessee. Reports that General [John Bell] Hood is disbanding brigades.

GLC02715.117

A Return of Cannon, Mortar & Howitzers with their Ammunition & belonging to the Continent, which can be collected from the respective States, so as form part of a Train for a Siege.

Address to George Washington, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, Rochambeau, and D'Aboville. Lists guns and ammunitions by type supposing "New York the point of operation." Mostly in the hand of Samuel Shaw, who also signs for Knox; two...

GLC02437.00895

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Discusses the status of troops throughout the New England states and a victory at Cowpens, South Carolina.

GLC02437.00888

to William Knox

Discusses a meeting with the French army and navy and General Daniel Morgan's victory over General Banastre Tarleton, "the Kill-Devil of Cornwallis's Army," at the battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, 17 January 1781.

GLC02437.00889

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Discusses General Cornwallis' movements in the south in detail, particularly by the Virginia/North Carolina border and Generals Nathanael Greene and Daniel Morgan's efforts in harassing him. Wonders about Benedict Arnold's movements, who...

GLC02437.00906

to William Knox

Discusses business, Cornwallis' activities, and General Nathanael Greene's movements. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette.

GLC02437.00907

List of continental officers killed, captured, wounded, and missing in the actions of the 16 &18 August 1780

Entirely in Shaw's hand, including the signatures of O. H. Williams and Horatio Gates. Lists names of Continental officers who have been killed, captured, wounded and missing.

GLC02437.00836

to [Robert W. Jeffery]

Greatly relieved to have finally heard from Richard, Aaron Jeffery writes a battle account of the "fight of which you enquire" which he had been involved in "accidentally." The Armory Battalion, to which he was attached, initially pushed back Yankee...

GLC01896.067

to Mary Epperly

Says that he has heard the Yankees took 35,000 prisoners at Vicksburg, Mississippi, 175-200 pieces of artillery, and about 10,000 shells. Writes that he was sorry to hear that George Phleagar died in the battle of Gettysburg.

GLC02715.060

to Mary Epperly

Reports that there was a battle at Wythville, but his regiment did not get there in time to participate. Notes that the Yankees destroyed a lot of property there. Says that the prospects for peace are not good and the soldiers are becoming "gloomy...

GLC02715.062

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2389 (March 16, 1863)]

Greeley's Plan for Peace, Bombardment of Vicksburg, Northern Report on Battle at Murfreesboro.

GLC05959.34.14

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2427 (December 7, 1863)]

Bragg Reports Retreat to Dalton, The Battle at Missionary Ridge, Failure of the Rio Grand Expedition, General Taylor's Success on the Teche, Teh Enemy REcrossed the Rapidan, Meade Falling Backt Towards Fredericksburg, Yankees Holding Brownsville...

GLC05959.34.19

Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 61, no. 19,425 (March 25, 1863)]

Morgan Overwhelmed by Superior Forces, The Value of Negro Labors.

GLC05959.37.13

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 12 (December 17, 1862)]

A letter to the editor titled "A Man for the Times" describes the value of an upright citizen-neighbor. An article titled "Desire of Riches" warns about the danger of wealth, while another article extols "Christian Diplomacy," especially in light of...

GLC05959.39.09

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 21 (March 18, 1863)]

An editorial examines the difference between "Heavenly Ignorance versus Heavenly Recognition," with connections to Lincoln and the war. Another editorial titled "Heavenly Recognition" deals with the same topic. A letter to the editor explains the...

GLC05959.39.16

Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 8 (December 19, 1862)]

Battle of Fredericksburg.

GLC05959.41.06

Weekly standard. [Vol. 28, no. 51, whole no. 1450 (December 17, 1862)]

The Battle at Fredericksburg, Battle of Kinston. An editorial proposes raising state troops. A report of the arrest of Rev. R.J. Graves provokes discussion of the injustice of civil arrest, unlawful seizing of property, and corrupt powers vested in...

GLC05959.22.02

Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 12, no. 102 (December 19, 1862)]

The Battle of Kinston, The Battle of Goldsboro, The Fight at Fredericksburg, The Conscription Law.
This issue contains a report of the Joint Select Committee concerning the seat of Adjutant General, Attorney General, and Solicitor of the Fourth...

GLC05959.23.10

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Mentions Emily Virginia Mason's biography of Robert E. Lee, for which Hunt supplied information. Discusses a compromise of Hunt's integrity, apparently regarding fabrications published about Hunt's false involvement with the Ku Klux Klan. States...

GLC02382.089

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 267 (December 27, 1862)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes a number of notices for runaway slaves, a number of advertisments for work or supplies needed or for sale, information and accounts from the Battle of Fredericksburg, and news about...

GLC05959.09.113

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 268 (December 28, 1862)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes "FOR SALE" notices and runaway slave notices. Several articles cover news on "The Fiscal Condition of the Federal Government" and the happenings of the leaders of the Confederacy. Updates...

GLC05959.09.114

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 35 (March 24, 1863)]

"Engagement on the Upper Rappahannock" includes collected dispatches and telegraphs describing a skirmish at Kelly's Ford. Three dispatches and one telegraphy written by Major-General J.E.B. Stuart to General Robert E. Lee.

GLC05959.09.157

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 36 (March 25, 1863)]

"Proposition for an Armistice--Fernando Wood", a letter reprinted from the Herald, claims that a proposition was made to the President on December 12. In the "By Telegraph" section, a report from Chattanooga, Tennessee states that Morgan fought off...

GLC05959.09.158

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 111, whole no. 1408 (December 9, 1861)]

News from Kentucky, siege of Matamoros, Mexico, Georgia and South Carolina coasts. Letters from Austin. Editorial on postage matters.

GLC05959.51.008

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 119, whole no. 1416 (December 27, 1861)]

Skirmishing on the Potomac, Great battle to be fought at Bowling Green, Trent affair. City council resolutions. Letters from the Potomac, Austin, and Brownsville. News from the Third Regiment Texas Infantry.

GLC05959.51.012

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 180, whole no. 3844 (December 9, 1864)]

Letter from Rio Grande City, An attack imminent on Wilmington.

GLC05959.54.15

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 184, whole no. 3848 (December 19, 1864)]

General Hood has routed Thomas at Franklin.

GLC05959.54.18

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 156, whole no. 3887 (March 24, 1865)]

Attack on Mobile has commenced.

GLC05959.54.43

to John Francis Mercer

Written by Monroe as a major in William Alexander's (aka Lord Stirling) brigade of George Washington's army to Colonel Mercer, captain in the 3rd Virginia Regiment. Recipient is inferred from the third page of the letter where Monroe asks for...

GLC07111

Letter by George Washington and prisoner list [Decimalized .01-.02]

A letter by George Washington regarding his campaign, and a list of prisoners from General Burgoyne's surrender.

GLC07115

to unknown re: sending battle plans of Shiloh

Beauregard encloses "a copy of the Plans of the Battle of Shiloh made to accompany my Report of said Battle. It will enable you better to understand my explanation the other day." Beauregard, by not pursuing a final attack on Ulysses S. Grant at...

GLC07125

Six items re: prisoner exchanges after battle of Springfield [Decimalized .01- .07]

1. John C. Fremont. DS: Springfield, Mo. 5 November 1861. 4 p. "Proclamation to all peacably disposed citizens of the State of Missouri..." Cosigned by Sterling Price.
2. Little, Henry. DS: Cassville, [Mo.] 5 November 1861. 1 p. + docket....

GLC06821

to Emily J. Semmes re: action and retreat at Williamsburg

With a continuation on verso, dated 12 May 1862 in pencil.

GLC06822

to Emily J. Semmes re: deathbed description of Gettysburg, Wheatfield

Also discusses severe injuries that he incurred (written one day prior to his death).

GLC06823

to Samuel Cooper re: Victory over Cornwallis at Yorktown

"The glorious and important success we have obtained will afford joy to every true american." Co-signed by Samuel Cooper.

GLC06828

Nashville daily union. [Vol. 1, no. 226 (January 2, 1863)]

Union-occupied Tennessee newspaper printing the Emancipation Proclamation for the first time in Nashville. The proclamation printed in a full column article on the last page. Also includes news about Robert Hendershott, the "Michigan Drummer Boy"...

GLC06842

Richmond Whig. [Vol. 1, no. 7 (April 11, 1865)]

Union-occupation issue, covering the fall of Richmond shortly before and the surrender of Robert E. Lee two days before. The front page contains biographical sketches of Confederate generals killed at Richmond or Petersburg, or who played an...

GLC06843

Record of news, history and literature, vol. 1 nos. 1-26

Complete set of 26 issues and 7 supplements containing news and other related articles concerning Southern life and culture. The Record was published for six months (the latter half of 1863) and was published by West and Johnson. The masthead was...

GLC06844

Weekly gazette and comet. [Vol. 45, no. 20 (February 25, 1863)]

Accounts of Union occupied Baton Rouge. Articles include the battle for Island no. 10, passage of a Negro Soldiers Bill by the U.S. House and the Confederacy receiving a minister from France.

GLC06845

Diary of Sergeant in Company E, 11th New York Cavalry

A member of the cavalry unit known as "Scott's nine hundred." Millet kept as a record for his family in case he did not survive. It details his activities in Virginia and Maryland before, during and after the Gettysburg campaign. It contains a...

GLC06847

Daily Mississippian. [Vol. 3, no. 39 (June 14, 1864)]

re: Genl Sheridan's defeat by Hampton's cavalry near Richmond, Death of Genl Ambrose Burnside; printed in exile in Selma, AL. Lamination repairs at edges and center

GLC06870

Columbia phoenix. [Vol. 1, no. 5 (April 1, 1865)]

Capture, sack, and destruction of the city of Columbia. Evacuation of Charleston.

GLC06872

Camden weekly confederate. [Vol. 3, no. 4 (April 27, 1864)]

Reprinting of official Yankee account of storming of Ft. Pillow by Genl. Forrest; Battle of Bull Run; Battle of Derussy

GLC06873

The Courier. [January 2, 1863]

Evening edition. Latest news from Vicksburg. "Heavy skirmishing -- A general engagement soon expected." Printed on small onlong piece of necessity paper 2 days before surrender of Vicksburg, 4 days before surrender of Port Hudson.

GLC06874

General Order No. 61.

"Every man can feel the proud satisfaction that he has done his part in the heroic defense of Port Hudson. The place is surrendered at the last moment it is proper to hold it." Printed on necessity paper inside the fort. Uneven inking and spotting...

GLC06875