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to Margaret Harris
March 29, 1864
Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Shreveport, Louisiana, March 29, 1864.
GLC03135.10.161
7 April 1864
Kirby, Jno M., fl. 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Jno. M. Kirby dated Stumpy Bayou, Texas, April 7, 1864.
GLC03135.10.162
April 1864
Sutherland, Samuel H., fl. 1863-1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Harris, April 1864.
GLC03135.10.163
to Edwin E. Harris
13 April 1864
Ritchey, Samuel W., fl. 1862-1865
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Near Mansfield, Louisiana, April 13, 1864.
GLC03135.10.164
21 April 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp in Arkansas, April 21, 1864.
GLC03135.10.165
26 April 1864
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Camp 12 Miles from Camden, Ark., April 26, 1864.
GLC03135.10.166
8 May 1864
Johnson, Tom, fl. 1862-1864
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Tom Johnson dated Houston, May 8, 1864.
GLC03135.10.167
21 May 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated At Had. Lilly's, May 21, 1864.
GLC03135.10.168
23 May 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Jefferson, Texas, May 23, 1864.
GLC03135.10.169
29 May 1864
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Camp Kirby Smith, Union Co., Ark., May 29, 1864.
GLC03135.10.170
31 May 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Kirby Smith, May 31, 1864.
GLC03135.10.171
10 June 1864
Perrie, John, fl. 1863-1864
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from John Perrie dated Camp Kirby Smith, June 10, 1864.
GLC03135.10.172
to Margaret and Edwin E. Harris
19 June 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret and Edwin E. Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Camp Kirby Smith, Ark., June 19, 1864.
GLC03135.10.173
2 July 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Camp Kirby Smith, Ark., July 2, 1864.
GLC03135.10.174
3 July 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Camden, Arkansas, July 3, 1864.
GLC03135.10.175
to P.M. Cox
4 July 1864
One letter addressed to P.M. Cox from Edwin E. Harris dated Camden, Arkansas, July 4, 1864.
GLC03135.10.176
11 July 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Camp Kirby Smith, Ark., July 11, 1864.
GLC03135.10.177
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Camp Kirby Smith, July 11, 1864.
GLC03135.10.178
15 July 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Kirby Smith, Ark., July 15, 1864.
GLC03135.10.179
16 July 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Horse Creek, Arkansas, July 16, 1864.
GLC03135.10.180
25 July 1864
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Tom Johnson dated Ellis County, Texas, July 25, 1864.
GLC03135.10.181
28 July 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Horse Creek, Arkansas, July 28, 1864.
GLC03135.10.182
30 July 1864
Harris, Margaret, fl. 1850-1865
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Margaret Harris dated Pittsburg, Texas, July 30, 1864.
GLC03135.10.183
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Kirby Smith, Ark., July 30, 1864.
GLC03135.10.184
to My Dear Brother and Nephew
3 August 1864
One letter addressed to P.M. Cox from Margaret Harris dated Pittsburg, Upshon Co., August 3, 1864. Envelope is addressed to Cox.
GLC03135.10.185
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from Margaret Harris dated Pittsburg, Texas, August 3, 1864.
GLC03135.10.186
Edwin Harris to Margaret Harris
4 August 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Horse Creek, Union County, Ark., August 4, 1864.
GLC03135.10.187
to Mrs. [Sale]
8 August 1864
One letter addressed to Mary [Sale] from Edwin E. Harris dated Horse Creek, Arkansas, August 8, 1864.
GLC03135.10.188
10 May 1864
Nooth, Y.D., fl. 1864
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from [Y.D. Nooth?] dated Camden, May 10, 1864,
GLC03135.10.189
12 August 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Horse Creek, Ark., August 12, 1864.
GLC03135.10.190
13 August 1864
One letter addressed to P.M. Cox from Edwin E. Harris dated Horse Creek, August 13, 1864.
GLC03135.10.191
to Dr. Yandell
14 August 1864
One letter addressed to Dr. Yandell from Edwin E. Harris dated Camden, August 14, 1864.
GLC03135.10.193
24 August 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Mt. Elba, Arkansas, August 24, 1864.
GLC03135.10.194
25 August 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Waxahachie, Texas, August 24, 1864.
GLC03135.10.195
31 August 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp [Magnides], Arkansas, August 31, 1864.
GLC03135.10.196
12 September 1864
Lindsy, Joe, fl. 1864-1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Joe [Lindsy] dated Princeton, September 12, 1864. This letter informs Margaret Harris of the death of her husband Edwin E. Harris.
GLC03135.10.197
to Office General Hospital
10 September 1864
unknown, fl. 1864
One letter addressed to the Office General Hospital dated Princeton, Ark., September 1864. Item pertains to the death of Edwin E. Harris.
GLC03135.10.198
Obituary of Edwin Harris
1864
St. Clair, fl. 1864
One document written by St. Clair. Consists of the obituary of Edwin E. Harris.
GLC03135.10.199
13 September 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides, Ark., September 13, 1864.
GLC03135.10.200
17 September 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp in seven miles of Camden, September 17, 1864.
GLC03135.10.201
26 September 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Waxahachie, Texas, September 26, 1864.
GLC03135.10.202
28 September 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camden, Arkansas, September 28, 1864.
GLC03135.10.203
11 October 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides (near Washington), October 11, 1864.
GLC03135.10.204
16 October 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Waxahachie, Texas, October 16, 1864.
GLC03135.10.205
5 November 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Joe Lindsy dated Princeton, November 5, 1864.
GLC03135.10.206
17 November 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides, Ark., November 17, 1864.
GLC03135.10.207
20 November 1864
One lettera ddressed to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Ellis County Mills, November 20, 1864.
GLC03135.10.208
December 1, 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides, Ark., December 1, 1864.
GLC03135.10.209
10 December 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Near Richmond, Ark., December 10, 1864.
GLC03135.10.210
12 December 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnider, Ark., December 12, 1864.
GLC03135.10.211
9 January 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnider, Ark., January 8. 1865.
GLC03135.10.212
January 15, 1865
Lindsay, Joe, fl. 1864-1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Joe Lindsay dated [Luda], Arkansas, January 15, 1865.
GLC03135.10.213
January 26, 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnider, Arkansas, January 26, 1865.
GLC03135.10.214
24 March 1865
unknown, fl. 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris dated Collinsburg, Louisiana, March 24, 1865. Last page is missing.
GLC03135.10.215
4 April 1865
Lilley, T.B., fl. 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from T.B. Lilley dated Rocky Heights, April 4, 1865.
GLC03135.10.216
17 April 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Near Shreveport, Louisiana, April 17, 1865.
GLC03135.10.217
circa 1861-1865
unknown, fl. 1861-1865
One undated note addressed to Dr. Cox.
GLC03135.10.218
28 April 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp at Collinsburg, Louisiana, April 28, 1865.
GLC03135.10.219
22 April 1865
One letter addressed to P.M. Cox from T.B. Lilley dated Camp near Hampstead, Texas, April 22, 1865.
GLC03135.10.220
to Tip
7 May 1865
Carter, William F., fl. 1865
One letter addressed to Tip from Will F. Carter dated Collinsburg, Lo., May 7, 1865.
GLC03135.10.221
9 May 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Navasota, Texas, May 9, 1865.
GLC03135.10.222
21 September 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Sherman, September 21, 1865.
GLC03135.10.223
[Battalion details of Edwin E. Harris]
One undated note referring to Edwin E. Harris's roles when he served in the military.
GLC03135.10.226
GLC03135.10.227
to his parents
22 April 1864
Wadham, William, fl. 1864
One letter from William Wadham to his parents dated April 22, 1864.
GLC03523.09.01
George T Stevens to his Sister Frances with the grave news that her husband George Davenport has been killed
9 May 1864
Stevens, George T. (fl. 1864)
Describes her husbands death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have his grave marked. Hopes that God will be her strength.
GLC03523.09.02
To Frances Davenport
13 May 1864
Goss, H. Warren, fl. 1864
One letter from H. Warren Goss to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864. Reports that he has sent for George's body hopes that he has done what she would have directed if she had been there. Suggests that she and her friends come over.
GLC03523.09.03
to Frances Davenport
Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921
One telegram from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.
GLC03523.09.04
to Father
Davenport, Frances, fl. 1864
One letter from Frances Davenport to her father dated May 13, 1864. Writes to her Father regarding her husband's funeral.
GLC03523.09.05
Stevens, Hattie, fl. 1864
One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.
GLC03523.09.06
14 May 1864
Prenties, Mrs., fl. 1864
One folio containting two letters. The first letter is from Mrs. Prenties to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. The second letter is from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. The letter from Mrs. Prenties is regarding visiting...
GLC03523.09.07
Davenport, Willard, fl. 1864
One letter from Willie Davenport to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. He expresses his grief at the loss of her husband George Davenport and describes his own injuries.
GLC03523.09.08
15 May 1864
Grant, L.A., fl. 1864-1865
One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1864. Offers sympathy to Frances for the loss of her husband in battle. Says that she can take consolation from the fact that he was a Christian and that he died for a glorious cause.
GLC03523.09.09
18 May 1864
One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 18, 1864. Regarding sending on letters from Mrs. Stevens, news of Willie in the hospital, and the body of George Davenport
GLC03523.09.10
19 May 1864
Wadhouse, Edgar P., fl. 1864
One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. Offers kind words to Frances upon learning of the death of her husband. Says never has it been more necessary to trust and submit to the will of God.
GLC03523.09.11
20 May 1864
Fish, M.E., fl. 1864
One letter from M.E. Fish to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. A response to Frances's request for more information regarding the death of her husband George Davenport.
GLC03523.09.12
Cady, Lucy, fl. 1864
One letter from Lucy Cady to Frances Davenport dates May 20, 1864. Lucy urges her to come home as soon as possible.
GLC03523.09.13
Cranford, J.M., fl. 1864
One letter from Chaplain J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Informs her that her husband, Captain Davenport was wounded in the head on the 5th and was brought in to field hospital of the 2nd corps where he died on the 12th. Tells...
GLC03523.09.14
Kingsbury, Charlotte M., fl. 1864
One letter from Charlotte M. Kingsbury to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Expresses sympathy and says that their heart is with her following the death of her husband on the battle field. Urges her to visit them soon.
GLC03523.09.15
One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 21, 1864. Reassures her that although he cannot sooth her terrible grief at the loss of her husband, he can offer her what she has always had, the ardent love of a brother.
GLC03523.09.16
5 June 1864
One letter from George Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 5, 1864. An emotional letter regarding the last time that he saw her husband George before his death.
GLC03523.09.17
6 June 1864
Lewis, Lilla, fl. 1864
One letter from Lilla Lewis to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864. Offers her prayers and sympathies to Frances upon hearing of the death of her husband. Apologizes for not writing sooner.
GLC03523.09.18
One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864.
GLC03523.09.19
7 June 1864
Grace, James, fl. 1864
One letter from James Grace to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Describes what happened when George Davenport was admitted to the field hospital after being shot in the back of the head during battle.
GLC03523.09.20
Folies, C.H., fl. 1864
One letter from C.H. Folies to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Informs her that he has had trouble finding information on the death of her husband as all of the wounded had been taken away by the time he reached the field. Reports that he heard...
GLC03523.09.21
9 June 1864
One letter from J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Apologizes for the delay in replying to her but informs her that he has just gotten out of hospital. Says that Dr. Stevens called to see him and he gave him all the information...
GLC03523.09.22
One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Regarding his visit to the Chaplain to find out information on the death of George Davenport.
GLC03523.09.23
One letter from an unknown Chaplain to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864.
GLC03523.09.24
17 July 1864
Shrieves, Chas D., fl. 1864-1865
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 17, 1864. Says it will be impossible for her to visit the grave of her husband at the present time. Informs her that is the army ever occupies Fredericksburg or the vicinity then she...
GLC03523.09.25
circa 1864
Fan, D.W., Mrs., fl. 1864
One letter from Mrs. D.W. Fan to Frances Davenport dated circa 1864.
GLC03523.09.26
18 July 1864
One letter from Chas D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 18, 1864.
GLC03523.09.27
Thomas, H.H., fl. 1864
One letter from H.H. Thomas to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Tells Frances that now, with the Official Army and Navy Journal before him and the name of his oldest and best friend midway among the slain, he can no longer doubt that her...
GLC03523.09.28
Wadhams, S., fl. 1864
One letter from S. Wadhams to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Offers his heart felt sympathy in her hour of grief. "Oh when will this cruel war end."
GLC03523.09.29
to Mr. J.A. Mead
20 June 1864
One letter from Frances Davenport to Mr. J.A. Mead dated June 20, 1864. Admits that it is very hard for her to feel reconciled to "this severe affliction that God has brought upon me". Says that her husband was her all in this world and she cannot...
GLC03523.09.30
12 June 1864
Mead, J.A., fl. 1864
One letter from Mr. J.A. Mead to Frances Davenport dated June 12, 1864. Offering his sympathy after learning of the death of her husband
GLC03523.09.31
22 June 1864
Meyers, John T., flf. 1864
One letter from John T. Meyers to Frances Davenport dates June 22, 1864. He is sorry to say that he cannot give her any new information on the death of her husband. He remembers dressing the wounds of several men of the 5th Regiment during the battle...
GLC03523.09.32
25 June 1864
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated June 25, 1864. Gives Frances Davenport the facts surrounding the death of her husband to the best of his knowledge.
GLC03523.09.33
28 June 1864
McAdam, W., fl. 1864
One letter from W. McAdam to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864. Describes seeing George Davenport in hospital and says that he was occasionally conscious but his speech was incoherent. Was given orders by the general to take care of his watch and...
GLC03523.09.34
Hall, Chas. J., fl. 1864
One letter from Chas J. Hall to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864.
GLC03523.09.35
10 July 1864
One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to frances Davenport dated July 10, 1864. Contains a long quotation from L.A. Grant letter regarding George Davenport.
GLC03523.09.36
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