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[Estimate of the cost for construction of 10 ironclad war ships]

Estimates cost for the construction, armanment, and equipment of 10 ironclads in southern Europe at ten million dollars in sterling funds. Stephen R. Mallory was the Confederate Secretary of the Navy.

GLC08155.03

to the Confederate Senate and the House of Representatives

Transmits communication from the Secretary of the Navy to be read in secret session. He asks for their special attention to the subject.

GLC08155.04

to Benjamin Huger

Placement of troops during Petersburg Campaign

GLC08156

Proclimation by the Governor

Governor of Texas proclaiming "The Major General commanding the District of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona has refused to receive state troops. The enemy, is in force, upon the very borders of our state."

GLC08164

[Collection of Charles J. C. Hutson, H company, 1st regiment, South Carolina, infantry] [decimalized]

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GLC08165

to Charles J. Hutson (missing pages)

Discusses health, weather, and family news. A note on the letter's envelope identifies the author, who was a refugee during the Civil War. She was the wife of Richard Woodward Hutson and mother of her correspondent, who was a Corporal, 1st South...

GLC08165.12

to his cousin

A letter from Hutson's brother enclosed with the one from his cousin informed Hutson of the death of their father, Richard Woodward Hutson (1788-1866). Recalls emotional partings with his father during the Civil War. Reports that he unsuccessfully...

GLC08165.13

to Emmeline Colcock

Discusses going to Richmond, Virginia to meet his company. Reports that the company is not organized yet and that it might take awhile. Mentions that Captain Haskell has not arrived yet with his men. Explains that he does not want to be mustered...

GLC08165.31

to Emmeline Colcock (incomplete)

Writes he has arrived safely at camp at Navy Hill. Discusses meeting a Catholic priest on his travels whom he talked with about religious doctrines. Reports that the camp is set up and the men are enjoying themselves. The daughters of Richmond...

GLC08165.32

to Emmeline Colcock

Writes that he enjoys hearing from her and that it must be hard for soldiers who do not have people to communicate with. Mentions that he went to church in the city and fell asleep. He is impatient for the Regiment to start moving. Reports that Lt...

GLC08165.33