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[State of Kentucky Court of Appeals]

Certification: J. Wrightman Smith permitted to practice as a counselor and attorney.

GLC06997.075

to Maria Breedlove

Cassedy is currently writing a biography of Mrs. Breedlove's father, James Winchester. He asks Mrs. Breedlove to have an engraving of her father made as a frontispiece for the book, which should be "as faithful to the truth of the countenance as the...

GLC06997.077

to James W. Breedlove

Written on the occasion of Breedlove's retirement from office. Cassedy does not believe current newspaper reports regarding Breedlove's mishandling of funds. He writes: "The allegation … is probably intended to affect the popular tide of the next...

GLC06997.078

[Receipt for funeral transactions]

Receipt for transactions involving shipment of husband's body.

GLC06997.079

to Nathan [King]

Reports that the enemy has been cut off while on the Tombigbee River. Cannonading has been heard every day as well as prisoners taken in. Writes that rebel paper is pretty and that there is plenty available in the area. Also writes that the corn...

GLC06728.018

to his parents

Reports that he has a flesh wound in his right hip from the recent battle (battle of Murfreesboro). Also writes that he was taken prisoner and paroled. Ninety-six men from his company went to battle of which twenty-five men were killed or wounded....

GLC06728.034

to his parents

He is being kept in a dark room and is accompanied by "greybacks" and five or six others from the regiment. His wound is healing slowly, but doing well. Expects to be called to go to St. Louis. Written at the Exchange Barracks.

GLC06728.036

to his parents

Writes that he has had worse treatment since being paroled and will not be doing guard duty while he is on parole. Comments that if the fighting were left to the officers, there would be another Bull Run. Plans to visit home if he gets paid soon...

GLC06728.037

to his parents

Complains about the rainy weather and the unpleasantness of the barracks. Does not know what goes on outside the barracks, although he can get a pass to go out.Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp

GLC06728.038

to his sisters

Has been on picket duty for six days. Writes that "contraniggers" and deserters are coming in fast and wishes his father "had a couple pigs to call him massa." Reports that he has seen some friends. Mentions "Hooker's -----" and explains that the...

GLC06728.046