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to mother

Describes the damage done by union bombardment and subsequent fires. Hopes to dispose of his stock in auction. Wants to be home for Christmas.

GLC04662.114

to mother

He asks his mother to buy Christmas presents for him to give to the rest of the family. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in Charleston, "But the southern people know nothing about our time honored anniversary. Thanksgiving is pre-eminently a New England...

GLC04662.115

to mother

He has made $3000 in profit in the last three months. Still hopes to be home for Christmas.

GLC04662.116

to mother

Describes the auctions which are occurring throughout the state. Discusses the weather, which is quite warm one day and cool the next. Also discusses the economic stagnation of the south.

GLC04662.117

to mother

Does not think his family needs to worry about an outbreak of small pox near their house. He thinks his vaccination kept him from getting the disease, even though he was in the company of small pox victims on several occasions. He has been delayed...

GLC04662.118

to mother

He has purchased many items at auction, including 257 army wagons. He spilled a mixture of kerosene oil and lamp black all over his face and clothes and had a horrible time trying to clean up.

GLC04662.119

to mother

He is feeling homesick. Selling the mules and wagons is taking a long time. He writes of a girl from home, Katie Pratt, whom he is interested in and who his mother thinks would be a good choice for a wife. Yet he will not marry until he is...

GLC04662.120

to mother

He has a 22 hour lay over while waiting for a train. He plans to go to Macon, and Savannah, Georgia before catching a steamer bound for New York. The family oil well has made "a fair show." He can not wait to come home and work.

GLC04662.122

to mother

He writes of the health of family members in the city, discusses repairs made to family property, and attended an organ concert at Henry Ward Beecher's church.

GLC04662.124

to mother

He encloses $30 and contains a list for the dispersal of the money as Christmas gifts. Date inferred from information in letter # 85.

GLC04662.125

to Minnie

Writes to his sister about the discharge of troops, including Leon Brown. Mentions the garden back home and that he does not think he will get a furlough.

GLC04662.126

The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 38 (March 28, 1863)]

Editorial examines identity of perennial writer of letters to the editor, "Nuff Ced." Commentary on cavalry, cost of war. Diagnoal floral pattern in white, gray, and cream.

GLC06208.22

Mitchel, Ormsby M.

Identified on verso. Half length portrait in uniform. White mount.

GLC06391.22

to: "Much Esteemed Friend."

Wilmor reports that "Niggerdom is a question that is talked over in camp verry much." The men think Congress had better find a way to pay the soldiers at the appointed times. He describes their line of defense, which is within a mile of the...

GLC06451.047

to: [Wilmor Morris]

Written on the back of an envelope addressed to Wilmor at the Army Square Hospital in Washington, D.C. re: "[T]his come to hand to day and I start it to you with out delay, I have not heard from you since you left but hope you got home safe, my...

GLC06451.055

to: Wilmor W. Morris.

Wilson's regiment drills six hours a day when the cold snowy weather permits and he claims it is "the best in the brigade so far." As its officers are promoted, its position moves to the extreme left of the brigade. The area seems uninhabited...

GLC06451.059

to: Wilmor W. Morris.

Miller is at the "most delightful camp" at a former summer resort. Bernie's headquarters are at the springs and "his kids have their women and they enjoy themselves highly." Samuel Pedan has been sick and is in Washington. He wants to know when...

GLC06451.063

to: [Wilmor?] Morris.

"So long a time has passed since you were notified to be examined that the Pension Office repeats the request. Le us hear from you at once; and send to us the Doctor's receipt for the $150 which you must pay him; and he will see that you are...

GLC06451.064

to: George M. Morris.

Wilmor describes a confrontation near three Confederate forts. The Confederates nearly surrounded them and fired rifles and muskets, creating a "shower of balls mixed with grape an[d] shell" but they retreated and "lost not a man." He declares "It...

GLC06451.046

to: "Brother an[d] friends."

Wilmor is not sure whether Jesse went to Philadelphia or not but assures them that "god will shield us in the day of Battle." He describes the recent Battle of Fair Oaks, whose battlefield "was the most terrifying place I ever seen the dead lay...

GLC06451.049

to: "Dear Friends."

Wilmor reports that Joseph is getting better and Charles is well. He had been sick for two weeks and has not been fighting. He threw away his knapsack and all its contents because he can no longer carry it. He is unsure how the war will continue...

GLC06451.050

to: Mr. and Mrs. John Morris.

Wilmor has seen Charles several times and he is looking better though he was very sick. Doctor Whitssell has left with swamp fever and Wilmor hopes he has a bad case as he made men "that was not able to walk hardley" stand duty, saying they "wanted...

GLC06451.051

to: George M. Morris.

Wilmor reports that Doctor Whitssell is dead and some of the men "are rejoicing at his death" since he "made fun of" the sick and told them they were "playing off." The Colonel has given orders to reform the ten companies into six, putting Company A...

GLC06451.052

to: Wilmor W. Morris.

Watson considered writing earlier but explains "I know you get all the current news of your old haunts from the fair sex." He reports that conditions are improving, most of the "iron works, rolling mills, glass houses etc. have resumed operations,"...

GLC06451.054

"Mr. Wilmor W. Morris whose application for an invalid pension ..."

"Mr. Wilmor W. Morris whose application for an invalid pension, No. 24936, under the act of July 14, 1862, is pending in this Office, must report himself for examination to Dr. William M. Herron of Alleghany City Alleghany Co Pa."

GLC06451.056