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Medical report

One Medical report on a soldier named George Floyd dated April 13, 1864. Floyd was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga. The report details his wound, treatment, and recovery.

GLC03135.13.073

to James Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to James Allison dated September 27, 1863. Allison describes the rout of the Union army at the Battle of Chickamauga and describes the atmosphere of the retreat and the attitudes of the wounded.

GLC03523.24.065

to Hattie Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Hattie Allison dated October 1, 1863. Mentions the aftermath of the Battle of Chickamauga and the actions of "Pap Thomas" whose corps saved the army from disaster.

GLC03523.24.066

to S. Clark Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to S. Clark Allison dated October 1863.

GLC03523.24.068

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 332 (October 19, 1863)]

Grant Reviews Troops at Vickburg, Capture of Guerrillas in Arkansas, Hindman Wounded at Chickamauga, Fight at LaGrange, Tennessee, Attack on Washington Probable.
A lengthy letter from Judge George Robertson of Kentucky fills the front page discussing...

GLC05959.14.24

to Thomas C. Hindman

Writing in pencil, General Longstreet, commander of troops at Chickamauga, commends General Hindman on his troops' performance that day in battle. He instructs Hindman to "give them every encouragement and collect them as quick as you can." Referring...

GLC00941

The Battle of Chickamauga

11 page letters

GLC08042

to Marion Hutson

Written to his brother from camp near the Rapidan River in Virginia. Mentions that the Yankee cavalry, supported by infantry and artillery, tried to crop the river but they drove them back. The Yankee cavalry numbers worry the troops. Remarks that...

GLC08165.60

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Reports that General Ward is back in Murfreesboro. Writes that he has sent his ambrotype with the letter (not included) and has framed his mother's likeness, commenting that he is always proud to show it off. Wheeler mentions that he has bought an...

GLC07460.054

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written in the woods near Ringgold, Georgia. The regiment marched through Chattanooga, Tennessee and camped just past the Chickamauga battle ground. At Gordons Mills near Chickamauga, Georgia the regiment got into its first fight. The regiment went...

GLC07460.075

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about a battle in Georgia between Rosecrans and Bragg in which both armies were used up. General Thomas gets the credit on their side

GLC07705.407

to Lile Miller

Writes a love letter to his wife. Expects to cross the Rapidan River and "[attack] Old Lee as he is sending reinforcements to Bragg."

GLC02155.108