Collection Search

to Marion Hutson

Comments on possible hesitation by General Daniel H. Hill and General Jackson, either James W. Jackson or Thomas J. Jackson, to transfer Marion out of the Army of Northern Virginia. Discusses furlough policy. Mentions that President Jefferson Davis...

GLC08165.52

to his sister

Received her last letter after visiting Charles Colcock. Discusses his visit and mentions Colcock's desire for either a commission or a transfer. Describes the weather and cooking as disagreeable, and comments on rationing. Comments on family news...

GLC08165.53

to Richard W. Hutson

Discusses his regiment's recent move to Guineas Station, Virginia. Mentions indefinite reports about the actions of General James Longstreet at Culpeper, Virginia. Refers to a possible heavy movement of troops being orchestrated by General Robert E...

GLC08165.54

to Richard W. Hutson

Reports progress on the Maryland Road, citing a current boundary of the Potomac River. Comments that General Richard S. Ewell was in Maryland and General A.G. Jenkins was in control of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Comments that the Union troops are...

GLC08165.55

to Sarah McLeod

Discusses his regiment's movement into Pennsylvania. He has been instructed to observe the Sabbath. They will march to Strasburg tomorrow. Calls the movement into Pennsylvania a "grand expedition" and expects it to be fruitful. Describes...

GLC08165.56