25 August 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter

Title: 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 have visited. Explains that there are enough men (about 80) to form a company commanded by Maxcy Gregg, so they will be mustered into Confederate service. Comments on taking the Confederate oath and the difficulties that lay ahead. Hutson was engaged to Colcock in 1861 but she died in late 1861 before they were married. He was a Corporal, 1st…

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01 September 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Col. Hamilton and Thomas Grimke Rhett have arrived and Maxcy Gregg is expected. He fears Gregg will move them away from the influences of the city. Explains the company is now 73 or 74 men and they expect Barnwell to arrive with 10 or 15 more. Discusses a flag Colcock and the ladies are making. Remarks that he will either die under it or…

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05 September 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emmeline Colcock

Explains that he feels guilty for not writing and asks if they can write more often. Asks if she looked for their "stars" and writes about missing her and Carolina. Mentions that Maxcy Gregg has arrived and they might move to a nearby hill. He does not know when they will go to Manassas. Reports that camp is healthy but physicians fear typhoid fever. Discusses the company's elected officers: Haskell, captain, John G. Barnwell, 1st Lt., W. Wigg, 2nd Lt., and Grimke Rhett, 3rd Lt. He longs for action. Comments that George Martin has left and is missed. Asks about Willie and cousin…

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03 September 1861

Colcock, Cornelius Julius, 1845-1911

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Hutson

Writes at the request Emmeline, Charlie's fiance and Cornelius' sister, who has (typhoid) fever. Discusses and inquires about various family members, both Charlie's siblings and his own. Comments on an upcoming election, supposing that George MacKay was elected. Mentions that cousin Abram is joining the Palmetto Guard as a "gentleman and an amateur." A message from William F. Colcock, Cornelius' father, is also written on the letter; he also comments on Emmeline's health. Emmeline died later that year.

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07 September 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emmeline Colcock

Responds to news in 3 September 1861 letter from Cornelius Colcock (GLC08165.35) about Emmeline's illness. Shaw Huguenin, possibly a relative of Emmeline's mother, identifies the malady as typhoid fever. Knowing of her sickness and being separated from her makes life as a confederate soldier much harder. Comments that he tries to stay positive but "typhoid fever always has a fatal sound." Reports on sickness in his camp. Remarks on possible moves toward Manassas or back to South Carolina, although Colonel Maxcy Gregg is loath to take that action. Also comments on poor conditions of the…

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09 September 1861

Hutson, Hettie E., 1833-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Hutson

A letter of condolence upon the death of Emmeline Colcock, Charles' fiance, with religious overtones throughout. Mentions Emmeline's siblings visiting from Grahamville, South Carolina. Hopes their is no sickness in Charles' camp and that the war was over. Emmeline died of typhoid fever while Charles was serving as a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

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13 September 1861

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Hutson

A letter of condolence upon the death of Emmeline Colcock, Charles' fiance and Colcock's daughter. Charles was then on furlough from the 1st South Carolina Infantry, where he served as a Corporal during the Civil War. Colcock refers to Charles' letter from 7 September 1861, in which Charles hoped for Emmeline's recovery, commenting that he weeps when he reads it. He feels bound to Charles. Colcock wrote a note in pencil at the bottom of p. 3 indicating that "Willie has arrived." Willie is William F. Colcock, Jr.

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14 September 1861

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Hutson

Encloses a copy of a dispatch from Marion Colcock informing Charles that his request for an extended furlough has been rejected by the Confederate Secretary of War Leroy P. Walker. Explains how William, Colcock's son, was informed of his sister Emmeline's death via telegraphs, and mentions some confusion in their communications.

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23 September 1861

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Hutson

Comments on Charles' regiments movements. Remarks that a man named Willie Martin has decided not to become Charles' substitute for military service. Discusses their recent hardship, referring to the death of Colcock's daughter Emmeline earlier that month of typhoid fever, and quotes religious passages. Writes fondly of Emmeline. Gives family news. Mentions that Thomas F. Drayton was promoted to brigadier general, and that they are attempting to get Willie (William F. Colcock, Jr.) onto Drayton's staff. Hutson was Emmeline's fiance and served as a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina…

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30 September 1861

Axson, Samuel Edward, 1836-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Hutson

Letter of condolence from a pastor upon the death of Hutson's fiancee, Emmeline Colcock, who died of typhoid fever earlier that month. Suggests that comfort can be found in the knowledge that this was God's plan and advises him to seek God. Axson was the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Rome, Georgia. Hutson served as a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

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09 October 1861

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Hutson

He takes comfort in writing to someone who is mourning as he is. Laments the loss of his daughter Emmeline, and extols her virtuous nature. Gives information about his six other children. States he has been to McPhersonville and found out that Mitchell has died. Hutson was engaged to Emmeline Colcock in 1861 but she died of typhoid fever in late 1861 while he was away. He was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

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01 November 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emily McLeod

Discusses life at Camp Huger. Reports that Alston's men are in bad condition due to inactivity. Talks about his philosophy that educated men who lived inactive lives and are unprepared for hardships make better soldiers. Remarks they read only newspapers, the Charleston Mercury or the Richmond Examiner, and discusses his views on them. Explains that although he knows this war will benefit men, the next generation will suffer because education is being neglected and the young are allowed to leave home too early. Gives love to everyone at home. Emily McLeod is the daughter of Charles'…

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06 February 1862

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Anna Colcock

Writes he would love for her to write to him at camp. States her brothers Cornelius and William are lucky because they can visit home while serving which he cannot do stationed in Virginia. Talks about getting accustomed to the "barbarous" lifestyle and hopes he will not be unrefined when he returns. Reports that Thomas Grimke Rhett has been made Adjutant of the regiment. Remarks that the war is at a standstill and that most hope it will end soon. The government will not give their regiment anything to do. Gives his love to many family members. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina…

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February 22, 1862

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that they have moved camp again. The Union forces came up the Blackwater River and attacked Confederate forces in Winton so his company expects them to strike soon. Reports that the officers did not think they could hold and decided to move camp. He discusses the hardships of crossing the river. States they camped on a plantation belonging to Capt Lawrence, who fed them. Mentions that the people were very hospitable. At Camp Butler, 5 miles away, General Blanchard stationed part of Colonel Armistead's Virginia regiment, the N.C. Battalion, and Captain Girardey's…

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25 April 1862

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father from Camp Anderson, Guinea's Station near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Talks of the train trip to Fredericksburg and mentions that Adams Express would not allow him to take his boxes. Reports that Orr's Regiment has joined them. Johnston's army moved to the peninsula so they are short men and fear McClennan may attack when they are weak. States that Hampton's legion went to Yorktown so he could not meet Charlie. Continues letter on 26 April 1862. Comments on bad weather and low spirits. Explains that last night they were called because a Yankee Cavalry was approaching…

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18 June 1862

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Written to his father from Gregg's Brigade camp near Richmond. Discusses the possible death or imprisonment of Charles W. Hutson who served in Hampton's Legion. Writes that Hampton's Legion has been dissolved and discusses re-appointments of various Confederate officers. Mentions that Charley Colcock (prob. Charles Colcock Jones) is near. States that Orr's Regiment was transferred from Anderson's command to Gregg. Explains that the brigade is now 6000 strong and they are occupying the former ground of Joseph B. Kershaw's Brigade. Mentions General Stuart's achievement a few days earlier…

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01 July 1862

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson and Sarah McLeod Hutson

Written to his mother and father from Chimborago Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. States he was wounded at the skirmishes at Ellison's Mill and Gaines's Mill but he is well now. Mentions that Marion (possibly Marion Hutson, his brother) helped him. States that Willie (possibly William F. Colcock, b. 1843) has typhoid fever and is at the hospital but is getting better. States his regiment (Gregg's Regiment) suffered greatly. The Battle of Mechanicsville (Ellison's Mill) occurred on 26 June 1862, and the Battle of Gaines's Mill on 27 June 1862. They are the 2nd and 3rd of the Seven Days'…

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08 July 1862

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter

Title: to Richard W. Hutson [incomplete]

Recipient and writer inferred. Written to his father from Vaughn's Hospital. States he was planning on going to the hospital in Danville but it was full and the sick were all being sent to Lynchburg. He decided to go to the hospital in Farmville instead and talks of his trip there. Notes that the Richmond authorities detained them and treated them poorly. He is doing well but his wound will keep him from duty. Feels that since he is not being sent home, he will be fit for duty soon. Letter is possibly missing last page or pages, no signature. Hutson was wounded at the Battle of…

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13 August 1862

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Discusses a visit to Charleston, South Carolina, possibly on furlough from his post as Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. He arrived by train and met up with William F. Colcock, Jr. He also visted with Livingston and Sallie Wigg. Discusses William's plans to buy land. Gives family news. He does not believe his brother Marion was involved in a recent skirmish. William, Marion, and Charles were confederate soldiers. Richard Hutson was Charles and Marion's father.

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09 December 1862

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah McLeod Hutson

Mentions cold in Fredericksburg. Comments that George C. MacKay, and a man named Clap, of McCreary's South Carolina Infantry (1st South Carolina Infantry, Provisional Army) arrived and brought clothing and other supplies from Richmond. He has enough blankets to stay warm. Discusses food. Talks about the composition of the company and its leaders. He is "glad that the negroes have been dispersed of advantageously." Discusses the army's near future. Asks for a pair of winter boots. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War. Sarah was his mother. Written…

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January 15, 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 has "good reasons" to believe that the Civil War will end by 1 July 1863. Aks Marion to send him food. His regiment is currently sitting idle, but may soon be called to North Carolina. Would like someone to take his place. Wants to visit Charles Colcock, in a regiment near Fredericksburg. Discusses suit his parents will be making for him.…

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23 April 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Believes General Robert E. Lee will attack General Joseph Hooker. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War. Written at Camp Gregg.

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08 June 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Lee. Mentions that his letters may be sporadic due their movements and engagement with Union troops. He revisited a camp site and remembered when so many of his enlisted friends and relatives were still together. Laments their death or separation. Charles was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. Richard was his…

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25 June 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 scared, and they should be since General Robert E. Lee is moving forward. Discusses his fellow troops and their treatment by others. Charles was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. Richard was his father. Written a six weeks after the Battle of Chancellorsville and a week before Gettysburg.

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28 June 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Pennsylvania as beautiful and marvels at the apparent lack of impact of the Civil War on the people there. The people there have not refused to sell them foodstuffs and other goods, but his fellow soldiers have engaged in some pillaging that Hutson disapproves of. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. McLeod was…

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