circa 6 December 1859

Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Arrington

Introduces Arrington to William Clegg, speaking favorably of him. Suggests that Clegg may need introductions to railroad men Arrington may know.

GLC03133.05

circa 28 September 1862

Carter, Kate, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Clegg

The year appears to be written in a different hand. State is not given; possibly Delta, Louisiana. Writes that she is sending her servant with items for Clegg's patients, such as cordials and teas.

GLC03133.06

January 20, 1865

Cody, D. C., fl. 1865

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Special order No. 9]

Orders for Sergeant Claig [possibly Craig or William Clegg] to report to Major Rawle for duty. Commanded by Brigadier General Evans [likely Nathan G. Evans or Clement A. Evans]. Stamped, "TRANSPORTATION FURNISHED FROM RALEIGH, N.C..."

GLC03133.07

1 March 1865

Rawley, Francis, fl. 1865

Manuscript document signed

Title: to William Clegg

Instructions for Clegg to return to Captain [C M.?] Boyce. Stamped, "TRANSPORTATION FURNISHED FROM RALEIGH, N.C..."

GLC03133.08

circa 1900-1901

Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Miscellaneous writings by William Clegg]

Random thoughts and notes written by Clegg. Topics discussed include education, training of the will, and death, "The tolling of the bell".

GLC03133.09

9 March 1907

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Obituary]

An obituary of Captain William Cochran Michie. A white ribbon is also pinned to the clipping with "Reception Committee" printed on it.

GLC03133.10

1861-1862

Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907

Diary

Title: [Diary of William Clegg, I company, 2nd Infantry, Louisiana]

Diary of a Confederate Sergeant in Louisiana 2nd Infantry (somewhat inaccurate; see 10 June 1861 entry) which includes detailed entries on the movement of his regiment, and skirmishes with Union forces. Includes a rough sketch of the Battle of Bethel Church in Hampton, Virginia, various songs, drawings, and personal reflections. The diary is entirely in pencil, and parts of it are smudged. Fragile.

GLC03133.11

1863-1865

Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907

Manuscript

Title: [Ledger]

Leatherbound ledger which includes various types of lists, reports, and writings. Fragile.

GLC03133.12

circa 1859-1907

Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907

Photograph

Title: [Confederate soldier William Clegg]

Full length photograph of Clegg standing.

GLC03133.13

18 August 1863

Denson, Virginius S., fl. 1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Denson

Informs his sister of the death of an acquaintances. Author's name is on verso.

GLC03135.02.01

January 20, 1864

Denson, Virginius S., fl. 1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Denson

Discusses mutual acquaintances.

GLC03135.02.02

20 March 1864

Denson, Virginius S., fl. 1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Denson

Discusses his boredom at camp, his correspondence and surroundings.

GLC03135.02.03

23 March 1864

Denson, Virginius S., fl. 1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Denson

Writes four miles from Richmond, near battlefield littered with skulls and bones. Discusses problem with sending and receiving mail. Also comments on furloughs, and mentions that some deserters will be shot.

GLC03135.02.04

11 April 1864

Denson, Virginius S., fl. 1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Denson

Writes to his brother discussing possible movements of his regiment. Also mentions General Grant; his desire to see "old Abe" defeated.

GLC03135.02.05

31 May 1864

Denson, Virginius S., fl. 1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Denson

Writes to his brother discussing a battle in which he is wounded. When he was wounded, his pants were "torn and shot all to pieces and drenched in blood and my shoes came off my feet while a going through the mud, but that did not stop me..."

GLC03135.02.06

2 June 1864

Denson, Virginius S., fl. 1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Denson

Writes to his brother discussing a shortage of clothing.

GLC03135.02.07

7 May 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter

Title: to [Sallie Clifton]

Written from "Camp Ebanezer."

GLC03135.09.01

25 May 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie Clifton

Written from "Camp Ebaneazer Church."

GLC03135.09.02

2 June 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie Clifton

GLC03135.09.03

15 June 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Sallie Clifton]

Written from "Camp near Oakolono" (possibly Okolona, Mississippi).

GLC03135.09.04

25 June 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Sallie Clifton]

Written from "Camp near [Colombus]."

GLC03135.09.06

4 July 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter

Title: to [Sallie Clifton]

GLC03135.09.07

circa 1864

Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Poem]

May or may not have been written by Clifton.

GLC03135.09.08

10 June 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses his attempts to secure a job with the United States government, and his deliberations about whether to take the oath of allegiance to the government.

GLC03135.11.01

4 July 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses his employment opportunities. Mentions that if his father cannot secure him an appointment, he might seek job opportunities in New Orleans or another Southern city.

GLC03135.11.05