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to Mary Epperly

Advises his wife not to let Charlie work on his saddle again. Notes that he may still do work on the farm and at the mill.

GLC02715.058

to Mary Epperly

Reports that the Yankees have possession of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Believes that his unit may be ordered back to Virginia.

GLC02715.059

to Mary Epperly

Says that he has heard the Yankees took 35,000 prisoners at Vicksburg, Mississippi, 175-200 pieces of artillery, and about 10,000 shells. Writes that he was sorry to hear that George Phleagar died in the battle of Gettysburg.

GLC02715.060

to Mary Epperly

Says that he heard a rumor that the regiment was ordered back to Virginia. Notes that he would rather in be Tennessee.

GLC02715.061

to Mary Epperly

Reports that there was a battle at Wythville, but his regiment did not get there in time to participate. Notes that the Yankees destroyed a lot of property there. Says that the prospects for peace are not good and the soldiers are becoming "gloomy...

GLC02715.062

to Mary Epperly

States that he wishes he had something else to eat besides bread and meat. Says that he is more satisfied here than in the eastern army. Notes that the regiment keeps going back and forth on the railroad.

GLC02715.063

to Mary Epperly

Believes peace will be made this fall. Says that he had no news to write her but wanted to write to her.

GLC02715.064

to C. M. Epperly

Notes that she finds it hard to eat knowing that her husband has such poor a diet. Says that she will try to send him some food. Mentions that deserters from his old regiment fought with the home guards. [See GLC02715.070]

GLC02715.065

to Mary Epperly

Mentions that many men desert daily. Says that the loneliness is almost impossible to bare. If everyone else deserts, then he will too. Notes that they are near a paper mill and paper is very cheap. Adds his thoughts about the future of the...

GLC02715.066

[A Confederate Assessment of the War]

Mentions the high price of food. States that he believes the Confederacy is doomed. "I beleave [sic] the South first started on a just course but our wickedness and diobediians [sic] has brought us to what [where] we are: and I dont think the South...

GLC02715.067

to C. M. Epperly

Writes that many men have deserted and that several hundred cavalry may be sent to bring the deserters back.

GLC02715.068

to C. M. Epperly

Discusses desertion: "I think [if] the head men dont soon end this war that the soldiers will for they are runing from down east by hundreds ther[e] was five hundred went through hear last weak well armed and they say they wont go back any more and...

GLC02715.069

[Indenture for land from Samuel Elgar to William Palmer]

Land sold by Samuel Elgar to William Palmer. Also signed by James H. Ray, James Healy, and John Fawcett. Signed and attested by George Healy as clerk.

GLC03434.83

[Terms for hiring slaves from the estate of Thomas Winn]

Lists the terms under which slaves will be hired out from Thomas Winn's estate. Requires that hired slaves receive medical care and limits their working conditions. The document lists each slave for hire and the requirements for each slave....

GLC03434.84

[A land purchase between William Hill and Thomas Lee]

An article of agreement for a land purchase between William Hill and Thomas Lee for land in Middlesex County, Virginia. Docket dated 24 January 1814, attesting to the document and signed by George Healy as clerk.

GLC03434.85

to Aaron Jeffery

Richard apologizes for the delay in answering Aaron's last letter noting that the break in the mails kept him from getting a letter dated 29 June until 15 July. Richard hopes that the family is safe now that Grant's campaign against Richmond has...

GLC01896.069

to Aaron Jeffery

Thanks for the bolt of cloth that Aaron sent, but maintains that he has enough clothes and that it would have been better used for the children. Hopes that Sherman "...will at last be outgeneralled & that his army will be entirely destroyed,...[and]...

GLC01896.070

Engraving of William Pitt

One engraving of William Pitt dated circa 1790. Bust portrait of Pitt. Surrounded by a frame with a caption below the image.

GLC08878.0528

Engraving of William Pitt

One engraving of William Pitt dated circa 1790. Bust portrait of Pitt. Surrounded by a decorated frame held aloft by cherubs.

GLC08878.0529

Engraving of William Pitt

One engraving of William Pitt dated circa 1790. Bust portrait of Pitt. Surrounded by a decorated frame surrounded by foliage.

GLC08878.0530

Engraving of William Pitt

One engraving of William Pitt dated circa 1790. Bust portrait of Pitt. Surrounded by a frame.

GLC08878.0531

Engraving of William Pitt

One engraving of William Pitt dated circa 1790. Standing portrait of Pitt.

GLC08878.0532

Engraving of William Pitt

One engraving of William Pitt dated circa 1790. Bust portrait of Pitt. Based on a bust by J. Flaxman engraved by T. Blood.

GLC08878.0533

Engraving of William Pitt

One engraving of William Pitt dated circa 1790. Bust portrait of Pitt.

GLC08878.0534

Engraving of William Pitt

One engraving of William Pitt dated circa 1790. Bust portrait of Pitt.

GLC08878.0535