7 March 1862

Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Brown

Writes to his sister discussing his journey and mentions the cutting of the rail road lines. Written at "Camp at Oak Grove."

GLC03060.02

11 March 1862

Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Brown

Writes to his sister discussing previous correspondence, the need for more soldiers, and briefly describes the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack. Refers to the Monitor as "a little infernal machine called the Erricson." Mentions damage to the CSS Virginia, the sinking of the USS Cumberland, and the destruction of the USS Congress. Apologizes for not giving a better description of the "glorious affair." Written at "Camp at Oak Grove."

GLC03060.03

20 April 1862

Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Brown

Writes to his sister complaining about the erratic mail service, and informs her of his dead comrades. Mentions the Battle of Shiloh, stating "I envy the wounded, and even the killed at the battle of Shiloh - Anything rather than this continued inactivity." Also writes, "I would have died gloriously." Discusses the Conscription Bill, which he describes as "the best thing Congress ever did." Written at "Camp at Moseleys Church."

GLC03060.04

12 April 1861

Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie Holt

Writes to his wife from Fort Morgan, Alabama. Discusses his family and mentions that "the war has begun" at Fort Sumter, South Carolina.

GLC03061.01

16 September 1863

Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie Holt

Writes to his wife. Describes soldiering, noting the marching they have done. Also mentions an upcoming "heavy battle."

GLC03061.03

6-7 October 1863

Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie Holt

Writes to his wife from camp near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Describes soldiering, commenting on marching and deserters. Discusses fighting in Chattanooga, noting the shelling and the hard life of soldiering. Writes, "I changed my clothing yesterday for the first time in nearly two months... many of our boys have not dressed or pulled of a garment, in over two months." Letter is partially damaged, causing minor text loss.

GLC03061.04

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

3 September 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses the obvious impossibility of his taking an oath swearing that he did not help or support the Southern troops during the war. Argues that he knows many people who have received appointments and must not have taken the oath. Reiterates his desire for his father's help in obtaining work. Mentions matters of local politics and refers to Albert Gallatin Brown and Governor William L. Sharkey.

GLC03135.11.07

4 September 1865

Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867

Manuscript document

Title: Oath of allegiance to the United States

Marked "copy." An oath sworn by James that he will support and uphold the federal government, witnessed by an L. Hudson.

GLC03135.11.08

11 November 1863

Stevenson, W. S., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

GLC04114.01