1 April 1864

Herndon, Esther H., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Son

GLC03135.12.17

9 April 1864

Herndon, Esther H., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Son

GLC03135.12.18

12 April 1864

Herndon, Edward J., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Brother

GLC03135.12.19

13 May 1864

Herndon, John G., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Son

GLC03135.12.20

24 May 1864

Herndon, John G., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Son

GLC03135.12.21

5 June 1864

Herndon, Esther H., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Son

GLC03135.12.22

12 July 1864

Powell, Sarah E. L., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mr. Hearndon, A Friend

GLC03135.12.23

14 July 1864

Herndon, Esther H., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Son

GLC03135.12.24

25 July 1864

Herndon, Esther H., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Son

GLC03135.12.25

31 August 1864

Herndon, Esther H., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Son

GLC03135.12.26

February 22, 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mr. Herndon

GLC03135.12.27

January 29, 1865

Autograph letter

Title: Ms Margaret

GLC03135.12.28

February 6, 1865

Herndon, John G., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Jennie Herndon

GLC03135.12.29

1863-1865

Stockdell, Elizabeth A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Brother

GLC03135.12.30

22 July 1863-22 July 1865

C., M.N., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mr Herndon

GLC03135.12.31

5 August 1863-5 August 1865

Herndon, Gordon J., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Ms Margaret

GLC03135.12.32

June 10, 1862

Olmstead, Charles H., 1837-1926

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton

Olmstead, a Confederate officer who surrendered Fort Pulaski and was taken as a prisoner of war at Fort Columbus, writes to Union Secretary of War Stanton. Olmstead is concerned that the Union is violating the prisoner of war terms signed by General Quincy A. Gillmore and himself at the surrender. The surrender terms stated that the Confederate sick and wounded should be sent up to the Confederate lines. Olmstead has found out that instead of these sick and wounded men being allowed to return home, they were kept and arrangements were made for them to be exchanged for Federal prisoners in…

GLC00319.01

11 June 1862

Loomis, Gustavus, 1789-1872

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: to Lorenzo Thomas

Transmits correspondence from Confederate Colonel Charles H. Olmstead to Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War (see GLC00319.01) concerning the alleged violation of the surrender terms of Fort Pulaski. Autograph endorsement signed by Major General David Hunter, 7 July 1862, from Hilton Head, South Carolina stating it was received 27 June 1862 and referred to Hunter for report on instructions from Stanton. Hunter then endorses the letter on 7 July 1862 from Hilton Head, South Carolina and states that, "The surrender of Fort Pulaski was unconditional. Capt. Gillmore had no authority from me to…

GLC00319.02

19 April 1861

Evans, W. L., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Achsah M. Level

Discusses the Civil War with Level, stating "I have nothing of importance to write. onley the disturbance in our contry which is caused by the hot headed Northerans. who are working every day contrary to their own welfair if they only know it. but let them go it. we have as meny brave men as they have ..." Reports that he does not wish to quit school and go to war, but will join a local company if necessary. States "our hilth is very good. and we are as ugly as ever ... " Signs the letter as "your unworthy friend." Written in Summerfield, (possibly North Carolina or Louisiana).…

GLC06452.05.01

19 March 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Reports that some of the men from his unit joined the volunteers. Discusses the health of several members of his regiment. Closes by invoking God's protection for his wife.

GLC02715.001

25 March 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Writes he has not received any arms. Notes that some volunteers have been waiting seven months for their weapons. Says he will not join the volunteers yet. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC02715.002

3 April 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Writes to his wife from Camp Windsor. He complains about not receiving any letters from home and about a sore throat. Discusses prayer and religion in camp.

GLC02715.003

5 April 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp. Notes he still refuses to join the volunteers. States that he fears the army will put him in a company from another state if he does. Says he misses the mountains of Floyd County, Virgina and hates being in the valley. Informs Mary that one hundred forty three wounded from Winchester are in Richmond.

GLC02715.004

9 April 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp his appreciation of his wife's encouragement not to join the volunteers. He still is not sure if he wants to join them. Closes with discussion of prayer and a religious exhortation.

GLC02715.005

14 April 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp that he believes his unit may be released if General [Joseph E.] Johnston's army defeats the Yankees at Yorktown, Virginia. Mentions the reported size of the forces now engaged at Yorktown.

GLC02715.006