10 October 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Says he does not grieve for his lost brothers and sisters, but trusts in God that they will meet in heaven someday. States the army is near Winchester, Virginia. Mentions his hopes of receiving a furlough.

GLC02715.032

19 October 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Phleagar

Says the army has been quiet, but he believes a big battle is coming. He mentions food available and a lack of soap. Asks Mary, his wife, to make him a shirt, drawers, pants, and a knit cap. Notes he received two months pay and that he intends to buy a pair of boots and send the rest to his wife.

GLC02715.033

19 October 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

States he is nearly barefoot and hopes to get his boots soon. Mentions that General [W.E.B.] Stuart rode around [General George] McClellan's army in Maryland. Page four is a religious poem.

GLC02715.034

30 October 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp complaining that the Yankees "steal" people's stock and grain to supply their army. Tells Mary that if she has any grain she should use it to fatten up the pigs and sell them. Also discuses the price of corn, bacon, and butter.

GLC02715.035

12 November 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Describes engagements between Confederate artillery and cavalry and Union forces. States his unit almost lost two guns when the Yankee cavalry charged past them. He places the battle at Marrun Station, Fauquier County, Virginia.

GLC02715.036

1861-1890

Phillips, George W., fl. 1861-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: Letters of soldier in 9th Alabama infantry

111 wardate plus 62 reconstruction and postwar letters.

GLC06729.01

1861-1890

Phillips, George W., fl. 1861-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: Letters of soldier in 9th Alabama infantry

111 wardate plus 62 reconstruction and postwar letters.

GLC06729.02

1861-1865

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Charles J. C. Hutson, H company, 1st regiment, South Carolina, infantry] [decimalized]

decimalized

GLC08165

April 1863 circa

Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anzolette Pendleton [Fragment]

Describes the destruction of Fredericksburg. Opening pages are missing. Note on top of letter states it was written 3 April 1863 to his mother, but it is a separate letter from GLC03075.01.

GLC03075.05

8 August 1863

Newspaper

Title: Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 1, no. 44 (August 8, 1863)]

General Lee's Army Across the Blue Ridge Mountains into the Shenandoah Valley, General Gardner Surrenders to General Banks at the Fall of Port Hudson, Soldiers Account of the Battle of the Peninsula.

GLC05959.61.02

August 1862 - April 1864

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Header Record

Title: Confederate Private, 57th NC, Archive of 51 letters. to mother and brother, some with Confederate patriotics. [Decimalized .01- .52]

Confederate Private, 57th NC, Archive of 51 letters. To Mother and Brother, some with Confederate patriotics. Fought the Army of Northern Virginia from Fredericksburg to Mine Run, Drewery's Bluff, Cold Harbor and around Appomattox. Wounded at Fredericksburg and Meyers Cave, lost a leg.

GLC08300

05 November 1863

Hutson, Sarah McLeod, fl. 1863

Autograph letter

Title: to Charles J. Hutson (missing pages)

Discusses health, weather, and family news. A note on the letter's envelope identifies the author, who was a refugee during the Civil War. She was the wife of Richard Woodward Hutson and mother of her correspondent, who was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.12

6 June 1866

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his cousin

A letter from Hutson's brother enclosed with the one from his cousin informed Hutson of the death of their father, Richard Woodward Hutson (1788-1866). Recalls emotional partings with his father during the Civil War. Reports that he unsuccessfully attempted to send his correspondent a long letter, and will write at length soon. Gives family news. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.13

circa 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 6 letters from a Georgia officer to his wife.] [Decimalized .01- .06]

Schumbert, a Georgia officer and plantation owner, writes six letters to his wife describing daily activities and detailing futile Confederate military efforts, under the command of General Meloy, to turn back Sherman's forces: "[I]t seems that we cannot check the Yankies anywhere."

GLC08270

03 September 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emily McLeod

Describes trying to remember the faces of family members since he has not been home for so long. Reports that the regiment is idle at present, and that the army of Northern Virginia is gaining its strength back because the absentee and sick are returning. They are prepared for another campaign but the Federals have withdrawn toward Washington at the present. Remarks that they are encouraged that Charleston is still holding. Discusses traitors negatively, what life will be like for the wealthy after the war, and clothing and fashion. Gives love to everyone at home. McLeod is the daughter…

GLC08165.58

07 November 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Apologizes for not writing. They had an unexpected move. General Lee put together a party to scour the Blue Ridge Mountains for military deserters. Reports that Lee chose A. P. Hill's 1st South Carolina and Richard S. Ewell's 12th of Georgia regiments for the mission and that it was kept secret from the men until the last minute. They have already captured 30 deserters or conscripts and he is enjoying the time away from the main army. Remarks that the mountains are full of good food provisions. States that they have captured some men with horses, which are in great demand. Comments on…

GLC08165.63

09 August 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emmeline Colcock

Discusses going to Richmond, Virginia to meet his company. Reports that the company is not organized yet and that it might take awhile. Mentions that Captain Haskell has not arrived yet with his men. Explains that he does not want to be mustered into Confederate service until the company is organized because if he is, Maxcy Gregg, the commander, can place him in any company. States Alick Haskell and Frank Frost are there, and Prickney Seabrook is planning on joining the company. Mentions that the men have been covering their own expenses since they cannot enter the camp yet. He longs to…

GLC08165.31

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…

GLC08165.32

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…

GLC08165.33

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…

GLC08165.34

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.

GLC08165.35

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…

GLC08165.36

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.

GLC08165.37

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.

GLC08165.38

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.

GLC08165.39