1 November 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The final bombardment of Fort Sumter took place and destroyed the old Confederate flag that flew above it.

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January 13, 1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He recounts the raising of the "starry banner" over Fort Wagner. He described it as a gala time.

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19 August 1863-21 August 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo."

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23 August 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There are orders to retain the mail for the present.

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30 August 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes about his daily schedule. In his off hours he lifts weights, works on his arithmetic, takes a stroll or rides a horse...dines with Andy Dobbs...

GLC07705.168

1 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Includes a receipt from the Adams Express Company for $35.00.

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4 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He rode his horse to the other side of the army to Papa Plantation where the planter's negroes offered them dinner.

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7 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Wagner and Gregg have fallen and have been captured along with 60 prisoners. The old flag will reign over Sumpter and Charleston. They have reoccupied the entire island.

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February 5, 1863

Barwood, James, fl. 1863-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bill

writes at great length about slavery and abolition. thinks the institution of slavery is repugnant, but at the same time, thinks it helped to introduce blacks to civilization and that they are better off now than they were before.

GLC09358.1

February 6, 1863

Giraud, Pierre, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. & Mrs. Edward Giraud

Written by a Union sailor on the USS "Montauk" to his parents in New York City. Tells them that since his last letter he has been in two major engagements at Fort McCallester on the Big Ogeechee River where they tried to capture the CSS "Nashville." Says it was handled badly. Blames his commander, Captain Worden, who is "pleasant" but "excitable." Claims that "If we win a Fight in this ship it will be more by good luck than good management." Reports that he worked the guns on both occasions and "made some splendid shots" at the fort from 1,780 yards away. Says his captain said he is one of…

GLC08510

1863

Emerick, J. H., fl. 1861-1865

Diary

Title: Wallet dairy.

10 almanac and preface pages + 120 diary pages + 30 memoranda and account pages. Entries include details of working life, war news. NB. No entries from June 22 - July 10. Emerick was ill during this period, with "symptoms of typhus." (Entry for July 11th). Summary of selected entries: 1. 02/27/63. "Hooker gone to Washington tonight." 2. 03/02/63. "Sent rep. To Phila. Inquirer tonight. Not much for news. The rebels are reported as doing some damage with our ram "Queen of the West." Large force of rebels reported in vicinity of Bull Run range." 3. 04/10/63. "Rebel Report of our attack…

GLC06738.03

1863-1870

Barwood, James, fl. 1863-1870

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Barwood James]

Three letters, two of war date, from a British-born American seaman. One written during the siege of Charleston, South Carolina, in 1863. He offers fine detail on life aboard Civil War naval vessels, as well as the conflicted attitudes of many northern seamen and soldiers on war aims and race relations. He was skeptical about abolition, as seen in the question he raises with his friend, "Are we wronging 10,000,000 whites to right 4,000,000 Blacks who will never benefit by the righting?"

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12 April 1863

West, Lewis H., 1829-?

Autograph letter

Title: to R. West

Might be an incomplete letter. Says the recent attack on Charleston was unsuccessful. Describes the battle in detail. Says "The result of this action is mortifying, but as I never felt very sanguine of it's success I can't say I am disheartened."

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1 August 1863

West, Lewis H., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Weir

Mentions that Weir had gout. Weir had sent West a letter relaying a gloomy political scene in the North, and West responds saying "having passed the largest part of my life afloat, I am not much of a judge of the political feelings of people at home, but I cant for a moment believe that the masses at the North are sunk to the degradation you intimate. I have always thought that we are a people who are the easiest cast down by want of immediate success, and unduly elated by the first symptoms of it." Referencing the New York draft riot he says they were lucky it "occurred while everybody was…

GLC03836.54

11 August 1863

Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Reprimanding Aaron for not writing more frequently--"...in reason of your long silence I am sometimes very uneasy." Richard continues to address the resistance of Charleston and the placing of heavy artillery guns mounted in front of Fort Wagner which will soon be within range of Fort Sumter. He hopes that Gen. Lee is receiving reinforcements, analyzes an article written by Aaron and suggests adding in a discussion of the "no [sic] nothing affair" and differences between the Puritan and the Catholic churches. Inquires if their are enough supporting troops in supporting distance of Richmond.…

GLC01896.056

3 September 1863

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. (September 3, 1863)]

Detailed account of the capture of gun-boats on the Rappahannock, along with daily reports on the progress of that situation, The brutality of Federal Commander Major-General Schenk, including acts within his department and the brutal treatment of Rebel Prisoners, Report on the Siege of Charleston, Telegraphic dispatches from Charleston, reporting heavy enemy fire, batteries firing on one another and the monitors firing on Sumter, the Siege of Charleston.

GLC05959.72.037

10 April 1863

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 24, no. 86 (April 10, 1863)]

Report from New York Paper - Charleston is reportedly now in the possession of the Federals under Hunter and Dupont,, From Charleston - Results of the first day's fight and the sinking of the "Keobuk."

GLC05959.56.118

24 July 1863

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 21 (April 10, 1863)]

The victory at Charleston.

GLC05959.56.119

10 December 1863

Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 361 (December 10, 1863)]

Subjects include The Siege of Charleston-Further Shelling of the City, Yankees Have Seized All Boats Along the Tennessee River, News on the Siege of Fort Sumter. A proclamation from the governor requests citizens to join in a day of fasting, prayer, and other appropriate religious activity. An editorial explores the imminent danger of a powerful Federal central attack on the Confederacy, and another lengthy article describes foreign opinions gleaned from the press.

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January 13,1864

Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 28, no.19 (January 13, 1864)]

General Morgan's Escape From Prison, The Siege of Charleston, Attack on Wilmington. Confederate congressional reports fill the front page. A lengthy account details General Morgan's escape from the Ohio Penitentiary. A city ordinance prohibits Black markets. Auction sales are advertised throughout this issue, listing items to be sold. This issue contains poetry and a report of the Georgia Relief and Hospital Association. Small holes on first page of document.

GLC05959.07.06

17 April 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 55 (April 17, 1863)]

"An English View of the War," an article excerpted from the London Times, includes a subtitle which reads (partially damaged): "...The Strength of Charleston -- Vicksburg Impregnable -- An English View of the Yankee Conscription." In excerpts reprinted from the Charleston Gazette, "Yankee Account of the Preparations for the Late Attack on Charleston" describes the circumstances of the impending seige in 5 sections: "The Delay," "Removing the Obstructions," "The Monitor Fleet," "Condition of Fort Sumter," and "Other Rebel Works."

GLC05959.09.172

21 September 1863

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2416 (September 21, 1863)]

Reports on Raleigh Riots, The Siege of Charleston.

GLC05959.34.15

1 January 1864

A.S. Willington & Co., fl. 1861-1864

Newspaper

Title: Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 62, no. 19,655 (January 1, 1864)]

Siege of Charleston, General Bragg Offers to Serve as General Johnston's Chief-of-Staff, General Buckner to Take Command of All the Cavalry in the Dept. of Tennessee, General John Morgan Second in Command, general Banks Received by Mexicans.

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15 April 1863

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (April 15, 1863)]

Two articles titled "Army Missions" describe several battalions and their ties to religion. "Warlike" compares religions work in the army with ancient battles. Three columns of "Secular News" include an extensive report reprinted form the Mercury, of the attack on the Forts at Charleston Harbor; news of the repeal of a Georgia law prohibiting teaching Negroes to read; news from Washington regarding a Negro draft; and an extensive section on the Batteries of Sullian's Island, amongst other news.

GLC05959.39.20

8 April 1863

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 24 (April 8, 1863)]

An untitled letter to the editor implores readers to truly examine the cause of the war with respect to the Bible. An article describes "Prayer-Meeting in Camp," while another examines the "Destitution of Preaching among the Soldiers." "Secular News" reports on an imminent attack on Charleston, Captain Mosby being attacked in Drainesville, and gunboats on the Tennessee amongst other news.

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