12 May 1861

Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Brown

Sergeant Brown writes to his sister that he has arrived in Norfolk, Virginia, and describes the surrounding area and the other men. He names several "good for nothing" men.

GLC03060.01

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

1861-1862

Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907

Diary

Title: [Diary of William Clegg, I company, 2nd Infantry, Louisiana]

Diary of a Confederate Sergeant in Louisiana 2nd Infantry (somewhat inaccurate; see 10 June 1861 entry) which includes detailed entries on the movement of his regiment, and skirmishes with Union forces. Includes a rough sketch of the Battle of Bethel Church in Hampton, Virginia, various songs, drawings, and personal reflections. The diary is entirely in pencil, and parts of it are smudged. Fragile.

GLC03133.11

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

20 January 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

1890 ca.

Photograph

Title: Albumen print of McKinney.

Albumen print of McKinney in uniform.

GLC02179.01.045

30 December 1863

Cooper, William, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. R. and C. A. McKinney

re: going back into the service

GLC02179.01.035

31 October 1901

Winter, W.A., fl. 1901

Letter signed

Title: to Erastus McKinney

re: dues to Kilpatrick Post No. 276

GLC02179.01.038

13 December 1864

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: A Bill To increase the Pay of Marines to that received by the Infantry of the Army.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.112

28 April 1861

Waste, William, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dearest Jane"

re: enlistment in the army, and love for the letter's recipient

GLC02179.01.008

23 September 1861

McKinney, C., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Erastus R. McKinney

re: recent fire in the town that burnt down a distillery, family news

GLC02179.01.009

1815-1860

McKinney, Erastus R., fl. 1851-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cynthia McKinney

re: news that he is about to march from Camp Taylor. Written prior to 25 September 1861. Most of first leaf has been cut out.

GLC02179.01.010

25 September 1861

McKinney, Erastus R., fl. 1851-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his father and wife

re: news of his new station outside Norfolk; request for some rosin and his violin book; African American cook; and march to Bird's Point

GLC02179.01.011

September 1861

McKinney, Cynthia, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Erastus McKinney

re: news of Erastus' recent appointment as fourth corporal

GLC02179.01.012

10 October 1861

Cooper, Jeremiah, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Cooper

re: military life; anger at receiving so few letters

GLC02179.01.013

20 October 1861

McKinney, Erastus R., fl. 1851-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cynthia McKinney

re: news that all is well

GLC02179.01.014

October 1861

McKinney, Erastus R., fl. 1851-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cynthia McKinney

re: news that he has not been called to battle as was expected; also discusses possiblity of being home for Christmas

GLC02179.01.015

20 January 1862

McKinney, Erastus R., fl. 1851-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his father and wife

re: destruction of a railroad bridge in Kentucky, news of a possible pay increase

GLC02179.01.016