4 January 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Writes about the food, an adventure with his regiment, and the rumors that have surfaced around camp. Hopes Vicksburg, Mississippi has fallen by now. Gives a short weather report.

GLC05981.14

1 February 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Says that he postponed sending this letter earlier in fear of someone taking the 10 dollars he was sending. Notes how the city of Memphis gets men drunk. Mentions his plans after the war is over. Gives his opinions on the war and "the Negro" in detail.

GLC05981.15

8 February 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Describes the letters he has received. Hopes to receive a large salary soon, and tells wife what to do with the money. Gives his opinion on African Americans.

GLC05981.16

12 February 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Mentions the first anniversary of their wedding day. Writes about when they first got married, and discusses how the first year of marriage has impacted his life. Writes, "We shall go toward Vicksburg." Expects to be paid in a few days. Mentions the food he has been eating (corn meal).

GLC05981.17

23 February 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Described his trip leaving Memphis. Describes the scenery and gives a weather report. Mentions some plans to fight against the South in and around Vicksburg. Describes a house where he found a mahogany table. Mentions receiving a few letters.

GLC05981.18

1 March 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Reveals his favorite time to write letters. Mentions his experience meeting someone from home. Writes, the "South will yield." Loves being in Lake Providence. Describes the situation at the bayou.

GLC05981.19

12 March 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Notes that he is happy to receive mail from Mary, his wife. Includes opinions on the Confederates. Explains a dream he had.

GLC05981.20

20 March 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Written from the bank of the Mississippi, six miles from Providence. Explains his trip leaving Lake Providence. He is camping in a corn field. Mentions a disaster in Louisiana. Feels sorry for the ones who lost loved ones in the war.

GLC05981.21

1 April 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Starts to number his letters because Mary complains of not receiving any of them. Includes his opinion on African Americans.

GLC05981.22

23 July 1861

May, Charles S., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Re: Writes of the (First) Battle of Bull Run, blaming the Northern defeat on "Imbecile Commanders", sends news of Frank (who escaped) and Dwight (who "stood it well").

GLC06167.01

1863/05/16

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart [wife].

Might send her some money. Received a letter. He is sending her finger ring that he made out of laurel root.

GLC06268.01

1863/6/9

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: father.

He feels like he is blessed for being kind to his fellow soldiers. He now knows how it feels to be away from friends and out of money.

GLC06268.02

1863/6/28

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the letter cheers up wife. Writes about things that are going on in Ohio.

GLC06268.03

1864/1/8

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: father.

The Chaplain's tent caught fire. Writes about all the bad luck the Chaplain has been having. He does not have any pity for him because he is "kind of a nuisance." "Such a Chaplain is worse than a wooden man."

GLC06268.04

January 28, 1864

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Went on a 3 day scout. Described the weather and what he did on the scout. Captured a spy. Written at Fort Wood.

GLC06268.05

1864/2/7

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Has a pin for her but it is not done yet. Explains what the pin is made of.

GLC06268.06

1864/3/20

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Explains what happened while he stood on picket.

GLC06268.07

1864/3/25

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to F. W. Stuart.

His ink ran out while he was writing the letter. Explained what was on a letter he received. An accident that happened.

GLC06268.08

1864/4/9

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: the Baptist Church of Casstown.

Asks the church for their prayers.

GLC06268.09

April 21, 1864

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

He is very tired because he has had a battalion drill for an hour every afternoon. Mentions the Fort Pillow massacre.

GLC06268.10

1864/5/11

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Has been in battle for 9 days. He is in the reserve today. Writes that things seem "favorable" on his side. Mentions the people who were killed and wounded. He hopes that his group is successful.

GLC06268.11

1864/6/12

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Thinks that all the rebel forces have not arrived yet. Some fighting has been going on while he writes the letter. Written at Big Shanty Camp.

GLC06268.12

1864/6/21

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Still after the rebels. It is the 44th day they have been after them. Describes the fighting.

GLC06268.13

1864/8/16

Stuart, F.W., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: James Stuart.

Asks him to tell her if he has enough clothing. If he does not, she will get a box of clothing and send it to him. Hopes he does not work with the regiment anymore.

GLC06268.14

1864/8/18

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Describes the men that he is caring for in the hospital. Written at the Cumberland Hospital.

GLC06268.15