14 September 1861

M'Clanahon & Dill

Newspaper

Title: Memphis tri-weekly appeal. [Vol. 17, no. 112 (September 14, 1861)]

The Occupation of Columbia by Federal Troops, Account of Battle of Summerville, Vandal Pillaging Paducah.

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11 November 1863

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (November 11, 1863)]

Opening Statement on the reopening of the paper - against the Confederacy, Slidell lying in europe, Semmes the pirate, Traitor Slidell on Slavery, The Fugitive Slave Law, The Oath of Allegiance, Origin of army negroes, The rebellion a conspiracy. Two copies of the same issue.

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18 November 1863

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 2 (November 18, 1863)]

The enlistment of negroes, Boasting Bragg - Lying, Jeff Davis & armed negroes, Breckenridge on rebellion, Jeff Davis the Rebel, the right of revolution, Who got up the rebellion.

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9 January 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 3 (January 9, 1864)]

General Grant & Foster, Teaching the slaves to rebel, Compensating the rebels, Effects of war upon the South. Brig. General Averill has destroyed Longstreet's winter supplies, General Burnside's speech, Andrew Jackson on coercing a state.

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16 January 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 4 (January 16, 1864)]

Murfreesboro battleground, Speech of A.H. Stephens, Arming the slaves, The hanging of Dodd.

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23 January 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 5 (January 23, 1864)]

The Government of Jeff Davis, Brutal character of the rebellion, Slavery the cause of war, General Bragg's farewell address to his army, Address by General Marshal to the people of E. Tennessee.

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30 January 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 6 (January 30, 1864)]

Proposition to hang Governor Johnson, Message of Governor Andrews of Massachusetts, General Grant on the conduct of war, Abolitionism in Arkansas, Abraham Lincoln & an undivided country, Assault on Knoxville, a rebel account.

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6 February 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 7 (February 6, 1864)]

Speech of W.G. Brownlow, Evacuation of Corinth, Conscription North & South.

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13 February 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 8 (February 13, 1864)]

Gov. Andrew Johnson on Slavery & compensated labor, The virtue of the Amnesty Oath, Address to the President of the US on behalf of the people of E. Tennessee, Longstreet's position in Tennessee.

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20 February 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 9 (February 20, 1864)]

Correspondence between Longstreet & General J.G. Foster, Secesh almanac - Who began the war, Imprisonment of General Tombs, Brownlow dead, A big scare at Richmond, Freedom convention of the slave trade Slavery & the war, Speech of General Burnside in Boston.

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27 February 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 10 (February 27, 1864)]

The Oath of Amnesty - slaves - impressments, etc.

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5 March 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (March 5, 1864)]

Recent expedition into North Carolina, Daring & successful raid into North Carolina, The Army of the Cumberland between Tunnel Hill & Dalton.

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22 November 1893

Guy Venor H., 1839-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Hopes to see the recipient soon, and says he has recently received a Medal of Honor for gallantry at Cold Harbor.

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18 March 1863

Coit, George O., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother and sister

Writes about sightseeing in Washington and his plans for the rest of his return journey, including stopping in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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10 April 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that the regiment received news of the election results and were very much pleased. Describes the polling method used among the soldiers for the governor's race. Writes about how much he respects and admires General [Ambrose] Burnside and predicts that Burnside will be remembered as a great war hero. Responds to news from home that burglars have broken into the store that the family owns.

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17 April 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Notes that he is located "3 miles below Suffolk, on the opposite side of the Nansemond River from the Rebs." Writes of a confusion which resulted in Lieutenant Foss being discharged for not reporting on time and that he will miss Sam (Foss) who he describes as an affectionate soldier who was just as against drinking as Coit was. Remarks about his anger that the 8th Regiment does not get due credit in newspaper stories about the battles. Written near Suffolk, Virginia.

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16 May 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that he had set up a nice sleeping arrangement for himself at camp and was then ordered to march to Fort Jerico with his company. Mentions that he does not believe that his company will see any fighting as the fort they are guarding is not on the front line. Closes with the news that Dick Ripley has been made Assistant Surgeon.

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29 May 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that he is not very busy and that his "chief employment is battling the flies." Mentions that he plans on visiting Lake Drumond with a group of other officers and that they are to be "poled out by a couple of darkies, the distance is 12 or 15 miles and directly through Dismal Swamp." Notes that he has requested a leave of absence so that he can take care of some business at a savings bank. Says that he has an excellent new servant who keeps things very clean. Describes the foods he has been eating which include codfish balls and strawberries. Writes that he is suspicious of his…

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8 June 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes of his trip to Baltimore to take care of a savings bank matter. Notes that he has seen Cousin Ellen, Becky, John, James and wife and Mrs. Dr. Elisha. Says that he felt unprepared for visiting and feels he made a fool of himself.

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12 June 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Describes his trip to Baltimore, Maryland and how pleasant it was to see pretty shop windows and the faces of women. Writes again of seeing his cousin Ellen and his discomfort with being there and not being offered time or room to clean up. Provides more details about the rest of his visits. Encloses a pressed magnolia from Dismal Swamp.

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23 June 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that they are still waiting to leave for battle. Believes that the higher-ups want to learn the outcome of the battle between [General Joseph] Hooker and [General Rovert E.] Lee before sending reinforcements.

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10 September 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes of being "ordered off" to the Army of the Potomac and then being relieved of that duty because another soldier wanted to go to Washington to pick up his pay. Says that Colonel Otis strives to make everything "as pleasant for us as possible." Hopes to be home soon. Gives a rather poor review of Alfred Goddard's service.

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10 March 1864

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes jokingly that his family constantly suffers from illnesses while he is "growing fat and hearty." Mentions that General Hunt is to be relieved. Notes that his time is spent straightening out the account books and drilling the new recruits. The chaplain has asked the officers to sign a pledge to abstain from "liquor as a beverage." Says that they will probably remain in the same camp until mid-June.

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15 March 1864

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes of the lull in activity for officers in the camp. He is reading a book titled "Hard Cash." Describes a problem with the Ordinance Officer over vouchers.

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6 April 1864

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother and sister

Writes that most of the normal camp activities have been suspended because of bad weather and that he is working on supply and logistic reports. Says the he also passes the time whittling, reading the "Atlantic," and playing chess. Requests the weekly edition of the New York Times and says he likes its coverage of the war best. Responds to news from home and says he hopes that "Wm. A. B." has won the recent election.

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