1861-1863

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863

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Title: [Collection of Nathaniel R. Davison, I company, 11th regiment, Mississippi, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .04]

Collection of four war date letters from a soldier in the 11th Mississippi Volunteers to his sister. Davison comments on Fort Donelson in a letter written from Camp Fisher. Also mentions a defeat at Annandale. The two final letters of 15 January 1863 and 1 April 1863 mention his plans to get married.

GLC03135.07

23 December 1861

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Willis and Sallie

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his brother, Willie, and his sister, Sallie, having heard from Ella Wat that they had heard nothing from him. He describes the defeat of 3000 troops at Annandale and the loss of 300 troops to death or imprisonment. He writes that only two companies of the regiment have seen battle, those at Manassas. Davison describes the cabins that they built for winter, but he worries that they will be required to depart before they can use them.

GLC03135.07.01

1 March 1862

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie and Mother

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister, Sallie, and his mother from Camp Fisher. He is not able to secure a furlough, so he will not be able to visit home soon. He feels certain that a major move is likely, though he does not know to where. The Union forces made trouble at Fort Donelson, taking many Confederate troops prisoners. Written at Camp Fisher.

GLC03135.07.02

January 15, 1863

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie and the babies

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister, Sallie, and her children from Goldsboro, NC. He speaks of Union troops advancing toward Kinston, NC, and he describes life in camp, including the mild winter and his commissary duties. Davison writes that he almost got married and asks about the engagement of his friends, Kate and Jim Finley.

GLC03135.07.03

1 April 1863

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister and the babies

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister and her children from Black Water Bridge, South Hampton County, VA. He says that he has been ordered back to his previous company, though his services probably will not be needed much longer. He is anxious to come home, and is planning on getting married soon. He asks his sister what damage the Union forces have done to Fulton.

GLC03135.07.04