1837-1908

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Header Record

Title: Robert H. Stafford Collection [Decimalized .01- .98]

Stafford enlisted as a sergeant in the 12th Alabama infantry. Contains letters and newsclippings about the Peninsula Campaign, advance into Maryland, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Early's raid on Washington, D.C. Preliminary inventory included.

GLC02618

February 6, 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.

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18 March 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand

GLC02618.002

18 September 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

Stafford describes a prayer meeting.

GLC02618.003

8 October 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles

GLC02618.004

17 November 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general

GLC02618.005

8 June 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."

GLC02618.006

12 July 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sisters

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

GLC02618.007

20 September 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.

GLC02618.008

15 October 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

GLC02618.009

26 November 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to uncle

Tells his uncle the weather is changing but still he sleeps very warms. Talks about a false alarm. They thought the yankees were coming but then nothing happened.

GLC02618.010

5 December 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes that if the yankees advance they will build winter quarters. Requests ginger and tea cakes. Notes that they have been given whiskey.

GLC02618.011

6 January 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Talks of the relentless snow and how difficult it is to get through. Talks of passing a very dull time whille some of the other soldiers got drunk and were put in the guard-house.

GLC02618.012

January 19, 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Talks of the snow again. Mentions that he will get married when his time is out. Says the clothes he has are sufficient.

GLC02618.013

January 31, 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Mentions that Henry arrived with some boxes. Talks of not coming home after the war but of reenlisting and going to Kentucky. Notes that he has enclosed a ring he made himself.

GLC02618.014

February 22, 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Pa

Says he has recently been paid. Remains positive despite recent victories of the yankees.

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February 26, 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Pa

Says he will send 22 dollars home. Says they may leave their current station soon, though they may remain for several more weeks.

GLC02618.016

29 March 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Notes that the Captain is sick and several members of the company are in the hospital. Writes that he can't wait to have a home-cooked meal. Written at Camp Rapidan.

GLC02618.018

28 April 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Pa

Says there are soldiers who have deserted the Confederacy and gone to the yankees. Wants to come home and talks of finding a substitute for himself.

GLC02618.019

20 May 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Stresses that he wishes the next battle will close the war. Says he was threatened with pneumonia.

GLC02618.020

24 May 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Relates a visit from his cousin.

GLC02618.021

29 May 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Pa

Reports that he is still sick and has lost a great deal of weight. He is also having money troubles.

GLC02618.022

13 June 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Provides a catalog of the wounded and dead.

GLC02618.023

13 September 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

Describes Winchester. Is impressed with the landscape, people and prices.

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29 September 1862

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes that he hopes for peace but notes that Lincoln has called for 400,000 more troops.

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