March 10, 1862

Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother. He discusses the Confederacy's "brilliant naval victory" in Hampton Roads, between the Merrimac and the Monitor. He also reports the damages inflicted on the Union frigates, the Cumberland, the Congress, and the Minnesota, noting the Congress was sunk within the first thirty minutes. The Battle of Hampton Roads, also known as the Battle of Monitor and Merrimack, was a naval battle that took place on March 8 and 9, 1862, off Sewell's Point, near Hampton Roads, Virginia. Envelope includes a green or blue ten cent postage stamp. Draft transcript is…

GLC00653.20.05

May 7, 1862

Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother. He reports the city is being quickly evacuated and that they may leave the city as early as tomorrow. He also mentions the fall of New Orleans and its consequences on the Confederate Army and its future strategic planning. Envelope includes a green five cent postage stamp. Draft transcript is available

GLC00653.20.06

May 26, 1862

Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother from camp, which is six miles from Richmond, Virginia. He discusses a great upcoming battle expected in Richmond, Virginia. Envelope includes an 1862 postage stamp. Draft transcript is available.

GLC00653.20.07

June 10, 1862

Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother from Bridgewater Farm, approximately five miles from Richmond, Virginia. He provides a detailed account of the Seven Pines battle fought "May 31st until 7th 1862". The Battle of Seven Pines, also known as Fair Oaks, took place May 31 - June 1, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia. Envelope includes a green five cent postage stamp. Draft transcript is available.

GLC00653.20.08

21 December 1861

Davis, Samuel H., ?-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Discusses camp conditions and illnesses. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.01

January 10, 1862

Davis, Samuel H., ?-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Discusses illnesses in the camp. Mentions they are expecting heavy fighting soon. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.02

January 16, 1862

Davis, Samuel H., ?-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Mentions a gentleman named Henry being ill. A portion of the document is damaged and mended causing text loss on page one. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.03

8 June 1862

Davis, Samuel H., ?-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Mentions heavy fighting and shelling. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.04

20 July 1862

Davis, Samuel H., ?-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife from Camp Priceville, Mississippi. Discusses goods and currency values. Mentions a battle being fought in Murfreesborough (likely referring to the First Battle of Murfreesboro, fought on 13 July 1862 in Rutherford County, Tennessee), the number prisoners taken and the amount of damages is noted. Portions of the document have been damaged and mended causing text loss. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.05

24 July 1862

Davis, Samuel H., ?-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Discusses his farm and the drought back home (Blackwater, Mississippi). State is not listed; however, Davis mentions being about 30 miles from Boonville, Mississippi. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.06

20 August 1862

Davis, Samuel H., ?-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Minor fading causing some text loss. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.07

10 September 1862

Davis, Samuel H., ?-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friend.

Writes to a friend named Joe. Mentions preparing to march towards Corinth, Mississippi. Includes a blue and white five cent Confederate stamp; stamp shows a picture of Jefferson Davis and the text, "CONFEDERATE STATES."

GLC02738.08

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

12 April 1861

Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie Holt

Writes to his wife from Fort Morgan, Alabama. Discusses his family and mentions that "the war has begun" at Fort Sumter, South Carolina.

GLC03061.01

26 February 1862

Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie Holt

Writes to his wife from Fort Gaines, Alabama. Reports that 12,000 of their men were taken at "ft Donaldson" (likely referring to the Battle of Fort Donelson, fought from 12-16 February 1862 in Kentucky).

GLC03061.02

16 September 1863

Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie Holt

Writes to his wife. Describes soldiering, noting the marching they have done. Also mentions an upcoming "heavy battle."

GLC03061.03

6-7 October 1863

Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie Holt

Writes to his wife from camp near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Describes soldiering, commenting on marching and deserters. Discusses fighting in Chattanooga, noting the shelling and the hard life of soldiering. Writes, "I changed my clothing yesterday for the first time in nearly two months... many of our boys have not dressed or pulled of a garment, in over two months." Letter is partially damaged, causing minor text loss.

GLC03061.04

28 September 1859

Harrison, B., fl. 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Clegg

Writes to include a waybill (not present), listing an itinerary for travel through the American South.

GLC03133.01

circa 1859-1907

Manuscript document

Title: [Poem]

Appears to be a short poem about mortal life and the immortal soul.

GLC03133.02

30 November 1859

Campbell, Thomas, fl. 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Writes a letter of introduction or recommendation for William Clegg. Declares that for the past two years Clegg has been a boarder in his home, and praises his discipline, honor, and "unexceptionable" morals.

GLC03133.03

December 1, 1859

Skinner, Thomas, fl. 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Writes a favorable letter recommending William Clegg, who he knows through business. States that Clegg is industrious and "worthy of all confidence." Envelope is addressed to Mr. Clegg.

GLC03133.04

circa 6 December 1859

Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Arrington

Introduces Arrington to William Clegg, speaking favorably of him. Suggests that Clegg may need introductions to railroad men Arrington may know.

GLC03133.05