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20 August 1862
Davis, Samuel H., ?-1862
to Dolly Davis
Writes to his wife. Minor fading causing some text loss. A draft transcript is available.
GLC02738.07
10 September 1862
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
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
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
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...
GLC03060.03
20 April 1862
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...
GLC03060.04
12 April 1861
Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863
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
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
Writes to his wife. Describes soldiering, noting the marching they have done. Also mentions an upcoming "heavy battle."
GLC03061.03
6-7 October 1863
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...
GLC03061.04
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