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February 12, 1863
Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864
to his wife
Written on patriotic stationary. Written from "Camp Davids Mills Miss," most likely in Mississippi.
GLC01013.17
March 1, 1863
Written on patriotic stationary. Written from "Davids Mills Miss," most likely in Mississippi.
GLC01013.18
May 10, 1863
GLC01013.20
July 28, 1863
Written from "Black River, Miss," possibly a reference to the Big Black River in Mississippi, which was in the vicinity of Vicksburg. Lay's unit was involved in the siege of Vicksburg; Confederate forces in Vicksburg surrendered 4 July 1863.
GLC01013.21
1861-1865
An elaborately cut paper memento addressed to his wife.
GLC01013.22
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