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29 April 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
He expects to be paid within 2-3 days. He hears the Rebel army has little to eat. He mentions Kniffin again and the selling of the farm.
GLC06588.027
1 May 1863
He finally got paid yesterday. It's been quiet lately except for a little sharpshooting. He mentions paying Reynolds and getting the wagon fixed.
GLC06588.028
6 May 1863
Written on board the Swan. There has been excitement around Suffolk. They are on the move. They ran into the Rebels who fired shots, killing several of their horses. Their battery soon fired back. They are now sailing and he does not know where they...
GLC06588.029
May 6, 1863
He writes that if he lives and they have good luck they can continue to reduce their debts. They have spent time drilling lately. Lastly, he says his new clothes look good on him.
GLC06588.030
8 May 1863
The cavalry lost one officer and in return they took 2 officers and three privates prisoners. They feel very secure for the moment because they have one of the strongest rifle pitts. He mentions Kniffin again.
GLC06588.031
circa 1861-1865
to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]
He doesn't know how long they will be at their present stop. It looks as thoough they may establish a base of operations.
GLC06588.032
11 May 1863
The Colonel has resigned due to his health. The news from Hooker and Banks is good. He believes her calculations about the farm are good and if they want to take possession before next Spring they must pay something now.
GLC06588.033
15 May 1863
He does not think kniffin will make any improvement to the farm, knowing him the way he does. He tells the story of how they came to a plantation and took some chickens with them by twisting some of their necks.
GLC06588.034
They taking all those not able to march to the hospital. They have just come in from dress parade and have been ordered to march tomorrow morning.
GLC06588.035
19 May 1863
He discusses finances with her and then tells her about the food they've been eating. He said they mainly drill these days and describes his daily activities.
GLC06588.036
24 May 1863
A lot of the men are sick witth dysentary and diarrehea. A man he mentioned before has since died of illness. On a happier note, they just got new clothes.
GLC06588.037
to [Libbie Elmore]
Possibly with GLC06588.037. A skirmish broke out between a Rebel battery and a Union gunboat along the river. Letter is torn here. He hopes to hear of some success from their armies.
GLC06588.038
2 December 1861
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Mother
He writes from the hospital. His health is improving. He is now able to eat a little but he still has to be careful. Written in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
GLC02167.05
15 June 1865
Fendall, Philip Richard II, 1794-1868
to James R.Y. Fendall
Encourages his son to come home to rest and discuss plans for the future, rather than stay in Mississippi, which will take some time to recover economically after the end of the war.
GLC03135.11.02
26 June 1865
Reiterates his desire for his son to return to Washington, D.C., and promises to consider his son's suggestions regarding employment. Also provides information on property belonging to James's aunt.
GLC03135.11.03
In an addendum to his earlier letter of the same date (see GLC03135.11.03). Discusses a packet of letters he is trying to send to various political figures in Mississippi, including Governor William L. Sharkey.
GLC03135.11.04
25 July 1865
Discusses the possibility of James taking an appointment with the Post Office in New Orleans, but mentions that he would have to take an oath of allegiance to the United States, as recently mandated by Congress. Also mentions the provisional...
GLC03135.11.06
18 September 1865
Mentions a variety of government job opportunities which require the appointee to take the oath of allegiance to the United States, and mentions some positions which have not required it. Contains an extensive docket dated 21 October.
GLC03135.11.09
19 October 1865
Walker, Robert J., 1801-1869
to Andrew Johnson
Marked "copy." Writes that Governor William L. Sharkey and Judge [William] Yeager recently recommended the pardon of Albert Gallatin Brown. Conveys his strong agreement with this sentiment.
GLC03135.11.10
to Robert J. Walker
Marked "copy." Contains two letters. The first is a copy of a letter from Philip R. Fendall to Robert J. Walker, former Secretary of the Treasury, asking for Walker's help in getting his son James an appointment at the Customs House in New Orleans...
GLC03135.11.11
June 10, 1861
Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862
to James H. Hollingsworth
Writes to his brother. Draft transcript is available. Envelope is stamped "5" and "PAID."
GLC00653.20.01
July 24, 1861
Writes a detailed letter to his brother in which he discusses the Battle of Bull Run (fought on 21 July 1861, near Manassas, Virginia). Reports 500 Confederate soldiers were killed, another 1500 wounded, and some 7,000 or 8,000 Union soldiers killed...
GLC00653.20.02
October 26, 1861
Writes to his brother. Notes he has been offered an office with the Medical Corps with the ranking of Sergeant Major. Reports intermittent & remittent fever, pneumonia, bronchitis, measles and mumps are the chief illnesses in camp. Draft...
GLC00653.20.03
December 4, 1861
Writes to his brother from Camp Georgia, North Carolina. Includes a green five cent postage stamp. Draft transcript is available.
GLC00653.20.04
March 10, 1862
Writes to his brother. Discusses the Confederacy's "brilliant naval victory" in Hampton Roads, between the Merrimac and the Monitor. Also reports the damages inflicted on the Union frigates, the Cumberland, the Congress, and the Minnesota, noting...
GLC00653.20.05
May 7, 1862
Writes to his brother. Reports the city is being quickly evacuated and that they may leave the city as early as tomorrow. Also mentions the fall of New Orleans and its consequences on the Confederate Army and its future strategic planning....
GLC00653.20.06
May 26, 1862
Writes to his brother from camp, which is six miles from Richmond, Virginia. 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
Writes to his brother from Bridgewater Farm, approximately five miles from Richmond, Virginia. 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 31...
GLC00653.20.08
2 July 1861
to Miss Dara Johnston
When he arrived he learned that his regiment was in New York. When he got there he was told they'd gone to Albany and he wouldn't get any pay there. Once there he saw Henry and Charley. He looked at a wooden leg because he is still in crutches for...
GLC02167.01
3 October 1861
to Miss Sue Johnston
He meant to go home today but when he got up it was raining so he decided not to. Last night Ellens's death was alluded to on the stage.
GLC02167.02
19 October 1861
to Miss D[o]ra Johnston
They organized a new company and he is getting to know more about military science. Ellen read a composition on stage. Clifford is trying to establish himself in law.
GLC02167.03
circa November 1861
to Father
Charles wants to take a furlough. He doesn't know when he, himself, will be home. He really likes his captain. He asks for money to cover travel expenses. Written at Camp Delaware
GLC02167.04
circa 20 December 1861
He loves the muster rolls that are nearly completed. They have a new cook house. He is very healthy but does not have much time for reading.
GLC02167.06
25 December 1863
He wishes her merry christmas. The company had oysters for dinner last night. He was tempoarily assigned to company A so he had to move all his things from his tent. Includes newspaper clipping about the Ladies' Aid Societies of the North.
GLC02167.07
21 December 1861
Davis, Samuel H., ?-1862
to Dolly Davis
Writes to his wife. Discusses camp conditions and illnesses. A draft transcript is available.
GLC02738.01
10 January 1862
Writes to his wife. Discusses illnesses in the camp. Mentions they are expecting heavy fighting soon. A draft transcript is available.
GLC02738.02
16 January 1862
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
Writes to his wife. Mentions heavy fighting and shelling. A draft transcript is available.
GLC02738.04
20 July 1862
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...
GLC02738.05
24 July 1862
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
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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