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18 August 1863
Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893
to Governor Bonham
Forwards clerical copy of Major William Echols's report of 16 April 1863 to Major D.B. Haris, "List of Negroes received month Jul 1863."
GLC09220
10 August 1863
Hayne, J.W., fl. 1863
Summarizes the history of the policy resolutions to defend Charleston. "...at any cost of life or property...they would prefer a repulse of the enemy, with the entire city in ruins, to an evacuation or surrender on any terms whatever." Quotes...
GLC09221
26 July 1863
Answers another compaint about idle "negores," he requests Governor Bonhma to "require all reports and rumours officially communicated to you, should be made in writing, in order that you may refer the communication to me when of sufficient...
GLC09222
16 October 1863
Seddon, James
Responds to resolutions passed by the South Carolina General Assembly, which feels burdened by the Confederate government's taxation and impressment of slaves for military labor. "[I]t has been the studious effort of the Department to temper its...
GLC09223
5 October 1863
Boham, Milledge L., 1813-1890
to James Seddon
Copying an urgent telegram from General Beauregard. "If two thousand (2000) or three thousand (3000) small arms called for by my Chief of Ordnance from Col. Gorgas be not furnished I must disband several six months regiments lately called out."...
GLC09224
6 October 1864
Melton, James, fl. 1864
List of General and Field Officers in the Provisional Army from the State of South Carolina who have died whilst in Service.
Compiled through June 1864. Forwarded by Melton to the adjutant and inspector general of South Carolina. Among those listed are brigadier generals Bernard Bee, who gave "Stonewall" Jackson his nickname; Maxcy Gregg; and Micah Jenkins. Autograph...
GLC09225
14 January 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Miss Dora Johnston
He is sorry she did not get any gifts for Christmas. They agree on Spencer's situation. He is awkward and lame and not used to society. They must make allowances.
GLC02167.08
22 January 1864
to Miss Sue Johnston
He received correspondence that one of his men is in the hospital. He tried to go to meeting but was unable to do so. He wants to get to know Charley better.
GLC02167.09
28 January 1864
He received a package which someone else opened ('strange hands"). But he was able to find walnuts and butter untouched.
GLC02167.10
29 January 1864
He talks about all the food he has received, including jam, apple butter, cake and cookies.
GLC02167.11
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