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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
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