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December 4, 1861
Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862
to James H. Hollingsworth
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
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
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
circa 28 September 1862
Carter, Kate, fl. 1862
to William Clegg
The year appears to be written in a different hand. State is not given; possibly Delta, Louisiana. Writes that she is sending her servant with items for Clegg's patients, such as cordials and teas.
GLC03133.06
20 January 1865
Cody, D. C., fl. 1865
[Special order No. 9]
Orders for Sergeant Claig [possibly Craig or William Clegg] to report to Major Rawle for duty. Commanded by Brigadier General Evans [likely Nathan G. Evans or Clement A. Evans]. Stamped, "TRANSPORTATION FURNISHED FROM RALEIGH, N.C..."
GLC03133.07
1 March 1865
Rawley, Francis, fl. 1865
Instructions for Clegg to return to Captain [C M.?] Boyce. Stamped, "TRANSPORTATION FURNISHED FROM RALEIGH, N.C..."
GLC03133.08
1861-1862
Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907
[Diary of William Clegg, I company, 2nd Infantry, Louisiana]
Diary of a Confederate Sergeant in Louisiana 2nd Infantry (somewhat inaccurate; see 10 June 1861 entry) which includes detailed entries on the movement of his regiment, and skirmishes with Union forces. Includes a rough sketch of the Battle of...
GLC03133.11
1863-1865
[Ledger]
Leatherbound ledger which includes various types of lists, reports, and writings. Fragile.
GLC03133.12
18 August 1863
Denson, Virginius S., fl. 1842
to Miss Denson
Informs his sister of the death of an acquaintances. Author's name is on verso.
GLC03135.02.01
20 January 1864
to Mr. Denson
Discusses mutual acquaintances.
GLC03135.02.02
20 March 1864
Discusses his boredom at camp, his correspondence and surroundings.
GLC03135.02.03
23 March 1864
Writes four miles from Richmond, near battlefield littered with skulls and bones. Discusses problem with sending and receiving mail. Also comments on furloughs, and mentions that some deserters will be shot.
GLC03135.02.04
11 April 1864
Writes to his brother discussing possible movements of his regiment. Also mentions General Grant; his desire to see "old Abe" defeated.
GLC03135.02.05
31 May 1864
Writes to his brother discussing a battle in which he is wounded. When he was wounded, his pants were "torn and shot all to pieces and drenched in blood and my shoes came off my feet while a going through the mud, but that did not stop me..."
GLC03135.02.06
2 June 1864
Writes to his brother discussing a shortage of clothing.
GLC03135.02.07
7 May 1864
Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864
to [Sallie Clifton]
Written from "Camp Ebanezer."
GLC03135.09.01
25 May 1864
to Sallie Clifton
Written from "Camp Ebaneazer Church."
GLC03135.09.02
GLC03135.09.03
15 June 1864
Written from "Camp near Oakolono" (possibly Okolona, Mississippi).
GLC03135.09.04
25 June 1864
Written from "Camp near [Colombus]."
GLC03135.09.06
4 July 1864
GLC03135.09.07
circa 1864
[Poem]
May or may not have been written by Clifton.
GLC03135.09.08
10 June 1865
Fendall, James Robert Young, fl. 1838-1867
to Philip R. Fendall
Discusses his attempts to secure a job with the United States government, and his deliberations about whether to take the oath of allegiance to the government.
GLC03135.11.01
4 July 1865
Discusses his employment opportunities. Mentions that if his father cannot secure him an appointment, he might seek job opportunities in New Orleans or another Southern city.
GLC03135.11.05
3 September 1865
Discusses the obvious impossibility of his taking an oath swearing that he did not help or support the Southern troops during the war. Argues that he knows many people who have received appointments and must not have taken the oath. Reiterates his...
GLC03135.11.07
4 September 1865
Oath of allegiance to the United States
Marked "copy." An oath sworn by James that he will support and uphold the federal government, witnessed by an L. Hudson.
GLC03135.11.08
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