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1861-1877
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
They have moved to a more scenic spot in Warrenton.There are a lot of berries there and too many soldiers.
GLC07205.052
15 September 1861
Includes drawing of Camp Boston and map of surrounding area. He writes he had one of the happiest days since arriving. He received a box from home containing everything he wants and he likes the captain they currently have. Written at Camp Boston.
GLC07205.053
1 July 1861
He describes his daily activities including battalion drills and what they ate for breakfast. He tells one story of how they were given only bread for breakfast one day and the men retaliated by not coming out for inspection.
GLC07205.054
5 December 1861
The weather is getting colder and he has a cold in his head. When he is on guard he will think of waltzing with her, Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
GLC07205.055
15 July 1862
He is afraid that if they start drafting, George and Edmund will have join the war effort. If they do, he hopes they join his regiment. He hopes the time will come when they can all be together again. Written at Camp Fisk
GLC07205.056
29 June 1862
Right now they are having a very lazy time of it and most of the mena re on their backs. He has heard that Capt. Carlow is well-liked. he tells Sophia he is glad he is a private and proud of it. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
GLC07205.057
circa 1861-1864
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
Willard is doing better.
GLC06588.120
September 1863
Bennett, R.W., fl. 1862-1865
Morning Reports of Capt. R.W. Bennett of the 143rd regiment
Lists the soldiers that present and absent, on duty, or sick and contains a summary of the information.
GLC06588.125
26 April 1864
Dwight was with him the night before. He has come to Tullahoma to get mustered. Palen had hopes of getting mustered too, but Bruce does not think it will happen.
GLC06588.132
20 May 1864
They are now in a small village called Cassville. The night before they engaged in a skirmish. The Rebels backed off though. He is doing well as always.
GLC06588.137
8 July 1864
They got to their present place day before yesterday and yesterday received orders to make camp. This side of the river the Rebel forces have a has a heavy line of works. He requests some blackberries.He writes that he is very much disappointed with...
GLC06588.145
5 January 1862
Davies, Isabelle, fl. 1862-1865
to Richard H. Jackson
She describes her Christmas and New Year's.
GLC07705.427
H.S., fl. 1861-1885
From the Library of Arthur L. Jackson
Shows man in medieval clothes carrying books.
GLC07705.430
3 November 1923
McCarl, J.R., fl. 1923
to Arthur L Jackson
Notice of Settlement (Office of the Auditor of the War Department)
GLC07705.431
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."
GLC07705.433
18 January 1864
Andy, fl. 1861-1865
Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.
GLC07705.435
April 25, 1861
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to Pa
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated April 25, 1861. Mentions Catholic services and that he hadn't been invited to a wedding. Henry discusses his impressions of a Catholic mass he attended, and goes into some detail about...
GLC00653.01.02
March 4, 1863
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 4, 1863. Mentions that he had his ambrotype taken and provides no updates on furlough. Describes the trying task of getting a furlough from Law's Brigade of the Confederate...
GLC00653.01.12
March 23, 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated march 23, 1863. Mentions their location and health of the men in his company. Henry states how his unit left camp in a hurry, and then doubled back and returned to the very same...
GLC00653.01.16
March 26, 1863
They drew for furloughs again and he got one of them. He hopes they will sign it and he can't wait to come home. Henry promises to telegraph from Richmond if he gets his furlough, of which he is still uncertain. Also, Henry mentions a march to...
GLC00653.01.17
June 21, 1863
They crossed the Shenandoah the other day and they expect to go to Maryland and Pennsylvania next. Major Scuggs will deliver this letter because he has been discharged and is going home. This letter serves as foreshadowing of Lee's invasion into...
GLC00653.01.22
15 June 1864
to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen
GLC06559.161
1815
DC Day M.D General Hospital Benton Barn
GLC06559.165
to Mrs. Edward Odgen
Unable to read date.
GLC06559.170
06 July 1861
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Eben R. Ayers
This letter discussess the possibility of an appointment, but there is such demand for a position that James A. Garfield believes that Eban Ayers best choice is to contact his local congressman, and see if he can put in a early application.
GLC07187.01
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