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15 February 1863
Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877
to his sister
Continuation of GLC02082.25. Contains verses of "Bonnie Blue Flag."
GLC02082.26
15 March 1863
Reports that General Hooker ordered evacuation of Fredericksburg. Mentions pride in the spirit of Maryland.
GLC02082.28
8 April 1863
Discusses a cavalry fight with Stewart's and Fitz Hugh Lee's Cavalry at the Battle of Brandy Station.
GLC02082.30
9 April 1863
Continues GLC02082.30. Comments on a code for writing letters.
GLC02082.31
26 April 1863
to Mary
Writes to his sister Mary about camp news and marching orders.
GLC02082.32
27 May 1863
Discusses camp news and further battle news.
GLC02082.34
18 June 1863
Writes to his sister Mary about marching in Maryland. Also mentions the recapture of Winchester, Virginia by Longstreet.
GLC02082.35
28 June 1863
to his mother
Details his Pennsylvania experiences and "Alabamiams." Pages 3 and 4 written on separate scrap of paper.
GLC02082.37
19 July 1863
Describes the retreat through Maryland and Pennsylvania. Mentions the plentiful food. Describes the battle of Gettysburg & retreat. Written in pencil. May be missing conclusion. Author assumed based on letters of similar handwriting and content...
GLC02082.38
12 September 1863
Describes his leisure time. Reports that they are being sent to Chattanooga. Complains about the complaining men of the South. Describes how Lee treated deserters: he shot them.
GLC02082.42
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