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1 March 1865
Rawley, Francis, fl. 1865
to William Clegg
Instructions for Clegg to return to Captain [C M.?] Boyce. Stamped, "TRANSPORTATION FURNISHED FROM RALEIGH, N.C..."
GLC03133.08
circa 1900-1901
Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907
[Miscellaneous writings by William Clegg]
Random thoughts and notes written by Clegg. Topics discussed include education, training of the will, and death, "The tolling of the bell".
GLC03133.09
9 March 1907
[Obituary]
An obituary of Captain William Cochran Michie. A white ribbon is also pinned to the clipping with "Reception Committee" printed on it.
GLC03133.10
1861-1862
[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
circa 1859-1907
[Confederate soldier William Clegg]
Full length photograph of Clegg standing.
GLC03133.13
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
27 May 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
He describes his daily activities. They heard that the Union took possession of Vixburgh. Their regiment is sometimes derailed on the fortifications they work to strengthen each day. In other news he expects to have a new general tomorrow.
GLC06588.039
2 June 1863
He is sorry to hear Mamie has been sick. Willard is sick as well. Once again, he admonishes Kniffin, this time for thinking he has the right to hire out any pasture to her or anybody else. He mention Webb Hill and Benny Marshall.
GLC06588.040
8 January 1863
Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865
to his Lizzie
Writes from Georgetown Heights.
GLC06167.02
11 March 1863
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
to Bruce Elmore
He is disappointed to hear there is not much hope of him getting a promotion.She sympathizes. She ten talks about money and lists how nuch money they owe various people.
GLC06588.003
12-13 March 1863
They have enjoyed a visit with with the Gardners. Hettie is coming to visit tomorrow
GLC06588.004
17 March 1863
They are planning a surprise party for Jim Reynolds' return. Capt. French is home as well but public feeling is strong against him. She hopes he has continued good fortune and death does not claim him.
GLC06588.005
20 March 1863
She wants him to try to get a furlough for the summer months. She plans to send one of his photographs to Carrie Divine. A lot of visitors have come to the house lately, and she mentions several people,
GLC06588.006
21 March 1863
He tells the story of a sad accident when some men were sent to load a train of cars with wood. While going around a curve they hit some mules that were standing in the track. Three men were killed instantly.
GLC06588.007
23 March 1863
Nelson Reynolds is home and he looks good. Her father heard that all the captains in the regiment had or were going to resign and come home. She then talks about her farm animals.
GLC06588.008
27 March 1863
She talks about her farm animals. One of lambs got stepped on by one of her oxen. She also heard that a friend's husband died. her father thinks Bruce should become a commissioned officer so he can resign and come home.
GLC06588.009
circa 1861-1865
Two people write in one letter to save postage. There was a big snow storm which kept some visitors at their house overnight. There was an exhibition to liberty happening the night the letter was written. Dwight is mentioned.
GLC06588.010
24 March 1863
They are working on building fortifications. The Rebels have made another raid. RIght now Dwight is the only commissioned officer they have because everyone else is away.
GLC06588.011
Worrk on the fortifications is the principle business. Another man died from the railroad incident bring the death toll to 8. They are dying to see the Paymaster.
GLC06588.012
29-30 March 1863
There is very little probability that Dwight would be going home anytime soon since he is the only commissioned officer with them now. Last night two of the regiment of their brigade were ordered out, probably to meet a Rebel brigade.
GLC06588.013
30 March 1863-1 April 1863
She was anxious for Spring to arrive as she is running out of hay. She is having trouble with another man Knifton, who expects her to pay for calf feed and to furnish feed not only for her cow but for his as well.
GLC06588.014
3 April 1863
She has bought more hay for the barn. The money she used for hay takes away from the money she was saving to pay some debts.
GLC06588.015
He has time for little else besides the fortifications. He is glad she had a good visit with Aunt Sally. He guesses they will stay right where they are for some time.
GLC06588.016
circa April 1863
to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]
The Colonel is now on furlough due to illness. He explains to Libbie that it is difficult to get a furlough and even if you get one they don't grant them for more than ten days unless there is some extenuating circumstance like sickness.
GLC06588.017
6 April 1863
She wishes he could see his children. they need to get the wagon mended and Kniffin is building a stone boat in the barn. They are still dissatisfied with the amount of hay.
GLC06588.018
7 April 1863
The weather is bad which makes it hard to move artillery. Troops are landing near Charleston and this makes an attack seem imminent.
GLC06588.019
14 April 1863
He has been in service for eight months and he has not been paid for five and a half months. He has enclosed a portrail of Col. Gurney (not included here) who is not well-liked by the men.
GLC06588.020
18 April 1863
They left camp last Wednesday and came to Norfolk. Very faded.
GLC06588.021
20 April 1863
Their gunboats are currently attacking the Rebels. He talks about selling the farm and what price she may actually be able to get for it.
GLC06588.022
22 April 1863
He changes his mind about the lowest price he will accept for the farm. He warns her to trust Kniffin. He lets her in on the news that there is a large Union force where he is and it is increasing.
GLC06588.023
23 April 1863
There has not been so much firing of the gunboats lately. There is no immediate prospect of the Rebels making an attack.
GLC06588.024
25-26 April 1863
He had a great dinner recently but is sorry she sent him money because he expects to get paid soon. Things are quiet and he does not expect to fight soon. He brings up selling the farm again.
GLC06588.025
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