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3 September 1862
Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864
to his wife
Gives a detailed account of a skirmish that happened earlier. Writes what happened after the skirmish in detail.
GLC05981.07
24 September 1862
He heard that the western army is in combat. Talks about the Negro Companies in the Civil War. Discusses the Emancipation Proclamation. Writes about a train accident. He hopes to be home by spring.
GLC05981.08
22 October 1862
His family is thinking about moving to the west. Received a few letters. He is asking his wife to teach in a certain district. Describes his colonel. Wants to know about Edwin, his brother.
GLC05981.10
9 November 1862
Explains in detail what happened when he was leaving Jackson. Wants to get paid.
GLC05981.11
20 November 1862
Thanks his wife for the items she sent him. Describes the place where he is sleeping. Thinks about the end of the war. Writes about a rumor. Includes a detailed weather report.
GLC05981.12
7 December 1862
Explains his daily routine. Describes his marching adventures. Tells wife what is going on with his sister.
GLC05981.13
4 January 1863
Writes about the food, an adventure with his regiment, and the rumors that have surfaced around camp. Hopes Vicksburg, Mississippi has fallen by now. Gives a short weather report.
GLC05981.14
1 February 1863
Says that he postponed sending this letter earlier in fear of someone taking the 10 dollars he was sending. Notes how the city of Memphis gets men drunk. Mentions his plans after the war is over. Gives his opinions on the war and "the Negro" in...
GLC05981.15
8 February 1863
Describes the letters he has received. Hopes to receive a large salary soon, and tells wife what to do with the money. Gives his opinion on African Americans.
GLC05981.16
12 February 1863
Mentions the first anniversary of their wedding day. Writes about when they first got married, and discusses how the first year of marriage has impacted his life. Writes, "We shall go toward Vicksburg." Expects to be paid in a few days. Mentions...
GLC05981.17
23 February 1863
Described his trip leaving Memphis. Describes the scenery and gives a weather report. Mentions some plans to fight against the South in and around Vicksburg. Describes a house where he found a mahogany table. Mentions receiving a few letters.
GLC05981.18
1 March 1863
Reveals his favorite time to write letters. Mentions his experience meeting someone from home. Writes, the "South will yield." Loves being in Lake Providence. Describes the situation at the bayou.
GLC05981.19
12 March 1863
Notes that he is happy to receive mail from Mary, his wife. Includes opinions on the Confederates. Explains a dream he had.
GLC05981.20
20 March 1863
Written from the bank of the Mississippi, six miles from Providence. Explains his trip leaving Lake Providence. He is camping in a corn field. Mentions a disaster in Louisiana. Feels sorry for the ones who lost loved ones in the war.
GLC05981.21
1 April 1863
Starts to number his letters because Mary complains of not receiving any of them. Includes his opinion on African Americans.
GLC05981.22
23 July 1861
May, Charles S., fl. 1861
Re: Writes of the (First) Battle of Bull Run, blaming the Northern defeat on "Imbecile Commanders", sends news of Frank (who escaped) and Dwight (who "stood it well").
GLC06167.01
1863/05/16
Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869
to: F. W. Stuart [wife].
Might send her some money. Received a letter. He is sending her finger ring that he made out of laurel root.
GLC06268.01
1863/6/9
to: father.
He feels like he is blessed for being kind to his fellow soldiers. He now knows how it feels to be away from friends and out of money.
GLC06268.02
1863/6/28
to: F. W. Stuart.
Hopes the letter cheers up wife. Writes about things that are going on in Ohio.
GLC06268.03
1864/1/8
The Chaplain's tent caught fire. Writes about all the bad luck the Chaplain has been having. He does not have any pity for him because he is "kind of a nuisance." "Such a Chaplain is worse than a wooden man."
GLC06268.04
January 28, 1864
Went on a 3 day scout. Described the weather and what he did on the scout. Captured a spy. Written at Fort Wood.
GLC06268.05
1864/2/7
Has a pin for her but it is not done yet. Explains what the pin is made of.
GLC06268.06
1864/3/20
Explains what happened while he stood on picket.
GLC06268.07
1864/3/25
to F. W. Stuart.
His ink ran out while he was writing the letter. Explained what was on a letter he received. An accident that happened.
GLC06268.08
1864/4/9
to: the Baptist Church of Casstown.
Asks the church for their prayers.
GLC06268.09
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