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4 July 1864
Clifton, A. D., fl. 1864
to [Sallie Clifton]
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
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