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circa 1861-1864
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
Once again he discusses the deed of sale for the farm. Willard is doing as well as can be expected.
GLC06588.164
September 29, 1864
They are enjoying a good rest. He has read that the price of gold is going down. The food is rather terrible lately. All they get is hard tack. Willard is ok.
GLC06588.165
7 October 1864
There has been a lot of fighting. Their corps is the only one left in Atlanta. The rest have gone to meet the enemy. He tried to get a furlough but it wasn't approved. He takes comfort in knowing that one day he will make it home without a furlough.
GLC06588.166
5 January 1862
Davies, Isabelle, fl. 1862-1865
to Richard H. Jackson
She describes her Christmas and New Year's.
GLC07705.427
28 March 1873
Hobbi, W.J., fl. 1873
Notification of a meeting of the Argonauta Rowing Association.
GLC07705.428
23 March 1885
H.S., fl. 1861-1885
"Mailed letter this morning addressed same as within. please attend to my request..."
GLC07705.429
From the Library of Arthur L. Jackson
Shows man in medieval clothes carrying books.
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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
24 March 1873
Fish, Ferdinand, fl. 1862-1873
He discusses the matter of a horse. Apparently Jackson has complained about the horse, but Fish points out, he took it for "better or for worse."
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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
6 July 1861
Maxwell, A.S., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He asks how Jackson spent his fourth of July. He fished all day. He mentions the girls and how they miss him.
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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 10, 1861
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated April 10, 1861. Provides updates of his health and wellbeing. Asks for his siblings to write. Mentions that the capital may be relocated to Huntsville. Figures writes that 5 of...
GLC00653.01.01
April 25, 1861
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
April 27, 1861
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated April 27, 1861. Recounts that he has been gone for two years and expresses concern for the safety of his family. Henry asks if the enemy has taken his father away, and wants any...
GLC00653.01.03
June 17, 1861
to my Dear Sister
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated June 17, 1861. Pertains to possible evacuation of Harper's Ferry; Richmond, Virginia; the statues of Henry Clay and George Washington. Henry describes all he has seen in Richmond, and...
GLC00653.01.04
June 24, 1861
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated January 24, 1861. In the beginning of the letter Henry discusses family members and their welfare, as well as their behavior. Henry mentions quite a few young women back home by...
GLC00653.01.05
February 19, 1862
to My Dear Sister
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Ala., February 19, 1862. Mentions that he requested shoes and $25. Henry tells his sister he has heard a rumor that there had been a "big fight in Kentucky" in which they [the...
GLC00653.01.07
March 31, 1862
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Bartow, March 31, 1862. Mentions a soldier named Mr. Robinson who abandoned the ran away from Union Army fire. Henry tells his sister he will be home in "four weeks at the...
GLC00653.01.08
January 22, 1863
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated January 22, 1863. Pertains to life while stationed in the camp. Mentions that furlough was only given to four men in the company. In this short letter Henry discusses the furloughs the...
GLC00653.01.09
February 1, 1863
One letter addressed to W.B. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Near Fredericksburg, February 1, 1863. Pertains to receiving an overcoat and that he had not been promoted. Also details that Will Biron had passed away. Henry is in winter camp...
GLC00653.01.10
February 9, 1863
to My Dear Mother
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated February 9, 1863. Mentions that he spoke to Colonel Foster recommending him for a furlough. Henry discusses the difficulty of getting a furlough and all the channels he must go...
GLC00653.01.11
March 4, 1863
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 1, 1863
to Sister
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated 5 miles of Richmond, March 1, 1863. Pertains to furlough; the cost that enslaved people were being sold at in Richmond. Henry notes that Richmond is getting dull, mainly because there...
GLC00653.01.13
March 10, 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 10, 1863. Mentions attending church, borrowing money to buy a gun and his ambrotype. Henry's gun made it back home alright, and he is longing for home. His shoes, gloves and...
GLC00653.01.14
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