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to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports that the draft will begin in Kingston the following week. Discusses Morgan's Raid, noting "At last accounts Morgan and his men were still pursuing his course without much interruption." Complains that [Lieutenant Colonel] Benjamin P. Runkle...

GLC03523.10.082

to Joseph M. Maitland

Discusses life on the farm. Notes that the draft is not in place in his county, but hopes it will be implemented soon. Discusses Morgan's Raid, writing, "John Morgan with 28 of his Officers are confined in the Ohio Penitentiary. The authorities...

GLC03523.10.087

to Henry Knox and Samuel Ogden

Written from Canton, present-day Guangzhou, China. Writes a lengthy letter updating his friends Knox and Ogden on the status of his business in China. Says he is pleased to finally be able to write, but is sad to report on the illness and death of...

GLC02437.03311

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 347 (November 3, 1863)]

Battle in Mississippi, Federals Outnumbered & Retreat, Tuscumbia, Alabama Captured, Preparations for a Great Battle, Latest News From Charleston.
An address by the ex-governor Washington Hunt about the Constitution and Erie County is printed on the...

GLC05959.14.25

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Possibly created in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Refers to a pamphlet created by Maynadier (possibly William Maynadier). Expresses regret over an unspecified situation regarding General Alexander Brydie Dyer, chief of ordnance in 1864). Notes that...

GLC02382.094

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2464 (August 22, 1864)]

Fight Near Richmond, A Battle on the Peninsula, The Alabama & The Kearsage, Appeal by General Lee to Absentees From the Army of Northern Virginia, Grant's Virginia Campaign, President Lincoln Denounced by His Party.

GLC05959.34.43

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 34, no. 5 (November 28, 1863)]

Jefferson Davis Reviews Lee's Troops, Rapidan Crossed & Recrossed, Bragg Unable to Make Stand, The War in Charleston, Affairs in North East Kentucky.
Various Southern news items are combined on the front page, with an excerpt of Mr. Everett's speech...

GLC05959.14.31

Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 82 (October 12, 1861)]

The Battle of Lexington - Official Report of General Price, Extraordinary Escape of Adjutant George W. Alexander, The Exploit at Chickamacomaco, Yankee Encampment at Chickamacomack - Broken up and Dispersed.

A long article examines the commercial...

GLC05959.26.11

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 5 (November 4, 1863)]

Soldiers' letters on page 1 describe their situations on the front line and in hospitals. An exchange between the Confederate Baptist and the Baptist Banner detailed in "Church and State" indicates different views on common religious topics. "Notes...

GLC05959.39.39

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 34 (May 25, 1864)]

Articles include "Ministerial Enthusiasm," "Sunday Schools," and "Baptizing Children." A special report on the burial of soldiers is included. An editorial titled "Our Young Men" lauds the patriotism of especially young soldiers. A report on page 2...

GLC05959.39.53