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to Joseph Curtis and his wife, Mary Gorsuch Curtis

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, writes to his aunt and uncle as his corps attacks Jackson, Mississippi. He writes that the Union army attacked General Joseph E. Johnston's force, which was entrenched at Jackson, the...

GLC00653.09.13

Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 361 (December 10, 1863)]

Subjects include The Siege of Charleston-Further Shelling of the City, Yankees Have Seized All Boats Along the Tennessee River, News on the Siege of Fort Sumter. A proclamation from the governor requests citizens to join in a day of fasting, prayer...

GLC05959.07.05

Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 28, no. 193 (July 30, 1864)]

Subjects include Evacuation at Williamsburg and Yorktown Confirmed, From Charleston - Bombardment of Fort Sumter Continues, Fighting Again at Atlanta, Yankees Driven Back, Democratic Peace Meeting Held in New York. An account of peace negotiations...

GLC05959.07.08

to Stockton Bates

Describes the recuperation following the battle of Rappahannock due to mismanagement. The men are discouraged and do not support the recent presidential proclamation. There is constant effort to increase comfort, building log structures in camp...

GLC03523.23.05

to John Damuth

Describes the daily routine of the soldiers, who "sharp shoot day times and stand picket and dig rifle pits nights." Some men are about to attempt to infiltrate a nearby Rebel fort. The life of the soldiers laying siege to Vicksburg is filled with...

GLC03523.14.29

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister about doing guard duty on a plantation near camp. The soldiers encounter enslaved people who remained living on the plantation. Damuth purchases food from them and enters their homes. Describes that the enslaved people observe...

GLC03523.14.42

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister. Damuth has visited a friend from home stationed nearby. The friend is married to a girl who cooks for the army. Of the visit, Damuth writes, "that day was the first time I had sat down to a table with a woman since I ate...

GLC03523.14.78

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Pope. Discusses in great detail the Fourth of July celebration in the camp. "The entire Brigade took a solom oath never to return to there homes until the last vestage of rebelion is wiped out." Describes a...

GLC03523.31.06

to Joseph M. Maitland

Criticizes Clement Vallandigham. Predicts that there will not be a draft in Ohio, as the quota of troops Ohio has to meet can be filled with volunteers. Reports that his old chaplain died. Recently heard news of "unnecessary destruction of Property...

GLC03523.10.098

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Tells her not to send anymore shirts, he will buy government shirts and stockings even though they are not as good as hers. States there is plenty of good whiskey available to them for...

GLC03523.20.23

to Henry Knox

Explains that her son, Winslow Warren, has run into financial troubles and appeals to Knox for help. The attention of either Henry or his brother William Knox is needed to resolve the situation with the creditors. Hopes he or William will attend to...

GLC02437.03539

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from camp on the Mississippi River. Mentions the levee was cut and submerged the whole country around it, sweeping away many homes and forcing people to flee to higher ground. Reports visits from Union Generals Lorenzo...

GLC03523.31.22

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a camp in the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee. Reports on the lovely weather. Expresses pleasure she is attending school. States Union General Ulysses S. Grant is amassing troops outside Vicksburg, Mississippi and...

GLC03523.31.20

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 304 (September 21, 1863)]

The Rebels Fleeing Towards Texas.
A circular letter from William H. Seward of the State Department is printed in this issue, describing recent battles in reviewing the campaign. An article about the upcoming presidential election highlights the two...

GLC05959.14.15

Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 36 (February 4, 1865)]

The front page is in French and the back page is in English. Confederate Change in Command, Militia General Orders.
A notice announces the need to raise taxes to put local impassable streets in order. An editorial from the London Times questions...

GLC05959.15.06

Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 74 (September 14, 1861)]

Correspondence Between President Lincoln & Governor Magoffin of Kentucky, Paducah Occupied by Federal Troops, Proclamation by General Grant, Bad News From Hatteras.
This issue contains correspondence between Lincoln and General Magoffin of Kentucky...

GLC05959.26.05

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 48, whole no. 3701 (July 6, 1863)]

Details of execution at Franklin. Poem to Stonewall Jackson. List of casualties in the 17th Texas Volunteer Infantry. Ad for slave sales. Editorial on the affairs at Vicksburg. General Taylor's victories.

GLC05959.51.082

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 186, whole no. 3850 (December 23, 1864)]

Sherman within 40 miles of Savannah, Johnsonville evacuated, General Thomas abandoned his position at Franklin & formed a line of battle at Nashville.

GLC05959.54.20

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 116, whole no. 3496 (January 13, 1862)]

Spicy interview between General Dix and a lady of baltimore, The First Texas Regiment, The Reign of terror in Baltimore Proclamation by the Governor of Texas. Poems on the passing of the old year and the new year. Pres. Davis's message in England...

GLC05959.51.017

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 133, whole no. 3513 (February 21, 1862)]

Brilliant victory at Ft. Donelson, 400 Federals Killed, Letters from High Private of the 6th Regiment, Terry's Regiment, Mississippi. Free Negroes in Ohio. Editorial on how to relieve the treasury. Encouragement to plant corn.

GLC05959.51.024

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 82, whole no. 3577 (September 24, 1862)]

Williamsburg recaptured. Army correspondence with Mobile Tribune. News from Mississippi coast. Request for clothes and horses for the Rangers. Battle of Richmond, KY.

GLC05959.51.053

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 21 (September 24, 1863)]

The Fight in Culpepper.

An editorial examines Lincoln's comments regarding the fruitlessness of present Southern actions. An article describes the state of the Mississippi River and its ports. Statistics from the 1860 census reveal fears of...

GLC05959.27.16

Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 25 (March 16, 1865)]

A description of the occupation and destruction of Columbia includes details to the pillage and burning of the city. Correspondence between Sherman and General Hampton concerns Sherman's march and pillage through South Carolina, with special...

GLC05959.32.05

to Judge Haden

John P. Furniss thanks Judge Haden for sending $100. He explains that room and board must be paid in advance and he was concerned he would not have the money in time. He discusses his concerns about being able to help his mother financially. He...

GLC00653.24.02

to Andrew Johnson re: introduction and pledge of loyalty for son Miller

Asks Johnson to assist his son in finding honest work. "He was in command of the 38th Ga Reg at Antietam where he fell after 6 hours fighting ... He was pardoned by the President [Lincoln]."

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