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Letter From J. J. Worshaw To Thomas H. Harris. 20 November 1865, J. J. Worshaw
Letter From J. J. Worshaw To Thomas H. Harris. 20 November 1865, J. J. Worshaw
Correspondence
Letter sent from Memphis to Holly Springs, Mississippi; regarding paid Harris's bills.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (21 August 1865), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (21 August 1865), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Writes to Maggie about business Roberts has done in Oxford, arranging for his career and for the family.
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1865 June 22), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1865 June 22), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes in detail about what is happening in post-Civil-War Mississippi; freedmen; death of (daughter-in-law) Maddie (married to Joe Gerdine) and their baby; death of a freewoman's baby that morning; the sending of a former slave "Aunt Tempe" away in part due to the running away of her daughter Harriet with Federal troops came through Columbus and resulting consequences
H. A. Wigfall To Kinloch Falconer, (2 June 1865)., H. A. Wigfall, Kinloch Falconer
H. A. Wigfall To Kinloch Falconer, (2 June 1865)., H. A. Wigfall, Kinloch Falconer
Correspondence
Regarding a Confederate army surrender and various travel arrangements
Manuscript. 1 May 1865, Author Unknown
Manuscript. 1 May 1865, Author Unknown
Correspondence
Handwritten manuscript regarding an announcement of terms of military convention; sent from Greensboro, N.C.
Manuscript. 1 May 1865, Author Unknown
Manuscript. 1 May 1865, Author Unknown
Correspondence
Handwritten manuscript regarding the Union pass for Brigadier General W.S. Featherston; sent from Greensboro, N.C.
Letter From J. E. Johnston To Major General Loring. 30 April 1865, J. E. Johnston
Letter From J. E. Johnston To Major General Loring. 30 April 1865, J. E. Johnston
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from J.E. Johnston to Major General Loring; sent from Greensboro
Manuscript. 26 April 1865, Author Unknown
Manuscript. 26 April 1865, Author Unknown
Correspondence
Handwritten manuscript regarding military conventions.
Manuscript. 26 April 1865, Author Unknown
Manuscript. 26 April 1865, Author Unknown
Correspondence
Handwritten manuscript regarding the terms of a military convention between J.E. Johnston and W.T. Sherman.
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Capt. Gale. 25 April 1865 28 July 1864 15 September 1864, Winfield Scott Featherston
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Capt. Gale. 25 April 1865 28 July 1864 15 September 1864, Winfield Scott Featherston
Correspondence
Letter sent from "Hd. Qu. Loring Div.;" regarding report of the operations of Loring's Division in and around Atlanta, Georgia from the to while under the command of Brigadier General Featherston.
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major R. W. Millsaps. 21 April 1865 30 September 1864 10 January 1865, Winfield Scott Featherston
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major R. W. Millsaps. 21 April 1865 30 September 1864 10 January 1865, Winfield Scott Featherston
Correspondence
Handwritten letter sent from "Head Quarters Featherston Brigade in camp near Greensboro, N.C.;" regarding account of the campaign through northern Georgia and Tennessee from through at Tupelo, Mississippi [includes one typed copy].
Manuscript. 18 April 1865, Author Unknown
Manuscript. 18 April 1865, Author Unknown
Correspondence
Handwritten manuscript regarding a memorandum of agreement between General Joseph E. Johnston and Major General William T. Sherman.
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1865 April 5), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1865 April 5), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes about the "Fall of Selma, [AL]" [April 2, 1865]; talks of sons in service; describes how it was almost impossible to send mail through the lines now; her tiredness in feeding so many Confederate soldiers; a law passed by the Confederate Congress which took half their cotton; need of greenbacks; and guerrilla warfare tactics
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (15 March 1865), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (15 March 1865), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie of his travels through South Carolina, where Roberts is now waiting for the Army to pass him. He tells of washing clothes and repairing boots to hopefully last him until he is able to return home. He complains of the increase of drunkeness of officers and soldiers in the army, complaining that morals are degenerating and that it is a sign the war must end.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (8&10 March 1865), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (8&10 March 1865), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Rejects idea of marriage for the present; his duties are to God, his country, and his immediate family; will stay in Virginia to fight; J. W. C. Watson; travel down to Richmond; Butler's famous canal at Dutch Gap; brass band serenaded the President; news of family
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (5 March 1865), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (5 March 1865), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie of the harsh conditions Roberts has suffered traveling through mud and rain to meet up with the army, which is located near Charlotte, NC. He writes that he is happy to know Genl Jos E Johnston is in Command of the Army again.
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1865 March 4), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1865 March 4), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes of wanting the image Emily has of "Pet" her daughter who died in on October 17, 1863; this letter was possibly written after the death of their father Titus Chapin in 1865 as Roxana speaks about division of assets; Roxana is clear that she does not want to accept any money from her family for caring for their sister Lucy Chapin before her death
Unknown To Wilbur (2 March 1865), Author Unknown
Unknown To Wilbur (2 March 1865), Author Unknown
Correspondence
Theft of goods, problems with the goods they did have to eat, fatigue of Father
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (1 March 1865), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (1 March 1865), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Writes to Maggie that rain has troubled his journey and made it hard for Roberts to join his Command. He also tells her that along his travels to Macon he was able to see the destruction that Sherman's march from Atlanta to Savannah did to the towns and women along the way and that he thinks it is the worst of outrages.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 February 1865), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 February 1865), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Roberts writes that the Yankees have cut the road between Augusta and Branchville and that Sherman is threatening the worst if he is able to capture Charleston and overrun South Carolina. Roberts predicts that the Yankees will soon acknowledge Confederate independence as long as they agree to gradual emancipation.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (4 February 1865), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (4 February 1865), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Describes his Christmas in Virginia; wanting to marry quite a bit and hoping to get mother's permission; possibility of transfer down to Mississippi; expedition down in southern Virginia and raiding; L. Q. C. Lamar; religion; having to close due to marching orders being called
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (21 January 1865), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (21 January 1865), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie that after his last letter Roberts was sent to the Hospital because he had risings that made it impossible for him to ride or walk, but has since recovered. Now he will be going with Lee's Corps to Augusta, Georgia. He predicts that Sherman will keep all troops in Georgia busy and states that he would much rather remain in Mississippi. Roberts then tells stories of the hospital and how sad it made him to see sick people without a friend or family with them.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (14 January 1865), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (14 January 1865), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie of more travels, including a ferry ride with several mules on the Tombigbee River. He tells her that his campaign is stationed in Tupelo and Okolona and that their losses have been severe.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (7 January 1865), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (7 January 1865), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie that immediately after his last letter Roberts was on the move again due to more Union raids. He tells her that the campaign is ended until Spring. He reports that the Yankees' attack on Wilmington, NC was a failure and that things in Virginia remain as they were. Roberts tells his wife that he is anxious to rejoin the command.
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1865-1878 January 14), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1865-1878 January 14), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
In this letter Roxana discusses family business matters; she responds to the family's question regarding how much she spent on Lucy's doctors and burial; division of assets; their "Mother"(step-mother Sarah); mentions how the South was not "whipped enough" in the war; and ends with a description of what she sees as a dangerous society
Ebws 2.15: Correspondence And Documents, 1865
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (1 January 1865), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (1 January 1865), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Roberts writes that he has moved for the past week due to Union raids. He says that these travels have been difficult because of blood boils so he is hoping not to move out of camps until they are gone. Roberts fears that the Yankees have control of much of Tennessee, as well as Savannah and therefore prospects are not bright for the Confederates.
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1865-1878), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1865-1878), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana mentions that she is not so enthusiastic about travel as she gets older; they have rented out the plantation to freedmen; mentions the trend of plantation owners to rent out their plantations to freedmen; they pay with cotton for their rent; mentions the scarcity of schools and churches; and talks about the death of her step-daughter Lizzie's baby