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Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 31 December 1861, Richard C. Bridges
Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 31 December 1861, Richard C. Bridges
Correspondence
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister repenting the decision to volunteer against the wishes of his recently-deceased mother; describes ample foodstuffs and Christmas in the camp.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (28 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (28 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing their voyage from the previous camp and the strength of the current force at Camp Beauregard; also discusses his desire to see Margery and the general health of the family. Finally, mentions his lack of having been paid.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (23 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (23 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing the cold weather and speculates on the likeliness of an attack by Union troops.
William I. Berryman To Sallie Jones (20 December 1861), William I. Berryman, Sallie Jones
William I. Berryman To Sallie Jones (20 December 1861), William I. Berryman, Sallie Jones
Correspondence
William finds a copy of a newspaper that has an account of Sallie's concert and wishes her a pleasant christmas.
Cotton Receipt, 14 December 1861, F. Lane And Company
Cotton Receipt, 14 December 1861, F. Lane And Company
Personal and Business Correspondence, 1861-1870 (Series 1.4)
No abstract provided.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing the company's wait to advance into Kentucky and finances
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (12 December 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (12 December 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Discussing incendiary bombardment of Charleston, SC, possible peace negotiations, and health issues in camp.
James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (10 December 1861), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones
James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (10 December 1861), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones
Correspondence
The author discusses blockade runners and camp life for the winter.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (9 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (9 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas' discussion of election results in the company, his longing for his wife, Margery and desire for her to live & raise according to strong religious ethics.
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (8 December 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (8 December 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Discussing the lack of possibility of a furlough, a deadly pneumonia outbreak, and eight Union gunboats below their encampment.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (7 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (7 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing the election of regimental officers and the overall wellness of the company prior to their arrival at Camp Alcorn.
May Alford To Matilda Norman, 6 December [?], May Alford
May Alford To Matilda Norman, 6 December [?], May Alford
Correspondence
Letter from May Alford to Matilda Norman inviting her and her family to visit; mentions religious and domestic matters.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Bombardment; the arrival of a new Mississippi Regiment (the 24th); appeal by General Bragg to reenlist under him for the war
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Allusion to the bombardment on the Confederate naval yard and Fort McRee on November 22 and 23, 1861
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Receipt of letter from home; weather in Florida; Battle of Belmont, MO; schooling for Tom; payment; applications for discharge by some of the men; building of winter quarters
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Arrival of two new Mississippi Regiments without arms; discussion of what it means to be a "veteran"; guard duty at the Hospital; going sailing with Col. Chalmers and family; deserters from Fort Pickens; day of fasting and prayer
Robert Augustus Moore Diary (Volume 2), Robert A. Moore
Robert Augustus Moore Diary (Volume 2), Robert A. Moore
Diaries
Written daily from in Goose Creek, Leesburg, Culpeper & the company's Winter quarters, diary details Moore's activities. Also provides an Army listing, 12 January 1862, and 1860 census information.
Richard C. Bridges To Sister M., 5 November 1861, Richard C. Bridges
Richard C. Bridges To Sister M., 5 November 1861, Richard C. Bridges
Correspondence
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his Sister M recounting the bloody summer campaign of 1861 and October 4th offensive against General Meade; mentions adequate food and clothing, but a lack of tents; describes army life for their acquaintances.
Richard C. Bridges To Mother, 3 November 1861, Richard C. Bridges
Richard C. Bridges To Mother, 3 November 1861, Richard C. Bridges
Correspondence
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his mother concerning the guarding of batteries on the Potomac; states the probability of an attack on Manassas; describes the battle at Leesburg; asks after blankets and clothes.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Firing of guns; Battle of Ball's Bluff; 17th & 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiments; winter quarters; General Bragg; Kinloch Falconer
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (27 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (27 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Discussing his trip to Fredericksburg, VA, and his receipt of the daguerreotypes she sent, stating that if he falls in battle his blood will wash their countenances. Last part of letter is missing.
Richard C. Bridges To Sister, 25 October 1861, Richard C. Bridges
Richard C. Bridges To Sister, 25 October 1861, Richard C. Bridges
Correspondence
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his Sister describing the Confederate Army's blockading of the Potomac; he asks for a blanket and an overcoat.
Series 4. Civil War Reports, Rosters, Etc.: Box 4: Folder 2: Scan 1, Author Unknown
Series 4. Civil War Reports, Rosters, Etc.: Box 4: Folder 2: Scan 1, Author Unknown
Military Records
Handwritten manuscript.
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (23 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (23 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
New camp; Battle of Santa Rosa Island; light guard duty since fight; Mr. Pegues; commissary supplies low; movement into winter quarters
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (21 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (21 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Receipt of letter; Battle of Santa Rosa Island; materials sent in letter from Island
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Complaining of not hearing from her, lack of sufficient warm clothing and blankets, and discussing an attack on batteries, capture of two Union boats, religious life and wickedness in camp, and admonishing her to raise their children in a righteous manner.
William C. Nelson To Foster Cage (16 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Foster Cage (16 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Battle of Santa Rosa Island, Florida
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (15 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (15 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Battle of Santa Rosa Island, Florida; regiment moving its quarters to a new encampment nearer the Navy Yard
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (11 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (11 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Discusses camp life.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (10 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (10 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Battle at Santa Rosa Island