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M. C. Miller To H. R. Miller (31 December 1862), M. C. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
M. C. Miller To H. R. Miller (31 December 1862), M. C. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Reflection on the previous year and description of contemporaneous life in Pontotoc, notably the people leaving the area and fears of provisions being taken by Union troops.
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major Thomas S. Mills. 27 December 1862 11 December 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major Thomas S. Mills. 27 December 1862 11 December 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to Major Thomas S. Mills, regarding the Battle of Fredericksburg.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (12 December 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (12 December 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing rumors of the front at Fredericksburg & the Confederate Army being pushed back to Grenada, the health of various troops, his rejected furlough, weather conditions in Virginia, and advice on home matters & hiding food from the Union troops.
Appointment. Confederate States Of America War Department (4 December 1862), Braxton Bragg (1817-1876)
Appointment. Confederate States Of America War Department (4 December 1862), Braxton Bragg (1817-1876)
Military Records
Appointment to position of Assistant Surgeon
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (28 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (28 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses being appointed as clerk & steward of a new hospital in Georgia; pay benefit of working in the hospital; news of smallpox;
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1862 November 24), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1862 November 24), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes about her worries over what to do with the remains of their sister Lucy who died on March 21, 1862 of tuberculosis and is then buried at the Gerdine plantation. Lucy's remains would not be returned to Chicopee, MA until after the Civil War
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (23 November 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (23 November 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
March to current campsite; Federal demands to surrender Fredericksburg; thinks there is "very little probability" of a general engagement taking place in this vicinity; heard rumors that the army in Mississippi has fallen back from Holly Springs to Grenada; Captain Sears; weather
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (19 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (19 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson writes from the Newsome Hospital. Describes the conditions in the hospital; his inability to obtain a furlough; the impending Winter;
J. H. Miller To H. R. Miller (14 November 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller
J. H. Miller To H. R. Miller (14 November 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Describes the conditions in Pontotoc and surrounding areas following the Battle of Corinth; the ease following the Confederate Army's settling in Holly Springs; crops; sickness among his slaves; the building of nearby fortifications and rumors of movement
Pass. Oxford, Ms (13 November 1862), H. E. Rascoe
Pass. Oxford, Ms (13 November 1862), H. E. Rascoe
Military Records
Pass to allow Howell to go to plantation near Desoto in Tunica County on urgent business; countersigned by Ballentine and Virgil V. Moore on reverse.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (11 November 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (11 November 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Not much happening at that moment- some skirmishing but not much; received some supplies but not much; general lack of provisions; saw Dr. Todd, Mary Lincoln's brother who was a Confederate
Letter From Burton A. Harrison To General W. S. Featherston. 7 November 1862, Burton A. Harrison
Letter From Burton A. Harrison To General W. S. Featherston. 7 November 1862, Burton A. Harrison
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from Burton A. Harrison to General W.S. Featherston; sent from Richmond
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (6 November 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (6 November 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
George received a furlough and Edwin's thoughts on his own rightful location; mentions their retreat to Culpeper and their current situation in the city
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (2 November 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (2 November 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Fears of Union advancement following the Battle of Corinth and rumor of their fears to advance along the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Line; his desire for Generals Bragg and Pemberton to attack to Union troops, attempt to receive a furlough for George to help care for the home; and his belief they will remain close to Richmond
S. G. Miller To George Miller (31 October 1862), Susan G. Miller, George Miller
S. G. Miller To George Miller (31 October 1862), Susan G. Miller, George Miller
Correspondence
Description of life in Pontotoc following the Battle of Corinth and being without information on the Army; changes in individuals' behavior; updates on family and friends
B. F. Gentry To W. R. And Mariah Gentry (29 October 1862), Benjamin F. Gentry, Wiley R. Gentry, Mariah Gentry
B. F. Gentry To W. R. And Mariah Gentry (29 October 1862), Benjamin F. Gentry, Wiley R. Gentry, Mariah Gentry
Correspondence
Benjamin discussing hearing of other battles, his marching in poor weather and word from home. Also provides a list of desired clothing from his mother.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Uneasy as he has not heard from home lately; he hears rumors of skirmishing; he is still in camp near Winchester and it is very quiet, although quite cold, especially without tents; hope to get orders soon to go to Winter Quarters; mentions having a grand review before General Lee. When the colors of the 17th passed Lee apparently took off his hat in respect to its "tattered and faded appearance;" Heard of the death of Bettie James Cage; and mentions some slaves leaving the Nelson; talks about slavery in general
Pass. Oxford, Ms (27 October 1862), W. F. Avent
Pass. Oxford, Ms (27 October 1862), W. F. Avent
Military Records
Pass from Capt. Avent, Quartermaster, to Provost Marshall and Commander of Ports at Senatobia to allow Howell to reach plantation near DeSoto in Tunica County for the purpose of buying leather for the use of the Army.
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (25 October 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (25 October 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses his march through Kentucky, including the Battle of Perryville ; details the deaths of two members of his regiment, Bud Brassel and William Nesbit; his health; supply prices
Samuel Terrall To James Terrall (23 October 1862), Samuel Terrall, James Terrall
Samuel Terrall To James Terrall (23 October 1862), Samuel Terrall, James Terrall
Correspondence
Discusses Colonel Brown describing a return of wounded prisoners from Iuka, particularly a member of the 36th Mississippi Regiment, and speculates on the status of "Brother Jim". Also discusses a hospital in the Iuka Springs Hotel, which was available to private citizens as well as Confederate and Federal troops. Samuel details the death of "Brother Milton", who died in battle.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (19 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (19 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas writing of the troops' health and advice on business matters at home.
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (17 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (17 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Grand Revision Review by Genl. Longstreet; problem with sickness in camp and wounded; still about seven miles from Winchester on the Harper's Ferry Road; destroying the rail road leading to Harper's Ferry. Does not hear of much movement by the Federal troops and attributes it somewhat to their reading Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation; some reports of small victories by Stuart and Jackson; description of camp life; received news of the Battle of Corinth, MS
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Reiteration of the previous letter, dated October 1862, regarding distribution of the same money. Mentions the death of Thos. Goode and rumor of injury from the troops on the Potomac, including their friend Ben Brown who lost part of his left arm. Also includes discussion of the need to hire a hand for the mill & fatten some hogs.
S. G. Miller To Edwin Or George Miller (7 October 1862), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, George Miller
S. G. Miller To Edwin Or George Miller (7 October 1862), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, George Miller
Correspondence
Discusses loneliness, desperation and updates on various people
William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (6 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (6 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Difficulty of writing in camp; talks about the battle of Maryland Heights and Antietam both in Maryland; speaks about death and wounding others; took a haversack full of food from the enemy.
Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (5 October 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (5 October 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Correspondence
Jeremiah discussing reports of the high mortality rate in his company, including that of his superiors, particularly at the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam). Also discusses purchasing some items for the family, and their prices, as well as a wealthy woman interested in marrying him.
Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (1 October 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (1 October 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah discussing his travels and Jerrie's wish to meet.
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (29 September 1862), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (29 September 1862), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Discusses loneliness, freedom and updates on various people
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 September 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 September 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Receipt of letters from home; lack of reliable news; had to leave Richmond in a hurry without needed supplies; talking about the fact that they would need to go to winter quarters before long and then the war would stop for a while since "both armies are too badly crippled to do much, for some time; mentions provisions, as well
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (26 September 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (26 September 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Discussion the position and movement of troops near the Potomac; movements of Miller's company from Camp Mott; discusses Susan moving to Virginia