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Francis Pickens Letter To Col. Manigault Allowing Lieut. Col. Glover To Acquire To 160 Rifled Muskets For Defense. Summerville, South Carolina. July 23, 1864., Francis Wilkinson Pickens

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

F.W. Pickens orders that Colonel Manigault at Charleston allow Lieutenant Colonel Glover to have 160 rifled muskets for his reserve 1st Regiment in Summerville, South Carolina. Signed by F.W. Pickens, July 23, 1864.

Letter: W.E. Johnson To Anne Johnson, July 17, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter From Jennie Hampton To "Niece", Jennie Hampton

Harvey Collection Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter From Jennie Hampton To Francis P. Porter, Jennie Hampton

Harvey Collection Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter: W.E. Johnson To Lt. R.J. "Robt" Cunningham, June 18, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason

The Letters of Marshall Clason

Marshall's corps has endured "a great deal of firing" on its march to Atlanta and he describes some of the violence he has seen. The campaign's progress is slow, but the number of surrendering and deserting Confederate soldiers he has witnessed give Marshall the impression that the Union will be successful in capturing Atlanta, precipitating the end of the war. He advises against his brother George applying for a clerkship with the army or otherwise leaving his current position. In spite of the sacrifice, Marshall argues that "the war has lasted too long to be abandoned." He intends to fulfill …

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George sends his regards to Thomas and tells Francis he anticipates a "big fight" with Confederates fortified nearby.

Letter From John Mcgee To Francis P. Porter, John Mcgee

Harvey Collection Letters

James (?) McGee describes travel and camps on the way to Havre de Grace, Maryland to guard a boat

Letter: W.E. Johnson To W.E. Johnson, Sr., May 29, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason

The Letters of Marshall Clason

At a moment's rest in the current campaign, Marshall takes stock of the fighting he has taken part in over the past two weeks.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Now at Camp Oglethorpe, Thomas assures Francis that he and his fellow prisoners are in good health.

Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Mother-In-Law, Marshall Blair Clason

The Letters of Marshall Clason

Marshall writes a note of gratitude to his mother-in-law the evening before entering battle. He informs her of his love for Anne and the terms of his will should he not survive.

Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason

The Letters of Marshall Clason

Back from a leave of absence, Marshall suggests that a mutual acquaintance apply for a Clerk position with the Brigade Commissary, Captain Joshua Van Briner. Marshall has been offered and turned down an appointment to be Acting Judge Advocate on General Jefferson C. Davis's staff, a position that would remove him from the regiment and the line of promotion. He predicts his corps will be attacking nearby Confederate forces soon.

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George remarks on his visit home on furlough and his interest in marriage and settling down.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas expresses exasperation at his continued imprisonment and mentions of "horrors" of prison life he will not describe.

Letter: W.E. Johnson To Anne Johnson, March 29, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter From John Brough To Thomas S. Armstrong, John Brough

Harvey Collection Letters

Certificate of promotion to First Lieutenant of the 122nd OVI for Thomas

Substitute Soldier Certificate For Phillip Siebert, New York County (N.Y.), Phillip Siebert

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Phillip Siebert is mustered as a substitute soldier in the United States Army in return for $300.

Rowan County - The Court House Of Rowan County, Cincinnati Daily Commercial

County Histories of Kentucky

An article published in the Cincinnati Daily Commercial referring to the burning of the Rowan County Courthouse on February 21, 1864.

Letter From Marshall Blair Clason To His Father, Marshall Blair Clason

The Letters of Marshall Clason

Following the Army of the Cumberland's defeat at the First Battle of Dalton, Marshall advocates for urgency in the Union army's advance. He hopes that the capture of a major city will expedite the war's end and disallow any concession to the establishment of a Confederate nation. He expresses his belief that slavery is an intolerable institution, but that its demise will not be a benefit to freedmen. Marshall and Anne will get involved in a protracted business conflict between his father and an estranged partner. Marshall dismisses the suggestion that he should be promoted and offers that he is …

Rowan County - Courthouse Burned, Louisville Journal

County Histories of Kentucky

An article published in the Louisville Journal on March 3, 1864 describing the destruction of the Rowan County courthouse on February 21, 1864.

Letter From Robert W. P. Muse To Thomas S. Armstrong, Robert W.P. Muse

Harvey Collection Letters

A voucher appointing Jacob as Thomas's "lawful attorney in fact."

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Now transferred to Charleston, South Carolina, Thomas is forlorn about the prospect of exchange. He indicates that he has not heard from Francis since the previous May.

Receipt To C. Sareon For Loss Of His Slave, Hooker, To Employment In The Confederate Army, South Carolina. Columbia, February, 1864., South Carolina

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Instrument indicating Sareon received $1250 from S.C. for having Hooker, his slave, build military fortifications in the state.

Letter From J.B. Taylor To Jacob G. Armstrong, J.B. Taylor

Harvey Collection Letters

J.B. Taylor, an acquaintance of Jacob, reasurres him that his family member at Libby Prison has not indicated Thomas is sick. Taylor relays that a prisoner exchange is under discussion but not imminent.

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George considers his employment and living options once the war is over; mentions interactions he has had with women in Vicksburg.

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George recounts how he spent the Christmas holiday. He thinks it foolish that soldiers have been marrying locals while at camp.

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George writes of his distress that a Mrs. Sherrard is having financial hardship. He describes corresponding with Hanie Caldwell and mulls leaving camp with the 78th OVI when they are furloughed.

Letter From Dick To Jacob G. Armstrong, Dick

Harvey Collection Letters

No abstract provided.

Mcclellan's Military Career Reviewed And Exposed, Union Congressional Committee

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

McClellan's Military Career Reviewed and Exposed: The Military Policy of the Administration Set Forth and Vindicated (1864).

This pamphlet is a thirty two page exposé regarding former Union General George B. McClellan's military record and stances during the war used as an attempt to discredit him in his bid for the U.S. Presidency in 1864.

Printed by Lemuel Towers

Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 278, f.42