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William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (24 December 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (24 December 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Glad to hear from home; unable to locate the trunk his parents had sent; sent up an application for a Leave of Absence but is afraid it won't be granted just yet; list of needed clothes; missing his family on Christmas eve night
Unknown To Maria C. Nelson (20 December 1863), Author Unknown
Unknown To Maria C. Nelson (20 December 1863), Author Unknown
Correspondence
Concerning the enlistment, remaining in Mississippi and their inability to find clothing for the author and Amelia
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 December 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 December 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Glad to have received word from home; distraught over the death of Andrew Govan; intention to obtain a "Leave of Absence" if possible in January so that he could return home for a visit; lists needed clothes and says if he returns home on furlough he will only take the clothes on his back as he wants to bring as much back with him as possible
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (18 December 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (18 December 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Worries that he has not heard from home for a while; going into winter quarters; the successor for General Posey has not yet been decided; reading quite a lot now; calling on acquaintances in the vicinity of Orange and has made several lady friends; rumor that Lee would be sent south to command Bragg's Army; mentions his Sister and the Cage family; and mentions activities of William Forbes Stearns
Letter From James Phelan To J. A. Seddon. 17 December 1863, James Phelan
Letter From James Phelan To J. A. Seddon. 17 December 1863, James Phelan
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from James Phelan to J. A. Seddon; Letter sent from "Senate Chamber"
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1863 December 13), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1863 December 13), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes about her extreme sadness over the death of her three year old daughter,"Pet," (Emma Sarah Chapin Gerdine); mentions not receiving any mail from the family; and the difficulty of getting greenbacks
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (11 December 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (11 December 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Warns Maggie of the dangers of traveling to Memphis alone. Roberts also discusses rumors of when the war will end and his fear that many men will go home in the spring regardless of where they are in the war. He also writes about his winter residence, including a sketch of his cabin.
George D. Lofton To His Sister (8 December 1863), George Dallas Lofton
George D. Lofton To His Sister (8 December 1863), George Dallas Lofton
Correspondence
Regarding orders to rejoin his regiment.
Letter From A. F. Shawn To General W. S. Featherston. 4 December 1863, A. F. Shawn
Letter From A. F. Shawn To General W. S. Featherston. 4 December 1863, A. F. Shawn
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from A.F Shawn to General W.S. Featherston; Letter sent from "Office of A.L.M. 33rd Miss. Regt."
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (23 November 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (23 November 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Worried about not hearing from home; worried also about locating the trunk his parents sent off to him as he needs the provisions for the winter months; tells of the death of General Posey; mentions that the Brigade is now commanded by Col. N. H. Harris of Vicksburg (Miss.); has nice winter quarters; no indication at that time of an advance by General Meade; saw President Davis and Lee together on Sunday. Mentions that Davis does not look well
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 November 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 November 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Telling her the news that General Posey has died from his wounds; attended church in the village of Orange where General Lee attended also; notes that the Brigade is now commanded by Col. Nathaniel Harrison Harris of Vicksburg who was Colonel of the 19th Mississippi Infantry; glad to hear that J. W. C. Watson was elected a C.S. Senator
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 November 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 November 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Unsure if his letters are reaching home; still looking for his missing trunk; mentions being back at Orange C.H. because of some troop movement; hopes not to have to march as they have set up a nice winter quarters; asks about several friends; mentions that General Posey was wounded at Bristoe Station and is not expected to live
J. H. Nelson To William C. Nelson (14 November 1863), J. H. Nelson
J. H. Nelson To William C. Nelson (14 November 1863), J. H. Nelson
Correspondence
Worried as they had not heard from Will for some time; also heard that General Posey had been wounded; wonders when this cruel war will end; mentioned that the Federal troops had evacuated the Memphis & Charleston Railroad; talks about James Ronald Chalmers forces; mentions clothing and goods he would like to send to Will
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (7 November 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (7 November 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Edwin's disdain at being in General Joseph R. Davis' brigade and discussion of their various options for transfer or promotion; various promotions in the brigade; rumors of their winter position; furloughs
Unknown To J. W. Henderson (5 November 1863), Author Unknown, John Watson Henderson
Unknown To J. W. Henderson (5 November 1863), Author Unknown, John Watson Henderson
Correspondence
Personal letter from Henderson's brother
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (30 October 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (30 October 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Sending a list of clothes needed; discussion of march into Pennsylvania up through the Battle of Gettysburg
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (14 October 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (14 October 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Responds to letters from his Maggie and tells that he has a horse to ride home. Roberts writes of a battle on the 20th of September that he did not believe was decisive and says that they must move in order to get more food. He also predicts a struggle for the possession of Tennessee, where President Davis is located.
Letter From W. J. Britton To "General." 9 October 1863, W. J. Britton
Letter From W. J. Britton To "General." 9 October 1863, W. J. Britton
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from W. J. Britton to "General"; sent from Meridian
Letter From W. S. Featherston To "Major." 8 October 1863, Winfield Scott Featherston
Letter From W. S. Featherston To "Major." 8 October 1863, Winfield Scott Featherston
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from W.S. Featherston to "Major," regarding the operations around Jackson.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (3 October 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (3 October 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Writes of the Yankees strengthening their fortifications just as they bring more artillery to the front. Roberts writes that an officer told him the Confederates at the battlefield of Chickamauga have all been buried but that the Yankees are left to rot.
Mollie Wendel To Mrs. M. Sanders (16 September 1863), Mollie Wendel, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Mollie Wendel To Mrs. M. Sanders (16 September 1863), Mollie Wendel, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Following Jeremiah's death, Mollie requesting return of the letters she had written to Jeremiah.
List Of Captured Property Transferred (11 September 1863), J. E. Jones
List Of Captured Property Transferred (11 September 1863), J. E. Jones
Military Records
Quartermaster's list used as a a list of captured property, &c., transferred to M.W. Boyd for 1 serviceable horse
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (23 August 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (23 August 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Religion and attending church with General Lee and others; new system of furlough so there is a possibility of his coming home but it is very slim as he has little money to make the trip; generally misses his family and home in this letter
B. F. Gentry To W. R. And Mariah Gentry (22 August 1863), Benjamin F. Gentry, Wiley R. Gentry, Mariah Gentry
B. F. Gentry To W. R. And Mariah Gentry (22 August 1863), Benjamin F. Gentry, Wiley R. Gentry, Mariah Gentry
Correspondence
Benjamin discusses food quality and requests money to buy supplies. Also passes along word to his family and servants.
Resolution. Death Of H. R. Miller (15 August 1863), Robert Lewis Taggart
Resolution. Death Of H. R. Miller (15 August 1863), Robert Lewis Taggart
Correspondence
Resolution, adopted by the 42nd Mississippi Regiment concerning the Death of Colonel Hugh R. Miller
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (9 August 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (9 August 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Talks about the retreat to Orange C.H.; attends church with General Lee; provisions taken from Pennsylvania; marriage of one of his lady friends, Lutie Dickson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 July 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 July 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Describes his march into Maryland and Pennsylvania; General Lee's orders to respect private property were enforced; Battle of Gettysburg description; list of dead and wounded; uncertain about future but puts his trust in God- especially as Vicksburg has fallen
Purchase Authorization (10 July 1863), Frank C. Gillette, Confederate States Of America. Provost Marshal's Office
Purchase Authorization (10 July 1863), Frank C. Gillette, Confederate States Of America. Provost Marshal's Office
Military Records
Authorization to purchase 1 pair of shoes & 4 pairs of socks from any authorized Vicksburg seller
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (8 July 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (8 July 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie of his new location near Chattanooga and tells of the shelling of a town which resulted in the death of a woman and child, much to Roberts's dismay.
Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (3 July 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (3 July 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Correspondence
Letter written to his mother, as Jeremiah is dying, after having been wounded at Gettysburg.