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S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (3 July 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (3 July 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Susan's concern for her family members' lives; patriotism versus sacrifice and stoicism; speculation on mail impediments; perception of the War; general updates
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (26 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (26 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson sends sympathy for Sallie's unfortunate health following his furlough; the weather; rumor from the homefront & Vicksburg; skirmishes with his company; news of a local man's imprisonment for killing a member of Henderson's company for rummaging in his potato field;
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses the death of Sallie's uncle; items he is sending home; recommends Sallie leaving Mississippi if the Union takes Vicksburg;
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (17 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (17 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Describing the regiment's movements around Culpeper, Va. and restriction on allowed pack-size
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (17 June 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (17 June 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Describes being again on the march; they are hoping to go to Pennsylvania; rumors abound that it is Gen. Lee's intention to invade; the Army has been reorganized and instead of two Army corps they now have three; His Division is now a part of A.P. Hill's corps; Barksdale's Brigade and his friends from the 17th Mississippi still remain with Longstreet so he is separated from them; met Mrs. Gen. A.P. Hill; describes a visit with family in Virginia; notes that he no longer minds marching so much as he now has a horse
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (15 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (15 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Camped at a location they camped in 1862, thinking about their fallen fellow soldiers; mentions Union troops falling back & considers their possible moves
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing troop positions at Fredericksburg and the current level of engagement; also discusses his desire to go home to care for his family
Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Albert H. Clark
Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Albert H. Clark
Correspondence
Albert discussing various deserters and the situation at Fredericksburg." [2nd page possibly written by Albert for Isaac] Isaac discusses the probability of him returning home with the next person to receive furlough.
George Miller To S. G. Miller (12 June 1863), George Miller, Susan G. Miller
George Miller To S. G. Miller (12 June 1863), George Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Discusses his company's return to a former camp ground, Susan's infrequent writing, a "terrible" impending battle in Maryland and his concern of death
R. C. Lipsey To Jeremiah Gage (10 June 1863), R. C. Lipsey, Jeremiah Gage
R. C. Lipsey To Jeremiah Gage (10 June 1863), R. C. Lipsey, Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
Describes the atmosphere after the fall of Vicksburg (Miss.); notably that of people considering fleeing the area. Also makes reference to the heavy loses from Company A, the University Greys.
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (10 June 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (10 June 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah expressing optimism over the current war conditions, including the holding of the State of Mississippi and the state of Lee's troops. Also glad that Jerrie is in the process of finding him a substitute. Finally makes reference to their mother's debts and the current prices of cotton.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (8 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (8 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing the situation and position at Fredericksburg and rumors of tactics, including the possibility of General Lee heading to Maryland. Thomas also discusses having been home.
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson details his regiment's activities at the front under Gen. Bragg & those of Lieut. Gen. N.B. Forrest; news of other soldiers & regiments; his health;
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (31 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (31 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses his desire for good food and the regiment's limited options and cost; the health of his company; money;
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (28 May 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (28 May 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie that the Yankees took about fifty men and a hundred horses from his cavalry regiment and they had killed some of them and taken six prisoners. Roberts claims that the men in his cavalry have become too comfortable.
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (28 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (28 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Susan's fears of losing her husband and sons
Receipt. Property Returns From Ordinance Bureau (26 May 1863), Edwin B. Smith
Receipt. Property Returns From Ordinance Bureau (26 May 1863), Edwin B. Smith
Military Records
Ordinance Bureau to H.R. Miller in Ivor, Va concerning property return for the 1st Quarter of 1863
S. A. J. Clark To His Father (23 May 1863), Squire A. J. Clark
S. A. J. Clark To His Father (23 May 1863), Squire A. J. Clark
Correspondence
Regarding a Memphis newspaper report naming killed and wounded; also mentions Jackson, MS, and Vicksburg, MS
Anne Unknown To S. G. Miller (22 May 1863), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller
Anne Unknown To S. G. Miller (22 May 1863), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Updates from Pontotoc, including personal and military events around the area
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (21 May 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (21 May 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah's anxiety and outrage over hearing of the aggression by the Union forces in Mississippi, particularly the Siege of Vicksburg (Miss.); again pleads for a substitute and discusses the promotion of Col. Green, over Lt. Col. Lowry, a result of which Jeremiah does not become Adjutant.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (17 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (17 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing setting his affairs at Bim Clark's (Trigg County) and his desire to return home, through Jackson; also mentions Isaac working at home. [This letter may be misdated.]
W. H. Wright To William Mackall (14 May 1863), W. H. Wright
W. H. Wright To William Mackall (14 May 1863), W. H. Wright
Military Records
Telegram stating artillery was not received
Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (14 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage
Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (14 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
Mollie discussing her possible life with Jeremiah after the war, including questionable the possibility of marriage and a move to Houston. Also mentions a friend, Sanford, who may go to prison if he could not find a replacement.
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Battle of Chancellorsville; death of Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson; death of Earl Van Dorn; General Lee's plans; glad to hear that Roger Barton is not dead and will soon be exchanged from Camp Chase
S. G. Miller To Edwin Or George Miller (11 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, George Miller
S. G. Miller To Edwin Or George Miller (11 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, George Miller
Correspondence
Susan recounting her 3rd party knowledge of the war
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (11 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (11 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas detailing the fighting around Suffolk & Fredericksburg, Virginia, and the movement of his company
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (10 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (10 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses the Battle of Fredericksburg, rumor of General Van Dorn's adultry and murder; Colonel Wheeler's capture; Lieut. Gen. Forrest's success; Union success in Mississippi;
Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (8 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage
Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (8 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
Mollie wishing to delay any formal committments to Jeremiah and provides her disdain over his desire to seek a substitute.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (8 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (8 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Recounts the Battle of Chancellorsville; mentions dead and wounded also in the letter
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (3 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (3 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson writes of their movements and rumor of a possible future; news of events in Mississippi; money & cost of food; payment expected from his furlough; sale of slaves;