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J. H. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (11 December 1860), J. H. Nelson
J. H. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (11 December 1860), J. H. Nelson
Correspondence
Talks about most recent letter from Will and hope that he will stay at school a bit longer before coming home. Most of the letter is dedicated to the shooting of Reverend Joseph Holt Ingraham and his last moments
J. H. Nelson To William C. Nelson (11 December 1860), J. H. Nelson
J. H. Nelson To William C. Nelson (11 December 1860), J. H. Nelson
Correspondence
Received his most recent letter but is concerned about his coming home so early for the Christmas holidays. Mentions that Will's mother arrived at Helena on Wednesday last; describes the terrible accidental shooting of Rev. Joseph Holt Ingraham
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (10 December 1860), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (10 December 1860), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Worried that he had not received an answer to his most recent letter; talks about the awful food at the Hall; asks for more money to pay off his debts; asks if Col. Charles L. Thomas was killed on the tracks; gives his love to all the family, especially his little brother Tom
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (4 November 1860), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (4 November 1860), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Describes going to church to hear Dr. Frederick A.P. Barnard preach and saw several of acquaintances - Mrs. Boynton, Mrs. Barnard, Mrs. Whitehorne, and Mrs. Stearns. Describes his visiting Mrs. Lamar with the cake his mother sent to her. Describes the great agitation in the area over the question of union. Talks about a new home going up in Oxford, which would become Ammadelle, and asks how the building of their new house is getting along. Asks to be remembered to all of his friends
S. G. Miller To George Miller (29 September 1860), Susan G. Miller, George Miller
S. G. Miller To George Miller (29 September 1860), Susan G. Miller, George Miller
Correspondence
Susan discussing her loneliness; morality & temptation; and family members
Letter From M. W. Hackelton To "My Dear Friend" Mrs. Featherston. 23 July 1860, M. W. Hackelton
Letter From M. W. Hackelton To "My Dear Friend" Mrs. Featherston. 23 July 1860, M. W. Hackelton
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from M. W. Hackelton to "My dear friend" [Mrs. Featherston], regarding condolences on loss of child; sent from Holly Springs
John H. Schuler To J. H. Nelson (24 June 1860), John H. Schuler
John H. Schuler To J. H. Nelson (24 June 1860), John H. Schuler
Correspondence
Talks about family connections; thanks Mr. Nelson for all of his help; talking about beginning a mercantile business at Duck Hill; likes the state a lot and thinks there are several prospects for making a living; family wishes he would return to Virginia
Patience W. S. Gage To Jeremiah Gage (30 May 1860), Patience W. S. Gage, Jeremiah Gage
Patience W. S. Gage To Jeremiah Gage (30 May 1860), Patience W. S. Gage, Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
Letter to Jeremiah concerning his giving speech at UM's commencement, travels of various family members and few requests of Jeremiah to visit friends and family.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (30 May 1860), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (30 May 1860), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Wishes for more letters from home and worries that something is wrong since he had not heard anything lately. Talks about examinations in his classes and again asks for summer clothing to be sent as the weather is warm; mentions needing more money for school; talks about receiving a letter from John Goodrich from Grenada, and asks about family
S. W. Clark To His Mother (10 May 1860), Silas W. Clark
S. W. Clark To His Mother (10 May 1860), Silas W. Clark
Correspondence
Regarding his health.
John H. Schuler To J. H. Nelson (5 May 1860), John H. Schuler
John H. Schuler To J. H. Nelson (5 May 1860), John H. Schuler
Correspondence
Discusses business, mutual acquaintances, and family
Jeremiah Gage To Unknown Sister (17 April 1860), Jeremiah Gage
Jeremiah Gage To Unknown Sister (17 April 1860), Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
Letter from Jeremiah to his sister concerning the death of their father, Matthew Gage, Jr.
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1860 April 2), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1860 April 2), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes about a possible visit north but continues to worry about bringing an enslaved person with her. She also notes the birth of a daughter to Mrs. Cobb
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (2 March 1860), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (2 March 1860), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Howard [Falconer's] visit to Holly Springs; description of the boarding conditions; his health; asking for his summer clothes as the winter is ending; competitive recitations; academic standing in class; mentions Mr. Stearns
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (31 January 1860), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (31 January 1860), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Home matters back in Holly Springs, Will's grades; getting a letter from Mr. Nelson, assuring her that he is taking good personal care of his health; recitations at University; disappointment with his grades and vows to improve; urges his mother to visit "sister" in Helena, Arkansas
Letter From Capt. J. Myers 17 January 1864, J. Myers
Letter From Capt. J. Myers 17 January 1864, J. Myers
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from Capt. J. Myers in "Camp near Canton, Mississippi."
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1860-1862 November 29), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1860-1862 November 29), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes of her recent trip north to Chicopee, MA; her husband's favorable impression of the north, especially ladies who work; return home; visiting Waverly, MS; complains of their sister Lucy Chapin not helping with household work enough; and she talks a bit about starting her school
Ebws 2.1: Correspondence And Documents, Circa 1860s
Ebws 2.2: Correspondence And Documents, 1860
George Miller To Edwin Miller (January 1860), George Miller, Edwin Miller
George Miller To Edwin Miller (January 1860), George Miller, Edwin Miller
Correspondence
Discussing missing his home in Spring; various neighbors; his brother's education and his need for boots
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1860 January 1), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1860 January 1), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes about her first Christmas on the Mississippi plantation; the celebrations of the plantation slaves; the making of clothes for slaves [in 1860 the census listed 73 slaves for the Gerdine plantation]; sending her congratulations on Emily's marriage; interesting notations about her disbelief in romance; and her hope for a possible visit north
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1860-1861 December 16), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1860-1861 December 16), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes of talk of secession; their step-mother Sarah Chapin; T.R.R. Cobb; Tom Cobb Gerdine; the feelings of southerners via the north; her desire to obtain reliable northern news; talks of the new railroad through West Point; and writes of their sister Lucy Chapin
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1860 September), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1860 September), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
This letter was written after Roxana visited her family in Chicopee, MA. She writes to let Emily know that the piano has been delivered; how excited her children are waiting for the "box" of goodies from the north to arrive
S. G. Miller To Edwin Miller (1860), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller
S. G. Miller To Edwin Miller (1860), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller
Correspondence
Brief mention of Secession and various family members