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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

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

Harvey Collection Letters

Nearly 5 months into his prison term, Thomas expresses doubt about leaving soon. He relays details about Jacob's wounds from fighting Quantrell's raiders in Lawrence, Kansas.

Unknown To J. W. Henderson (5 November 1863), Author Unknown, John Watson Henderson

Correspondence

Personal letter from Henderson's brother

Letter From Unknown To Frank L. Lemont, November 1, 1863, Unknown

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Unknown to Frank L. Lemont. In it the writer (most likely one of Frank's sisters) relates the state of the family and laments any wrongdoings or insults given in the previous letter.

Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 277, f.8

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Armstrong Family, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas requests additional food and cooking supplies and mentions subject areas he is studying with fellow prisoners.

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

Letter From George W. Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George offers his thoughts on Jacob's ill-fated "Kansas expedition" and discusses the recent skirmishes he participated in near Canton, Mississippi.

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George responds to Francis's updates from Clinton and her teaching position.

Letter From Achsah Lemont To Frank L. Lemont, October 25, 1863, Achsah Lemont

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from Achsah Lemont to her brother Frank L. Lemont, October 25, 1863. In it she tells Frank that she is now boarding with a Mr. and Mrs. Russel taking care of their children during their absence and that due to this she feels rather overwhelmed, almost to the point of insanity. Achsah also speaks of the state of the family and other goings on at home. In a rather personal moment she also inquires of his intentions towards Electa Lemont and she warns him to not pursue such intentions, and in regards to her own love life she provided …

1863 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1863 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at the Sandy Run Meeting House (present day: Sandy Run Baptist Church) in Mooresboro, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder George W. Rollins and the circular letter was authored by Elder Larkin M. Berry. On October 25, the association collected $654.25 to aid the Marion Board's operations to send the gospel to North Carolina troops in the Confederate Army. Additional contributions during the associational session brought the total to $671.50. A resolution was made for associational churches to cease correspondence and association with itinerant preacher Drury Scruggs. …

James Harper's Claim For Damages From New York City Draft Riots, October 22, 1863., County Of New York, James Harper

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

James Harper's claim for damages sustained in the New York City draft riots of July, 1863. Includes an itemized list of damaged goods and wares which totals $345. Subsequent documents and annotations indicate Harper was paid $150 for the damages by the County of New York. The address of his establishment is noted as 533 Third Avenue.

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George describes a skirmish that took place over 5 days, including a "narrow escape" from an ambush.

County Tax Receipt, Elias Cornell Heirs, October 21, 1863, Elias Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Printed personal property tax receipt for the heirs of Elias Cornell from the County Treasury of Franklin County, dated October 21, 1863. The total is fifteen dollars and thirty two cents. Signed by [unknown] Thompson and by J. Dowdan.

County Tax Receipt, Angeline C. Cornell, October 21, 1863, Angeline C. Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Printed personal property tax receipt for Angeline C. Cornell from the County Treasury of Franklin County, dated October 21, 1863. The total is eight dollars and twenty five cents. Signed by [unknown] Thompson and by J. Dowdan.

County Tax Receipt, John B. Cornell, October 21, 1863, John B. Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Printed personal property tax receipt for John B. Cornell from the County Treasury of Franklin County, dated October 21, 1863. The total is seven dollars and seventy cents. Signed by [unknown] Thompson and by J. Dowdan.

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

The Letters of Marshall Clason

Marshall provides an account of how his Division reinforced General George H. Thomas's position during the Battle of Chickamauga. His regiment is to receive commendation for its action during the conflict. Marshall rejoices at Clement Vallandigham's defeat in the Ohio gubernatorial election.

Letter From W.G. Spencer To William Armstrong, W.G. Spencer

Harvey Collection Letters

W.G. Spencer discusses wool prices, asks after Thomas, and wonders when the war will end.

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 Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas asks Jacob to send the items he requested last month.

Letter From John W. Marshall To Francis P. Porter, John W. Marshall

Harvey Collection Letters

Fearing there will not be any women to marry when he returns home from the war, John Porter suggests that he and Francis "make some arrangement that will tend to our mutual benefit."

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

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from W.S. Featherston to "Major," regarding the operations around Jackson.

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia On October 4, 1863, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on October 4, 1863 from Bridgeport, Alabama. In the letter he talks about troop movements, railroad targets, and about a distant relative he has met, Goodlett Adams. He also talks about the welcome the troops received at the train depot in Xenia, Ohio as they passed through.

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.

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Or Father Dated October, 1863, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to one of his parents in October, 1863. In the letter he complains of a lack of administrative ability on the part of General Rosencrans which has led to great suffering of the troops. He also talks of personal affairs and needs.

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

The Letters of Marshall Clason

Marshall fought in the Battle of Chickamauga that claimed 96 men from his regiment. While he is unharmed, he relays that the soldiers are "living hard," and have been sleeping in the open for 3 weeks.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas again requests a box of provisions, adding a few items, prison authorities are allowing prisoners to use Confederate money.

Teaching Certificate For Francis P. Porter, Dewitt County School Commissioner

Harvey Collection Letters

Francis's teaching certificate

Letter From Augustin Hibbard To Brother [William Hibbard], 1863 Sept. 25, Augustin Hibbard

Gold Rush Life

Please return this soon William

San Juan Island Sep 25th/63 [1863]

Dear Brother

Yours of July 30th came to hand last week and received a warm welcome, it is such a pleasure and relief to me to hear from home. When I say this you perhaps may wonder why it is that I am so delinquent in writing but the fact is my dear brother that I have little to write about except myself (and that so very unsatisfactory) that I often commence a letter and give it up thoroughly overcome with the blackest kind of blues. The isolated life …

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated September 21, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this note to his mother Julia from the battlefield on September 21, 1863. In the letter he talks about the battle and names some of the men that were wounded or killed.