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1864-04-22 Columbus Daily Sun, Columbus Daily Sun (Columbus, Ga)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

A short excerpt from the Columbus Daily Sun discussing the regiment station at Causton's Bluff just outside of Savannah, Georgia, published on April 22, 1864.

“Thirteenth Georgia Regiment.” Columbus Daily Sun. April 22, 1864.

Manuscript Deed Of Emancipation, Dated April 20, 1864, By William D. Gaylor, Holt County, Missouri, Freeing Charity And Emana Jane., William D. Gaylor

Documents Related to Slavery

Know all men by these presents that
I William D Gaylor of the County of
Holt and State of Missouri for divers
good causes and considerations...
unto ..... do hereby emancipate and
set free my slave Charity aged 28 years
dark color Also my slave Emana Jane
aged... months of a yellow color and
I do hereby release and convey to the said
Charity and Emana Jane all my rights
bills and claims to their services hence
forth and forever Witness my hand
and seal this 30th day of April AD 1864
witnesses William D Gaylor seal

James Scott
John …

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 41): April 15, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 40): April 8, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1864 April 7, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1864 April 5, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1864 April 4, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Jacksonville, Florida. Oscar writes about money he sent to his family previously, as well as detailing a fight with Southern forces.

F. M. Wilkinson Letter - April 4, 1864, F. M. Wilkinson, C. R. Wilkinson

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

A letter from F. M. Wilkinson to his father C. R. Wilkinson from a Confederate camp on Whitemarsh Island, Georgia dated April 4, 1864.

Digital Library of Georgia. https://dlg.usg.edu/record/geusc_139x0k6f6s-cor_880ht76jh2-cor.

Copy Of A Letter From John Hunt Morgan To Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston Regarding The Former's Arrival In Richmond And Interview With Confederate President Jefferson Davis., John Hunt Morgan

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Confederate General John H. Morgan writes to General Joseph E. Johnston to relate Morgan's conversation with Jefferson Davis, in which he requested restoration of his command. Morgan also mentions the possible expedition intended against Nashville. He informs Johnson of information, from an officer who had escaped from the Nashville Penitentiary, that claimed there would be no difficulty in accomplishing all intended in Nashville as there were no more than three hundred troops, "most of whom were negroes," dated April 3, 1864.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (2 April 1864), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Tells Maggie that he is not completely satisfied working under Maj Baylor and may switch positions but is hesitating. He also says that he saw his cousin Tom, who was elected lieutenant of his old Company. Roberts also mentions that he may be able to come home in the spring and looks forward to seeing his loved ones and gardening.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 39): April 1, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Miscellaneous Reports For The Military Districts In Georgia, 1864, Lafayette Mclaws

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

Miscellaneous reports from military districts in Georgia from Confederate officers on the defences at Savannah from the spring and summer of 1864.

U.S. War Department, The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 128 vols. (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1880–1901), Series I, Vol. 35, pt. 2, multiple entries.

Series Of Correspondence Related To Whitemarsh Island From April To August Of 1864, Department Of South Carolina, Georgia, And Florida.

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

A collection of Confederate correspondenc and district and division troop commands from April to August of 1864.

U.S. War Department, The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 128 vols. (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1880–1901), Series I, Vol. 35, pt. 2, pp. 447, 451-452, 457-458, 463-467, 598-599, 600, 605-606, 610-612, 644.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1864 March 31, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

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

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1864 March 27, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Jacksonville, Florida. Oscar writes about seeing a general arrive that may replace General Seymour, his opinion on honors conferred on General Grant, and other news.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 38): March 25, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

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.

1864-03-24 Wilmington Journal, Wilmington Journal (Wilmington N.C.)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An excerpt from the Wilmington Journal detailing a Federal expedition to Whitemarsh Island by the combined forces of the 85th Pennsylvania, a detachment of the 67th Ohio, and the 4th New Hampshire regiments, published on March 24, 1864.

“The Expedition to Whitemarsh Island.” Wilmington Journal. March, 24.1864

Letter, 1864 March 20, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Jacksonville, Florida. In his letter Oscar writes about being busy on picket duty, news men re-enlisting, his regiments reputation, and more.

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated March 18, 1864, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on March 18, 1864. In the letter Robert tells her of his arrival at Camp Dennison and says he will come home as soon as he can.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 37): March 18, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

B. F. Gentry To Mariah Gentry (16 March 1864), Benjamin F. Gentry, Mariah Gentry

Correspondence

Benjamin mentions that fellow soldiers received furloughs; rumor of fighting; the departure of their Chaplain; and other activities.

Letter, 1864 March 14, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Jacksonville, Florida. In his letter Oscar recounts previous letters he has sent home, that they still "stand to arms" in anticipation of attack, and other news.

Watson S. Dibrell To Mary Lou Armistead (12 March 1864), Watson S. Dibrell

Correspondence

Love letter

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 36): March 11, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter, 1864 March 9, William A. Burns To Brother And Sister [James C. And Mary Burns], William A. Burns

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

Letter from William A. Burns to his brother and sister, James C. and Mary Burns, from Sams Mills, Tennessee.

Warrant On The Treasurer In Favor Of Capt. W. S. Williams, Charles Clark (1811-1877), A. J. Gillespie

Military Records

Concerning payment to Capt. W.S. Williams due to "An act to authorize the impressment of slaves and other personal property for military purposes"

1864-03-09 Washington Reporter Tribune, Washington Reporter Tribune (Washington, D.C.)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An article on the actions on Whitemarsh Island and Gibson Point Battery, published by the Washington Reporter Tribune in 1864.

From the 85th Regiment. (1864, March 9). Washington Reporter Tribune.

1864-03-09 Washington Reporter Tribune, Washington Reporter Tribune (Washington, D.C.)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An excerpt from the Washington Reporter Tribune detailing a report from Hilton Head, South Carolina about actions on and around Whitemarsh Island, published on March 8, 1864.

“From the 85th Regiment.” Washington Reporter Tribune. March 9, 1864.