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The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 47): May 28, 1863, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 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=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

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.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 May 27, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

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

1863-05-26 Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Il)

Guarding Ossabaw Island: History and Archaeology of the 47th N.Y.V.I. Camp

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the Chicago Tribune on May 26. 1863.

Chicago Tribune, “Not Hung,” May 26, 1863.

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

1863-05-25 Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune (Chicago,Il)

Guarding Ossabaw Island: History and Archaeology of the 47th N.Y.V.I. Camp

An article on the Federal camp at Ossabaw Island published in the Chicago Tribune on May 25, 1863.

“From Gen. Hunter's Command.” Chicago Tribune. May 25, 1863.

Letter, 1863 May 24, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To My Dear Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs (Ohio). Catherine writes about being afraid for Oscar, questions about the wounded and Oscar's division, and news from Yellow Springs.

Letter, 1863 May 24, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about gypsies setting up camp outside of town, Clement L. Vallandingham and other Copperheads, and other news from Yellow Springs.

Letter, 1863 May 24, Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. In her letter Mary tells Oscar to take a furlough to come home, and she writes about other news from home.

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1863 May 23, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

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

Correspondence

Updates from Pontotoc, including personal and military events around the area

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 46): May 21, 1863, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 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=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

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.

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1863 May 20, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1863 May 19, 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 Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about how a person feels in the middle of a battle, his feelings on the recent "repulse" of the Northern Divisions, and General McLean taking leave to report to Burnside.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 May 19, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1863 May 19, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 May 18, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

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.]

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 May 16, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter, May 14th, Oscar D. Ladley To [No Salutation], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter from Oscar Ladley written on a copy of General Order No. 9 from Headquarters of the Eleventh Corps. In the letter Oscar writes about the casualties from a recent battle, and that he felt that General Order No. 9 would not have been issued if others had "attended to their duty."

[Letter], 1863, May 14, Oshkosh, Wis., S.H. Alban [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A business correspondence from S.H. Alban as part of a follow up to Allen F. Cameron Personal Correspondence: July 29, 1861. Relates information regarding a land deed/certificate in Plover, Wisconsin via the Land office in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Forwarded by C.H. Hamlin.

One entry: dated May 14, 1863

Handwritten; Single page; 25 x 20 cm.

Letter, 1863 May 14th, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley, Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary asks what Oscar thinks about General Joseph Hooker. She also writes about Clement L. Vallandingham being sentenced to hard labor and other news about acquaintances at home.

W. H. Wright To William Mackall (14 May 1863), W. H. Wright

Military Records

Telegram stating artillery was not received

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 45): May 14, 1863, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 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=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Letter, 1863 May 16, 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 Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar details a recent battle, including the casualties, and his surprise at how the Northern forces were ambushed.

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.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 May 13, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.