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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 August 9, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter From Robert Patterson To Colonel J. F. Harrison On August 7, 1862, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to Colonel J. F. Harrison from Army headquarters in Sperryville, Virginia on August 7, 1862. In the letter he complains about Colonel Schliech and his method of appointing officers based on personal acquaintance and friendship rather than competence, and says he will probably not receive one under the Colonel's command. Robert also talks disparagingly about the way the North handles the Volunteer Service system. Lastly, he says they will be marching to Madison soon.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 05): August 7, 1862, 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

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 August 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson describes his trip to Mobile and the forthcoming trip to Chattanooga; his bowel issues and medicine (opium); available food; payment & money; cotton prices;

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 August 6, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner August 5, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Letter, 1862 August 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 camp near Sperryville, Virginia. In this letter Oscar writes about drills with his brigade and division, about attempting to get a commission, seeing his father's old home in Woodstock, and more.

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On August 2, 1862, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson writes to his father Jefferson on August 2, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville. Robert expresses dissatisfaction with his regiment and tells his father he has mailed a letter of recommendation given him and hopes to receive an appointment in another regiment. He also mentions a letter published in the Cincinnati Gazette which made disparaging remarks about the Union soldiers.

The New York Times

Civil War Text

The New York Times, Vol. XI-No. 3388, Saturday, August 2, 1862. Oversized newspaper consisting of 8 pages. This issue includes headline news from the James River.

The New York Times.

African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection – Text

The New York Times, Vol. XI-No. 3388, Saturday, August 2, 1862. Oversized newspaper consisting of 8 pages. This issue includes headline news from the James River.

J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (1 August 1862), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family

Correspondence

Discusses the relative relaxing atmosphere in camp at Columbus with servants cleaning their clothing and availability of food. Speculates on the company's possible movements and notes the existence of prisoners in Columbus. Finally, discusses the other companies movement through Columbus en route to Chattanooga, TN.

Letter To John A. Andrew, 1862 July 31, Timothy O'Leary, Et Al.

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 04): July 31, 1862, 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

J. M. Stone To H. R. Miller (31 July 1862), J. M. Stone, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Concerning an application for transfer

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (30 July 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses the possible next move for his regiment toward Mobile or Chattanooga; the women surrounding the Tupelo campsite, particularly the Irish women with the Louisiana regiment; his health

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner July 29, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Letter From Augustin Hibbard To [William Hibbard] 1862 July 27, Augustin Hibbard

Gold Rush Life

Victoria July 27^th 1862 My Dear Brother

On my return to this place last week from Portland, Oregon, where I had been something over a month on business, I found your two welcome letters of April 10^th & May 28^th. I cannot understand why it is that letters are so delayed on the way from Canada to this place, I ought to have received yours of April 10^th previous to my leaving for Portland, neither do I receive more than one half of the letters you write me, for you mention that for the past …

Letter, 1862 July 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 Sperryville, Virginia. In this letter Oscar writes about the possibility of family friends helping him get a commission in a new regiment, meeting Aunt Eliza, and more.

Private Letter From Augustin Hibbard To Brother [William Hibbard], 1862 July 27, Augustin Hibbard

Gold Rush Life

Victoria July 27^th 1862

Private

My Dear Brother[,]

Enclosed you will please find two blank notes sent for my signature. I feel that I am unable to sufficiently thank you for your kind letter of May 28^th, [and] nor to express my gratitude for the kind brotherly feeling pervailing [prevailing] it. The obligations that I am under to you and Ashley are of such a nature, and my position with regard to them is so unsatisfactory, that it has weighed heavily upon my spirits and caused me many a sleepless night, [and] [ ] [ ] [for] …

J. H. Miller, Jr. To H. R. Miller (27 July 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Describes his feeling during recent retreat, preparing for an upcoming march rumored as heading either Chattanooga or Savannah, destruction in his father's town and knowledge they will pass through Mobile.

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 24, 1862, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his father, Jefferson Patterson, on July 24, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville, Virginia. In the letter he writes about infantry, cavalry and artillery being on the move and complains about Colonel Schliech and his method of appointing officers based on personal acquaintance and friendship rather than competence. He closes by saying they will be heading to Culpepper soon.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 03): July 24, 1862, 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

William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (24 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Recent letter from Tom; description of what it is like to participate in a big battle (Seven Days Battles); not all "crimson glory and undying fame"; possibility of Lincoln's calling for 300,000 more men; burial of a friend; camped near Richmond; girls of Holly Springs

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (24 July 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses the arrival of his relief soldier; the regiment's rumored next move; his health;

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner July 22, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (21 July 1862), Jonathan Clark

Correspondence

Jonathan writing to his mother concerning his need of new shoes and assuring her of his well being.

Letter Written To Julia Patterson From Her Niece, Lilly, On July 20, 1862, Lilly

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to Julia Patterson by her niece, Lilly, on July 20, 1862. In the letter she discusses their recent visit with family and friends in Cincinnati and Louisville, and their return home to Paducah.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (20 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Worries about Holly Springs; religion in camp; resignation of Major Edward W. Upshaw; Captain Claudius Wistar Sears still in North Carolina; Seven Days Battle

Letter To Patrick Guiney, 1862 July18, John Mahan

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (18 July 1962), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones

Correspondence

Would like supplies sent from home and his wishes given to the family and women at home.