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James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (11 June 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones

Correspondence

James discusses the wounded after the recent battle, the Union fortifying their position, and the care of their troops by women from home.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner June 10, 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.

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (9 June 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Glad to have received a letter from Holly Springs at last; Worries a great deal about the fate of Holly Springs with the falling back of Beauregard from Corinth; stating that they are still waiting on McClellan to advance; disease; sickness of Willie and Jimmy Sims and others; Stonewall Jackson in the Valley District

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (8 June 1862), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Roberts describes their move from Corinth to their new campsite near Saltillo and tells anecdotes about his experience.

Jeremiah Gage To Georgiana Irene Gage (7 June 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Georgiana Irene Gage

Correspondence

Jeremiah describes the Battle of Seven Pines' level of engagement and the state of the wounded, particularly his wounds and those of Captain Lowry. Mentions his disappointment over not receiving a 'boy' from their mother. Again mentions his fear of the war's long-duration and his assumption that the fighting will continue as soon as the rain and flooding clears.

Certification To Order The Burning Of Cotton, Captain E. Porter

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1861-1870 (Series 1.4)

No abstract provided.

Letter Written From Jennie Price To Her Aunt Julia Patterson Dated June 5, 1862, Jennie Price

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by Jennie Price to her aunt Julia Patterson on June 5, 1862. In the letter she talks about the secessionist views of their cousin, Ellen Searles.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 48): June 5, 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

James W. Drake To H. R. Miller (4 June 1862), James W. Drake, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Description of the Battle of Seven Pines and a large skirmish the preceding weekend; letter similar to Drake's written the previous day to Susan Miller. Also directs Miller to Richmond.

S. W. Clark To His Father (14 June 1862), Silas W. Clark

Correspondence

Regarding the Battle of Chickamauga, the high price of consumer goods, and instructing his father to sell Clark's horse if his parents need money.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner June 3, 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.

James W. Drake To S. G. Miller (3 June 1862), James W. Drake, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Description of the Battle of Seven Pines, including names of fallen & wounded soldiers, details of equipment & Federal troops captured, and fortifications installed & expectations of the Union's next approach

Letter From Augustin Hibbard To Brother [William Hibbard], 1863 June 2, Augustin Hibbard

Gold Rush Life

Victoria V I June 2d 1863

My Dear Brother

How I wish that it was in my power to fill up this sheet with something satisfactory to myself as well as to you, but I cannot it is still the same old story, of struggling and hoping, of that hope defered [deferred], which maketh the heart sick. I had hoped to have had a good summer trade (and may yet, late in the season) but the price of labour [labor] has taken such a rise that all building is stoped [stopped] for the present. Masons, Bricklayers, Carpenters, and all other …

George W. Randolph, Confederate Secretary Of War, Writes To An Unidentifed Cotton Manufacturer, June 1862., George Wythe Randolph

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Randolph writes to an unidentified cottton manufacturer that he has been informed that "exhorbitant" prices are being charged for certain goods. Randolph also requests that his correspondent reply to him what quantity and what price such goods can be furnished at the time of writing and over the subsequent 30, 60, and 90 days at various points throughout the Southern rail system. Randolph further adds that "cotton manufacturers must not ex[ect to sell their goods at unreasonable prices[....]while other classes are suffering[.]"

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 May 31, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 47): May 29, 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

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner May 27, 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.

Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (25 May 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Edwin's discontent at current conditions; mentions the Conscription Act, hunger & issues of supplies, H. R. Miller's departure, delays in transfer, retreat from Yorktown, weather conditions, and loyalty to his fellow soldiers

Letter, 1862 May 24, 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 at Franklin. Oscar writes about sending home a receipt for $40.00, being fed half rations due to an attack on their supplies, fighting in a skirmish, and more.

The additional postscript is believed to have been a part of this letter but was labeled April 23, 1862.

1862-05-23 Athens Post, Athens Post (Athens, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Athens Post detailing the capture of fifteen Federal navy officers by the 13th Regiment Georgia Volunteers, published on May 23, 1862.

“Federal Officers Captured.” Athens Post. May 23, 1862.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 May 22, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 46): May 22, 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

1862-05-22 Rome Weekly Courier, Rome Weekly Courier (Rome, Ga)

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

An excerpt from the Rome Weekly Courier detailing correspondence from Causton's Bluff about an election that occurred to elect new field officers and 15 captured Federal prisoners, published on May 22, 1862.

“Our Savannah Correspondence.” Rome Weekly Courier. MAy 22, 1862.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner May 20, 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 To Jennie Guiney, 1862 May 20, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

An Act To Secure Homesteads To Actual Settlers On The Public Domain, United States Congess

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This Act, dated May 20, 1862 also known as United States (US) Public Law 37-64 and popularly known as the Homestead Act, the Homestead Act of 1862, and the Homestead Act of May 20, 1862, provides for adults who fulfill certain requirements to acquire title of up to a quarter section (160 acres) land from the public domain by registering and making certain "improvements" to the land.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 May 18, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 45): May 15, 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

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner May 13, 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 May 13, C. Ladley To My Dear Boy [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. She writes about feeling apprehensive about Oscar's safety after reading an account of a recent battle, rumors about the war, and more.