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Receipt For A Horse For The Confederacy, David C. Griffing May 1862

Receipt For A Horse For The Confederacy, David C. Griffing

Darden Family Papers

Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from David C. Griffing for use in the Confederate army.

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Letter, Jim M. Jackson To Cynthia Jackson Boswell; 5/22/1862 May 1862

Letter, Jim M. Jackson To Cynthia Jackson Boswell; 5/22/1862

Boswell and Stevens Family Papers

Letter from Jim M. Jackson, a Confederate soldier camped in Little Rock, Arkansas, to his sister, Cynthia Jackson Boswell. He writes about a scouting expedition, measles in the camps, and being conscripted in the Texas army.

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Letter, Peleg Clarke Jr. To Peleg Clarke Sr., May 21, 1862, Peleg Clarke Jr. May 1862

Letter, Peleg Clarke Jr. To Peleg Clarke Sr., May 21, 1862, Peleg Clarke Jr.

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This handwritten letter, dated May 21, 1862, is written from Peleg Clarkee, Jr. to his father, Peleg Clarkee, Sr. informing his father of how best to get letters to him and his impending move. The letter goes on to describe things that are happening around him due to the war and how the citizens are coping and surviving. The letter is written on blue "Office of Fredericksburg Paper Mill Company" letterhead.

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Special Orders For Putnam Darden By General P. G. T. Beauregard, May 2, 1802, Thomas Jordan May 1862

Special Orders For Putnam Darden By General P. G. T. Beauregard, May 2, 1802, Thomas Jordan

Darden Family Papers

This document, dated May 2, 1862, is special orders relayed to Putnam Darden and A. J. Cumenors, assigned their artillery service to special duty, reporting to the Chief of Artillery and principal quartermaster by the command of General P. G. T. Beauregard. the document is signed by Thomas Jordan, Adjutant General.

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Letter, Mary Elizabeth Wier To Ellen Wier, May 19, 1862, Mary Elizabeth Wier May 1862

Letter, Mary Elizabeth Wier To Ellen Wier, May 19, 1862, Mary Elizabeth Wier

T. C. Wier Letters and Family Papers

Letter, Sister (probably Mary Elizabeth Wier), from Enterprise, Mississippi to Ellen Lipscomb Wier. She tells of the births and the health of the Wier children and adults, of their current locations and of the activities of their friends. She also discusses that she, the Perrymans and others are caring for sick and wounded at the hospital, bringing them food and attending them on a scheduled rotation. She mentions men of the 37th Infantry, Company B. (her brother William W. Bud Wier's company), including Thomas C. Wier's new responsibilities as a company chaplain and the fact that Dr. Perryman brought home …

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J. W. Wells War Tax Receipt, James B. Shelton May 1862

J. W. Wells War Tax Receipt, James B. Shelton

James Scarbrough Papers

Receipt for J. W. Wells' payment of $10.75 in taxes to the Confederate States of America, received by District 33 tax collector James B. Shelton, 1862.

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Military Pass For Peleg Clarke Signed By Marsena R. Patrick, May 12, 1862 May 1862

Military Pass For Peleg Clarke Signed By Marsena R. Patrick, May 12, 1862

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This handwritten document from the Brigade Headquarters, dated May 17, 1862, provides Peleg Clarkee with a pass across the river to await further orders. The pass is signed by M. R. Patrick, Brig. General Commander.

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Willard And Winthrop Mckinstry To Mother Of Arthur Mckinstry, Willard Mckinstry, Winthrop Mckinstry May 1862

Willard And Winthrop Mckinstry To Mother Of Arthur Mckinstry, Willard Mckinstry, Winthrop Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Willard and Winthrop McKinstry to Mother of Arthur McKinstry. Fredonia, New York: Condolence letter written to the mother of Arthur by her brothers. Letter includes discussion of the death and details of after his death.

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Receipt For A Horse For The Confederacy, F. B. Coleman May 1862

Receipt For A Horse For The Confederacy, F. B. Coleman

Darden Family Papers

Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A. I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from F.B. Coleman for use in the Confederate Army.

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Csa Tax Receipt, J. B. Mccormick May 1862

Csa Tax Receipt, J. B. Mccormick

Darden Family Papers

Putnam Darden's receipt from the Confederate States War Tax of 1861.

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Receipt For A Horse For The Confederacy, F. B. Coleman May 1862

Receipt For A Horse For The Confederacy, F. B. Coleman

Darden Family Papers

Receipt for the purchase of a horse by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from F. B. Coleman for use in the Confederate army.

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War Tax Receipt, W. M. Haley May 1862

War Tax Receipt, W. M. Haley

Ashley Family Collection

Receipt for $8.00 paid by Hansford Wilson to war tax collector W. M. Haley of District 1 on May 15, 1862.

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Receipt For Three Horses For The Confederacy, Wade Harrison May 1862

Receipt For Three Horses For The Confederacy, Wade Harrison

Darden Family Papers

Receipt for the purchase of three horses by A.I. Cameron and Putnam Darden from Wade Harrison for use in the Confederate army.

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Letter, A. Shaw To Mary Shaw; 5/14/1862, Albert Shaw May 1862

Letter, A. Shaw To Mary Shaw; 5/14/1862, Albert Shaw

Shaw Family Papers – McKell Collection

Letter, Albert Shaw to his mother, Mary Shaw, telling her that his health has not improved and that his wife, Almerinda (''Rinnie''), has the measles. He thinks that the measles were carried by sick soldiers from Corinth, Mississippi. Yankee gunboats destroyed part of a railroad bridge at Manchac Pass and killed 20-30 soldiers. More than 200 soldiers, including a company of artillery from Natchez and a company of infantry from Lawrence County, left Brookhaven the day before. He also writes about the state of his crops. 1862.

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Willard And Winthrop Mckinstry To R. E. Fenton, Willard Mckinstry, Winthrop Mckinstry May 1862

Willard And Winthrop Mckinstry To R. E. Fenton, Willard Mckinstry, Winthrop Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Willard and Winthrop McKinstry to R. E. Fenton. Fredonia New York: Condolence letter by the uncle of Arthur McKinstry. Describes Arthur, his patriotism, and devotion to fighting the rebellion.

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War Tax Receipt For Mrs. E. P. Lanier, Ebenezer Patrick Odeneal May 1862

War Tax Receipt For Mrs. E. P. Lanier, Ebenezer Patrick Odeneal

Rufus Ward Collection

Receipt for Elizabeth Lanier's payment of $84.00 for the 1862 Confederate States of America war tax. Received by District 28 tax collector E. P. Odeneal on May 12, 1862.

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C. K. Abell To The Mother Of Arthur Mckinstry, C. K. Abell May 1862

C. K. Abell To The Mother Of Arthur Mckinstry, C. K. Abell

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from C. K. Abell to the mother of Arthur McKinstry. Camp Near West Point: The letter informs Arthur's mother of his death. Arthur was killed in action and depicts the manner and cause of death. The letter is written by his company commander.

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Memoranda Of Corn Delivered To U. S. Army By Peleg Clarke, Jr., May 7, 1862 May 1862

Memoranda Of Corn Delivered To U. S. Army By Peleg Clarke, Jr., May 7, 1862

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This handwritten memoranda, dated May 7, 1862, details an order of corn delivered to various U. S. Army stations by Peleg Clarke on the order of to L. Masters.

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Letter, Edwin M. Stanton To General George B. Mcclellan, May 17, 1862, Edwin M. Stanton May 1862

Letter, Edwin M. Stanton To General George B. Mcclellan, May 17, 1862, Edwin M. Stanton

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten letter, dated May 17, 1862, is written from Edwin M. Stanton to General George B. McClellan informing him that the president has denied his request to send more troops for reinforcements and had instead ordered General McDowell to march upon the city by the shortest route. Stanton further informs that McClellan is to communicate and cooperate with McDowell and to work to prevent the enemy from overtaking McDowell's army in an attempt to protect the Capitol. The letter is written on War Department letterhead. Some notes at the top have been struck through.

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Thank You Note, General King To Mary Clarke, May 5, 1862 May 1862

Thank You Note, General King To Mary Clarke, May 5, 1862

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This note, dated May 5, 1862, is a thank you note on behalf of General King to Mary Clarkee thanking her for the bouquet she sent him.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Uncle, Arthur Mckinstry May 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Uncle, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to Uncle. Before Yorktown: The letter cointains descriptions of working on trenches, picketing, Rebel shelling, sounds of combat, exploding shells, Rebel Shelling of Union camps, and close calls. Last know letter written by Arthur, unfinished.

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Letter, G. T. Beauregard To Soldiers Of Shiloh And Of Elkhorn, May 2, 1862, G.T. Beauregard May 1862

Letter, G. T. Beauregard To Soldiers Of Shiloh And Of Elkhorn, May 2, 1862, G.T. Beauregard

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This typed letter, dated May 2, 1862, is a form letter written from G. T. Beauregard to Soldiers of Shiloh and of Elkhorn encouraging them in the face of the impending battle at Corinth, Mississippi. The letter is includes an illegible signature at the bottom left of the page. The letter is printed on blue "Headquarters of the Foxes" stationary.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Winthrop, Arthur Mckinstry May 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Winthrop, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to Winthrop McKinstry. Camp Winfield Scott: The letter contains a detailed map of artillery batteries. Also, contains instructions on what to do with $30.00. The letter also discusses volunteers, command structure, skirmishes, and strategy to wint the war in the eastern theather.

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Military Pass For Peleg Clarke Signed By R. Chandler On Behalf Of Brig. Gen. King, May 1, 1862 Apr 1862

Military Pass For Peleg Clarke Signed By R. Chandler On Behalf Of Brig. Gen. King, May 1, 1862

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This document, dated May 1, 1862, is a military pass for Peleg Clarkee to return to Fredericksburg on business for Brigadier General King and await further orders. The pass is signed by R. Chandler on behalf of Brig. Gen. King.

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Tax Receipt, April 28, 1862, W. H. Taylor, A. J. Chapman Apr 1862

Tax Receipt, April 28, 1862, W. H. Taylor, A. J. Chapman

Hobbs Family Papers

Receipt for Howell Hobbs' ''State, County, Special, Military and Indigent Tax'' for the year 1862, dated March 10, 1863 and signed by the sheriff and collector, W. H. Taylor and and H. J. Chapman. Besides 512 acres of land valued at $4,490, Hobbs was taxed for 1 watch, 1 clock, 2 ''Pleasure Carriage,'' 24 head cattle, a piano, and 39 slaves and listed one white poll for voting purposes. Hobbs paid $122.16.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Brother, Arthur Mckinstry Apr 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Brother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Winfield Scott: The letter discusses leaving Camp Wool, new atrillery, general movements of the unit, daily life, deaths, food, and some home life.

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Letter, E. J. (Elvira Jane) Nash, Elvira Jane Nash Apr 1862

Letter, E. J. (Elvira Jane) Nash, Elvira Jane Nash

Steve Nash and Willie Nash Taylor Archival Collection

Letter, E. J. (Elvira Jane) Nash, probably from the home of her uncle Ira Norris Nash in Neshoba County, Mississippi, to cousin Carrie concerning her desire for news of her brother Jimmy serving in Wirt Adams Cavalry Regiment, news of the Battle of Shiloh, the wounding of her cousin John Nash and the death of her cousin Ira Nash at Shiloh, and the grief of the family, especially her aunt and uncle. She writes of Ira's faith and his last letter to his family, and asks for prayer as she finds herself cherishing hatred and a hope of revenge upon …

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Apr 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Steamer Elm City, off Fortress Monroe: The letter explains that they are anchored within a few rods of the Monitor. The letter also contains information about the activity of the Monitor as it tried to get the Marrimac within range of the frotress. Also, the letter contains details on the movements of the ship, a description of it, and command structure.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Mar 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Wool: The letter contains information about celebrating "All Fools Day." Also, news from home, Army pay issues, Generak Hooker, and news from home.

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Receipt For Blade Fodder, Peleg Clarkee To J. B. Chandler, April 1, 1862 Mar 1862

Receipt For Blade Fodder, Peleg Clarkee To J. B. Chandler, April 1, 1862

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This handwritten receipt, dated April 1, 1862, is from Peleg Clarkee to J. B. Chandler for the $98 sale of 1000 pounds of blade fodder, sold at a dollar and forty cents per 100 pounds.

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