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Receipt For Oxen, Henry Saunders To Peleg Clarke Jr., March 14, 1862 Mar 1862

Receipt For Oxen, Henry Saunders To Peleg Clarke Jr., March 14, 1862

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This handwritten receipt, dated March 14, 1862, is from Henry Saunders to Peleg Clarke Jr. for the purchase of oxen.

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Tax Receipt, March 10, 1863, J. B. Fairchild, A. J. Chapman Mar 1862

Tax Receipt, March 10, 1863, J. B. Fairchild, A. J. Chapman

Hobbs Family Papers

Receipt for Howell Hobbs' ''State, County, Special, Military and Indigent Tax'' for the year 1861, dated April 28, 1862 and signed by the sheriff and collector, J.B. Taylor and and A. J. Chapman. Besides 512 acres of land valued at $4,490, Hobbs was taxed for 1 watch, 2 ''Pleasure Carriages,'' 15 gold or silver plate, 15 head cattle, a piano and 42 slaves. Hobbs paid $113.20.

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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 describes skirmishes along the Potomac and the destruction of all the Rebel camps along the river. The Rebel batteries are also deserted and in flames. The Potomac is safe.

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Major-General Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A., The Hero Of Fort Donelson Mar 1862

Major-General Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A., The Hero Of Fort Donelson

Political Cartoons

Harper's Weekly cover with inaccurate rendering of Grant standing in full dress uniform with long beard. Eager to publish an image of Ulysses S. Grant in the wake of his new-found fame, Harper's Weekly published this rendering mistakenly based on photos of another man, William Grant.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Jennie, Arthur Mckinstry Feb 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Jennie, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to Jennie. Camp Wool: The letter contains details of engagements between Rebel and Union artillery batteries. Arthur explains that the Union batteries and army in general paid little attention to the volley of the Rebel Army. He goes on to say that if his possition is fired upon, they can run and take cover.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Feb 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Wool: The letter details news from home, Arthur's duties including guard duty during a cold night. Moreover, it discusses Arthur's view of the Buchanan administration, General Winfield Scott, and handling of the army before the war.

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Receipt For Corn, J. B. Chandler To Peleg Clarke Jr., February 26, 1862 Feb 1862

Receipt For Corn, J. B. Chandler To Peleg Clarke Jr., February 26, 1862

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This handwritten receipt, dated February 26, 1862, is written from J. B. Chandler to Peleg Clarke Jr. for $240 for corn purchased.

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Check From Peleg Clarke Jr. To J. B. Chandeler, February 26, 1862 Feb 1862

Check From Peleg Clarke Jr. To J. B. Chandeler, February 26, 1862

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This handwritten note, dated February 26, 1862, serves as a check requesting the Virginia Bank at Fredericksburg to pay John B. Chancellor, Esq. two hundred and forty dollars from Peleg Clarkee.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Feb 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Wool: The letter explains details of the encampment and the daily duties. The company is on picket along the Potomac River. The letter also contains details of Hooker's Divission and its troop movements. Arthur belived that the Rebels are discouraged since their batteries are silent.

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Bill For Molasses, February 21, 1862 Feb 1862

Bill For Molasses, February 21, 1862

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten bill is for five barrels of molasses totaling 219 gallons at a cost of $42.14 billed to John P. Darden, Esq. to J.O. and B. S. Ricks in New Orlans, February 21, 1862.

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Letter, Sallie E. Hudson To Martha; 2/16/1862, Arthur J. Boswell Feb 1862

Letter, Sallie E. Hudson To Martha; 2/16/1862, Arthur J. Boswell

Boswell and Stevens Family Papers

Letter from Sallie E. Hudson to Martha, writing about sewing for the troops and consoling her on the loss of a baby.

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Letter, J. C And B. S. Ricks To James P. Darden, February 11, 1867 Feb 1862

Letter, J. C And B. S. Ricks To James P. Darden, February 11, 1867

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten letter, dated February 11, 1862, is written from J. C. and B. S. Ricks to John P. Darden concerning Darden's accounts for dry goods.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Feb 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Wool: The letter explains Arthur's desire to know news from home and expresses concern over his mother not writing. Health of the regiment is good and clothing is sufficient.

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Letter, H. S. Jemison To Judge Martin; 2/6/1864, H. S. Jemison Feb 1862

Letter, H. S. Jemison To Judge Martin; 2/6/1864, H. S. Jemison

Martin Bates Law Firm Collection

Letter from H. S. Jemison in Sparta, Mississippi, to Judge Thomas Nelson Martin, regarding Jemison's plan to join a camp in Florida and his need for money for new clothes for the army. He also writes about slave matters, including discussion of the hiring out of the slave Jarrett, and bringing his Negro ""boy"" to the army camp with him. 1864.

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Tuition Receipt, February 1, 1862 Jan 1862

Tuition Receipt, February 1, 1862

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten receipt, A. B. Clark lists the charges for R. B. Webb's daughter, Mattie A. Boyd's tuition with the last line stating the payment of ten dollars and ten cents was paid by R. B. Webb.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Jan 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Wool: The letter originally contained the amount of $5.00, which Arthur sent to his mother. The letter also contains the instuctions of what to do with the money. Discusses pay issues, stomach ailments, the U.S. Naval Academy, and future education.

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Receipt For Southern Gazette Subscription, January 27, 1862 Jan 1862

Receipt For Southern Gazette Subscription, January 27, 1862

Darden Family Papers

This receipt, dated January 29, 1862, for a year's subscription to the Southern Gazette in Fayette, Mississippi is for J. P. Harden for $2.50. The subscription is for September 21, 1861 to September 21, 1862 and was received by A. M. Greene.

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List Of Property Sold By James Scarbrough, James Scarbrough Jan 1862

List Of Property Sold By James Scarbrough, James Scarbrough

James Scarbrough Papers

Detailed list of property, from household items to livestock, sold by James Scarbrough on January 25, 1862, along with the names of the men who purchased the items.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Uncle, Arthur Mckinstry Jan 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Uncle, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to Uncle. Camp Wool: The letter includes a detailed description of the position of the Union army and it includes a hand drawn detailed map. Arthur believes it is the best description of their current position. Contains details of daily duty. Also, it discusses slants of newspapers and their inaccuracies.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Jennie, Arthur Mckinstry Jan 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Jennie, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to Jennie. Camp Wool: The letter describes the comfort food around camp, such as slapjacks and cake. Price of flower and dough. Rebels firing but they havent paid much attention to them. The Rebels do not seem a threat.

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Letter, H. W. Foote To Mr. Wells, March 16, 1862, Hezekiah William Foote Jan 1862

Letter, H. W. Foote To Mr. Wells, March 16, 1862, Hezekiah William Foote

James Scarbrough Papers

Letter, H. W. Foote, probably from Noxubee County, Mississippi, to Mr. Wells, sending him a slave girl named Gusty, who has a ''terrible disposition.'' He tells Wells, ''Do not treat her cruelly, but make her know her place.'' He also sends winter clothes and molasses for the slaves. 1862.

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Promissory Note, Clark And Webb To Anderson And Meek, January 13, 1862 Jan 1862

Promissory Note, Clark And Webb To Anderson And Meek, January 13, 1862

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten promissory note, Clark and Webb agree to repay Anderson and Meek twenty-nine dollars by January 13, 1862.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Winthrop, Arthur Mckinstry Jan 1862

Arthur Mckinstry To Winthrop, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to Winthrop McKinstry. Camp Wool: The letter explains that most soldiers are good cooks and they are well trained. Most are also enjoying themselves as if they were at home. In need of reading material. Fever is becoming a problem.

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Letter, A. J. Boswell To Cynthia Jackson Boswell; 1/4/1862 Jan 1862

Letter, A. J. Boswell To Cynthia Jackson Boswell; 1/4/1862

Boswell and Stevens Family Papers

Letter from A. J. Boswell, serving in the Confederate Army at Camp Desha in Moscow, Kentucky, to his wife, Cynthia Jackson Boswell.

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Statement And Receipt For Goods Bought Of H. Johnston, Harrison Johnston Dec 1861

Statement And Receipt For Goods Bought Of H. Johnston, Harrison Johnston

Rufus Ward Collection

Account statement for James W. Sykes' purchases from Columbus, Mississippi, merchant tailor Harrison Johnston in 1861. Sykes received credit for one 105 pound hog. Statement dated January 1, 1862.

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One Union--One Constitution--One Destiny: Speech Of Hon. James S. Rollins, Of Missouri, On The Rebellion ; Delivered In The House Of Representatives, April 24, 1862., James Sidney Rollins Dec 1861

One Union--One Constitution--One Destiny: Speech Of Hon. James S. Rollins, Of Missouri, On The Rebellion ; Delivered In The House Of Representatives, April 24, 1862., James Sidney Rollins

Pamphlets

Speech of Hon. James S. Rollins, of Missouri, on the rebellion ; delivered in the House of Representatives, April 24, 1862.

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General Orders. No. 101 / War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, August 11, 1862., United States. Adjutant-General's Office. Dec 1861

General Orders. No. 101 / War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, August 11, 1862., United States. Adjutant-General's Office.

Pamphlets

Signed: Abraham Lincoln ... E.D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General.

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General Order Respecting The Observance Of The Sabbath Day In The Army And Navy., Abraham Lincoln Dec 1861

General Order Respecting The Observance Of The Sabbath Day In The Army And Navy., Abraham Lincoln

Pamphlets

Caption title. Executive Mansion, Washington, November 15, 1862. Signed: Abraham Lincoln.

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The War For The Union :A Lecture, Delivered In New York And Boston, December, 1861., Wendell Phillips Dec 1861

The War For The Union :A Lecture, Delivered In New York And Boston, December, 1861., Wendell Phillips

Pamphlets

Revised by the author. Reported by Andrew J. Graham.

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General Orders. No. 173 /War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, October 29, 1862., United States. Adjutant-General's Office. Dec 1861

General Orders. No. 173 /War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, October 29, 1862., United States. Adjutant-General's Office.

Pamphlets

Signed on page 3: A. Lincoln ... L. Thomas, Adjutant General.

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