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Letter, A. Shaw To Mary Shaw; 12/2/1861, Albert Shaw Dec 1861

Letter, A. Shaw To Mary Shaw; 12/2/1861, Albert Shaw

Shaw Family Papers – McKell Collection

Letter, Albert Shaw to his mother, Mary Shaw. He writes that he is still unwell and that he has the ''flux.'' Another company left Brookhaven, but there is no news from the war. He tells her about the cotton and some hogs that they plan to kill. Some of their neighbors have diphtheria. 1861.

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Bill Of Lading, John Hampden Randolph Nov 1861

Bill Of Lading, John Hampden Randolph

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

Waybill for a wartime shipment of 20 hogsheads (about 135 bushels) of sugar from Nottoway, the plantation of John Hampden Randolph, a wealthy planter of Bayou Goula, Louisiana, to be shipped on the steamer Louisville to John Shelby & Co. in Memphis, Tennessee, 1861.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Nov 1861

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Wool: The letter expresses Arthur's desire to recieve more letters. Also, that he is busy writing for the newspaper The Censor, ordered boots, will probably be moving soon,regiment reviewed and inspected today by Gen. Hooker, drill hard, is a model soldier, please send stamps.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Aunt Eliza, Arthur Mckinstry Nov 1861

Arthur Mckinstry To Aunt Eliza, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to Aunt Eliza. Camp Caldwell: The letter explains that the box still hasn't come in, cold weather, may be moving soon to South Carolina, sent correspondence to the newspaper The Censor, Union successes will shorten the war, box has come but cannot get it yet, planning Thanksgiving at camp.

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Letter, Jason Brown To John P. Darden, November 24, 1861 Nov 1861

Letter, Jason Brown To John P. Darden, November 24, 1861

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten letter, dated November 24, 1861, is written from Jason Brown to John P. Darden updating him on his life, his finances, and what life has been like since he and his family moved to Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. Brown goes on to express his admiration for Darden and asks after his family.

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Letter, C. Morrow To W. H. Lee; 11/20/1861, Clotille Morrow Nov 1861

Letter, C. Morrow To W. H. Lee; 11/20/1861, Clotille Morrow

Sanders, Lee and Sargent Families Papers

Letter, Clotille Morrow, a teenaged girl in Columbus, Mississippi, to William Hollinshed Lee, telling him that Columbus is ''exceedingly dull,'' with no parties, weddings, or beaux. Captain Baskerville has raised a cavalry battalion with five companies from Columbus, Okolona, Corinth, and Pickens County, Alabama. The battalion was ordered to Iuka, and S. H. Pope is the Adjutant. The letter writer and Mariah Barry got them a ''very handsome'' flag to be presented by Dr. Lowndes Lipscomb. John Pope and Tom Shields tried to raise up a battalion but were unsuccessful. Mr. Wellford will finally ''risk his precious life with the …

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Nov 1861

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Wool: The letter explains that a box was sent too late to Caldwell, sending for it, Arthur is doing well but he claims he ""don't owe it to Uncle Sam."" He likes being the correspondent for Fredonia Censor, hoping to get box soon but afraid something will have spoiled, Ephraim Smith died, Aunt Eliza sends things.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Aunt Eliza, Arthur Mckinstry Nov 1861

Arthur Mckinstry To Aunt Eliza, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to Aunt Eliza. Camp Wool: The letter describes that the regiment has moved twice, description of quarters, boots, cold weather, do not always get to eat, reading material in demand at camp.

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Receipt, L. Malus To Steamer Acudra, November 14, 1861 Nov 1861

Receipt, L. Malus To Steamer Acudra, November 14, 1861

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

This receipt, dated November 14, 1861, documents the payment by L. Malus to the Steamer Acudra for the shipment of goods for a cost of forty-nine dollars.

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Letter, Lyman Trumbull To J. S. Trumbull, November 7, 1861, Lyman Trumball Nov 1861

Letter, Lyman Trumbull To J. S. Trumbull, November 7, 1861, Lyman Trumball

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten letter, dated November 7, 1861, is written from Lyman Trumbull to J. S. Trumbull addressing some of his expenses and requests certain payments be made on his behalf.

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Letter, J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, October 30, 1861 Oct 1861

Letter, J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, October 30, 1861

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated October 30, 1861, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that they received his note. They go on to inform him that eleven "ships of war" are a the "Bar" and will have to be "smoked out." A promissory note for five hundred dollars written to J. J. Person and Co. from Isaac R. Wade is included.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Oct 1861

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Caldwell: The letter explains that the regiment is opposite the rebels, more soldiers coming to join, out of hospital, send woolen drawers and comforter, it's cold.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Oct 1861

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Caldwell: The letter explains that Arthur was in hospital for fever but fine now, did not scout, likes Cpt. Abell more, got watch repaired, spent money on better food.

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Deed, Land Sold To William H. Calhoun By Mayfield Reese, October 4, 1866 Oct 1861

Deed, Land Sold To William H. Calhoun By Mayfield Reese, October 4, 1866

Calhoun-Kincannon-Orr Papers

This deed, dated October 4, 1861, documents the sale of property in Tupelo, Mississippi to W. H. [William] Calhoun by Mayfeild and Nancy Reese for a sum of two hundred and fifty dollars. The deed describes the location of the property. A statement by Justice of the Peace, M. F. Whitehead certifies the sale on October 4, 1860 and a document by W. H. Bacon, Clerk of the Lee County Probate Court records the deed as having been filed on September 28, 1869.

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Letter, Mary Todd Lincoln To Thomas A. Scott, October 3, 1861, Mary Todd Lincoln Oct 1861

Letter, Mary Todd Lincoln To Thomas A. Scott, October 3, 1861, Mary Todd Lincoln

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten letter, date October 3, 1861, is written from Mary Todd Lincoln to Thomas A. Scott on behalf of her friend who wants to sell the government his heard of 500 to 1000 Kentucky horses.

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Letter, Josephine Magruder To H. A. Magruder; 9/27/1861, Josephine Magruder Sep 1861

Letter, Josephine Magruder To H. A. Magruder; 9/27/1861, Josephine Magruder

Eldredge Papers

Letter from Josephine Magruder in Sharon, Mississippi, to her brother, Henry Archibald Magruder. She mentions that a Mr. Clark is leaving with supplies for the Confederate and Camden Rifles (Companies C and G of the 18th Mississippi Infantry, respectively). She also mentions that she made her brother a sentinel cap and asks if he has done any marching. She tells him that Cam Leflore is trying to recruit Indians to the army. The letter contains other news about family, friends, and slaves. 1861.

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Invoice For Merchandise, Shipped By J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, September 21, 1861 Sep 1861

Invoice For Merchandise, Shipped By J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, September 21, 1861

Isaac Ross Papers

This invoice documents the shipment of food and household goods shipped to Isaac R. Wade by J. J. Person and Co. on the steamboat Lafornche at a cost of eighteen dollars and twenty-eight cents.

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Letter, J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, September 21, 1861 Sep 1861

Letter, J. J. Person And Co. To Isaac R. Wade, September 21, 1861

Isaac Ross Papers

In this letter, dated September 21, 1861, J. J. Person and Co. writes to Isaac R. Wade to inform him that his order has been invoiced and shipped. The letter goes on to advise Wade that it is not a good time to ship cotton except in extreme cases and advises him on managing money.

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Receipt For Socks Donated To The Confederate Army, George W. Bond Sep 1861

Receipt For Socks Donated To The Confederate Army, George W. Bond

Nannie Herndon Rice Family Papers

Receipt certifying that Mrs. John J. Walker gave ten pairs of woollen socks for the use of the Confederate army. Signed by Mobile County Judge of Probate George W. Bond, 1861.

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Receipt For Socks Donated To The Confederate Army, George W. Bond Sep 1861

Receipt For Socks Donated To The Confederate Army, George W. Bond

Nannie Herndon Rice Family Papers

Receipt certifying that Mrs. J. W. Rice gave six pairs of woollen socks for the use of the Confederate army. Signed by Mobile County Judge of Probate George W. Bond, 1861.

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Letter, Jim M. Jackson To Cynthia Jackson Boswell; 9/15/1861 Sep 1861

Letter, Jim M. Jackson To Cynthia Jackson Boswell; 9/15/1861

Boswell and Stevens Family Papers

Letter from Jim M. Jackson, a Confederate soldier at Camp Beauregard in Texas, to his sister, Cynthia Jackson Boswell. The letter mostly concerns how he wants his possessions to be distributed if he dies.

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Sep 1861

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Caldwell: The letter describes that they are ready for a fight, description of uniform, description of food at camp, Bob is still unwell, ate melons, brigade doing well.

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Letter, Hallie Cruse To Maria Walker, September 3, 1861, Hallie Cruse Sep 1861

Letter, Hallie Cruse To Maria Walker, September 3, 1861, Hallie Cruse

Nannie Herndon Rice Family Papers

Letter from Hallie Cruse in Huntsville, Alabama, to her sister, Maria Walker, regarding the troubles of family and friends. She mentions a Confederate camp in Huntsville and refers to the 4th Alabama Regiment's involvement in the battle at Manassas. She talks about diseases killing many soldiers. She writes that the local minister, Mr. Banister, preaches a special sermon for soldiers during the Sunday School time. She refers to the 'sad reverses' at Fort Hatteras and Fort Clark. She also writes about a pair of handcuffs taken from Manassas and the great local interest in buying them.

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Letter From Matilda Patterson, Septermber 2, 1861, Matilda Patterson Sep 1861

Letter From Matilda Patterson, Septermber 2, 1861, Matilda Patterson

Hays Ray Webb Collection

Letter from Matilda Patterson from Moor's Byue (Moore's Bayou), Tunica County, later Quitman County, Mississippi to her sister Anna Green, relating family and local news, and praising the soldiers fighting in the war. She mentions that son Joseph is going to fight in Virginia. 1861.

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Letter, Matilda Patterson To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, September 2, 1861, Matilda Patterson Sep 1861

Letter, Matilda Patterson To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, September 2, 1861, Matilda Patterson

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated September 2, 1861 Matilda Patterson writes to her sister, Anna (Annie) McKee Boyd Green to let her know she'd received a letter written to their sister, Jane, but sent to herself and forwarded it on to Jane. She lets her know that there is some sickness in her neighborhood but overall all is well. She talks about the cotton crops and speaks about the ongoing war in the country.

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Letter, Eliza Patterson To Ann Boyd Green, September 1, 1861, Eliza Patterson Aug 1861

Letter, Eliza Patterson To Ann Boyd Green, September 1, 1861, Eliza Patterson

Hays Ray Webb Collection

Letter from Eliza Patterson to her aunt, Ann Boyd Green, from Tunica County, Mississippi. She writes of being home from Nashville and bringing a nephew Bell with her, and about a nephew who recently died of whooping cough and measles. She mentions cousins Jack (Boyd) and Robert (Boyd), who are serving in the war. She writes that times are hard, and all they hear about is war. 1861.

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Letter, Eliza To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, September 1, 1861 Aug 1861

Letter, Eliza To Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, September 1, 1861

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, Eliza writes to her aunt, Ann (Annie) McKee Boyd Green in response to a letter she and her mother had received that had been addressed to her aunt, Matilda Patterson. She explains that their letters must have gotten mixed up but that she would respond, anyway. She tells her aunt about the death of her nephew, Eddie from whooping cough and measles. She goes on to update her on others in the family and ask after Jack (Anderson Jackson Boyd) as she had last heard that he was ill and that he and Robert had been …

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Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry Aug 1861

Arthur Mckinstry To Mother, Arthur Mckinstry

Arthur McKinstry Correspondence

Letter from Arthur McKinstry to his mother. Camp Caldwell: The letter includes a map, regt. got a mail horse, got paid, weather and health good, rebels near but their numbers shrinking from disease and desertion, praise for McClellan, doing really well

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Letter, From Unknown To Brother Jas. [James], Undated Aug 1861

Letter, From Unknown To Brother Jas. [James], Undated

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten partial letter, an unidentified Civil War soldier writes from Lynchburg, Virginia to his brother, James. The soldier speaks at length about the waning health of the soldiers around him, many of them appearing to be deathly ill from disease. He then lets his brother know that he will likely be moving soon and advises him that he has made arrangements for any mail he receives to be forwarded to him.

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Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To His Mother, Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, August 28, 1861, Anderson Jackson Boyd Aug 1861

Letter, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd To His Mother, Anna (Annie) Mckee Boyd Green, August 28, 1861, Anderson Jackson Boyd

Hays Ray Webb Collection

In this handwritten letter, dated August 28, 1861, Jack (Anderson Jackson) Boyd writes to his mother, Anna (Annie) Boyd Green to tell her about his experience while on leave from the army during the Civil War. He describes his time spent with a nice family and how thankful he is for having made such good friends. He goes on to update her on where Bob is, other mutual friends, and some aspects of the war.

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