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Richard C. Bridges To Sister M., 4 February 1863, Richard C. Bridges Feb 1863

Richard C. Bridges To Sister M., 4 February 1863, Richard C. Bridges

Correspondence

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister inquiring on the lack of letters he has received; mentions continuing problems with his wound; describes a foot of snow, but expresses cheer for the naval victory of Charleston; asks about his friends and sends money to repay a debt owed to Brother James.

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Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (30 January 1863), Charles Roberts Jan 1863

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (30 January 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Responding to a letter from Roberts' wife in which she tells him that the Yankees have taken their cow and calf. He sends her advice and tells her about life in middle Tennessee and about the biography of Aaron Burr he is reading.

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Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 29 January 1863, Richard C. Bridges Jan 1863

Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 29 January 1863, Richard C. Bridges

Correspondence

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing the spread of smallpox in Goldsboro; insists on his family being vacinated; considers his wounded side to be improving; remarks on widespread hopes for an early peace.

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Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (27 January 1863), Jonathan Clark Jan 1863

Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (27 January 1863), Jonathan Clark

Correspondence

Jonathan discussing his health and that of the company; conditions at camp, including easy access to food and water; rumor of a possible furlough for 1 of 20 men; prices of food supplies; rumors of home events and laments not hearing from the women at home.

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Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (24 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders Jan 1863

Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (24 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Correspondence

Jeremiah discussing their current favorable conditions at Goldsboro, including food and camping. Also discusses political rumors and inquires about the troops in Mississippi. Details his amorous visit with Miss Alice Beale and his need for women. Finally discusses the profitability of the slave trade, including contemporaneous prices in North Carolina.

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L. P. Anderson To Jeremiah Gage (21 January 1863), L. P. Anderson, Jeremiah Gage Jan 1863

L. P. Anderson To Jeremiah Gage (21 January 1863), L. P. Anderson, Jeremiah Gage

Correspondence

L. P.A. (cousin Lannie?) discussing the happenings of various mutual friends and an outbreak of small pox in Charlottesville.

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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (15 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark Jan 1863

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (15 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the smallpox outbreak & vaccinations in the regiment, his failed attempt for a furlough, his disdain for Colonel Miller, news of 15 year old son, Isaac, joining the Cavalry and rumors of home events.

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Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 10 January 1863, Richard C. Bridges Jan 1863

Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 10 January 1863, Richard C. Bridges

Correspondence

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister thanking her and Sister Carrie for warm clothes; recalls the pleasure of furlough; despite the Yankee plan to invade the state, some believe there will be peace by next March.

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Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 2 January 1863, Richard C. Bridges Jan 1863

Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 2 January 1863, Richard C. Bridges

Correspondence

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister naming dead, dismembered, and missing comrades. Writes of Lee's defeat of Burnsides at Fredricksburg and a wide determination to win the war; mentions cheap, plentiful food.

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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (12 December 1862), Thomas Goode Clark Dec 1862

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (12 December 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing rumors of the front at Fredericksburg & the Confederate Army being pushed back to Grenada, the health of various troops, his rejected furlough, weather conditions in Virginia, and advice on home matters & hiding food from the Union troops.

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J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (28 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Nov 1862

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (28 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses being appointed as clerk & steward of a new hospital in Georgia; pay benefit of working in the hospital; news of smallpox;

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J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (19 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Nov 1862

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (19 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson writes from the Newsome Hospital. Describes the conditions in the hospital; his inability to obtain a furlough; the impending Winter;

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J. H. Miller To H. R. Miller (14 November 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller Nov 1862

J. H. Miller To H. R. Miller (14 November 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Describes the conditions in Pontotoc and surrounding areas following the Battle of Corinth; the ease following the Confederate Army's settling in Holly Springs; crops; sickness among his slaves; the building of nearby fortifications and rumors of movement

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J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (25 October 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Oct 1862

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (25 October 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses his march through Kentucky, including the Battle of Perryville ; details the deaths of two members of his regiment, Bud Brassel and William Nesbit; his health; supply prices

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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (19 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark Oct 1862

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (19 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas writing of the troops' health and advice on business matters at home.

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William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (17 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson Oct 1862

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (17 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Grand Revision Review by Genl. Longstreet; problem with sickness in camp and wounded; still about seven miles from Winchester on the Harper's Ferry Road; destroying the rail road leading to Harper's Ferry. Does not hear of much movement by the Federal troops and attributes it somewhat to their reading Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation; some reports of small victories by Stuart and Jackson; description of camp life; received news of the Battle of Corinth, MS

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

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

Correspondence

Henderson describes their march to Sparta; rumor of the Union retreat; a battle in which Gen. Kirby-Smith captured 3000 Union troops; Confederate victories in Virginia; his health

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J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (28 August 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Aug 1862

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (28 August 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses Gen. Kirby-Smith (C.S.A.)'s capturing equipment & rumor that Gen. Buell (Union)'s troops possible capture; health of the troops;

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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (24 August 1862), Thomas Goode Clark Aug 1862

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (24 August 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discusses the death of Lieutenant Paschall and rumor concerning troop advances towards Washington. Also writes about the health of the soldiers in Camp Mott. Finally discusses news of home matters, particularly the sale of his horse, against his wishes, and his desire to see his family.

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James T. Jones To Mr. Martin Jones (18 August 1862), James T. Jones, Martin Jones Aug 1862

James T. Jones To Mr. Martin Jones (18 August 1862), James T. Jones, Martin Jones

Correspondence

James discusses his troops movement and the North's retreat as well as his family shipping supplies, a servant, and maybe even joining the C.S.A. Army themselves.

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Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts & John Mckee (15 August 1862), Charles Roberts Aug 1862

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts & John Mckee (15 August 1862), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Writes to Maggie about his arrival from Rome and tells her how much he misses her and their family.

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James T. Jones To Martin Jones (10 August 1862), James T. Jones, Martin Jones Aug 1862

James T. Jones To Martin Jones (10 August 1862), James T. Jones, Martin Jones

Correspondence

James writes to his father telling him of his upcoming move and of his letters home.

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

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;

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

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

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

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;

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James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (18 July 1962), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones Jul 1862

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.

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J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Jun 1862

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson writes concerning his attempts to send a letter to Sarah; possible health exemption for his brother James; his inability to obtain a furlough but desires James take his place for two weeks; the Union advancement near Oxford and the rumor of Union treatment of the areas they occupy.

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Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (17 June 1862), Charles Roberts Jun 1862

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (17 June 1862), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Writes to Maggie, checking in with her and describing new campground. Roberts also discusses what she should do if a calamity occurs in Oxford.

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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (14 June 1862), Thomas Goode Clark Jun 1862

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (14 June 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the general wellbeing of the company, their upcoming trip to Virginia, family finances

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

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.

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