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

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

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

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.

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J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (13 April 1862), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family Apr 1862

J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (13 April 1862), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family

Correspondence

Discusses rumors of Confederate victories, having met prisoners of war and news of the injured and dead. Also discusses rumors of a battle at Corinth and their orders to march.

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James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (12 April 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones Apr 1862

James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (12 April 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones

Correspondence

James discusses his new camp life near the enemy and asks again for the name of the slanderer.

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W. H. Cook To Unknown (25 March 1862), W. H. Cook Mar 1862

W. H. Cook To Unknown (25 March 1862), W. H. Cook

Correspondence

Rumors of advancements and retreats, his current location, the company's health, mail route problems and supplies

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James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (21 March 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones Mar 1862

James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (21 March 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones

Correspondence

Discusses troop movements and denies the rumors that he is a gambler and a drunk.

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Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 22 February 1862, Richard C. Bridges Feb 1862

Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 22 February 1862, Richard C. Bridges

Correspondence

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister answering her reproach for not having received his letters; notes a dearth of provisions; refers to fights in the West; describes preparations for a battle on the Potomac and the sinking of a schooner; condemns single men who fail to enlist.

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Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1862 January 25), Roxana Chapin Gerdine Jan 1862

Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1862 January 25), Roxana Chapin Gerdine

Correspondence

Roxana writes about the sickness of their sister Lucy [Lucy would die on March 21, 1862]; writes about the ban on the communication of war news north; says she is limited to only one page; tells her sister to direct her letters via Fort Monroe; mentions a Colonel Young and his family; and talks of her desire to travel north sometime in March

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T. G. Clark To Unknown Friend (21 January 1862), Thomas Goode Clark Jan 1862

T. G. Clark To Unknown Friend (21 January 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Union Citty Jany 21st 1862 Dear Friend," I embrace the presant oppertunity of dropping you a few lines to let you now how we are getting along. I am happy to say that John is mending considerable and I think he will be able to start home in five or six days if he does not git a Back set the Rest of the sick started for Jackson Saturday evening and I have not heard from them since But hope they are doing well. I sent Reuben on with notions me and the Boys are at Swift's and I never …

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

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

Correspondence

Thomas describing the health of the men, primarily Jonathan's illness and the frequency of disease amongst the troops, and the movement of the Company, divided between Jackson, TN & Columbus, TN. Finally, mentions the idea of reenlistment after his tour has ended.

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Richard C. Bridges To His Friend Mr. Norman, 18 January 1862, Richard C. Bridges Jan 1862

Richard C. Bridges To His Friend Mr. Norman, 18 January 1862, Richard C. Bridges

Correspondence

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his friend Mr. Norman about camp life; discusses act of Congress offering 60 days furlough and bounty for two-year reenlistment; mentions large union fleet below batteries on the Potomac; inquires about his girl.

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Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (Undated), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders Dec 1861

Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (Undated), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Correspondence

Pages 1-4 are unknown. 22 miles from Petersburg, Va. (probably written between April and July 1862) Jeremiah discussing various women; recommends that Mary read vigorously, again inquires about a 'boy' to do his cooking and requests the names of some relatives in Virginia, where he is stationed.

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Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 31 December 1861, Richard C. Bridges Dec 1861

Richard C. Bridges To His Sister, 31 December 1861, Richard C. Bridges

Correspondence

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister repenting the decision to volunteer against the wishes of his recently-deceased mother; describes ample foodstuffs and Christmas in the camp.

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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (28 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark Dec 1861

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (28 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing their voyage from the previous camp and the strength of the current force at Camp Beauregard; also discusses his desire to see Margery and the general health of the family. Finally, mentions his lack of having been paid.

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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (23 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark Dec 1861

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (23 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the cold weather and speculates on the likeliness of an attack by Union troops.

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John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (12 December 1861), John Guy Lofton Dec 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (12 December 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing incendiary bombardment of Charleston, SC, possible peace negotiations, and health issues in camp.

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James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (10 December 1861), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones Dec 1861

James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (10 December 1861), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones

Correspondence

The author discusses blockade runners and camp life for the winter.

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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (7 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark Dec 1861

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (7 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the election of regimental officers and the overall wellness of the company prior to their arrival at Camp Alcorn.

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Richard C. Bridges To Sister M., 5 November 1861, Richard C. Bridges Nov 1861

Richard C. Bridges To Sister M., 5 November 1861, Richard C. Bridges

Correspondence

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his Sister M recounting the bloody summer campaign of 1861 and October 4th offensive against General Meade; mentions adequate food and clothing, but a lack of tents; describes army life for their acquaintances.

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Richard C. Bridges To Mother, 3 November 1861, Richard C. Bridges Nov 1861

Richard C. Bridges To Mother, 3 November 1861, Richard C. Bridges

Correspondence

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his mother concerning the guarding of batteries on the Potomac; states the probability of an attack on Manassas; describes the battle at Leesburg; asks after blankets and clothes.

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William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (7 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson Oct 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (7 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Looking for letter from home; camp life; movement into winter quarters soon; increased guard duty; religion; health

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William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 September 1861), William Cowper Nelson Sep 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 September 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Travel to Pensacola from Mobile (must have been on furlough); University of Mississippi; Gus Powell receiving a discharge from Gen. Alcorn; alarms in the night; letter to sister; little sickness in camp

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John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 September 1861), John Guy Lofton Sep 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 September 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing the death of Wm, J Harris, Lee's defeat of Reynolds and Rosincrantz, sinking of Union boats on the Potomac.

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John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (7 September 1861), John Guy Lofton Sep 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (7 September 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing his recovering health, Confederate advances to within sight of Washington, DC, heavy losses in Lofton's brigade, and his doubt for the possibility of a furlough.

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William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (2 August 1861), William Cowper Nelson Aug 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (2 August 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Looking for a letter from home; Jim ill; camp life and guard duty; Battle of Manassas and list of dead and wounded; asking about family

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John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (28 July 1861), John Guy Lofton Jul 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (28 July 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing his recent serious illness, his hopes for a furlough home to visit, battles, figures on killed and wounded, Sherman, and the University Greys.

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William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (16 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson Jul 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (16 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Health of Regiment; some skirmishing by a picket guard on the Perdido; thanks for letter from home

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John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (15 July 1861) With Postscript Added By A. N. Lofton., John Guy Lofton Jul 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (15 July 1861) With Postscript Added By A. N. Lofton., John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing health and dietary matters and the beauty of the landscape where they are camped.

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J. J. Little To John Little (13 July 1861), Jefferson J. Little, John Little Jul 1861

J. J. Little To John Little (13 July 1861), Jefferson J. Little, John Little

Correspondence

Describes the hot weather and subsequent need to work at night; details daily activities, including drills, guard duty & work building further fortifications.

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William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (25 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson Jun 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (25 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Sending a letter by Willie Crump; probability of a fight as the federals have been reinforcing Fort Pickens; increased guard duty; large inspections; requests clothing be sent to him; writing from Col. Walters tent

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