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William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 July 1863), William Cowper Nelson Jul 1863

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 July 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Describes his march into Maryland and Pennsylvania; General Lee's orders to respect private property were enforced; Battle of Gettysburg description; list of dead and wounded; uncertain about future but puts his trust in God- especially as Vicksburg has fallen

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Purchase Authorization (10 July 1863), Frank C. Gillette, Confederate States Of America. Provost Marshal's Office Jul 1863

Purchase Authorization (10 July 1863), Frank C. Gillette, Confederate States Of America. Provost Marshal's Office

Military Records

Authorization to purchase 1 pair of shoes & 4 pairs of socks from any authorized Vicksburg seller

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Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (8 July 1863), Charles Roberts Jul 1863

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (8 July 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Tells Maggie of his new location near Chattanooga and tells of the shelling of a town which resulted in the death of a woman and child, much to Roberts's dismay.

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S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (3 July 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller Jul 1863

S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (3 July 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Susan's concern for her family members' lives; patriotism versus sacrifice and stoicism; speculation on mail impediments; perception of the War; general updates

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Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (3 July 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage Jul 1863

Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (3 July 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage

Correspondence

Letter written to his mother, as Jeremiah is dying, after having been wounded at Gettysburg.

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J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (26 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Jun 1863

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (26 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson sends sympathy for Sallie's unfortunate health following his furlough; the weather; rumor from the homefront & Vicksburg; skirmishes with his company; news of a local man's imprisonment for killing a member of Henderson's company for rummaging in his potato field;

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J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Jun 1863

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses the death of Sallie's uncle; items he is sending home; recommends Sallie leaving Mississippi if the Union takes Vicksburg;

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William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (17 June 1863), William Cowper Nelson Jun 1863

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (17 June 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Describes being again on the march; they are hoping to go to Pennsylvania; rumors abound that it is Gen. Lee's intention to invade; the Army has been reorganized and instead of two Army corps they now have three; His Division is now a part of A.P. Hill's corps; Barksdale's Brigade and his friends from the 17th Mississippi still remain with Longstreet so he is separated from them; met Mrs. Gen. A.P. Hill; describes a visit with family in Virginia; notes that he no longer minds marching so much as he now has a horse

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Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (17 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller Jun 1863

Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (17 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Describing the regiment's movements around Culpeper, Va. and restriction on allowed pack-size

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Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (15 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller Jun 1863

Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (15 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Camped at a location they camped in 1862, thinking about their fallen fellow soldiers; mentions Union troops falling back & considers their possible moves

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Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Albert H. Clark Jun 1863

Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Albert H. Clark

Correspondence

Albert discussing various deserters and the situation at Fredericksburg." [2nd page possibly written by Albert for Isaac] Isaac discusses the probability of him returning home with the next person to receive furlough.

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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark Jun 1863

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing troop positions at Fredericksburg and the current level of engagement; also discusses his desire to go home to care for his family

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George Miller To S. G. Miller (12 June 1863), George Miller, Susan G. Miller Jun 1863

George Miller To S. G. Miller (12 June 1863), George Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Discusses his company's return to a former camp ground, Susan's infrequent writing, a "terrible" impending battle in Maryland and his concern of death

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R. C. Lipsey To Jeremiah Gage (10 June 1863), R. C. Lipsey, Jeremiah Gage Jun 1863

R. C. Lipsey To Jeremiah Gage (10 June 1863), R. C. Lipsey, Jeremiah Gage

Correspondence

Describes the atmosphere after the fall of Vicksburg (Miss.); notably that of people considering fleeing the area. Also makes reference to the heavy loses from Company A, the University Greys.

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Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (10 June 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders Jun 1863

Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (10 June 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Correspondence

Jeremiah expressing optimism over the current war conditions, including the holding of the State of Mississippi and the state of Lee's troops. Also glad that Jerrie is in the process of finding him a substitute. Finally makes reference to their mother's debts and the current prices of cotton.

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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (8 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark Jun 1863

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (8 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the situation and position at Fredericksburg and rumors of tactics, including the possibility of General Lee heading to Maryland. Thomas also discusses having been home.

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J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Jun 1863

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson details his regiment's activities at the front under Gen. Bragg & those of Lieut. Gen. N.B. Forrest; news of other soldiers & regiments; his health;

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J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (31 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson May 1863

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (31 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses his desire for good food and the regiment's limited options and cost; the health of his company; money;

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Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (28 May 1863), Charles Roberts May 1863

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (28 May 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Tells Maggie that the Yankees took about fifty men and a hundred horses from his cavalry regiment and they had killed some of them and taken six prisoners. Roberts claims that the men in his cavalry have become too comfortable.

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Bill Of Sale Of An Enslaved Person Named Ned, S. H. Plant May 1863

Bill Of Sale Of An Enslaved Person Named Ned, S. H. Plant

Lantern Project

Bill of sale of an enslaved man named Ned

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Receipt. Property Returns From Ordinance Bureau (26 May 1863), Edwin B. Smith May 1863

Receipt. Property Returns From Ordinance Bureau (26 May 1863), Edwin B. Smith

Military Records

Ordinance Bureau to H.R. Miller in Ivor, Va concerning property return for the 1st Quarter of 1863

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S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (28 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller May 1863

S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (28 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Susan's fears of losing her husband and sons

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S. A. J. Clark To His Father (23 May 1863), Squire A. J. Clark May 1863

S. A. J. Clark To His Father (23 May 1863), Squire A. J. Clark

Correspondence

Regarding a Memphis newspaper report naming killed and wounded; also mentions Jackson, MS, and Vicksburg, MS

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Anne Unknown To S. G. Miller (22 May 1863), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller May 1863

Anne Unknown To S. G. Miller (22 May 1863), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Updates from Pontotoc, including personal and military events around the area

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Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (21 May 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders May 1863

Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (21 May 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Correspondence

Jeremiah's anxiety and outrage over hearing of the aggression by the Union forces in Mississippi, particularly the Siege of Vicksburg (Miss.); again pleads for a substitute and discusses the promotion of Col. Green, over Lt. Col. Lowry, a result of which Jeremiah does not become Adjutant.

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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (17 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark May 1863

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (17 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing setting his affairs at Bim Clark's (Trigg County) and his desire to return home, through Jackson; also mentions Isaac working at home. [This letter may be misdated.]

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Richard C. Bridges To His Sister Carrie, 15 May 1863, Richard C. Bridges May 1863

Richard C. Bridges To His Sister Carrie, 15 May 1863, Richard C. Bridges

Correspondence

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie describing a bout of the flu; laments the incursions and ravishments of Union troops; fears he has lost communication with home.

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W. H. Wright To William Mackall (14 May 1863), W. H. Wright May 1863

W. H. Wright To William Mackall (14 May 1863), W. H. Wright

Military Records

Telegram stating artillery was not received

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Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (14 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage May 1863

Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (14 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage

Correspondence

Mollie discussing her possible life with Jeremiah after the war, including questionable the possibility of marriage and a move to Houston. Also mentions a friend, Sanford, who may go to prison if he could not find a replacement.

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William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson May 1863

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Battle of Chancellorsville; death of Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson; death of Earl Van Dorn; General Lee's plans; glad to hear that Roger Barton is not dead and will soon be exchanged from Camp Chase

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