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W. D. Farmer To H. R. Miller (1 March 1863), W. D. Farmer, Hugh R. Miller Feb 1863

W. D. Farmer To H. R. Miller (1 March 1863), W. D. Farmer, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Update on the health of a horse


Richard C. Bridges, Presumably To His Sister, [28 February Or 1 March 1863], Richard C. Bridges Feb 1863

Richard C. Bridges, Presumably To His Sister, [28 February Or 1 March 1863], Richard C. Bridges

Correspondence

Partially damaged letter from Richard C. Bridges describing his regiment's move from Goldsboro, N.C.


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (26 February 1863), Thomas Goode Clark Feb 1863

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (26 February 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas detailing the travels of the company from Goldsboro, N.C. to Black Water (Va.); also speculates on the possibility of a fight. Mentions that Isaac is not yet "in the service" and that he may substitute for Jonathan or Albert.


Kinloch Falconer To Maj. Gen. Van Dorn (26 February 1863), Kinloch Falconer, Earl Van Dorn Feb 1863

Kinloch Falconer To Maj. Gen. Van Dorn (26 February 1863), Kinloch Falconer, Earl Van Dorn

Correspondence

Confederate leaders discuss movements and allocation of supplies.


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 February 1863), William Cowper Nelson Feb 1863

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 February 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Worried because he has had no news from home since the Federals left; recounts stories he read and heard where the Federals used churches as stables; worries that all of the houses in Holly Springs were burned and all the slaves left; mentions that the Army is not moving much at this point but there are plans to move; the weather is difficult; comparison here with Revolutionary War soldiers; religion; now a part of General Posey's division


Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (18 February 1863), Charles Roberts Feb 1863

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (18 February 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Describes what Roberts has sent with Mr. Doyle back to Maggie and the children from him.


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

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

Correspondence

News of Isaac's arrival to the company and mention of the difficulty for new recruits and the impossibility of leaving duty; also mentions Isaac running a fever.


Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 February 1863), Charles Roberts Feb 1863

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 February 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Writes about life at the camp and asks Maggie about life in Oxford. Roberts tells her that he expects there to be a fight at Tullahoma, 18 miles south of him, in the near future.


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.


John Unknown To H. R. Miller (1 February 1863), Author Unknown, Hugh R. Miller Jan 1863

John Unknown To H. R. Miller (1 February 1863), Author Unknown, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Mentions swapping of regiments in his position; the North Carolina regiment that fought bravely at Fredericksburg; update on well-being; aside from himself and the mayor, his entire brigade is composed of Alabamians


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.


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (30 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark Jan 1863

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (30 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas again discussing a rejected furlough and rumors of a possible fight; also inquires about matters at home, mainly crops and livestock. Reiterates his fear of Isaac joining the Cavalry and requests that he wait until Thomas returns.


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.


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (29 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark Jan 1863

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (29 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing his concern over Isaac's desired enlistment and speculates about the possibility of fighting before Spring.


Special Order No. 21 (27 January 1863), Braxton Bragg (1817-1876) Jan 1863

Special Order No. 21 (27 January 1863), Braxton Bragg (1817-1876)

Military Records

Order to report for duty


Special Order No. 23 (28 January 1864), Author Unknown Jan 1863

Special Order No. 23 (28 January 1864), Author Unknown

Military Records

Major O.P. Chaffie's release of duty and order to report


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.


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.


Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (24 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage Jan 1863

Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (24 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage

Correspondence

Condensed version of letter written to Mary of the same date, including their relative comfort and his having met Miss. Beale; does not discuss selling of slaves or political rumors.


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.


Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (19 January 1863), Albert H. Clark Jan 1863

Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (19 January 1863), Albert H. Clark

Correspondence

Albert, appending a note to the letter dated 18 January 1863, discusses more on troop movements and rumors of a Union attack on Greensboro, which would severely impact supply routes; if they are attacked, it is rumored that they would head to Kinston, N.C.


Letter From The First Sergeants Of The 12th Mississippi Regiment Camp To Brigadier General W. S. Featherston. 19 January 1863, Confederate States Of America. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 12th. Jan 1863

Letter From The First Sergeants Of The 12th Mississippi Regiment Camp To Brigadier General W. S. Featherston. 19 January 1863, Confederate States Of America. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 12th.

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from the First Sergeants of the 12th Mississippi Regiment Camp to Brigadier General W.S. Featherston.


Letter From "Hd. Qus. Army Of No. Va." 19 January 1863, Confederate States Of America. Army. Virginia. Jan 1863

Letter From "Hd. Qus. Army Of No. Va." 19 January 1863, Confederate States Of America. Army. Virginia.

Correspondence

Handwritten letter regarding Special Order No. 19 by order of General R. E. Lee.


Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (18 January 1863), Albert H. Clark Jan 1863

Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (18 January 1863), Albert H. Clark

Correspondence

Albert Henry discussing the high rate of injury and death, the difficulties of being on the front and his fear of Isaac joining the war; says that there is "no honor attached to them that die in the army they are forgotten forever among those that were well" and hopes to be able to return. Also mentions rumors of harsh treatment of civilians by Union troops in Mississippi


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (15 January 1863), William Cowper Nelson Jan 1863

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (15 January 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Ashamed it has taken him so long to write home again; Battle of Frederickburg and its effect upon him; his Christmas day and meeting several ladies; also mentions his anger at hearing the Federals were destroying Holly Springs but also does not like Earl Van Dorn; Battle of Murfreesboro, TN; religion


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.


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.


Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (7 January 1863), Charles Roberts Jan 1863

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (7 January 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Roberts describes a battle on Stone River. He tells of the death of Lieutenant Harden along with two men in their company, six horses, and two other men wounded. He then describes taking six to eight thousand prisoners of war and pieces of artillery from Union troops.


Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (6 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders Jan 1863

Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (6 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders

Correspondence

Details the difficulty of traveling from Mississippi to his regiment in North Carolina, particularly his inability to travel through Knoxville, TN. Met friends in Atlanta, including many ladies.


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.