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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.


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;


J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (1 August 1862), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family Jul 1862

J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (1 August 1862), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family

Correspondence

Discusses the relative relaxing atmosphere in camp at Columbus with servants cleaning their clothing and availability of food. Speculates on the company's possible movements and notes the existence of prisoners in Columbus. Finally, discusses the other companies movement through Columbus en route to Chattanooga, TN.


J. M. Stone To H. R. Miller (31 July 1862), J. M. Stone, Hugh R. Miller Jul 1862

J. M. Stone To H. R. Miller (31 July 1862), J. M. Stone, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Concerning an application for transfer


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


J. H. Miller, Jr. To H. R. Miller (27 July 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller Jul 1862

J. H. Miller, Jr. To H. R. Miller (27 July 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Describes his feeling during recent retreat, preparing for an upcoming march rumored as heading either Chattanooga or Savannah, destruction in his father's town and knowledge they will pass through Mobile.


William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (24 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson Jul 1862

William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (24 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Recent letter from Tom; description of what it is like to participate in a big battle (Seven Days Battles); not all "crimson glory and undying fame"; possibility of Lincoln's calling for 300,000 more men; burial of a friend; camped near Richmond; girls of Holly Springs


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;


Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (21 July 1862), Jonathan Clark Jul 1862

Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (21 July 1862), Jonathan Clark

Correspondence

Jonathan writing to his mother concerning his need of new shoes and assuring her of his well being.


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (20 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson Jul 1862

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (20 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Worries about Holly Springs; religion in camp; resignation of Major Edward W. Upshaw; Captain Claudius Wistar Sears still in North Carolina; Seven Days Battle


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.


Jeremiah Gage To Georgiana Irene Gage (16 July 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Georgiana Irene Gage Jul 1862

Jeremiah Gage To Georgiana Irene Gage (16 July 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Georgiana Irene Gage

Correspondence

Jeremiah discussing his wounds at a recent battle as well as the welfare of fellow soldiers, including the death of Sucius Gage. Hopes to have a furlough to visit Mississippi but mentions a halt on furloughs. Discusses troop locations and his belief that fighting will stop for a time as recent losses on both sides have been high.


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (12 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson Jul 1862

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (12 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Seven Days Battles; McClellan's wait; possibility of European powers intervening; camp life and supplies; understands a fight took place near Holly Springs; sending letter by Jimmy Sims whose brother was killed


William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson Jul 1862

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Asking family not to feel uneasy if they have not heard from him for a while; hopes to draw pay soon; talks about clothes and prices of goods; Capt. Sears leaving for Davidson College to recuperate.


Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major G. M. Sorrel. 12 July 1862 30 June 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston Jul 1862

Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major G. M. Sorrel. 12 July 1862 30 June 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to Major G.M. Sorrel, regarding the Battle of Frazier's Farm; sent from Richmond


Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston In Richmond To Major G. M. Sorrel. 12 July 1862 27 June 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston Jul 1862

Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston In Richmond To Major G. M. Sorrel. 12 July 1862 27 June 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to Major G.M. Sorrel, regarding the Battle of Gains Farm or Coal Harbour.


Special Order No. 158 (9 July 1862), Author Unknown Jul 1862

Special Order No. 158 (9 July 1862), Author Unknown

Military Records

Transfering George and Edwin from 2nd Mississippi, Company G. to 42nd Mississippi, Company A


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.


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.


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


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.


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


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.


Jeremiah Gage To Georgiana Irene Gage (7 June 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Georgiana Irene Gage Jun 1862

Jeremiah Gage To Georgiana Irene Gage (7 June 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Georgiana Irene Gage

Correspondence

Jeremiah describes the Battle of Seven Pines' level of engagement and the state of the wounded, particularly his wounds and those of Captain Lowry. Mentions his disappointment over not receiving a 'boy' from their mother. Again mentions his fear of the war's long-duration and his assumption that the fighting will continue as soon as the rain and flooding clears.


Certification To Order The Burning Of Cotton, Captain E. Porter Jun 1862

Certification To Order The Burning Of Cotton, Captain E. Porter

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1861-1870 (Series 1.4)

No abstract provided.


James W. Drake To H. R. Miller (4 June 1862), James W. Drake, Hugh R. Miller Jun 1862

James W. Drake To H. R. Miller (4 June 1862), James W. Drake, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Description of the Battle of Seven Pines and a large skirmish the preceding weekend; letter similar to Drake's written the previous day to Susan Miller. Also directs Miller to Richmond.


S. W. Clark To His Father (14 June 1862), Silas W. Clark Jun 1862

S. W. Clark To His Father (14 June 1862), Silas W. Clark

Correspondence

Regarding the Battle of Chickamauga, the high price of consumer goods, and instructing his father to sell Clark's horse if his parents need money.


James W. Drake To S. G. Miller (3 June 1862), James W. Drake, Susan G. Miller Jun 1862

James W. Drake To S. G. Miller (3 June 1862), James W. Drake, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Description of the Battle of Seven Pines, including names of fallen & wounded soldiers, details of equipment & Federal troops captured, and fortifications installed & expectations of the Union's next approach


Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (25 May 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller May 1862

Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (25 May 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Edwin's discontent at current conditions; mentions the Conscription Act, hunger & issues of supplies, H. R. Miller's departure, delays in transfer, retreat from Yorktown, weather conditions, and loyalty to his fellow soldiers


S. G. Walker To H. R. Miller (10 May 1862), S. G. Walker, Hugh R. Miller May 1862

S. G. Walker To H. R. Miller (10 May 1862), S. G. Walker, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Application for a position in Miller's company