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50. Elmira Prison Camp (1864 - 8 Documents), Benjamin Munger, William Hoffman, Seth Eastman, Eugene F. Sanger, William P. Jordan, B. F. Tracy, Miles Sherrill, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citations:

Documents 1-7:

The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records, Series 2, Volume 7, pg. 691-1273, Washington: Government Printing Office, 1880-1901.

Retrieved From: https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000625514

Document 8:

Sherrill, Miles. A Soldier’s Story: Prison Life and Other Incidents in the War of 1861-1865. North Carolina: Newton Enterprise, 1904?, pg. 9-11.

Retrieved From: https://www.loc.gov/item/05033190/

Map Of The Siege And Investment Of Savannah, Georgia, United States Army, Corps Of Engineers (Washington, D.C.)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

A copy of a map detailing General William T. Sherman's military investments and siege of Savannah, Georgia, created in 1864.

United States Army, Corps of Engineers. Map showing the investment and siege of Savannah, Georgia, by Genl. Sherman's army, Decr. 1864. [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Coast Survey, 1864. Map.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 25): December 25, 1863, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (24 December 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Glad to hear from home; unable to locate the trunk his parents had sent; sent up an application for a Leave of Absence but is afraid it won't be granted just yet; list of needed clothes; missing his family on Christmas eve night

Unknown To Maria C. Nelson (20 December 1863), Author Unknown

Correspondence

Concerning the enlistment, remaining in Mississippi and their inability to find clothing for the author and Amelia

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

Correspondence

Glad to have received word from home; distraught over the death of Andrew Govan; intention to obtain a "Leave of Absence" if possible in January so that he could return home for a visit; lists needed clothes and says if he returns home on furlough he will only take the clothes on his back as he wants to bring as much back with him as possible

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 24): December 18, 1863, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (18 December 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Worries that he has not heard from home for a while; going into winter quarters; the successor for General Posey has not yet been decided; reading quite a lot now; calling on acquaintances in the vicinity of Orange and has made several lady friends; rumor that Lee would be sent south to command Bragg's Army; mentions his Sister and the Cage family; and mentions activities of William Forbes Stearns

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated December 17, 1863, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by Robert Patterson to his mother Julia on December 17, 1863. Robert writes from his brother William's quarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In the letter he refers to a recent battle and a long march and he asks her to send clothing and boots.

Trail Transcript And Docket For Military Trial Of Daniel Bright, 1863, Edward Augustus Wild, United States Army

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Bright is charged with being a guerrilla and he pleads not guilty. The recto describes Bright's testimony and the testimony of witnesses during the trial. The verso illustrates that Bright was found guilty: Brigadier General Edward Wild of the U.S. Army endorses the execution order: "To be executed tomorrow, Dec. 17, 1863."

Letter From James Phelan To J. A. Seddon. 17 December 1863, James Phelan

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from James Phelan to J. A. Seddon; Letter sent from "Senate Chamber"

Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1863 December 13), Roxana Chapin Gerdine

Correspondence

Roxana writes about her extreme sadness over the death of her three year old daughter,"Pet," (Emma Sarah Chapin Gerdine); mentions not receiving any mail from the family; and the difficulty of getting greenbacks

War Eagle, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Research Collections

Microfilm copy only

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 23): December 11, 1863, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (11 December 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Warns Maggie of the dangers of traveling to Memphis alone. Roberts also discusses rumors of when the war will end and his fear that many men will go home in the spring regardless of where they are in the war. He also writes about his winter residence, including a sketch of his cabin.

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 6, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by William Patterson to his mother Julia on December 8, 1863. In the letter, he talks about clothing needs and a recent battle in which his company was involved.

George D. Lofton To His Sister (8 December 1863), George Dallas Lofton

Correspondence

Regarding orders to rejoin his regiment.

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated December 6, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on December 6, 1863. In the brief letter he asks her to send clothing, and says he expects his company will soon be moved from Chattanooga to Knoxville, Tennessee.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 22): December 4, 1863, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter From A. F. Shawn To General W. S. Featherston. 4 December 1863, A. F. Shawn

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from A.F Shawn to General W.S. Featherston; Letter sent from "Office of A.L.M. 33rd Miss. Regt."

John Hutchinson Letter To Joseph Fulford; December 2, 1863, North Carolina, John Hutchinson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Hutchinson encloses a check to Fulford and instructs "please fill up for amt of my note due the Merchants' Bank of Newbern_ Please cancel the Note + send it to me."

Letter, 1863 December 1, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from New York City. In his letter Oscar writes about visiting New York City and seeing museums, parks, and more.

[Letter], 1863, November 30, Archbald Chapman [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Archibald Chapman, uncle of Allen Cameron. Acknowledgment of monetary indebtedness; relates general and financial hardships and acknowledges the ill health of A. Cameron as presently active in military service. Suggests Cameron's wife board with him and his family, one day's distance (Troy, NY?).

One entry: dated November 30, 1863

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 12.5 cm.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 21): November 27, 1863, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter, 1863 November 25, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Columbus, Ohio. Oscar writes about sending money to his mother to deposit in the bank.

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (23 November 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Worried about not hearing from home; worried also about locating the trunk his parents sent off to him as he needs the provisions for the winter months; tells of the death of General Posey; mentions that the Brigade is now commanded by Col. N. H. Harris of Vicksburg (Miss.); has nice winter quarters; no indication at that time of an advance by General Meade; saw President Davis and Lee together on Sunday. Mentions that Davis does not look well

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

Correspondence

Telling her the news that General Posey has died from his wounds; attended church in the village of Orange where General Lee attended also; notes that the Brigade is now commanded by Col. Nathaniel Harrison Harris of Vicksburg who was Colonel of the 19th Mississippi Infantry; glad to hear that J. W. C. Watson was elected a C.S. Senator

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 20): November 20, 1863, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 November 19, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1863 November 18, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Columbus, Ohio. In the letter Oscar writes about missing a train in London and possibly visiting family soon.