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1862-04-20 Memphis Daily Appeal, Memphis Daily Appeal (Jackson, Ms)

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

An excerpt from the Memphis Daily Appeal detailing celebrations and shelling by the Union forces around Wilmington Island, Georgia, published on April 20, 1863.

“From Charleston.” Memphis Daily Appeal. April 20, 1863.

1863-04-20 Memphis Daily Appeal, Memphis Daily Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)

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

An excerpt from the Memphis Daily Appeal detailing a Federal Gunboat going aground near Gibson's house on Whitemarsh Island, published on April 20, 1863.

“A Brush with the Federals.” Memphis Daily Appeal. April 20, 1863.

Letter, 1863 April 19, 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 Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about the heavy rain has kept his company from leaving the area, responds to questions from previous letters, and information about receiving pay.

H. J. Norwood To Hugh R. Miller (19 April 1863), H. J. Norwood, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Writing while on furlough, Norwood discusses his regiment's locations, thoughts on future developments and food supplies

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 April 18, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Receipt. Property Returns From Ordinance Bureau (18 April 1863), Edwin B. Smith

Military Records

Ordinance Bureau to H.R. Miller in Ivor, Va concerning property return for the 3rd & 4th Quarters of 1862

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (18 April 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses current conditions at the camp and rumors of an impending attack or march; rumor of troop strength in Kentucky & reports of Union movement from Vicksburg; weather; his health & that of others; death of various members of the regiment;

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 41): April 16, 1863, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 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=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 April 16, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1863 April 14, 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 Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about the amount of supplies and rations officers and their men carry, information regarding his wages for the previous three months, and being congratulated by General Howard for their recent appearance before the President.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 April 14, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 April 13, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Jeb Stuart Letter, Jeb Stuart

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Confederate cavalry commander J.E.B. (Jeb) Stuart writes to an unspecified general requesting details of a report by another officer regarding Manassas.

Jeb Stuart Letter To Commanding General Requesting Information. Culpeper, Virginia, April 12, 1863., James Ewell Brown ("Jeb") Stuart

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Jeb Stuart's letter to his "General" requesting that the information that requires Stuart's attention, regarding General Trimble's capture of Manassas, be sent back to him. He further mentions that the news of "Old Milroy" makes him "itch to get hold of him." Sent from Culpeper, Virginia. Dated April 12th, 1863.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 April 12, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1863 April 12, 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 Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about his company being reviewed by Abraham Lincoln and General Hooker, when he would be able to take leave, and other news from camp.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 April 11, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1863 April 10, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about the possibility of planting a garden this year and predictions on when the war will end.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 April 9, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1863 April 9, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about Alice starting school at Antioch, their previous boarders not returning this term, and more.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 40): April 9, 1863, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 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=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

1863-04-08 New York Tribune, New York Tribune (New York, Ny)

Guarding Ossabaw Island: History and Archaeology of the 47th N.Y.V.I. Camp

An article on the Federal camp at Ossabaw Island published in the New York Tribune on April 8, 1863.

“From Port Royal.” New York Tribune. April 8, 1863.

1863-04-07 Augusta Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel, Augusta Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel (Augusta, Ga )

Guarding Ossabaw Island: History and Archaeology of the 47th N.Y.V.I. Camp

An article on the Federal camp at Ossabaw Island published in the Augusta Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel on April 7, 1863.

Augusta Weekly Chronicle and Sentinel. Augusta, April 7, 1863.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 April 6, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated April 5, 1863, Rachel Reynolds

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to William Patterson from his aunt, Rachel Reynolds on April 5, 1863. In the letter she sends him her condolences on the recent death of his father, Jefferson Patterson.

[08] James Harlan, Letter, Agriculture, And War, James Harlan

Iowa Documents Class Projects

A letter of inquiry to Charles Sumner about the production of flax-cotton in place of regular cotton and selling it to Massachusetts and New England mills.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 April 4, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (4 April 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson describes his health; rations following the Battle of Murfreesboro; strict conditions; Earl Van Dorn capturing Union troops;

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 April 2, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 39): April 2, 1863, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 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=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915