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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 July 2, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner July 2, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

William C. Nelson To J. H. & Maria C. Nelson (1&3 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Hope for peace but peace "with honor;" increased picket guards; camp life and drilling of companies; foraging; religion in camp; slave sent to him; their new house; Colonel Falkner; University Greys; prices in town

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 June 28, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (28 June 1861), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family

Correspondence

Describing the daily activities of Little's company, the Bahala Rifles (10th Mississippi Infantry, Company H); speculates of the South's fate should Fort McRee fall & suggests that all Southerners receive military training.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 14, No. 51): June 27, 1861, 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, 1861 June 26, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother, Sisters, And Friends [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley, Et Al.], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother, sisters, and friends from Camp Philippi. Oscar writes about a story published in the Cincinnati Daily Times "slandering the Indiana troupes [sic]," which causes tension between the Indiana and Ohio volunteers. He mentions that a drunk officer from "one of the Indiana companies" rode through the Ohio camp threatening and cursing the soldiers there.

H. W. Walter To Maria C. Nelson (26 June 1861), Harvey Washington Walter

Correspondence

Giving an update on Will to Mrs. Nelson

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner June 25, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (25 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Sending a letter by Willie Crump; probability of a fight as the federals have been reinforcing Fort Pickens; increased guard duty; large inspections; requests clothing be sent to him; writing from Col. Walters tent

Letter, 1861 June 23, James O. Salsbury To [Unknown], James O. Salsbury

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter from James O. Salsbury at Camp Philippi. Salsbury served in the Sixteenth Regiment with Oscar Ladley and was originally from Yellow Springs. He writes about being asked to give his signature and that he did not feel "the effects of such fare as much as most of the boys."

This note was originally enclosed with Oscar Ladley's letter to his mother and sisters from June 23, 1861.

Letter, 1861 June 23, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother, Sisters, And Friends [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley, Et Al.], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother, sister, and friends from Camp at Philippi. Oscar writes about being pressured to reenlist, and how he wished that those people pressuring him would experience the conditions that he has endured in his time in the service.

Oscar originally enclosed a letter from James O. Salsbury with this letter.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (23 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Receipt of letter from home; Will thanks her for sending a slave named Jim to cook and clean; discussion of slavery; problems with mosquitoes; sends thoughts to everyone at home

T. B. Clark To His Father (23 June 1861), Thomas B. Clark

Correspondence

Regarding lack of letters from friends; mentions reports of Kentucky siding with the Union with possible Southern loyalties in the portions near Tennessee. Mentions liking his captain and drilling 6 hours per day.

Letter, 1861 June 21, 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 Strasburg, Virginia. He recounts looking for Mrs. Miers, a sister of Derostus Ladley. Oscar found her and she told him that her son John Derostus was in Jackson's army in the 320th Virginia Regiment and her other son Robert was at the Battle of Manassas.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (21 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

His ambrotype; drilling of companies; guard duty; possible new orders to Fort McRee

Last Letter Barnard E. Bee Wrote To His Brother H.P. Bee, June 20, 1861, Barnard E. Bee

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Bee sends his love to his brother's family and asks that his son be taken care of "should I fall in this war."

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 14, No. 50): June 20, 1861, 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

Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (20 June 1861), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage

Correspondence

Details the University Gray's travel from Harpers Ferry to Winchester, including sleeping conditions and their destruction of public works. Also discusses the Company's conditions and Jeremiah's need for money. Finally mentions an expected battle that does not transpire.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner June 18, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Letter, 1861 June 15, 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 Philippi, Virginia. In his letter Oscar recounts being awoken by a call "to arms," but the secessionists spotted by the picket guard never appeared. This was one of four times that this had happened to their company. Oscar also informs his mother and sisters that he has sent them many letters, but that he has only received one from them so far.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

His ambrotype; letters from home; friends in camp; status as a private; drowning of Lieut. Henry of Lafayette Guards; asking for family daguerreotype

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 14, No. 49): June 13, 1861, 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

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (23 June 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Regarding marching orders, soldiers too ill to march, religious life in camp, the probability of a Union declaration of war, and a sudden death in the Tennessee regiment.

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (12 June 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Regarding a large number of measles cases in his camp, and predicting either a speedy peace or a major conflagration.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner June 11, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Thomas Nelson To William C. Nelson (11 June 1861), Thomas Nelson

Correspondence

Receipt of letter; father working in Mr. Vaughan's storehouse; formation of companies of young boys in Holly Springs

Barlow To T. L. Treadwell, 10 June 1861, Arthur Barlow Treadwell

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

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 14, No. 48): June 6, 1861, 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

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner June 4, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.