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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the way in which Margery should distribute the money accompanying the letter

Copy Book Transcription Of The Ballad Of Susanna Cox, 1862, Unknown Author

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

In this student copybook dating from circa 1862, the writer transcribes the ballad of Susanna Cox in both German and English. It recounts the trial and execution of a woman named Susanna Cox who killed her child, conceived out of wed-lock. The work copied in the book appears to be based on the Louis Storck translation of the ballad by Johann Philip Gombert.

U. S. Naval Activity Near Whitemarsh Island, Samuel Francis Du Pont

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

Correspondence and reports from the Commander of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, Flag Officer S. F. Du Pont, from January to October of 1862 related to U. S. Navy activities near Whitemarsh Island, Georgia.

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion, 30 vols. (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1894–1922), Series I, Vol. 12, pp. 526-528, 664-665, 700-701, 704, 713-714, 718, 754-755, 773, 812, 814-815.

Jenkins Diary, Cyrus F. Jenkins

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

A firsthand diary written by a confederate soldier during the early stages in the war, around 1861-1862.

Cyrus F. Jenkins, Civil War Diary, 1861–1862, Troup County Archives, LaGrange, GA

Rebellion Record Vol 4., Frank Moore

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

A record of events and documents regarding the Thirteenth Georgia Regiment, published by G.P. Putnam in 1862.

Frank Moore, ed., The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives, Illustrative Incidents, Poetry, etc., vol. 4 (New York: G. P. Putnam, 1862), p. 81, 501-502.

Savannah Newspaper Paper Digest: January 1, To December 31, 1862, Works Prograss Administration Of Georgia.

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

Abstracts of articles related to Whitemarsh Island, Georgia in Savanna newspapers from 1862 taken from the Annals of Savannah, volume 13, part 1, pages 131, 322, and 323.

Works Progress Administration of Georgia. Annals of Savannah, 1850–1937, vol. 13, pt. 1, Savannah, GA: Works Progress Administration, 1937–1938.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner December 31, 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 To Margaret E. Cahill, 1861 December 30, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1861 December 30, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 29, 1861, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother on December 29, 1861. In the letter he talks about illness among the troops at Camp Wood and the recent work of rebuilding a bridge.

Forrest Little Letter Of December 29, 1861, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "I want to tell you something private"

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1861 December 28, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (28 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing their voyage from the previous camp and the strength of the current force at Camp Beauregard; also discusses his desire to see Margery and the general health of the family. Finally, mentions his lack of having been paid.

Letter, 1861 December 27, 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 Camp John McLean. Oscar writes about the consolidation of the 79th and 75th regiments and the conflicts between the two regiments. He mentions his friend, John Hawkins, writing to him about being dissatisfied with camp life. Oscar also writes about his first lieutenant, Franklin Raikes, asking him to "instruct him in the school of the Soldier."

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 25): December 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 To Jennie Guiney, 1861 December 27, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1861 December 25, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter From Jefferson Patterson To His Son Robert Dated December 25, 1861, Jefferson Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Jefferson Patterson wrote this long letter to his son Robert on December 25, 1861. In the letter he talks about a bridge over Bacon Creek that was burned by Rebel soldiers and subsequently rebuilt. He mentions there have been a number of recruits from Dayton including Pettigrew and Longstreth, and the great ranks of troops in Kentucky. He refers briefly to newspaper reports of Charles Anderson's escape from Texas and the Rebel troops destruction of the Northern Missouri railroad. He also talks about visiting cousins Lizza and Jennie Price.

Letter From Augustin Hibbard To [William Hibbard] 1861 Dec. 25, Augustin Hibbard

Gold Rush Life

Victoria VI [Vancouver Island] –[ Dec 25^th/61

Dear Brother

This is Christmas day and as I take my pen to write you a few lines. Wishing you a merrie time and a happy New Year, my mind travels back to years, and I am again taking my Christmas dinner at St. Andrews surrounded by the loved ones at home, it is a pleasing illusion, and I suffer myself to enjoy it for awhile, but as I dismiss it, God knows, how much I wish that it was a reality. I wrote you a few hurried lines by the …

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner December 24, 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.

County Tax Receipt, Angeline C. Cornell, December 24, 1861, Angeline C. Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Printed personal property tax receipt for Angeline C. Cornell from the County Treasury of Franklin County, dated December 24, 1861. The total is eight dollars, forty three cents, and two mills.

County Tax Receipt, Elias Cornell's Heirs, December 24, 1861, Elias Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Printed personal property tax receipt for the heirs of Elias Cornell from the County Treasury of Franklin County, dated December 24, 1861. The total is fifteen dollars, eighty cents, and eight mills. Signed by [] Thompson.

County Tax Receipt, John B. Cornell, December 24, 1861, John B. Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Printed personal property tax receipt for John B. Cornell from the County Treasury of Franklin County, dated December 24, 1861. The total is eight dollars, ninety eight cents, and four mill, paid in full.

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (23 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the cold weather and speculates on the likeliness of an attack by Union troops.

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On December 21, 1861, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his father on December 21, 1861. In the letter he discusses his recent illness and camp conditions. He also mentions one of his company officers, Captain Young, who has recently resigned.

Letter, 1861 December 20, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Camp John McLean. Oscar writes about being promoted to second Sargent, James Swope losing the confidence of his men, and going to Cincinnati with friends.

William I. Berryman To Sallie Jones (20 December 1861), William I. Berryman, Sallie Jones

Correspondence

William finds a copy of a newspaper that has an account of Sallie's concert and wishes her a pleasant christmas.

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1861 December 19, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 24): December 19, 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 December 17, 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.