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John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 September 1861), John Guy Lofton Sep 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 September 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing the death of Wm, J Harris, Lee's defeat of Reynolds and Rosincrantz, sinking of Union boats on the Potomac.


J. A. Orr To H. R. Miller (11 September 1861), J. A. Orr, Hugh R. Miller Sep 1861

J. A. Orr To H. R. Miller (11 September 1861), J. A. Orr, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Discusses various people in Miller's district and attaches a copy of an ordinance


John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (7 September 1861), John Guy Lofton Sep 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (7 September 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing his recovering health, Confederate advances to within sight of Washington, DC, heavy losses in Lofton's brigade, and his doubt for the possibility of a furlough.


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (4 September 1861), William Cowper Nelson Sep 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (4 September 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Expecting a letter from home; absurd rumors of moving camp to Mississippi City or coast of Texas; fleet in harbor; death of one of their company; burial duty; ate dinner with Col. Chalmers and family; need for winter goods


Series 4. Civil War Reports, Rosters, Etc.: Box 4: Folder 8: Scan 1, Author Unknown Sep 1861

Series 4. Civil War Reports, Rosters, Etc.: Box 4: Folder 8: Scan 1, Author Unknown

Military Records

Printed handbill entitled "Correspondence". Includes 2 September 1861 letter from E.R. Burt and W.S. Featherston to Colonel Jenkins.


David Hurst To H. R. Miller (20 August 1861), David Hurst, Hugh R. Miller Aug 1861

David Hurst To H. R. Miller (20 August 1861), David Hurst, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Praising H. R. Miller's joining the Cavalry, considering his "age" and "position" and his happiness to find all three Millers unharmed after Manassas


J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (9 August 1861), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family Aug 1861

J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (9 August 1861), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family

Correspondence

Discussion of the War and the success of the Confederate troops, speculation of future developments and his desire for a patriotic death.


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (2 August 1861), William Cowper Nelson Aug 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (2 August 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Looking for a letter from home; Jim ill; camp life and guard duty; Battle of Manassas and list of dead and wounded; asking about family


John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (28 July 1861), John Guy Lofton Jul 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (28 July 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing his recent serious illness, his hopes for a furlough home to visit, battles, figures on killed and wounded, Sherman, and the University Greys.


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson Jul 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Camp life; picket duty; drilling for prizes; party at Col. Strong's that evening


John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (18 July 1861), John Guy Lofton Jul 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (18 July 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing troop movements, troop and artillery numbers, and Lofton's duty to defend his homeland.


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (16 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson Jul 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (16 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Health of Regiment; some skirmishing by a picket guard on the Perdido; thanks for letter from home


John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (15 July 1861) With Postscript Added By A. N. Lofton., John Guy Lofton Jul 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (15 July 1861) With Postscript Added By A. N. Lofton., John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing health and dietary matters and the beauty of the landscape where they are camped.


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

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

Correspondence

Enslaved persons in camp; pay; debts; standing guard; need of a "camp rug"; seeing a meteor; resignation of Lieut Jones; mentions people in camp from Holly Springs


J. J. Little To John Little (13 July 1861), Jefferson J. Little, John Little Jul 1861

J. J. Little To John Little (13 July 1861), Jefferson J. Little, John Little

Correspondence

Describes the hot weather and subsequent need to work at night; details daily activities, including drills, guard duty & work building further fortifications.


H. A. Stephens To Elizabeth C. Lofton (13 July 1861), H. A. Stephens Jul 1861

H. A. Stephens To Elizabeth C. Lofton (13 July 1861), H. A. Stephens

Correspondence

Teasing her about all of the women in Virginia and how much they like her husband.


John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (8 July 1861), John Guy Lofton Jul 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (8 July 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Reporting a death from typhoid fever, the diet in camp, and troop movements.


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

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


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

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.


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

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

Correspondence

Giving an update on Will to Mrs. Nelson


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

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


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

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 Jun 1861

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.


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

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


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

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.


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

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


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

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 Jun 1861

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.


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

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 Jun 1861

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

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

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