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William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (23 August 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Religion and attending church with General Lee and others; new system of furlough so there is a possibility of his coming home but it is very slim as he has little money to make the trip; generally misses his family and home in this letter

B. F. Gentry To W. R. And Mariah Gentry (22 August 1863), Benjamin F. Gentry, Wiley R. Gentry, Mariah Gentry

Correspondence

Benjamin discusses food quality and requests money to buy supplies. Also passes along word to his family and servants.

John A. Wharton Letter To Joseph Wheeler Regarding Pistols, John A. Wharton

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Wharton writes Wheeler regarding the equipment of various units with pistols.

Resolution. Death Of H. R. Miller (15 August 1863), Robert Lewis Taggart

Correspondence

Resolution, adopted by the 42nd Mississippi Regiment concerning the Death of Colonel Hugh R. Miller

1863-08-14 California Farmer, J. K. Phillips & Co.

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the California Farmer and Journal of Useful Sciences on August 14. 1863.

Warren, Colonel, ed. California Farmer and Journal of Useful Sciences. August 18, 1863, Vol. XX

1863-08-14 Savannah Morning News, Savannah Morning News (Savannah, Ga)

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the Savannah Morning News on August 14. 1863.

Savannah Morning News, “Honor to Georgia Soldiers,” August 14, 1863.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (9 August 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Talks about the retreat to Orange C.H.; attends church with General Lee; provisions taken from Pennsylvania; marriage of one of his lady friends, Lutie Dickson

Richard T. Gibson - Correspondence, August 8, 1863, Richard T. Gibson

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

A letter written by Richard T. Gibson to Adjutant General Henry S. Wayne dated August 8, 1863.

Letter, 1863 July 27, 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 that she and his sisters have been sending letters regularly, news of Morgan's Raid, and more.

Letter, 1863 July 27, Ally [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about news of wounded soldiers and acquaintances from home.

Letter, 1863 July 27, 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 potential employment at a school that will be built and about other news.

Richard T. Gibson - 1863-07-21 Savannah Morning News, Savannah Morning News (Savannah, Ga)

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

An article mentioning Richard T. Gibson in the Savannah Morning News from July 21, 1863.

“Proclamation.” Savannah Daily News. May 12, 1862.

1863-08-14 Savannah Daily Republican, Savannah Daily Republican (Savannah, Ga)

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the Chicago Tribune on May 26. 1863.

Savannah Daily Republican, “Ossabaw,” July 20, 1863.

Letter, 1863 July 19, 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 that she is glad Oscar is unhurt after his most recent battle, about news and excitement from Morgan's Raid, and other news.

Letter, 1863 July 19, Allie [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes a short letter about news of Morgan's Raid and more.

Letter, 1863 July 19, 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 comments on Oscar's recent battle, asks when he will get to take a furlough, writes news about Morgan's Raid, and more.

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

Correspondence

Describes his march into Maryland and Pennsylvania; General Lee's orders to respect private property were enforced; Battle of Gettysburg description; list of dead and wounded; uncertain about future but puts his trust in God- especially as Vicksburg has fallen

Letter, 1863 July 16, 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 near Berlin, Maryland. Oscar writes about his division being the first to enter Hagerstown, their division movements after Gettysburg, casualties, and more.

Letter, 1863 July 13, C. Ladley To My Dear 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 news from the battle at Gettysburg, her hopes that Oscar is safe, and other news.

Combined Letters, 1863 July 12 And July 18, Ally Ladley [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about news from home about various acquaintances, and about being unsure whether to write to Oscar after the most recent battle. Her second letter mentions "Morgan is within 5 miles of Cincinnati" and she writes about the excitement as all the "able-bodied men" leave to head to Cincinnati.

Purchase Authorization (10 July 1863), Frank C. Gillette, Confederate States Of America. Provost Marshal's Office

Military Records

Authorization to purchase 1 pair of shoes & 4 pairs of socks from any authorized Vicksburg seller

Letter, 1863 July 9, 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 Boonsboro, Maryland. Oscar writes about fighting for four days at Gettysburg, the Ohio Brigade's success, and the casualties suffered by his brigade.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (8 July 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Tells Maggie of his new location near Chattanooga and tells of the shelling of a town which resulted in the death of a woman and child, much to Roberts's dismay.

1863-07-05 Savannah Republican, Savannah Republican (Savannah, Ga)

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the Savannah Republican on July 5. 1863.

Savannah Republican, July 5, 1863.

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

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on July 6, 1863 from Tullahoma near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In the letter he talks about a significant battle victory of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry, camp conditions, illness, and bad weather.

Letter, [1863] July 5, 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 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Oscar writes about the fighting he experienced, nearly being killed by a Rebel officer, and the losses at the Gettysburg battlefield.

S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (3 July 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Susan's concern for her family members' lives; patriotism versus sacrifice and stoicism; speculation on mail impediments; perception of the War; general updates

Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (3 July 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage

Correspondence

Letter written to his mother, as Jeremiah is dying, after having been wounded at Gettysburg.

1863-07-02 Litchfield Enquirer, Litchfield Enquirer (Litchfield, Ct)

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the Litchfield Enquirer on July 2, 1863.

Litchfield Enquirer, “Narrow Escape of Two Scouts,” July 2, 1863.

1863-07-02 Rutland Weekly Herald, Rutland Weekly Herald (Rutland, Vt)

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

An article on the Federal Camp on Ossabaw Island published in the Rutland Weekly Herald on July 2. 1863.

Rutland Weekly Herald, May 26, 1863.