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1863-07-01 Clearfield Raftman's Journal, The New South (Port Royal, S.C.)

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 New South on July 1, 1863

The New South, “Capture of The Atlanta, or FIngal,” July 1, 1863.

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (26 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson sends sympathy for Sallie's unfortunate health following his furlough; the weather; rumor from the homefront & Vicksburg; skirmishes with his company; news of a local man's imprisonment for killing a member of Henderson's company for rummaging in his potato field;

1863-06-26 Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Il)

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 June 26. 1863.

Chicago Tribune, June 26, 1863.

1863-06-25 Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Il)

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 June 26. 1863.

Chicago Tribune, “Miscellaneous,” June 25, 1863.

1863-06-24 New York Herald, New York Herald (New York, Ny)

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 New York Herald on June 24, 1863.

New York Herald, “Interesting from South Carolina,” June 24, 1863.

1863-06-24 Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Il)

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 Chicago Tribune on June 24, 1863.

Chicago Tribune, “The Atlanta nee Fingal,” June 24, 1863

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 22, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on June 22, 1863. In the letter he mentions a recent illness and says they expect a battle to take place soon and believes that it will be difficult.

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses the death of Sallie's uncle; items he is sending home; recommends Sallie leaving Mississippi if the Union takes Vicksburg;

1863-06-20 The New South, The New South (Port Royal S.C.)

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 South on June 20, 1863.

“A Monster Turtle.” The New South. June 23, 1863.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (17 June 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Describes being again on the march; they are hoping to go to Pennsylvania; rumors abound that it is Gen. Lee's intention to invade; the Army has been reorganized and instead of two Army corps they now have three; His Division is now a part of A.P. Hill's corps; Barksdale's Brigade and his friends from the 17th Mississippi still remain with Longstreet so he is separated from them; met Mrs. Gen. A.P. Hill; describes a visit with family in Virginia; notes that he no longer minds marching so much as he now has a horse

Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (17 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Describing the regiment's movements around Culpeper, Va. and restriction on allowed pack-size

Letter, 1863 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 Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about his division marching to new locations, the appearance of their officers' uniforms, and other news.

Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (15 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Camped at a location they camped in 1862, thinking about their fallen fellow soldiers; mentions Union troops falling back & considers their possible moves

Letter, 1863 June 14, 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 news from the war and acquaintances in Yellow Springs.

47th Ny-Clothing Transfer, United States Army (Arlington, Va)

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

A record of the transfer and accounting of clothing issued to the 47th New York Infantry on June 14, 1863.

United States Army, Clothing Transfer Record, 47th New York Volunteer Infantry, June 14, 1863, June 14, 1863.

Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Albert H. Clark

Correspondence

Albert discussing various deserters and the situation at Fredericksburg." [2nd page possibly written by Albert for Isaac] Isaac discusses the probability of him returning home with the next person to receive furlough.

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing troop positions at Fredericksburg and the current level of engagement; also discusses his desire to go home to care for his family

County Tax Receipt, Elias Cornell Heirs, June 12, 1863, 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 June 12, 1863. The total is thirteen dollars and twenty four cents. Signed by [] Thompson.

County Tax Receipt, John B. Cornell, June 12, 863, 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 June 12, 1863. The total is six dollars and thirty three cents. Signed by [unknown] Thompson.

County Tax Receipt, Angeline C. Cornell, June 12, 1863, 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 June 12, 1863. The total is five dollars and eighty two cents. Signed by [] Thompson.

George Miller To S. G. Miller (12 June 1863), George Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Discusses his company's return to a former camp ground, Susan's infrequent writing, a "terrible" impending battle in Maryland and his concern of death

Letter, 1863 June 11, Sister Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Enon, Ohio. Mary writes about being upset that Oscar could not come home on furlough and news about Clement L. Vallandingham.

R. C. Lipsey To Jeremiah Gage (10 June 1863), R. C. Lipsey, Jeremiah Gage

Correspondence

Describes the atmosphere after the fall of Vicksburg (Miss.); notably that of people considering fleeing the area. Also makes reference to the heavy loses from Company A, the University Greys.

Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (10 June 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Correspondence

Jeremiah expressing optimism over the current war conditions, including the holding of the State of Mississippi and the state of Lee's troops. Also glad that Jerrie is in the process of finding him a substitute. Finally makes reference to their mother's debts and the current prices of cotton.

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (8 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the situation and position at Fredericksburg and rumors of tactics, including the possibility of General Lee heading to Maryland. Thomas also discusses having been home.

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 7, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on June 7, 1863. In the letter he tells her he was recently commissioned as a Captain.

Letter, 1863 June 7, 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 being disappointed that Oscar will not be able to return home on furlough, being afraid for him, and other news from Yellow Springs.

Letter, 1863 June 7, Allie L. [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 Milo Lawrence breaking his leg and news about other acquaintances from Yellow Springs.

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson details his regiment's activities at the front under Gen. Bragg & those of Lieut. Gen. N.B. Forrest; news of other soldiers & regiments; his health;

1863-06-06 Portland Daily Press, Portland Daily Press (Portland, Ma)

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 Portland Daily Press on June 6, 1863.

“Notice to Mariners.” Portland Daily Press, June 6, 1863.