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Letter From Augustin Hibbard To Brother [William Hibbard], 1863 June 2, Augustin Hibbard

Gold Rush Life

Victoria June 2d 1863 Dear Brother Yours of Mch” [March] 26^th was received last week, and afforded me much pleasure, and gratification as it had been sometime since I had received any news from any one at home, and I was becoming fearfull [fearful], that when I did hear from you, that I should get bad news, but thank God, my dear brother, such was not the case, and I have been once more rejoyced [rejoiced] to know that you were all enjoying good health, and were prospered spiritually and temporally. I find that I am not able to …

Letter, 1863 June 2, 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 news of the war, as well as news about acquaintances.

Letter, 1863 June 2, 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 Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about Milo Lawrence breaking his leg after poor weather, students being expelled from Antioch, and questions regarding the war.

47th Ny Ordnance Report (June 1863), United States Army (Arlington, Va)

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

A record of the weapons, ammunition and other equipment issued to and accounted for by the 47th NY Infantry.

United States Army, Ordnance Records of the 47th New York Volunteer Infantry, June 1863 (1863).

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (31 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses his desire for good food and the regiment's limited options and cost; the health of his company; money;

Letter, 1863 May 29, 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 Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about furloughs and leaves of absence being suspended, his feelings on the Copperheads, and his responses to previous letters.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (28 May 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Tells Maggie that the Yankees took about fifty men and a hundred horses from his cavalry regiment and they had killed some of them and taken six prisoners. Roberts claims that the men in his cavalry have become too comfortable.

Receipt. Property Returns From Ordinance Bureau (26 May 1863), Edwin B. Smith

Military Records

Ordinance Bureau to H.R. Miller in Ivor, Va concerning property return for the 1st Quarter of 1863

S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (28 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Susan's fears of losing her husband and sons

1863-05-26 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 May 26. 1863.

Chicago Tribune, “Not Hung,” May 26, 1863.

1863-05-25 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 at Ossabaw Island published in the Chicago Tribune on May 25, 1863.

“From Gen. Hunter's Command.” Chicago Tribune. May 25, 1863.

Letter, 1863 May 24, C. Ladley [Catherine 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 being afraid for Oscar, questions about the wounded and Oscar's division, and news from Yellow Springs.

Letter, 1863 May 24, 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 gypsies setting up camp outside of town, Clement L. Vallandingham and other Copperheads, and other news from Yellow Springs.

Letter, 1863 May 24, 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 Yellow Springs, Ohio. In her letter Mary tells Oscar to take a furlough to come home, and she writes about other news from home.

S. A. J. Clark To His Father (23 May 1863), Squire A. J. Clark

Correspondence

Regarding a Memphis newspaper report naming killed and wounded; also mentions Jackson, MS, and Vicksburg, MS

Anne Unknown To S. G. Miller (22 May 1863), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Updates from Pontotoc, including personal and military events around the area

Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (21 May 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Correspondence

Jeremiah's anxiety and outrage over hearing of the aggression by the Union forces in Mississippi, particularly the Siege of Vicksburg (Miss.); again pleads for a substitute and discusses the promotion of Col. Green, over Lt. Col. Lowry, a result of which Jeremiah does not become Adjutant.

Letter, 1863 May 19, 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 Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about how a person feels in the middle of a battle, his feelings on the recent "repulse" of the Northern Divisions, and General McLean taking leave to report to Burnside.

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (17 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing setting his affairs at Bim Clark's (Trigg County) and his desire to return home, through Jackson; also mentions Isaac working at home. [This letter may be misdated.]

Letter, May 14th, Oscar D. Ladley To [No Salutation], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter from Oscar Ladley written on a copy of General Order No. 9 from Headquarters of the Eleventh Corps. In the letter Oscar writes about the casualties from a recent battle, and that he felt that General Order No. 9 would not have been issued if others had "attended to their duty."

Letter, 1863 May 14th, 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 asks what Oscar thinks about General Joseph Hooker. She also writes about Clement L. Vallandingham being sentenced to hard labor and other news about acquaintances at home.

W. H. Wright To William Mackall (14 May 1863), W. H. Wright

Military Records

Telegram stating artillery was not received

Letter, 1863 May 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 Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar details a recent battle, including the casualties, and his surprise at how the Northern forces were ambushed.

Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (14 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage

Correspondence

Mollie discussing her possible life with Jeremiah after the war, including questionable the possibility of marriage and a move to Houston. Also mentions a friend, Sanford, who may go to prison if he could not find a replacement.

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Battle of Chancellorsville; death of Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson; death of Earl Van Dorn; General Lee's plans; glad to hear that Roger Barton is not dead and will soon be exchanged from Camp Chase

Letter, 1863 May 11, 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 Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about seeing a list of wounded soldiers in a recent newspaper article, how Milo Lawrence was doing, and that General Burnside had arrested a copperhead, Clement L. Vallandingham.

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (11 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas detailing the fighting around Suffolk & Fredericksburg, Virginia, and the movement of his company

S. G. Miller To Edwin Or George Miller (11 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, George Miller

Correspondence

Susan recounting her 3rd party knowledge of the war

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (10 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses the Battle of Fredericksburg, rumor of General Van Dorn's adultry and murder; Colonel Wheeler's capture; Lieut. Gen. Forrest's success; Union success in Mississippi;

Letter, 1863 May 8, 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 Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar details why his regiment has had to retreat after being ambushed by a large Southern force. He also mentions several wounded and wonders which general is to blame for the surprise attack.