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William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (8 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Recounts the Battle of Chancellorsville; mentions dead and wounded also in the letter

Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (8 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage

Correspondence

Mollie wishing to delay any formal committments to Jeremiah and provides her disdain over his desire to seek a substitute.

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

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on May 6, 1863. In the letter he says they have recently had good news from the Potomac and he believes if it is true the war will be over by the following year.

Letter, 1863 May 4, 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 the Rappahannock River. Oscar writes about a recent battle near the Rappahannock River and details the losses his regiment suffered.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (3 May 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Writes of the new organization of the artillery arm of the service, the lines of entrenchment at Shelbyville and Tullahoma, and other happenings in their lives.

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (3 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson writes of their movements and rumor of a possible future; news of events in Mississippi; money & cost of food; payment expected from his furlough; sale of slaves;

Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated May 1, 1863, J. D. Sharp

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to Stephen Patterson from a friend, J.D. Sharp, on May 1, 1863. The letter discusses mutual acquaintances and daily life.

Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (1 May 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders

Correspondence

Jeremiah continuing his descussion of being tired of war and desire to find a replacement and, again, asking for Jerrie's aid in locating one; also discusses their cousin's romance and rumors of Union raids.

Combined Letters, 1863 April 29, Mary And Alley [Mary And Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same pages, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about paying the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed, issues surrounding a black student attending Antioch, and other news from Yellow Springs. Alice also writes about the issues surrounding a black student attending Antioch, attending school, as well as news about other acquaintances from Yellow Springs.

S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (27 April 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Fear for the various Millers' lives and news of her life

Letter, 1863 April 26, 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 that his mother should not worry about settling the loan that Derostus Ladley co-signed with Oscar's money, the possibility of marching the next day, and other news from camp.

Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (25 April 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage

Correspondence

Similar letter to that he wrote to Mary, 24 April 1863, in which he discusses being at Suffolk, which holds a considerable amount of bacon; details their proximity to the Union troops.

Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (24 April 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Correspondence

Jeremiah discussing his desire to find a substitute; also mentions the conditions of the company and his speculations that they will move on Suffolk, where they could obtain a considerable amount of bacon.

1863-04-24 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 April 4, 1863.

“Arrival of Yankee Prisoners.” Chicago Tribune. April 24, 1863.

Letter, 1863 April 22, 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 consulting a lawyer in Xenia who advised her to pay the total of the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed. She also writes about hearing a story about Jo Badger, planting a garden, and more.

Letter, 1863 April 22, 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 the wanting to see a military review and jokes about going back with Oscar as a cook for the camp. She also writes about news at home, the status of her prospective teaching position, and other news from home.

1862-04-20 Memphis Daily Appeal, Memphis Daily Appeal (Jackson, Ms)

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

An excerpt from the Memphis Daily Appeal detailing celebrations and shelling by the Union forces around Wilmington Island, Georgia, published on April 20, 1863.

“From Charleston.” Memphis Daily Appeal. April 20, 1863.

Letter, 1863 April 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 the heavy rain has kept his company from leaving the area, responds to questions from previous letters, and information about receiving pay.

H. J. Norwood To Hugh R. Miller (19 April 1863), H. J. Norwood, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Writing while on furlough, Norwood discusses his regiment's locations, thoughts on future developments and food supplies

Receipt. Property Returns From Ordinance Bureau (18 April 1863), Edwin B. Smith

Military Records

Ordinance Bureau to H.R. Miller in Ivor, Va concerning property return for the 3rd & 4th Quarters of 1862

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (18 April 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses current conditions at the camp and rumors of an impending attack or march; rumor of troop strength in Kentucky & reports of Union movement from Vicksburg; weather; his health & that of others; death of various members of the regiment;

Letter, 1863 April 14, 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 the amount of supplies and rations officers and their men carry, information regarding his wages for the previous three months, and being congratulated by General Howard for their recent appearance before the President.

Jeb Stuart Letter, Jeb Stuart

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Confederate cavalry commander J.E.B. (Jeb) Stuart writes to an unspecified general requesting details of a report by another officer regarding Manassas.

Jeb Stuart Letter To Commanding General Requesting Information. Culpeper, Virginia, April 12, 1863., James Ewell Brown ("Jeb") Stuart

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Jeb Stuart's letter to his "General" requesting that the information that requires Stuart's attention, regarding General Trimble's capture of Manassas, be sent back to him. He further mentions that the news of "Old Milroy" makes him "itch to get hold of him." Sent from Culpeper, Virginia. Dated April 12th, 1863.

Letter, 1863 April 12, 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 his company being reviewed by Abraham Lincoln and General Hooker, when he would be able to take leave, and other news from camp.

Letter, 1863 April 10, 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 the possibility of planting a garden this year and predictions on when the war will end.

Letter, 1863 April 9, 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 Alice starting school at Antioch, their previous boarders not returning this term, and more.

1863-04-08 New York Tribune, New York Tribune (New York, Ny)

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 York Tribune on April 8, 1863.

“From Port Royal.” New York Tribune. April 8, 1863.

1863-04-07 Augusta Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel, Augusta Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel (Augusta, Ga )

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 Augusta Weekly Chronicle & Sentinel on April 7, 1863.

Augusta Weekly Chronicle and Sentinel. Augusta, April 7, 1863.

Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated April 5, 1863, Rachel Reynolds

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to William Patterson from his aunt, Rachel Reynolds on April 5, 1863. In the letter she sends him her condolences on the recent death of his father, Jefferson Patterson.