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[08] James Harlan, Letter, Agriculture, And War, James Harlan

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A letter of inquiry to Charles Sumner about the production of flax-cotton in place of regular cotton and selling it to Massachusetts and New England mills.

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (4 April 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson describes his health; rations following the Battle of Murfreesboro; strict conditions; Earl Van Dorn capturing Union troops;

Confederate Invoice Of Subsistence Stores ("Form 22") Signed By Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, April 1, 1863., Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, W. J. Hawks, George W.T. Kearsley

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Jackson signs as Major General just weeks before his death. "Subsistence stores" or "provisions" in this case consist of bulk amounts of bacon, flour, rice, soap, salt, and vinegar. Countersigned by Major W.J. Hawks and Major George W. T. Kearsley. Dated April 1st, 1863.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (1 April 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Delighted with her letter; but was sad to hear of the many hardships she was having to endure; although his pay has increased it is impossible to save anything; after the war he plans to go into business of some kind to support the family; mother was worried about Will "losing" his heart but Will reassures her that this is not the case

1863-04-01 Sandersville Central Georgian, Sandersville Central Georgian (Sandersville, 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 Sandersville Central Georgian from April 1, 1863.

“Capture of Yankees.” Sandersville Central Georgian. April 1, 1863.

1863-04-01 Yorkville Inquirer, Yorkville Inquirer (Yorkville, Sc)

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

An article on communications to the Federal camp at Ossabaw Island published in the Yorkville Inquirer on April 1, 1863.

Yorkville Inquierer. April 1, 1863.

Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (31 March 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Correspondence

Jeremiah discussing various promotions within his company, including posibilities for his own advancement.

Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (29 March 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Delay in mail service; contractors billing the Government; traitors to the Confederacy & Jefferson Davis; the Federal Oath of Allegiance; furloughs; building of breastworks; and deserters

Letter, 1863 March 27, Mary [Alice 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 school term ending, repairing the college gates so they can't be removed, and other news from home.

Combined Letters, 1863 March 27, Alley And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his mother and sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about the weather, news about deserters being allowed to report to Camp Chase by April, and other news from home. Catherine writes about offering to pay the value of the loan co-signed by Derostus Ladley, how much money she has saved, and more.

Stephen Daggett To H. R. Miller (25 March 1863), Stephen Daggett, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

News concerning Miller's home and Pontotoc

Order. (24 March [1861-1863]), W. F. Avent

Military Records

Note from Avent to Howell telling him to apply to Judge Pitman for a horse.

Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (22 March 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders

Correspondence

Jeremiah discussing his wish to leave the war and his desire to find a replacement.

Letter, 1863 March 21, 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 photographs he sent home, the shifts in command that allowed him to take the position of 1st lieutenant, the weather, and more.

Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1863 March 21), Roxana Chapin Gerdine

Correspondence

Roxana writes of the death of her good family friend Gen. Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb at the Battle of Fredericksburg (December 13, 1862); talks about her family and her worries over their father; talks about a possible trip north despite the war; talks about the opposition of her husband to the proposed trip north; begs her sister not to allude to military affairs; talks in general about the Confederacy; and discusses her continued sorrow over the war

Note, March 19, 1863, Lucy Hatch

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Note reading "March the 19 1863 Receive of G W Cheever Executor of Nathan Cheever Decease five dollars and a Note being the full amount willed to me by the said Nathan Cheever Decease Lucy Hatch"

Letter, 1863 March 18, 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 a building a corduroy road, the possibility of him visiting home, and other news.

Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 18, 1863, J. D. Sharp

Patterson Family Correspondence

This brief letter was written by a friend, J.D. Sharp, to Stephen Patterson on March 18, 1863. Sharp writes about how busy his post is when freight comes through and talks about mutual friends back home.

Combined Letters, 1863 March 18, Alley L. And C. Ladley [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Son And Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his mother and sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about the pictures Oscar sent and how popular they are, a lecture she attended, and more. Catherine writes about the photographs Oscar sent home, that the signature on the loan matches Derostus Ladley's signature, and other news.

Letter, [1863 March 18], Mary [Mary Ladley] To Chere Frere [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister. Mary writes her thoughts about photographs of Oscar that he recently sent home.

Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (16 March 1863), Jonathan Clark

Correspondence

Jonathan discussing his desire to leave the front and Thomas' attempt to substitute Isaac for another soldier for 1500 Confederate dollars

Letter From Augustin Hibbard To [William Hibbard] 1863 March 14, Augustin Hibbard

Gold Rush Life

San Juan Island March 14^th 1863

My Dear Brother When I wrote you last under date of Dec [December] 21^st I mentioned (for the hundredth time probably) that I was going to improve, and write you oftner, than I had been in the habit of doing, but alas for human resolutions, and most especially my own, for they are barren of fruits, and productive of only regrets, at their failure. I have however been exceedingly occupied since I last wrote, the winter being unusually fine and dry, there has been a demand for lime, that we were unprepared …

Letter From Augustin Hibbard To [William Hibbard] 1863 March 14, Augustin Hibbard

Gold Rush Life

San Juan Island Mch [March] 14^th 1863

My dear Brother Enclosed I send you an account of sales of the Rubber Boots & Shoes shipped me by Ashley the charges on them, are only what I actually paid out on them and nothing in the way of commissions. The shipments were unfortunate though the goods, being of such an inferior quality, had they proved equal to Haywards Boots &, Shoes that are sold in this market, I think that I could have made something upon them instead of being obliged to sell them at a ruinous loss. I had …

1863-03-12 Wilmington Journal, Wilmington Journal (Wilmington, Nc)

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 Wilmington Journal from March 12, 1863.

Wilmington Journal. March 12, 1863.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (12 March 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Received welcome letter from home; laughed to think of Tom doing the milking now that the slaves have left; glad their home is still safe; still Adjutant General of General Posey's Brigade while still Lt. of Ordnance; waiting on General Posey's two sons to arrive in camp; glad to hear that Howard Falconer is not dead; ends by asking about several friends

Letter, 1863 March 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes that he has enclosed four photos with this letter, his regiments location in relation to Washington, and other news.

Letter From John H. Patterson To A Brother, Dated March 11, 1863, John H. Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

John Patterson wrote this letter on March 11, 1863 to his brother. In the letter he talks mostly about news of family and friends. The stationary bears the seal of Miami University.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (9 March 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Roberts tells Maggie of his attack of flux that he has recently gotten over, orders to advance that were no longer needed when Yankees turned back, and of his new position as Corporal of [Caisson].

Combined Letters, 1863 March 8, Allie And Mother [Alice And Catherine Ladley] To Brother And Oscar Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his mother and sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about her thoughts on local men that she wishes would be drafted, a prank some students played on a professor, and more. Catherine writes about the status of the loan and co-signed by Derostus Ladley.

Letter, 1863 March 8, 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 news from home, questions regarding mutual acquaintances, and more.