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Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 6, 1863, J. D. Sharp

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by J.D. Sharp on March 6, 1863 to Stephen Patterson. In the letter he talks about his new post in Nashville and includes details about daily life.

J. A. Moosor To H. R. Miller (6 March 1863), J. A. Moosor, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

News of events in Huntsville, Alabama and surrounding counties; discussion of 600 "disloyal citizens" destroying property; expection of a fight in Tullahoma, Alabama; requests tranfer

Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (6 March 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Correspondence

Jeremiah discussing his desire to return home and have an end to the war.

Letter, 1863 March 4, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Oscar [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine asks about Oscar's recent trip to Washington and his health. She also writes about the status of the loan co-signed by Derostus Ladley and other news from home.

Letter, 1863 March 2, 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 he was promoted to 1st lieutenant, news about soldier "Jimmy" Beaty, and more.

W. D. Farmer To H. R. Miller (1 March 1863), W. D. Farmer, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Update on the health of a horse

47th Ny Ordnance Report (March 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 in March of 1863.

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

47th Ny Monthly Returns, United States Amry (Arlington, Va

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

A report on the events and actions of the 47th New York Infantry while on Ossabaw Island during March of 1863, published by the United States Army in 1863.

United States Army, Monthly Return of the 47th New York Volunteer Infantry, March 1863, 1863.

Letter, 1863 February 27, 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 visiting various places in "Washington City" and other news. He only mentions that he has not been told the amount of the principal or interest from the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed and that he saw Abraham Lincoln while in the city.

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (26 February 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas detailing the travels of the company from Goldsboro, N.C. to Black Water (Va.); also speculates on the possibility of a fight. Mentions that Isaac is not yet "in the service" and that he may substitute for Jonathan or Albert.

Kinloch Falconer To Maj. Gen. Van Dorn (26 February 1863), Kinloch Falconer, Earl Van Dorn

Correspondence

Confederate leaders discuss movements and allocation of supplies.

32. Copperhead - Clement Vallandigham (1863), Clement Vallandigham, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citation:

Speech of Hon. Clement L. Vallandigham of Ohio in the House of Representatives,

February 23, 1863, Congressional Globe: 37th Congress: 3d Session, House of Representatives, 172-77.

Letter, 186[3] February 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 her arm healing slowly, visiting "Camp Dennison," and more news about the loan that Derostus Ladley co-signed. This letter is dated February 22, 1862, but it is believed to have been written in 1863.

Combined Letters, 1863 February 22, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother And Mon Cher Frère [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about attending a "supper for the benefit of the [s]oldiers," wanting to visit a camp, and more. In her letter, Mary asks about why there are two 1st Lieutenants in Oscar's company, her thoughts on her professors, and news from home.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 February 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Worried because he has had no news from home since the Federals left; recounts stories he read and heard where the Federals used churches as stables; worries that all of the houses in Holly Springs were burned and all the slaves left; mentions that the Army is not moving much at this point but there are plans to move; the weather is difficult; comparison here with Revolutionary War soldiers; religion; now a part of General Posey's division

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (18 February 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Describes what Roberts has sent with Mr. Doyle back to Maggie and the children from him.

Letter, 1863 February 13, 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 about his advice concerning the loan that Derostus Ladley co-signed, answering questions from Mary and Alice, the cook that they have recently taken into their camp, and more.

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

Correspondence

News of Isaac's arrival to the company and mention of the difficulty for new recruits and the impossibility of leaving duty; also mentions Isaac running a fever.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 February 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Writes about life at the camp and asks Maggie about life in Oxford. Roberts tells her that he expects there to be a fight at Tullahoma, 18 miles south of him, in the near future.

Letter, 1863 February 9, 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 about the possibility of taking furlough, asking if she can transfer their property into Oscar's name to protect from being taken, and his thoughts on General Hooker's leadership.

Combined Letters, 1863 February 8, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about the weather, a professor from Antioch dying, and other news from home. Mary writes about the recent snow, wanting a picture of Oscar, and other news from home.

Letter, 1863 February 8, 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 her arm improving, her concern over the loan co-signed by Derostus Ladley, and more.

21. The Proclamation And A Negro Army - Frederick Douglass (1862), Frederick Douglass, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citation:

Douglas, Frederick. “The Proclamation and a Negro Army, Speech Delivered February 1863” in The Life and Writings of Frederick Douglass Vol. 3, edited by Philip Foner, 321-337. New York: International Publishers Co., 1952.

John Unknown To H. R. Miller (1 February 1863), Author Unknown, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Mentions swapping of regiments in his position; the North Carolina regiment that fought bravely at Fredericksburg; update on well-being; aside from himself and the mayor, his entire brigade is composed of Alabamians

Letter, 1863 January 31, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Belle Plain, Virginia. Oscar writes about "rough" weather they have been having, having to change campgrounds multiple times, and more.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (30 January 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Responding to a letter from Roberts' wife in which she tells him that the Yankees have taken their cow and calf. He sends her advice and tells her about life in middle Tennessee and about the biography of Aaron Burr he is reading.

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (30 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas again discussing a rejected furlough and rumors of a possible fight; also inquires about matters at home, mainly crops and livestock. Reiterates his fear of Isaac joining the Cavalry and requests that he wait until Thomas returns.

Note Book. Jefferson Med. College. Session 1862-63., David B. Willson

Medical Student and Faculty Lecture Notes

No abstract provided.

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (29 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing his concern over Isaac's desired enlistment and speculates about the possibility of fighting before Spring.

Combined Letters, 1863 January 28, Allie 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 sister and mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. In her letter, Alice apologizes about not writing more frequently, she shares the names of the two new boarders, and news about Milo Lawrence. Catherine writes about a loan that was co-signed by Derostus Ladley. She writes about how she doesn't know how she will pay the debt and interest if it is proven that Derostus did co-sign the loan.