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Mount Vernon Democratic Banner March 11, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

From Richmond, J. G. Deupree, Memphis Appeal

Clippings

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Forrest Little Letter Of March 7, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "General Brooks is as cross as thunder he swears worse than old hamelen ever thought of swearing"

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (6 March 1862), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Regarding food rationing "plenty of beef but nothing else" because of road conditions, expiration of his term in 35 days, Confederate reverses. Last part of letter is missing.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner March 4, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Forrest Little Letter Of March 4, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "I dont hardly think that the 5th Vermont will ever see a fight by thunder I hope that we shall have a good fight"

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Father, Jefferson Patterson On March 3, 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Stephen Patterson wrote this letter to his father Jefferson on March 3, 1862 from school at Oxford. Stephen writes that he has been ill with measles and that the students were glad to hear of the occupation of Nashville.

Letter Written From L.K. Shaffner To Julia Patterson On March 1, 1862, L. K. Shaffner

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by a family friend, L.K. Shaffner, to Julia Patterson on March 1, 1862. The friend discusses her travels around the country and dissatisfaction with Peoria.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner February 25, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (21 February 1862), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing a Confederate defeat at Ft Donelson, coming to Okolona, MS, in April, his three-year reenlistment, plans to form a Chickasaw regiment, naming the new baby.

Forrest Little Letter Of February 21, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "Three cheers for the Red white & blue. Death to all Traitors."

Richard T. Gibson - 1862-02-21 Southern Recorder, Southern Recorder (Milledgeville, Ga.)

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

An article mentioning Richard T. Gibson in the Southern Recorder from February 21, 1862.

“Roll of the Milledgeville Greys.” Southern Recorder (Milledgeville, Ga.). February 21, 1862.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner February 18, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Western Union Telegram From William Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson Dated February 17, 1862, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This Western Union telegram was sent from William Patterson to his father Jefferson on February 17, 1862, requesting his father to send him twenty dollars.

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 16, 1862, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on February 16, 1862. He talks about the possible movement of their troops to Green River, Bowling Green, and Nashville.

Forrest Little Letter Of February 16, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "I tell you Father it will be a blood fight and if I should happen to fall I should like to be carried home..."

Requsition Form Signed By States Rights Gist, States Rights Gist, Lawrence M. Keitt

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Requisition form signed by States Rights Gist which records the aquisition of muskets, bayonets, and assorted accessories and weapons. Dated February 15th, 1862 in Charleston, S.C.

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 14, 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Stephen Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother from Oxford on February 14, 1862. The letter thanks her for sending clothing items and makes inquiries about family members and a friend of the family, Jim Reynolds.

Forrest Little Letter Of February 13, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "I had a very narrow escape to day"

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner February 11, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Patterson Written February 9, 1862, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia from Camp Wood, on February 9, 1862. In the letter he complains of not having received mail from home for a while, and having been ill for several weeks with "camp fever." He says that they will likely be marching to Bowling Green now that Fort Pickett has been taken.

Forrest Little Letter Of February 7, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "there is plenty of Rot gut in our Regiment but God knows I will keep my promise to my mother..."

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner February 4, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Special Requisition For Horse Shoes, Nails And Coal, Signed By Turner Ashby, 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John Q. Winfield

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This form "No. 40 Special Requisition" details the requisition of 100 pounds of horse shoes, 100 frost nails, and 2 bushels of stone coal by a Confederate States unit. Turner Ashby signs as commander, a Captain William Miller signs as a Quartermaster. Formerly a U.S. form, altered to read "C.S." in one instance. Dated 3 February 1862, Martinsburg (present-day West Virginia).

M. Clanton To Sallie Jones (2 February 1862), M. Clanton, Sallie Jones

Correspondence

Clanton complains of winter camplife and discusses Sallie's male prospects.

Forrest Little Letter Of February 1, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "There aint a day passes but what 2 or 3 deserters from the Rebels army comes through our lines"

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated January 30, 1862, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this long letter to his mother Julia on January 30, 1862. In the letter he discusses personal concerns of his recent illness, clothing needs, and camp life.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner January 28, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1862 January 25), Roxana Chapin Gerdine

Correspondence

Roxana writes about the sickness of their sister Lucy [Lucy would die on March 21, 1862]; writes about the ban on the communication of war news north; says she is limited to only one page; tells her sister to direct her letters via Fort Monroe; mentions a Colonel Young and his family; and talks of her desire to travel north sometime in March

Confederate Requisition Signed By Turner Ashby, Turner Ashby

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Requisition receipt for the Confederate States’ Army for twenty bushels of corn, $14. Originally a United States form: in upper left corner “United” is crossed out and replaced with “Confederate.”