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Mount Vernon Democratic Banner June 25, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

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

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (25 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Sending a letter by Willie Crump; probability of a fight as the federals have been reinforcing Fort Pickens; increased guard duty; large inspections; requests clothing be sent to him; writing from Col. Walters tent

Letter, 1861 June 23, James O. Salsbury To [Unknown], James O. Salsbury

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter from James O. Salsbury at Camp Philippi. Salsbury served in the Sixteenth Regiment with Oscar Ladley and was originally from Yellow Springs. He writes about being asked to give his signature and that he did not feel "the effects of such fare as much as most of the boys."

This note was originally enclosed with Oscar Ladley's letter to his mother and sisters from June 23, 1861.

Letter, 1861 June 23, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother, Sisters, And Friends [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley, Et Al.], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother, sister, and friends from Camp at Philippi. Oscar writes about being pressured to reenlist, and how he wished that those people pressuring him would experience the conditions that he has endured in his time in the service.

Oscar originally enclosed a letter from James O. Salsbury with this letter.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (23 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Receipt of letter from home; Will thanks her for sending a slave named Jim to cook and clean; discussion of slavery; problems with mosquitoes; sends thoughts to everyone at home

T. B. Clark To His Father (23 June 1861), Thomas B. Clark

Correspondence

Regarding lack of letters from friends; mentions reports of Kentucky siding with the Union with possible Southern loyalties in the portions near Tennessee. Mentions liking his captain and drilling 6 hours per day.

Letter, 1861 June 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 Strasburg, Virginia. He recounts looking for Mrs. Miers, a sister of Derostus Ladley. Oscar found her and she told him that her son John Derostus was in Jackson's army in the 320th Virginia Regiment and her other son Robert was at the Battle of Manassas.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (21 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

His ambrotype; drilling of companies; guard duty; possible new orders to Fort McRee

Last Letter Barnard E. Bee Wrote To His Brother H.P. Bee, June 20, 1861, Barnard E. Bee

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Bee sends his love to his brother's family and asks that his son be taken care of "should I fall in this war."

Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (20 June 1861), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage

Correspondence

Details the University Gray's travel from Harpers Ferry to Winchester, including sleeping conditions and their destruction of public works. Also discusses the Company's conditions and Jeremiah's need for money. Finally mentions an expected battle that does not transpire.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner June 18, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

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

Letter, 1861 June 15, 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 Philippi, Virginia. In his letter Oscar recounts being awoken by a call "to arms," but the secessionists spotted by the picket guard never appeared. This was one of four times that this had happened to their company. Oscar also informs his mother and sisters that he has sent them many letters, but that he has only received one from them so far.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

His ambrotype; letters from home; friends in camp; status as a private; drowning of Lieut. Henry of Lafayette Guards; asking for family daguerreotype

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (23 June 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Regarding marching orders, soldiers too ill to march, religious life in camp, the probability of a Union declaration of war, and a sudden death in the Tennessee regiment.

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (12 June 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Regarding a large number of measles cases in his camp, and predicting either a speedy peace or a major conflagration.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner June 11, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

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

Thomas Nelson To William C. Nelson (11 June 1861), Thomas Nelson

Correspondence

Receipt of letter; father working in Mr. Vaughan's storehouse; formation of companies of young boys in Holly Springs

Barlow To T. L. Treadwell, 10 June 1861, Arthur Barlow Treadwell

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1861-1870 (Series 1.4)

No abstract provided.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner June 4, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

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 (4 June 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Regarding destruction of railroad bridges to prevent Union troop movements, an outbreak of measles, and the loneliness of picket guard.

Letter, 1861 June 1, 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 Grafton, Virginia. Oscar writes about arriving in Grafton after a large group of secessionists previously occupied the area.

Catalogue Of Officers, Alumni And Students Of The North-Western Christian University, For The Session Of 1860 - 1861, North-Western Christian University, Ovid Butler

Historic Academic Bulletins

Course catalog 1860-1861.

Letter, 1861 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's mother and sisters from Fairmount, Virginia. Oscar writes about being in the "enemies [sic] country," but that the Virginians are glad to see them and are treating them very well.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner May 28, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

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

William C. Nelson To Elizabeth L. Cage (21 May 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Receipt of her letter; worries that she is not "sound on the all-important question" of secession and may have union tendencies; discussion of slavery; discussion of honor; camp life; believes that foreign aid is probable

Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (23 May 1861), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage

Correspondence

Jeremiah writing of conditions of the Grays at Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) and of the beauty of the countryside.

Letter, 1861 May 22, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother, Sisters, And Ann [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley And Ann Griswold], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother, sisters, and Ann Griswold from Camp Jackson. Oscar writes that many of the men "break guard" to sneak out of camp. He also writes that many officers are pressuring privates to stay in the service for three years; however, he isn't interested in reenlisting because how differently the privates are treated from the officers in the service.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner May 21, 1861

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1861

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

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (21 May 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Receipt of package from home; on fatigue-guard; setting up camp; letter from Sister [Elizabeth Lyman Cage]; his health; asking about friends at home; asking for his mother to send a servant (presumably a slave) to cook and clean for him; asking about younger brother Tom

Letter, 1861 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 Camp Jackson. Oscar recounts conditions in the camp, what the soldiers are given to eat, and the nearby penitentiary catching on fire.