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J. H. Miller To H. R. Miller (14 November 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Describes the conditions in Pontotoc and surrounding areas following the Battle of Corinth; the ease following the Confederate Army's settling in Holly Springs; crops; sickness among his slaves; the building of nearby fortifications and rumors of movement

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 19): November 13, 1862, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Pass. Oxford, Ms (13 November 1862), H. E. Rascoe

Military Records

Pass to allow Howell to go to plantation near Desoto in Tunica County on urgent business; countersigned by Ballentine and Virgil V. Moore on reverse.

25. Telegram To Abraham Lincoln - John Pope (1862), John Pope, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citation:

Pope, John. Telegram to Abraham Lincoln, November 11, 1862.

Retrieved From: https://www.loc.gov/item/mal1950700/

27. The Indian Imbroglio, Abraham Lincoln, Don’T You Do It! - Andrew J. Van Vorhes (1862), Andrew J. Van Vorhes, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citation:

“The Indian Imbroglio — Abraham Lincoln, Don’t you do it!” The Stillwater Messenger (Minnesota), November 11, 1862, p. 2.

Retrieved From: https://archive.org/details/jan1186123thes/page/n5/mode/1up.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (11 November 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Not much happening at that moment- some skirmishing but not much; received some supplies but not much; general lack of provisions; saw Dr. Todd, Mary Lincoln's brother who was a Confederate

Letter From Augustin Hibbard To [William Hibbard] 1862 Nov. 10, Augustin Hibbard

Gold Rush Life

Victoria V I [Vancouver Island], Nov [November] 10^th 1862

My Dear Brother I arrived here this morning from San Juan Island, and found your welcome letter awaiting me at the Post Office. I regret that I did not get it sooner, but I have not been in Victoria for about six weeks, and although I have requested persons to enquire for the letters for me, they have reported none. I am confident however, from the date of yours Aug [August] 28^th, that it must have been here the last time I sent. I am sure that I …

Combined Letters, 1862 November 9, C. Ladley And Mary [Catherine And Mary Ladley] To Oscar And Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley, Mary 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. Catherine writes about her feelings on his recent commission, how she hopes for an end to the war, and news about home. Mary writes about a benefit being held by the "soldier's aid society" and congratulates Oscar on receiving his commission.

Letter, 1862 November 9, Allie [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about neighbors and acquaintances from home.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner November 8, 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 Burton A. Harrison To General W. S. Featherston. 7 November 1862, Burton A. Harrison

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from Burton A. Harrison to General W.S. Featherston; sent from Richmond

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 18): November 6, 1862, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (6 November 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

George received a furlough and Edwin's thoughts on his own rightful location; mentions their retreat to Culpeper and their current situation in the city

Letter, 1862 November 2, 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 writes about her concern for Oscar having to sleep in "little Shelter [sic] tents," news about Don Carlos Buell being relieved of command, and news about home.

Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (2 November 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Fears of Union advancement following the Battle of Corinth and rumor of their fears to advance along the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Line; his desire for Generals Bragg and Pemberton to attack to Union troops, attempt to receive a furlough for George to help care for the home; and his belief they will remain close to Richmond

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner November 1, 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.

Combined Letters, 1862 November 1 And 2, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters. Mary writes about remembering spending an "Indian Summer" in Virginia, dressing up in Oscar's clothes to escort a friend home, and other news from home. Alice writes about realizing that though they are comfortable now, they "may come to want" because the war isn't over yet. Mary's letter was written on November 1st and Alice's letter was written on November 2nd.

22. The President’S Proclamation - Ralph Waldo Emerson (1862), Ralph Waldo Emerson, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citation:

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. “The President’s Proclamation.” Atlantic Monthly (Massachusetts), November 1862, p. 638-642

Retrieved From: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1862/11/the-presidents-proclamation/306550

S. G. Miller To George Miller (31 October 1862), Susan G. Miller, George Miller

Correspondence

Description of life in Pontotoc following the Battle of Corinth and being without information on the Army; changes in individuals' behavior; updates on family and friends

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 17): October 30, 1862, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

County Tax Receipt, Elias Cornell Heirs, October 29, 1862, Elias Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Printed personal property tax receipt for the heirs of Elias Cornell from the County Treasury of Franklin County, dated October 27, 1862. The total is thirteen dollars and twenty five cents. Signed by [] Thompson and J Dowdan.

County Tax Receipt, Angeline C. Cornell, October 29, 1862, Angeline C. Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Printed personal property tax receipt for Angeline C. Cornell from the County Treasury of Franklin County, dated October 29, 1862. The total is five dollars and eighty two cents.

County Tax Receipt, John B. Cornell, October 29, 1862, John B. Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Printed personal property tax receipt for John B. Cornell from the County Treasury of Franklin County, dated October 29, 1862. The total is six dollars and thirty three cents. Signed by [] Thompson and J Dowdan.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Uneasy as he has not heard from home lately; he hears rumors of skirmishing; he is still in camp near Winchester and it is very quiet, although quite cold, especially without tents; hope to get orders soon to go to Winter Quarters; mentions having a grand review before General Lee. When the colors of the 17th passed Lee apparently took off his hat in respect to its "tattered and faded appearance;" Heard of the death of Bettie James Cage; and mentions some slaves leaving the Nelson; talks about slavery in general

B. F. Gentry To W. R. And Mariah Gentry (29 October 1862), Benjamin F. Gentry, Wiley R. Gentry, Mariah Gentry

Correspondence

Benjamin discussing hearing of other battles, his marching in poor weather and word from home. Also provides a list of desired clothing from his mother.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 October 28, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Pass. Oxford, Ms (27 October 1862), W. F. Avent

Military Records

Pass from Capt. Avent, Quartermaster, to Provost Marshall and Commander of Ports at Senatobia to allow Howell to reach plantation near DeSoto in Tunica County for the purpose of buying leather for the use of the Army.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner October 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.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 October 25, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated October 25, 1862, John H. Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

John H. Patterson wrote this letter to his mother from Oxford on October 25, 1862. In the letter he talks about happenings at school and about a social event he attended at the home of Miss Mary Hall.