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J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (25 October 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses his march through Kentucky, including the Battle of Perryville ; details the deaths of two members of his regiment, Bud Brassel and William Nesbit; his health; supply prices

1862 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1862 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Bethel Church (present day: New Bethel Baptist Church) in Lawndale, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder Larkin M. Berry and the circular letter authored by Elder John R. Logan. The assembly introduced and adopted a resolution by Elder Larkin M. Berry pertaining to speculators in the county driving up the price of household goods. The assembly proposed to petition the General Assembly of North Carolina to have the operations of the speculators ceased. The assembly introduced and adopted a resolution to encourage member churches to …

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 16): October 23, 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

Samuel Terrall To James Terrall (23 October 1862), Samuel Terrall, James Terrall

Correspondence

Discusses Colonel Brown describing a return of wounded prisoners from Iuka, particularly a member of the 36th Mississippi Regiment, and speculates on the status of "Brother Jim". Also discusses a hospital in the Iuka Springs Hotel, which was available to private citizens as well as Confederate and Federal troops. Samuel details the death of "Brother Milton", who died in battle.

24. What They Have To Do Who Stay At Home - Frederick Law Olmsted (1862), Frederick Law Olmsted, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citation:

Olmsted, Fred. Law. “What They Have to do Who Stay at Home - October 21, 1862” In Documents of the Sanitary Commission Vol. 1, no. 50 p.1-12. New York: United States Sanitary Commission, 1866.

Retrieved From: https://archive.org/details/b20413257_0001

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (19 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas writing of the troops' health and advice on business matters at home.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 October 18, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner October 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.

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (17 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Grand Revision Review by Genl. Longstreet; problem with sickness in camp and wounded; still about seven miles from Winchester on the Harper's Ferry Road; destroying the rail road leading to Harper's Ferry. Does not hear of much movement by the Federal troops and attributes it somewhat to their reading Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation; some reports of small victories by Stuart and Jackson; description of camp life; received news of the Battle of Corinth, MS

Letter, 1862 October 16, 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 Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about the possibility of his regiment having more companies added to it. He also writes about the possibility of a commission and the status of other acquaintances from home including Channing White and Tom Wilmarth.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 15): October 16, 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

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner October 14, 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.

The Professor And The Pupil; A General Introductory Lecture Delivered October 13th, In The Jefferson Medical College Of Philadelphia, Session 1862-3., Thomas D. Mitchell, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1862 October 13, 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 to his mother and sisters from Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about the weather, Channing White's discharge, and more

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Reiteration of the previous letter, dated October 1862, regarding distribution of the same money. Mentions the death of Thos. Goode and rumor of injury from the troops on the Potomac, including their friend Ben Brown who lost part of his left arm. Also includes discussion of the need to hire a hand for the mill & fatten some hogs.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 14): October 9, 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

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner October 7, 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.

S. G. Miller To Edwin Or George Miller (7 October 1862), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, George Miller

Correspondence

Discusses loneliness, desperation and updates on various people

William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (6 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Difficulty of writing in camp; talks about the battle of Maryland Heights and Antietam both in Maryland; speaks about death and wounding others; took a haversack full of food from the enemy.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 October 5, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (5 October 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage

Correspondence

Jeremiah discussing reports of the high mortality rate in his company, including that of his superiors, particularly at the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam). Also discusses purchasing some items for the family, and their prices, as well as a wealthy woman interested in marrying him.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 October 2, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Jeff. Med. Coll. 1862-1863. Additional Notes, David B. Willson

Medical Student and Faculty Lecture Notes

Handwritten notes in a copy of "The Physician's Visiting List, Diary, and Book of Engagements, for 1861."

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 13): October 2, 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

Letter, 1862 October 1, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about needing to recuperate from marching, the possibility of Tom Wilmarth deserting, the opportunity for Channing White to be discharged, and more.

Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (1 October 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders

Correspondence

Jeremiah discussing his travels and Jerrie's wish to meet.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner September 30, 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.

Carte-De-Visite, Full Portrait Of "Commodore Nutt," George Washington Morrison Nutt., Silsbee, Case, & Co.

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

"Commodore Nutt," a character played by little person George Washington Morrison Nutt in P.T. Barnum's productions, is portrayed.

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

Correspondence

Receipt of letters from home; lack of reliable news; had to leave Richmond in a hurry without needed supplies; talking about the fact that they would need to go to winter quarters before long and then the war would stop for a while since "both armies are too badly crippled to do much, for some time; mentions provisions, as well

S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (29 September 1862), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Discusses loneliness, freedom and updates on various people