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William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (12 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Seven Days Battles; McClellan's wait; possibility of European powers intervening; camp life and supplies; understands a fight took place near Holly Springs; sending letter by Jimmy Sims whose brother was killed

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Asking family not to feel uneasy if they have not heard from him for a while; hopes to draw pay soon; talks about clothes and prices of goods; Capt. Sears leaving for Davidson College to recuperate.

Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major G. M. Sorrel. 12 July 1862 30 June 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to Major G.M. Sorrel, regarding the Battle of Frazier's Farm; sent from Richmond

Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston In Richmond To Major G. M. Sorrel. 12 July 1862 27 June 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to Major G.M. Sorrel, regarding the Battle of Gains Farm or Coal Harbour.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 01): July 10, 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

Special Order No. 158 (9 July 1862), Author Unknown

Military Records

Transfering George and Edwin from 2nd Mississippi, Company G. to 42nd Mississippi, Company A

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner July 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.

Forrest Little Letter Of July 8, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp near James River: "now Father dont fret your self for me"

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 52): July 3, 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 July 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.

28. Chiefly About War Matters, By A Peaceable Man - Nathaniel Hawthorne (1862), Nathaniel Hawthorne, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citation:

Hawthorne, Nathaniel. “Chiefly About War Matters. By a Peaceable Man.” Atlantic Monthly (Massachusetts), July 1862, p. 43-61.

Retrieved From: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1862/07/chiefly-about-war-matters/306159/

1862-06-27 The Savannah Republican, The Savannah Republican (Savannah, Ga)

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

An letter from The Savannah Republican detailing a request to give recognition to the Phoenix Battalion from Thunderbolt for their actions of scouting Fort Pulaski and Wilmington Island, published on June 27, 1862.

The Savannah Republican. June 27, 1862.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 51): June 26, 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

1862 Confederate Requisition For Apparel, Signed By William Miller, John L. Knott, And Turner Ashby. Harrisonburg, Virginia., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John L. Knott

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Special Requisition No. 40 form denoting various apparel requisitioned at Camp Ashby on June 25th, 1862. Items include: 5 under shirts, 30 linsey shirts, 10 pair of pants, 13 pair of drawers, 25 pair of socks, 6 cotton shirts. Signed by William Miller, John L. Knott, and Turner Ashby. Ashby's signature appears on this pre-signed form despite his death some weeks earlier, on June 6.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner June 24, 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 Stephen Patterson To His Brother John Written June 24, 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Stephen Patterson wrote this letter to his brother John on June 24, 1862. In the letter he talks about enjoying the Clarksburg area, the scenery and the townspeople. He describes light soldierly duties and a party given by a prominent citizen from town.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 June 22, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 June 21, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson writes concerning his attempts to send a letter to Sarah; possible health exemption for his brother James; his inability to obtain a furlough but desires James take his place for two weeks; the Union advancement near Oxford and the rumor of Union treatment of the areas they occupy.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 50): June 19, 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 June 17, 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.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (17 June 1862), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Writes to Maggie, checking in with her and describing new campground. Roberts also discusses what she should do if a calamity occurs in Oxford.

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 16, 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Stephen Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on June 16, 1862. In the letter he describes good health and clothing needs, and mentions that they have received orders to march to Cumberland.

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia, Written In 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Stephen Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia from Camp Chase on June 15, 1862. In the letter he discusses daily affairs and some personal needs.

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (14 June 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the general wellbeing of the company, their upcoming trip to Virginia, family finances

County Tax Receipt, Elias Cornell Heirs, June 12, 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 June 12, 1862. The total is fifteen dollars, eighty cents, and eight mills.

County Tax Receipt, John B. Cornell, June 12, 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 June 12, 1862. The total is six dollars, eighty six cents, and four mills.

County Tax Receipt, Angeline C. Cornell, June 12, 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 June 12, 1862. The total is five dollars, thirty five cents, and two mills.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 49): June 12, 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

Permission Note Excusing Lt. Churchill From Camp, Signed By John Hunt Morgan In Chattanooga Tennessee, 11 June 1862., John Hunt Morgan

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Signed permission by John Hunt Morgan for Lt. Churchill to be absent from camp for 21 days. Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dated June 11th, 1862.