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Full-Text Articles in History
Manuscript From Hd. Qu. Lor. Div. 9 October 1864, Author Unknown
Manuscript From Hd. Qu. Lor. Div. 9 October 1864, Author Unknown
Correspondence
Letter sent from "near Adar Town, Ga.;" regarding General Order No. ___ by order of Major General Loring.
Manuscript From "Head Qu. Stewarts Corps." 7 October 1864, Author Unknown
Manuscript From "Head Qu. Stewarts Corps." 7 October 1864, Author Unknown
Correspondence
Handwritten manuscript regarding General Orders Number 15 by command of Lieutenant General Stewart.
Manuscript From Hd. Qu. Stewart Corps 7 October 1864, Author Unknown
Manuscript From Hd. Qu. Stewart Corps 7 October 1864, Author Unknown
Correspondence
Handwritten manuscript regarding General Orders Number 15 by command of Lieutenant General Stewart; sent from the field near Van Wort, Ga.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (20 September 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (20 September 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie of the moves Roberts has made since his last letter and his new location of Palmetto, which he says can afford them nothing because the Union Cavalry has come through and only left a few private residences.
John S. Bransford To Kinloch Falconer (9 September 1864), John S. Bransford, Kinloch Falconer
John S. Bransford To Kinloch Falconer (9 September 1864), John S. Bransford, Kinloch Falconer
Correspondence
Letter addressing the issue of forgery and leaves of abscences.
A. H. Greene & R. E. Chew To Capt. A. Bouanchaud (8 September 1864), A. H. Greene, R. E. Chew
A. H. Greene & R. E. Chew To Capt. A. Bouanchaud (8 September 1864), A. H. Greene, R. E. Chew
Correspondence
Request for a 48 hour pass to Macon, Georgia for the purpose of buying clothing.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (6 September 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (6 September 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Roberts writes that he has been constantly on the move since his last letter and that the fall of Atlanta was very unexpected for them, which he claims killed Hood as a general. Roberts also says that they lost many at the fight at Jonesboro and accomplished nothing. He then asks about the burning of Oxford, fearing for his wife and children.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (25 August 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (25 August 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Roberts tells that he is camped on the outskirts of Atlanta and can hear the shelling of the city, which has injured women and children and other innocent civilians in the city, a tactic Roberts does not approve of or understand.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 August 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 August 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Roberts tells that has moved to Pettus' Brigade with Maj Baylor because Capt Timberlake, whom he wanted to be transferred to, was relieved and his replacement, Capt. Scott had been dropped from the Rolls once for drunkeness and although he was reinstated, Roberts believed he was better to avoid.
Kinloch Falconer To Clifton (6 August 1864), Kinloch Falconer
Kinloch Falconer To Clifton (6 August 1864), Kinloch Falconer
Correspondence
Discussing an ungiven leave
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (6 August 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (6 August 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie that since his last letter Roberts has been constantly on the move, lost his horse, saddle, & bridle in a raid, and is now camped near Atlanta within shelling distance of Federal troops. He tells that he will probably go with Maj Baylor to report to Genl Pettus' Brigade, Stevenson's Division.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (24 July 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (24 July 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie that they have been moved about thirty miles south in order to keep out of the way of the army and to lessen the work for the R.R. by foraging for themselves. Roberts says that there have been battles on the front that he has heard have gone well for Confederates, but knows no details. He also mentions that Capt. Timberlake has been relieved so he will not be transferred under him.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (18 July 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (18 July 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Asks Maggie about matters at home and tells her that he has made an application to be transferred to Capt Timberlake, which the General has promised to approve. Roberts also tells that there has been much trading at his camp with the Union camped across the river of tobacco for coffee.
Letter "In The Field Near Atlanta, Ga." To Jefferson Davis 17 July 1864, Author Unknown
Letter "In The Field Near Atlanta, Ga." To Jefferson Davis 17 July 1864, Author Unknown
Correspondence
Handwritten letter to Jefferson Davis [includes one copy].
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (16 July 1864), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (16 July 1864), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Mentions what it was like to life amongst the shelling of Petersburg; mentions Jubal Early's assault into Maryland; mentions food shortage; writes about home; encloses a photograph picked up at the Wilderness and a piece of a tree cut down by bullets at Spotslyvania where Albert Peel was killed.
Letter From Head Quarters Army Of The Miss. 16 July 1864, Confederate States Of America. Army Of The Mississippi.
Letter From Head Quarters Army Of The Miss. 16 July 1864, Confederate States Of America. Army Of The Mississippi.
Correspondence
Handwritten letter regarding General Order Number 2 by the command of Lieutenant General Stewart [includes one copy]; sent from "the field near Atlanta, Ga."
Burton N. Harris To George Miller (6 July 1864), Burton Norvell Harrison, George Miller
Burton N. Harris To George Miller (6 July 1864), Burton Norvell Harrison, George Miller
Correspondence
Denying George's request for a transfer from the Executive department, Confederate States of America
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (5 July 1864), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (5 July 1864), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Worries that he has not heard from home recently; bombardment around the city of Petersburg; discussion of religion and new acquaintances
Letter Dated Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To General I. Cooper. 15 July 1864, Winfield Scott Featherston
Letter Dated Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To General I. Cooper. 15 July 1864, Winfield Scott Featherston
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to General I. Cooper; Letter sent from "Hd. Qs. Atlanta, Ga."
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To General I. Cooper. 1 July 1864, Winfield Scott Featherston
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To General I. Cooper. 1 July 1864, Winfield Scott Featherston
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to General I. Cooper; Letter sent from "Hd. Qs. near Marietta."
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (23 June 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (23 June 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Roberts asks about activities at home and turns to the topic of slavery, which he describes as a necessary evil and goes on about how Irish and German servants aren't as helpful as black slaves.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (20 June 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (20 June 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Writes to Maggie that besides heavy amounts of rain, there have not been many changes in Roberts's camp. He asks about everything at home and goes on about his love for his wife and children and how he is ready for the war to end so that he may be with them again.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (15 June 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (15 June 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Roberts tells Maggie that Capt. [Timberlake], General Dardee's Property QM has asked him to come with him but that he will not go without an order from General Johnston. He also says that Maj Baylor has applied to be relieved from duty in their Brigade and wants him to accompany him but Roberts does not care for Maj Baylor. Roberts also reports the death of General Polk, who was killed by a cannon ball while inspecting the lines.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (30 May 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (30 May 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Roberts writes about his camp outside of Atlanta, where there have been skirmishes with Union troops; he awaits a great battle. He also writes about furniture arrangements at home and asks about his son Charley, who he claims was given laudanum by a "little black imp."
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (29 May 1864), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (29 May 1864), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Army of Northern Virginia back around Richmond; mentions writing to his father of the battles of Spotsylvania's courthouse and those in Wilderness; Grant then changed tactics and abandoned his fortifications at Spotsylvania and moved down the Confederate right towards Milford and Bowling Green and so the movements to protect Richmond continue; description of family in Virginia; mentions acquaintances who had been severely wounded or killed
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (25 May 1864), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (25 May 1864), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Writes to Maggie after a visit home, claiming that his recent visit has made him more homesick than before. Roberts asks about the cotton in [Gagor] County, fearing that the Yankees have taken it.
Ben Lane Posey To Kinloch Falconer (19 May 1864), Ben Lane Posey, Kinloch Falconer
Ben Lane Posey To Kinloch Falconer (19 May 1864), Ben Lane Posey, Kinloch Falconer
Correspondence
Stewart's Division, Army of Tennessee. Letter discussing a misguided Telegram.
Kinloch Falconer To Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, (19 May 1864), Kinloch Falconer, Joseph E. Johnston
Kinloch Falconer To Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, (19 May 1864), Kinloch Falconer, Joseph E. Johnston
Correspondence
Letter detailing availability of service, if needed
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (17 May 1864), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (17 May 1864), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Discusses the Battle of the Wilderness and the battle at Spotsylvania Courthouse
Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler To Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, (14 May 1864. 8 Am), Joseph Wheeler, Joseph E. Johnston
Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler To Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, (14 May 1864. 8 Am), Joseph Wheeler, Joseph E. Johnston
Correspondence
Concerning scout reports of Union troops