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Articles 691 - 720 of 1062
Full-Text Articles in History
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (7 November 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (7 November 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Edwin's disdain at being in General Joseph R. Davis' brigade and discussion of their various options for transfer or promotion; various promotions in the brigade; rumors of their winter position; furloughs
Unknown To J. W. Henderson (5 November 1863), Author Unknown, John Watson Henderson
Unknown To J. W. Henderson (5 November 1863), Author Unknown, John Watson Henderson
Correspondence
Personal letter from Henderson's brother
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (30 October 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (30 October 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Sending a list of clothes needed; discussion of march into Pennsylvania up through the Battle of Gettysburg
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (14 October 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (14 October 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Responds to letters from his Maggie and tells that he has a horse to ride home. Roberts writes of a battle on the 20th of September that he did not believe was decisive and says that they must move in order to get more food. He also predicts a struggle for the possession of Tennessee, where President Davis is located.
Letter From W. J. Britton To "General." 9 October 1863, W. J. Britton
Letter From W. J. Britton To "General." 9 October 1863, W. J. Britton
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from W. J. Britton to "General"; sent from Meridian
Letter From W. S. Featherston To "Major." 8 October 1863, Winfield Scott Featherston
Letter From W. S. Featherston To "Major." 8 October 1863, Winfield Scott Featherston
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from W.S. Featherston to "Major," regarding the operations around Jackson.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (3 October 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (3 October 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Writes of the Yankees strengthening their fortifications just as they bring more artillery to the front. Roberts writes that an officer told him the Confederates at the battlefield of Chickamauga have all been buried but that the Yankees are left to rot.
Mollie Wendel To Mrs. M. Sanders (16 September 1863), Mollie Wendel, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Mollie Wendel To Mrs. M. Sanders (16 September 1863), Mollie Wendel, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Following Jeremiah's death, Mollie requesting return of the letters she had written to Jeremiah.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (23 August 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (23 August 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Religion and attending church with General Lee and others; new system of furlough so there is a possibility of his coming home but it is very slim as he has little money to make the trip; generally misses his family and home in this letter
B. F. Gentry To W. R. And Mariah Gentry (22 August 1863), Benjamin F. Gentry, Wiley R. Gentry, Mariah Gentry
B. F. Gentry To W. R. And Mariah Gentry (22 August 1863), Benjamin F. Gentry, Wiley R. Gentry, Mariah Gentry
Correspondence
Benjamin discusses food quality and requests money to buy supplies. Also passes along word to his family and servants.
Resolution. Death Of H. R. Miller (15 August 1863), Robert Lewis Taggart
Resolution. Death Of H. R. Miller (15 August 1863), Robert Lewis Taggart
Correspondence
Resolution, adopted by the 42nd Mississippi Regiment concerning the Death of Colonel Hugh R. Miller
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (9 August 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (9 August 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Talks about the retreat to Orange C.H.; attends church with General Lee; provisions taken from Pennsylvania; marriage of one of his lady friends, Lutie Dickson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 July 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 July 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Describes his march into Maryland and Pennsylvania; General Lee's orders to respect private property were enforced; Battle of Gettysburg description; list of dead and wounded; uncertain about future but puts his trust in God- especially as Vicksburg has fallen
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (8 July 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (8 July 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie of his new location near Chattanooga and tells of the shelling of a town which resulted in the death of a woman and child, much to Roberts's dismay.
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (3 July 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (3 July 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Susan's concern for her family members' lives; patriotism versus sacrifice and stoicism; speculation on mail impediments; perception of the War; general updates
Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (3 July 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (3 July 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Correspondence
Letter written to his mother, as Jeremiah is dying, after having been wounded at Gettysburg.
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (26 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (26 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson sends sympathy for Sallie's unfortunate health following his furlough; the weather; rumor from the homefront & Vicksburg; skirmishes with his company; news of a local man's imprisonment for killing a member of Henderson's company for rummaging in his potato field;
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses the death of Sallie's uncle; items he is sending home; recommends Sallie leaving Mississippi if the Union takes Vicksburg;
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (17 June 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (17 June 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Describes being again on the march; they are hoping to go to Pennsylvania; rumors abound that it is Gen. Lee's intention to invade; the Army has been reorganized and instead of two Army corps they now have three; His Division is now a part of A.P. Hill's corps; Barksdale's Brigade and his friends from the 17th Mississippi still remain with Longstreet so he is separated from them; met Mrs. Gen. A.P. Hill; describes a visit with family in Virginia; notes that he no longer minds marching so much as he now has a horse
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (17 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (17 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Describing the regiment's movements around Culpeper, Va. and restriction on allowed pack-size
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (15 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (15 June 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Camped at a location they camped in 1862, thinking about their fallen fellow soldiers; mentions Union troops falling back & considers their possible moves
Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Albert H. Clark
Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Albert H. Clark
Correspondence
Albert discussing various deserters and the situation at Fredericksburg." [2nd page possibly written by Albert for Isaac] Isaac discusses the probability of him returning home with the next person to receive furlough.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing troop positions at Fredericksburg and the current level of engagement; also discusses his desire to go home to care for his family
George Miller To S. G. Miller (12 June 1863), George Miller, Susan G. Miller
George Miller To S. G. Miller (12 June 1863), George Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Discusses his company's return to a former camp ground, Susan's infrequent writing, a "terrible" impending battle in Maryland and his concern of death
R. C. Lipsey To Jeremiah Gage (10 June 1863), R. C. Lipsey, Jeremiah Gage
R. C. Lipsey To Jeremiah Gage (10 June 1863), R. C. Lipsey, Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
Describes the atmosphere after the fall of Vicksburg (Miss.); notably that of people considering fleeing the area. Also makes reference to the heavy loses from Company A, the University Greys.
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (10 June 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (10 June 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah expressing optimism over the current war conditions, including the holding of the State of Mississippi and the state of Lee's troops. Also glad that Jerrie is in the process of finding him a substitute. Finally makes reference to their mother's debts and the current prices of cotton.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (8 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (8 June 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing the situation and position at Fredericksburg and rumors of tactics, including the possibility of General Lee heading to Maryland. Thomas also discusses having been home.
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 June 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson details his regiment's activities at the front under Gen. Bragg & those of Lieut. Gen. N.B. Forrest; news of other soldiers & regiments; his health;
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (31 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (31 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses his desire for good food and the regiment's limited options and cost; the health of his company; money;
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (28 May 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (28 May 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Tells Maggie that the Yankees took about fifty men and a hundred horses from his cavalry regiment and they had killed some of them and taken six prisoners. Roberts claims that the men in his cavalry have become too comfortable.