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Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (2 January 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage Jan 1862

Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (2 January 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage

Correspondence

Jeremiah writing concerning his homesickness, holiday celebrations, fears of the war lasting for a long time and consideration of re-enlistment. Also mentions the possibiltity of an impending attack by General McClellan.


Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (December 1862), Jonathan Clark Dec 1861

Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (December 1862), Jonathan Clark

Correspondence

Jonathan writing of the wounded soldiers and his guard duty over Union prisoners. Also discusses the rising prices or supplies, such as Molasses, and rumor of Union troops in Oxford.


Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (Undated), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders Dec 1861

Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (Undated), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Correspondence

Pages 1-4 are unknown. 22 miles from Petersburg, Va. (probably written between April and July 1862) Jeremiah discussing various women; recommends that Mary read vigorously, again inquires about a 'boy' to do his cooking and requests the names of some relatives in Virginia, where he is stationed.


Affidavit. Payment To D. A. Hamilton (October 1862) Dec 1861

Affidavit. Payment To D. A. Hamilton (October 1862)

Correspondence

Quartermaster's Office. Payment to D. A. Hamilton of the 42nd Regiment


Ebws 2.4: Correspondence And Documents, 1862 Dec 1861

Ebws 2.4: Correspondence And Documents, 1862

Correspondence

1862


Report. Gaines Mill To Antietam (1862), Jeremiah Gage Dec 1861

Report. Gaines Mill To Antietam (1862), Jeremiah Gage

Correspondence

Brief report concerning Gaines Mill, Va. and Antietam, Va.


J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (October 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Dec 1861

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

Correspondence

Henderson's concern for his family's wellbeing; his regret for her having camp-mange in Northern Mississippi; his desire for a furlough;


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark Dec 1861

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

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the way in which Margery should distribute the money accompanying the letter


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (28 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark Dec 1861

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (28 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing their voyage from the previous camp and the strength of the current force at Camp Beauregard; also discusses his desire to see Margery and the general health of the family. Finally, mentions his lack of having been paid.


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (23 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark Dec 1861

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (23 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the cold weather and speculates on the likeliness of an attack by Union troops.


William I. Berryman To Sallie Jones (20 December 1861), William I. Berryman, Sallie Jones Dec 1861

William I. Berryman To Sallie Jones (20 December 1861), William I. Berryman, Sallie Jones

Correspondence

William finds a copy of a newspaper that has an account of Sallie's concert and wishes her a pleasant christmas.


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark Dec 1861

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the company's wait to advance into Kentucky and finances


John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (12 December 1861), John Guy Lofton Dec 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (12 December 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing incendiary bombardment of Charleston, SC, possible peace negotiations, and health issues in camp.


James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (10 December 1861), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones Dec 1861

James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (10 December 1861), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones

Correspondence

The author discusses blockade runners and camp life for the winter.


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (9 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark Dec 1861

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (9 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas' discussion of election results in the company, his longing for his wife, Margery and desire for her to live & raise according to strong religious ethics.


John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (8 December 1861), John Guy Lofton Dec 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (8 December 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing the lack of possibility of a furlough, a deadly pneumonia outbreak, and eight Union gunboats below their encampment.


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (7 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark Dec 1861

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (7 December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the election of regimental officers and the overall wellness of the company prior to their arrival at Camp Alcorn.


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson Nov 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Bombardment; the arrival of a new Mississippi Regiment (the 24th); appeal by General Bragg to reenlist under him for the war


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson Nov 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Allusion to the bombardment on the Confederate naval yard and Fort McRee on November 22 and 23, 1861


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson Nov 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Receipt of letter from home; weather in Florida; Battle of Belmont, MO; schooling for Tom; payment; applications for discharge by some of the men; building of winter quarters


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson Nov 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 November 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Arrival of two new Mississippi Regiments without arms; discussion of what it means to be a "veteran"; guard duty at the Hospital; going sailing with Col. Chalmers and family; deserters from Fort Pickens; day of fasting and prayer


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson Oct 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Firing of guns; Battle of Ball's Bluff; 17th & 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiments; winter quarters; General Bragg; Kinloch Falconer


John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (27 October 1861), John Guy Lofton Oct 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (27 October 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discussing his trip to Fredericksburg, VA, and his receipt of the daguerreotypes she sent, stating that if he falls in battle his blood will wash their countenances. Last part of letter is missing.


William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (23 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson Oct 1861

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (23 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

New camp; Battle of Santa Rosa Island; light guard duty since fight; Mr. Pegues; commissary supplies low; movement into winter quarters


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (21 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson Oct 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (21 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Receipt of letter; Battle of Santa Rosa Island; materials sent in letter from Island


John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 October 1861), John Guy Lofton Oct 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 October 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Complaining of not hearing from her, lack of sufficient warm clothing and blankets, and discussing an attack on batteries, capture of two Union boats, religious life and wickedness in camp, and admonishing her to raise their children in a righteous manner.


William C. Nelson To Foster Cage (16 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson Oct 1861

William C. Nelson To Foster Cage (16 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Battle of Santa Rosa Island, Florida


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (15 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson Oct 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (15 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Battle of Santa Rosa Island, Florida; regiment moving its quarters to a new encampment nearer the Navy Yard


John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (11 October 1861), John Guy Lofton Oct 1861

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (11 October 1861), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Discusses camp life.


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (10 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson Oct 1861

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (10 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Battle at Santa Rosa Island