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Articles 931 - 960 of 1053
Full-Text Articles in History
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (2 May 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (2 May 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Religious life in camp; Dr. Barnard; flowers in Florida; missing Holly Springs
W. C. Falkner To H. R. Miller (29 April 1861), William C. Falkner, Hugh R. Miller
W. C. Falkner To H. R. Miller (29 April 1861), William C. Falkner, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Concerning outrage at the decision to move troops and separate the regiment.
S. P. Walker To W. C. Falkner (27 April 1861), S. P. Walker, William C. Falkner
S. P. Walker To W. C. Falkner (27 April 1861), S. P. Walker, William C. Falkner
Correspondence
Reply to Falkner concerning his disappointment at Governor Pettus' "arrangements"
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (21 April 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (21 April 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
(Headquarters of the Mississippi Volunteers) Misfortune of Powell family; health concerns; visit to the Marine Hospital; description of Florida; secession of Virginia and excitement in camp; riots in Baltimore; Star of the West; and camp band; sending shells home.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 April 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 April 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
In My Tent, Sunday Evening. Sending letter by Andrew Govan; excitement in camp as there is a feeling that war is about to commence down in Florida; gathering of shells to send home; election for field officers held
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (7 April 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (7 April 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
No word from home for a while; life aboard ship (the Kate Dale); Fort Morgan; seeing the sea for the first time
J. H. & Maria Nelson To William C. Nelson (6 April 1861), J. H. Nelson, Maria Courtney Goodrich Nelson
J. H. & Maria Nelson To William C. Nelson (6 April 1861), J. H. Nelson, Maria Courtney Goodrich Nelson
Correspondence
Mother begs Will not to gamble or drink; worries about camp life; father writes about his enjoyment of Will's letters home; mentions several friends and family; talks about a young man who ran away to Pensacola against his parent's wishes
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (3 April 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (3 April 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Description of life in Mobile; society; mentions several men from Holly Springs and new arrivals as well; sends word home to all friends and relatives
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (31 March 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (31 March 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Travel description from Holly Springs to Mobile; description of Mobile; camp life
Patience W. S. Gage To Unknown Daughter (17 March 1861), Patience W. S. Gage
Patience W. S. Gage To Unknown Daughter (17 March 1861), Patience W. S. Gage
Correspondence
Gives news of family and friends' health
H. R. Miller To George Miller (14 March 1861), Hugh R. Miller, George Miller
H. R. Miller To George Miller (14 March 1861), Hugh R. Miller, George Miller
Correspondence
Concerning H. R. Miller's travel obligations, from Fulton to Juanito & Jackson for the convention to adopt the "constitution prepared at Montgomery"; also scolds George on his absences from class; also states "The political news is all uncertain just at this time. It is most probable that we will have no war, though no reliable opinion can be formed for [?] days to [?]"
Patience W. S. Gage To Unknown Daughter (10 February 1861), Patience W. S. Gage
Patience W. S. Gage To Unknown Daughter (10 February 1861), Patience W. S. Gage
Correspondence
Patience writing to her daughter (possibly Mary?) concerning various deaths.
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1861 February 4), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1861 February 4), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes of the improvement in Lucy's health since her coming to Mississippi; talk of secession in surrounding areas; calling her son Tom Cobb "a little black Republican" the secession of Mississippi; her desire to read northern newspapers; the Southern Congress; and mentions T.R.R. Cobb and Mr. Howell Cobb
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (28 January 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (28 January 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Still at home in Holly Springs but improving in health; Mother is out of town visiting his sister in Helena, Arkansas
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (26 January 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (26 January 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Reached Corinth safely; saw more than 300 troops present there with new ones coming in all the time; religion and preaching in camp; news of John Goodrich's wounding at Fishing Creek; thinking of leaving the 9th and entering a regiment bound for Virginia
J. Barr To H. R. Miller (22 January 1861), J. Barr, Hugh R. Miller
J. Barr To H. R. Miller (22 January 1861), J. Barr, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Concerning various cases and debts
R. A. Palmer To George Miller (20 January 1861), R. A. Palmer, George Miller
R. A. Palmer To George Miller (20 January 1861), R. A. Palmer, George Miller
Correspondence
Concerning uniforms that should have arrived from Charleston
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Fragment. Discussion of the stores in Warrington, FL; promises not to drink alcohol; family news; and asks about friends back in Holly Springs
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1862 March 21), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1862 March 21), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes about the differences between northern and southern newspapers; explains what her family is doing on behalf of the Confederacy; the possibility of making Mr. Gerdine a Colonel; departure of Miss Eaton for Ohio; the dangers of travel, especially for a woman alone; notes that their sister Lucy will be staying south; and notes the hanging of a "suspicious" woman in Columbus, MS
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (December 1861), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing preparations for the company's movement
Ebws 2.3: Correspondence And Documents, 1861
Lucy Chapin To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1862 March 21), Lucy Chapin
Lucy Chapin To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1862 March 21), Lucy Chapin
Correspondence
In this letter Lucy writes about her desire to know more of Chicopee, MA gossip; explains the lack of eligible men in the area due to the outbreak of the Civil War; and the effects of the Civil War in general upon Mississippi
J. H. Nelson To William C. Nelson (11 December 1860), J. H. Nelson
J. H. Nelson To William C. Nelson (11 December 1860), J. H. Nelson
Correspondence
Received his most recent letter but is concerned about his coming home so early for the Christmas holidays. Mentions that Will's mother arrived at Helena on Wednesday last; describes the terrible accidental shooting of Rev. Joseph Holt Ingraham
J. H. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (11 December 1860), J. H. Nelson
J. H. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (11 December 1860), J. H. Nelson
Correspondence
Talks about most recent letter from Will and hope that he will stay at school a bit longer before coming home. Most of the letter is dedicated to the shooting of Reverend Joseph Holt Ingraham and his last moments
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (10 December 1860), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (10 December 1860), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Worried that he had not received an answer to his most recent letter; talks about the awful food at the Hall; asks for more money to pay off his debts; asks if Col. Charles L. Thomas was killed on the tracks; gives his love to all the family, especially his little brother Tom
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (4 November 1860), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (4 November 1860), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Describes going to church to hear Dr. Frederick A.P. Barnard preach and saw several of acquaintances - Mrs. Boynton, Mrs. Barnard, Mrs. Whitehorne, and Mrs. Stearns. Describes his visiting Mrs. Lamar with the cake his mother sent to her. Describes the great agitation in the area over the question of union. Talks about a new home going up in Oxford, which would become Ammadelle, and asks how the building of their new house is getting along. Asks to be remembered to all of his friends
S. G. Miller To George Miller (29 September 1860), Susan G. Miller, George Miller
S. G. Miller To George Miller (29 September 1860), Susan G. Miller, George Miller
Correspondence
Susan discussing her loneliness; morality & temptation; and family members
Letter From M. W. Hackelton To "My Dear Friend" Mrs. Featherston. 23 July 1860, M. W. Hackelton
Letter From M. W. Hackelton To "My Dear Friend" Mrs. Featherston. 23 July 1860, M. W. Hackelton
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from M. W. Hackelton to "My dear friend" [Mrs. Featherston], regarding condolences on loss of child; sent from Holly Springs
John H. Schuler To J. H. Nelson (24 June 1860), John H. Schuler
John H. Schuler To J. H. Nelson (24 June 1860), John H. Schuler
Correspondence
Talks about family connections; thanks Mr. Nelson for all of his help; talking about beginning a mercantile business at Duck Hill; likes the state a lot and thinks there are several prospects for making a living; family wishes he would return to Virginia
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (30 May 1860), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (30 May 1860), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Wishes for more letters from home and worries that something is wrong since he had not heard anything lately. Talks about examinations in his classes and again asks for summer clothing to be sent as the weather is warm; mentions needing more money for school; talks about receiving a letter from John Goodrich from Grenada, and asks about family