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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.
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (28 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (28 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Susan's fears of losing her husband and sons
S. A. J. Clark To His Father (23 May 1863), Squire A. J. Clark
S. A. J. Clark To His Father (23 May 1863), Squire A. J. Clark
Correspondence
Regarding a Memphis newspaper report naming killed and wounded; also mentions Jackson, MS, and Vicksburg, MS
Anne Unknown To S. G. Miller (22 May 1863), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller
Anne Unknown To S. G. Miller (22 May 1863), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Updates from Pontotoc, including personal and military events around the area
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (21 May 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (21 May 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah's anxiety and outrage over hearing of the aggression by the Union forces in Mississippi, particularly the Siege of Vicksburg (Miss.); again pleads for a substitute and discusses the promotion of Col. Green, over Lt. Col. Lowry, a result of which Jeremiah does not become Adjutant.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (17 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (17 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing setting his affairs at Bim Clark's (Trigg County) and his desire to return home, through Jackson; also mentions Isaac working at home. [This letter may be misdated.]
Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (14 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage
Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (14 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
Mollie discussing her possible life with Jeremiah after the war, including questionable the possibility of marriage and a move to Houston. Also mentions a friend, Sanford, who may go to prison if he could not find a replacement.
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Battle of Chancellorsville; death of Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson; death of Earl Van Dorn; General Lee's plans; glad to hear that Roger Barton is not dead and will soon be exchanged from Camp Chase
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (11 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (11 May 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas detailing the fighting around Suffolk & Fredericksburg, Virginia, and the movement of his company
S. G. Miller To Edwin Or George Miller (11 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, George Miller
S. G. Miller To Edwin Or George Miller (11 May 1863), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, George Miller
Correspondence
Susan recounting her 3rd party knowledge of the war
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (10 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (10 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses the Battle of Fredericksburg, rumor of General Van Dorn's adultry and murder; Colonel Wheeler's capture; Lieut. Gen. Forrest's success; Union success in Mississippi;
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (8 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (8 May 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Recounts the Battle of Chancellorsville; mentions dead and wounded also in the letter
Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (8 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage
Mollie Wendel To Jeremiah Gage (8 May 1863), Mollie Wendel, Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
Mollie wishing to delay any formal committments to Jeremiah and provides her disdain over his desire to seek a substitute.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (3 May 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (3 May 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Writes of the new organization of the artillery arm of the service, the lines of entrenchment at Shelbyville and Tullahoma, and other happenings in their lives.
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (3 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (3 May 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson writes of their movements and rumor of a possible future; news of events in Mississippi; money & cost of food; payment expected from his furlough; sale of slaves;
Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (1 May 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (1 May 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah continuing his descussion of being tired of war and desire to find a replacement and, again, asking for Jerrie's aid in locating one; also discusses their cousin's romance and rumors of Union raids.
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (27 April 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (27 April 1863), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Fear for the various Millers' lives and news of her life
Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (25 April 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (25 April 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Correspondence
Similar letter to that he wrote to Mary, 24 April 1863, in which he discusses being at Suffolk, which holds a considerable amount of bacon; details their proximity to the Union troops.
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (24 April 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (24 April 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah discussing his desire to find a substitute; also mentions the conditions of the company and his speculations that they will move on Suffolk, where they could obtain a considerable amount of bacon.
H. J. Norwood To Hugh R. Miller (19 April 1863), H. J. Norwood, Hugh R. Miller
H. J. Norwood To Hugh R. Miller (19 April 1863), H. J. Norwood, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Writing while on furlough, Norwood discusses his regiment's locations, thoughts on future developments and food supplies
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (18 April 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (18 April 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses current conditions at the camp and rumors of an impending attack or march; rumor of troop strength in Kentucky & reports of Union movement from Vicksburg; weather; his health & that of others; death of various members of the regiment;
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (4 April 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (4 April 1863), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson describes his health; rations following the Battle of Murfreesboro; strict conditions; Earl Van Dorn capturing Union troops;
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (1 April 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (1 April 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Delighted with her letter; but was sad to hear of the many hardships she was having to endure; although his pay has increased it is impossible to save anything; after the war he plans to go into business of some kind to support the family; mother was worried about Will "losing" his heart but Will reassures her that this is not the case