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Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (31 March 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (31 March 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah discussing various promotions within his company, including posibilities for his own advancement.
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (29 March 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (29 March 1863), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Delay in mail service; contractors billing the Government; traitors to the Confederacy & Jefferson Davis; the Federal Oath of Allegiance; furloughs; building of breastworks; and deserters
Stephen Daggett To H. R. Miller (25 March 1863), Stephen Daggett, Hugh R. Miller
Stephen Daggett To H. R. Miller (25 March 1863), Stephen Daggett, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
News concerning Miller's home and Pontotoc
Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (22 March 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (22 March 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah discussing his wish to leave the war and his desire to find a replacement.
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1863 March 21), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1863 March 21), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes of the death of her good family friend Gen. Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb at the Battle of Fredericksburg (December 13, 1862); talks about her family and her worries over their father; talks about a possible trip north despite the war; talks about the opposition of her husband to the proposed trip north; begs her sister not to allude to military affairs; talks in general about the Confederacy; and discusses her continued sorrow over the war
Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (16 March 1863), Jonathan Clark
Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (16 March 1863), Jonathan Clark
Correspondence
Jonathan discussing his desire to leave the front and Thomas' attempt to substitute Isaac for another soldier for 1500 Confederate dollars
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (12 March 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (12 March 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Received welcome letter from home; laughed to think of Tom doing the milking now that the slaves have left; glad their home is still safe; still Adjutant General of General Posey's Brigade while still Lt. of Ordnance; waiting on General Posey's two sons to arrive in camp; glad to hear that Howard Falconer is not dead; ends by asking about several friends
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (9 March 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (9 March 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Roberts tells Maggie of his attack of flux that he has recently gotten over, orders to advance that were no longer needed when Yankees turned back, and of his new position as Corporal of [Caisson].
J. A. Moosor To H. R. Miller (6 March 1863), J. A. Moosor, Hugh R. Miller
J. A. Moosor To H. R. Miller (6 March 1863), J. A. Moosor, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
News of events in Huntsville, Alabama and surrounding counties; discussion of 600 "disloyal citizens" destroying property; expection of a fight in Tullahoma, Alabama; requests tranfer
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (6 March 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (6 March 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah discussing his desire to return home and have an end to the war.
W. D. Farmer To H. R. Miller (1 March 1863), W. D. Farmer, Hugh R. Miller
W. D. Farmer To H. R. Miller (1 March 1863), W. D. Farmer, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Update on the health of a horse
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (26 February 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (26 February 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas detailing the travels of the company from Goldsboro, N.C. to Black Water (Va.); also speculates on the possibility of a fight. Mentions that Isaac is not yet "in the service" and that he may substitute for Jonathan or Albert.
Kinloch Falconer To Maj. Gen. Van Dorn (26 February 1863), Kinloch Falconer, Earl Van Dorn
Kinloch Falconer To Maj. Gen. Van Dorn (26 February 1863), Kinloch Falconer, Earl Van Dorn
Correspondence
Confederate leaders discuss movements and allocation of supplies.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 February 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 February 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Worried because he has had no news from home since the Federals left; recounts stories he read and heard where the Federals used churches as stables; worries that all of the houses in Holly Springs were burned and all the slaves left; mentions that the Army is not moving much at this point but there are plans to move; the weather is difficult; comparison here with Revolutionary War soldiers; religion; now a part of General Posey's division
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (18 February 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (18 February 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Describes what Roberts has sent with Mr. Doyle back to Maggie and the children from him.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 February 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 February 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
News of Isaac's arrival to the company and mention of the difficulty for new recruits and the impossibility of leaving duty; also mentions Isaac running a fever.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 February 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 February 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Writes about life at the camp and asks Maggie about life in Oxford. Roberts tells her that he expects there to be a fight at Tullahoma, 18 miles south of him, in the near future.
John Unknown To H. R. Miller (1 February 1863), Author Unknown, Hugh R. Miller
John Unknown To H. R. Miller (1 February 1863), Author Unknown, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Mentions swapping of regiments in his position; the North Carolina regiment that fought bravely at Fredericksburg; update on well-being; aside from himself and the mayor, his entire brigade is composed of Alabamians
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (30 January 1863), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (30 January 1863), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Responding to a letter from Roberts' wife in which she tells him that the Yankees have taken their cow and calf. He sends her advice and tells her about life in middle Tennessee and about the biography of Aaron Burr he is reading.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (30 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (30 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas again discussing a rejected furlough and rumors of a possible fight; also inquires about matters at home, mainly crops and livestock. Reiterates his fear of Isaac joining the Cavalry and requests that he wait until Thomas returns.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (29 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (29 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing his concern over Isaac's desired enlistment and speculates about the possibility of fighting before Spring.
Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (27 January 1863), Jonathan Clark
Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (27 January 1863), Jonathan Clark
Correspondence
Jonathan discussing his health and that of the company; conditions at camp, including easy access to food and water; rumor of a possible furlough for 1 of 20 men; prices of food supplies; rumors of home events and laments not hearing from the women at home.
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (24 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (24 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah discussing their current favorable conditions at Goldsboro, including food and camping. Also discusses political rumors and inquires about the troops in Mississippi. Details his amorous visit with Miss Alice Beale and his need for women. Finally discusses the profitability of the slave trade, including contemporaneous prices in North Carolina.
Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (24 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (24 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Correspondence
Condensed version of letter written to Mary of the same date, including their relative comfort and his having met Miss. Beale; does not discuss selling of slaves or political rumors.
L. P. Anderson To Jeremiah Gage (21 January 1863), L. P. Anderson, Jeremiah Gage
L. P. Anderson To Jeremiah Gage (21 January 1863), L. P. Anderson, Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
L. P.A. (cousin Lannie?) discussing the happenings of various mutual friends and an outbreak of small pox in Charlottesville.
Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (19 January 1863), Albert H. Clark
Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (19 January 1863), Albert H. Clark
Correspondence
Albert, appending a note to the letter dated 18 January 1863, discusses more on troop movements and rumors of a Union attack on Greensboro, which would severely impact supply routes; if they are attacked, it is rumored that they would head to Kinston, N.C.
Letter From The First Sergeants Of The 12th Mississippi Regiment Camp To Brigadier General W. S. Featherston. 19 January 1863, Confederate States Of America. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 12th.
Letter From The First Sergeants Of The 12th Mississippi Regiment Camp To Brigadier General W. S. Featherston. 19 January 1863, Confederate States Of America. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 12th.
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from the First Sergeants of the 12th Mississippi Regiment Camp to Brigadier General W.S. Featherston.
Letter From "Hd. Qus. Army Of No. Va." 19 January 1863, Confederate States Of America. Army. Virginia.
Letter From "Hd. Qus. Army Of No. Va." 19 January 1863, Confederate States Of America. Army. Virginia.
Correspondence
Handwritten letter regarding Special Order No. 19 by order of General R. E. Lee.
Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (18 January 1863), Albert H. Clark
Albert H. Clark To Margery Clark (18 January 1863), Albert H. Clark
Correspondence
Albert Henry discussing the high rate of injury and death, the difficulties of being on the front and his fear of Isaac joining the war; says that there is "no honor attached to them that die in the army they are forgotten forever among those that were well" and hopes to be able to return. Also mentions rumors of harsh treatment of civilians by Union troops in Mississippi
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (15 January 1863), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (15 January 1863), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Ashamed it has taken him so long to write home again; Battle of Frederickburg and its effect upon him; his Christmas day and meeting several ladies; also mentions his anger at hearing the Federals were destroying Holly Springs but also does not like Earl Van Dorn; Battle of Murfreesboro, TN; religion