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T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (15 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark Jan 1863

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (15 January 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing the smallpox outbreak & vaccinations in the regiment, his failed attempt for a furlough, his disdain for Colonel Miller, news of 15 year old son, Isaac, joining the Cavalry and rumors of home events.


Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (7 January 1863), Charles Roberts Jan 1863

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (7 January 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Roberts describes a battle on Stone River. He tells of the death of Lieutenant Harden along with two men in their company, six horses, and two other men wounded. He then describes taking six to eight thousand prisoners of war and pieces of artillery from Union troops.


Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (6 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders Jan 1863

Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (6 January 1863), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders

Correspondence

Details the difficulty of traveling from Mississippi to his regiment in North Carolina, particularly his inability to travel through Knoxville, TN. Met friends in Atlanta, including many ladies.


William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (July 1863), William Cowper Nelson Dec 1862

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (July 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Heard that Jackson, MS had been evacuated; uncertain if letters could get through but would try; mentioned that Vicksburg had fallen; describes his march into Maryland and Pennsylvania; mentions battle of Gettysburg and the falling back, although he does not make it seem like a retreat


William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (April 1863), William Cowper Nelson Dec 1862

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (April 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Death in family; prohibition against the granting of furloughs; believes this year will be the pivotal one for the war.


Ebws 2.8: Correspondence And Documents, Undated-1863 February Dec 1862

Ebws 2.8: Correspondence And Documents, Undated-1863 February

Correspondence

Undated-1863 February


Ebws 2.10: Correspondence And Documents, 1863 June-August Dec 1862

Ebws 2.10: Correspondence And Documents, 1863 June-August

Correspondence

1863 June-August


Ebws 2.12: Correspondence And Documents, 1863 November-December Dec 1862

Ebws 2.12: Correspondence And Documents, 1863 November-December

Correspondence

1863 November-December


Ebws 2.11: Correspondence And Documents, 1863 September-October Dec 1862

Ebws 2.11: Correspondence And Documents, 1863 September-October

Correspondence

1863 September-October


Ebws 2.9: Correspondence And Documents, 1863 March-May Dec 1862

Ebws 2.9: Correspondence And Documents, 1863 March-May

Correspondence

1863 March-May


M. C. Miller To H. R. Miller (31 December 1862), M. C. Miller, Hugh R. Miller Dec 1862

M. C. Miller To H. R. Miller (31 December 1862), M. C. Miller, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Reflection on the previous year and description of contemporaneous life in Pontotoc, notably the people leaving the area and fears of provisions being taken by Union troops.


Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major Thomas S. Mills. 27 December 1862 11 December 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston Dec 1862

Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major Thomas S. Mills. 27 December 1862 11 December 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to Major Thomas S. Mills, regarding the Battle of Fredericksburg.


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (12 December 1862), Thomas Goode Clark Dec 1862

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (12 December 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas discussing rumors of the front at Fredericksburg & the Confederate Army being pushed back to Grenada, the health of various troops, his rejected furlough, weather conditions in Virginia, and advice on home matters & hiding food from the Union troops.


J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (28 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Nov 1862

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (28 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses being appointed as clerk & steward of a new hospital in Georgia; pay benefit of working in the hospital; news of smallpox;


Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1862 November 24), Roxana Chapin Gerdine Nov 1862

Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1862 November 24), Roxana Chapin Gerdine

Correspondence

Roxana writes about her worries over what to do with the remains of their sister Lucy who died on March 21, 1862 of tuberculosis and is then buried at the Gerdine plantation. Lucy's remains would not be returned to Chicopee, MA until after the Civil War


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (23 November 1862), William Cowper Nelson Nov 1862

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (23 November 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

March to current campsite; Federal demands to surrender Fredericksburg; thinks there is "very little probability" of a general engagement taking place in this vicinity; heard rumors that the army in Mississippi has fallen back from Holly Springs to Grenada; Captain Sears; weather


J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (19 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Nov 1862

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (19 November 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson writes from the Newsome Hospital. Describes the conditions in the hospital; his inability to obtain a furlough; the impending Winter;


J. H. Miller To H. R. Miller (14 November 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller Nov 1862

J. H. Miller To H. R. Miller (14 November 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Describes the conditions in Pontotoc and surrounding areas following the Battle of Corinth; the ease following the Confederate Army's settling in Holly Springs; crops; sickness among his slaves; the building of nearby fortifications and rumors of movement


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (11 November 1862), William Cowper Nelson Nov 1862

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (11 November 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Not much happening at that moment- some skirmishing but not much; received some supplies but not much; general lack of provisions; saw Dr. Todd, Mary Lincoln's brother who was a Confederate


Letter From Burton A. Harrison To General W. S. Featherston. 7 November 1862, Burton A. Harrison Nov 1862

Letter From Burton A. Harrison To General W. S. Featherston. 7 November 1862, Burton A. Harrison

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from Burton A. Harrison to General W.S. Featherston; sent from Richmond


Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (6 November 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller Nov 1862

Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (6 November 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

George received a furlough and Edwin's thoughts on his own rightful location; mentions their retreat to Culpeper and their current situation in the city


Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (2 November 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller Nov 1862

Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (2 November 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Fears of Union advancement following the Battle of Corinth and rumor of their fears to advance along the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Line; his desire for Generals Bragg and Pemberton to attack to Union troops, attempt to receive a furlough for George to help care for the home; and his belief they will remain close to Richmond


S. G. Miller To George Miller (31 October 1862), Susan G. Miller, George Miller Oct 1862

S. G. Miller To George Miller (31 October 1862), Susan G. Miller, George Miller

Correspondence

Description of life in Pontotoc following the Battle of Corinth and being without information on the Army; changes in individuals' behavior; updates on family and friends


William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson Oct 1862

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Uneasy as he has not heard from home lately; he hears rumors of skirmishing; he is still in camp near Winchester and it is very quiet, although quite cold, especially without tents; hope to get orders soon to go to Winter Quarters; mentions having a grand review before General Lee. When the colors of the 17th passed Lee apparently took off his hat in respect to its "tattered and faded appearance;" Heard of the death of Bettie James Cage; and mentions some slaves leaving the Nelson; talks about slavery in general


B. F. Gentry To W. R. And Mariah Gentry (29 October 1862), Benjamin F. Gentry, Wiley R. Gentry, Mariah Gentry Oct 1862

B. F. Gentry To W. R. And Mariah Gentry (29 October 1862), Benjamin F. Gentry, Wiley R. Gentry, Mariah Gentry

Correspondence

Benjamin discussing hearing of other battles, his marching in poor weather and word from home. Also provides a list of desired clothing from his mother.


J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (25 October 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson Oct 1862

J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (25 October 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson

Correspondence

Henderson discusses his march through Kentucky, including the Battle of Perryville ; details the deaths of two members of his regiment, Bud Brassel and William Nesbit; his health; supply prices


Samuel Terrall To James Terrall (23 October 1862), Samuel Terrall, James Terrall Oct 1862

Samuel Terrall To James Terrall (23 October 1862), Samuel Terrall, James Terrall

Correspondence

Discusses Colonel Brown describing a return of wounded prisoners from Iuka, particularly a member of the 36th Mississippi Regiment, and speculates on the status of "Brother Jim". Also discusses a hospital in the Iuka Springs Hotel, which was available to private citizens as well as Confederate and Federal troops. Samuel details the death of "Brother Milton", who died in battle.


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (19 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark Oct 1862

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (19 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas writing of the troops' health and advice on business matters at home.


William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (17 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson Oct 1862

William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (17 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Grand Revision Review by Genl. Longstreet; problem with sickness in camp and wounded; still about seven miles from Winchester on the Harper's Ferry Road; destroying the rail road leading to Harper's Ferry. Does not hear of much movement by the Federal troops and attributes it somewhat to their reading Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation; some reports of small victories by Stuart and Jackson; description of camp life; received news of the Battle of Corinth, MS


T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark Oct 1862

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 October 1862), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Reiteration of the previous letter, dated October 1862, regarding distribution of the same money. Mentions the death of Thos. Goode and rumor of injury from the troops on the Potomac, including their friend Ben Brown who lost part of his left arm. Also includes discussion of the need to hire a hand for the mill & fatten some hogs.