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S. G. Miller To Edwin Or George Miller (7 October 1862), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, George Miller
S. G. Miller To Edwin Or George Miller (7 October 1862), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, George Miller
Correspondence
Discusses loneliness, desperation and updates on various people
William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (6 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (6 October 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Difficulty of writing in camp; talks about the battle of Maryland Heights and Antietam both in Maryland; speaks about death and wounding others; took a haversack full of food from the enemy.
Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (5 October 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Jeremiah Gage To Patience Gage (5 October 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Correspondence
Jeremiah discussing reports of the high mortality rate in his company, including that of his superiors, particularly at the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam). Also discusses purchasing some items for the family, and their prices, as well as a wealthy woman interested in marrying him.
Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (1 October 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Jere Sanders (1 October 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Jerrie E. Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah discussing his travels and Jerrie's wish to meet.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 September 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 September 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Receipt of letters from home; lack of reliable news; had to leave Richmond in a hurry without needed supplies; talking about the fact that they would need to go to winter quarters before long and then the war would stop for a while since "both armies are too badly crippled to do much, for some time; mentions provisions, as well
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (29 September 1862), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
S. G. Miller To H. R. Miller (29 September 1862), Susan G. Miller, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Discusses loneliness, freedom and updates on various people
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (26 September 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (26 September 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Discussion the position and movement of troops near the Potomac; movements of Miller's company from Camp Mott; discusses Susan moving to Virginia
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major Sorrel. 25 September 1862 30 August 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major Sorrel. 25 September 1862 30 August 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to Major Sorrel, regarding the Battle of Manassas Plains; sent from Richmond
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (20 September 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (20 September 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Discussion of the bravery of his fellow soldiers, and the cowardly aspect of the "South Western army" also discusses winter clothing
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (18 September 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (18 September 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas writing about his desire to take a furlough, which has been rejected and his need for new clothing. Finally mentions his desire to send money home from the front.
Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (11 September 1862), Jonathan Clark
Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (11 September 1862), Jonathan Clark
Correspondence
Unsigned (Jonathan Clark's writing) description of advances by the Confederate Army & increase in troops; also brief mention of the girls at home.
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 September 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 September 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson describes their march to Sparta; rumor of the Union retreat; a battle in which Gen. Kirby-Smith captured 3000 Union troops; Confederate victories in Virginia; his health
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (28 August 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (28 August 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses Gen. Kirby-Smith (C.S.A.)'s capturing equipment & rumor that Gen. Buell (Union)'s troops possible capture; health of the troops;
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (24 August 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (24 August 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discusses the death of Lieutenant Paschall and rumor concerning troop advances towards Washington. Also writes about the health of the soldiers in Camp Mott. Finally discusses news of home matters, particularly the sale of his horse, against his wishes, and his desire to see his family.
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (23 August 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (23 August 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses the birth of his daughter; a possible impending fight with Buell; his need for boots
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 August 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 August 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Receipt of her most recent letter; still about 12 miles out of Richmond on the James River Road; scouting for the enemy; McClellan; Ambrose Everett Burnside; hope for peace soon; the Confederate Congress meeting; religious wording in letter
James T. Jones To Mr. Martin Jones (18 August 1862), James T. Jones, Martin Jones
James T. Jones To Mr. Martin Jones (18 August 1862), James T. Jones, Martin Jones
Correspondence
James discusses his troops movement and the North's retreat as well as his family shipping supplies, a servant, and maybe even joining the C.S.A. Army themselves.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts & John Mckee (15 August 1862), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts & John Mckee (15 August 1862), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Writes to Maggie about his arrival from Rome and tells her how much he misses her and their family.
William C. Nelson To J. H. & Maria C. Nelson (12 August 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. & Maria C. Nelson (12 August 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Concerning near constant marching; need for water and long lines; went to visit Gaines Mill; Seven Days Battle; Union General John Pope; maps of Virginia; worries about home
James T. Jones To Martin Jones (10 August 1862), James T. Jones, Martin Jones
James T. Jones To Martin Jones (10 August 1862), James T. Jones, Martin Jones
Correspondence
James writes to his father telling him of his upcoming move and of his letters home.
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 August 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (7 August 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson describes his trip to Mobile and the forthcoming trip to Chattanooga; his bowel issues and medicine (opium); available food; payment & money; cotton prices;
J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (1 August 1862), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family
J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (1 August 1862), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family
Correspondence
Discusses the relative relaxing atmosphere in camp at Columbus with servants cleaning their clothing and availability of food. Speculates on the company's possible movements and notes the existence of prisoners in Columbus. Finally, discusses the other companies movement through Columbus en route to Chattanooga, TN.
J. M. Stone To H. R. Miller (31 July 1862), J. M. Stone, Hugh R. Miller
J. M. Stone To H. R. Miller (31 July 1862), J. M. Stone, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Concerning an application for transfer
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (30 July 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (30 July 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses the possible next move for his regiment toward Mobile or Chattanooga; the women surrounding the Tupelo campsite, particularly the Irish women with the Louisiana regiment; his health
J. H. Miller, Jr. To H. R. Miller (27 July 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller
J. H. Miller, Jr. To H. R. Miller (27 July 1862), John Henry Miller Jr., Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Describes his feeling during recent retreat, preparing for an upcoming march rumored as heading either Chattanooga or Savannah, destruction in his father's town and knowledge they will pass through Mobile.
William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (24 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (24 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Recent letter from Tom; description of what it is like to participate in a big battle (Seven Days Battles); not all "crimson glory and undying fame"; possibility of Lincoln's calling for 300,000 more men; burial of a friend; camped near Richmond; girls of Holly Springs
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (24 July 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (24 July 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson discusses the arrival of his relief soldier; the regiment's rumored next move; his health;
Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (21 July 1862), Jonathan Clark
Jonathan Clark To Margery Clark (21 July 1862), Jonathan Clark
Correspondence
Jonathan writing to his mother concerning his need of new shoes and assuring her of his well being.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (20 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (20 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Worries about Holly Springs; religion in camp; resignation of Major Edward W. Upshaw; Captain Claudius Wistar Sears still in North Carolina; Seven Days Battle
James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (18 July 1962), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones
James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (18 July 1962), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones
Correspondence
Would like supplies sent from home and his wishes given to the family and women at home.