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S. G. Miller To Edwin Or George Miller (7 October 1862), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, George Miller Oct 1862

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 Oct 1862

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 Oct 1862

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 Sep 1862

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 Sep 1862

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 Sep 1862

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 Sep 1862

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 Sep 1862

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 Sep 1862

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 Sep 1862

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 Sep 1862

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 Sep 1862

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 Aug 1862

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 Aug 1862

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 Aug 1862

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 Aug 1862

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 Aug 1862

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 Aug 1862

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 Aug 1862

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 Aug 1862

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 Aug 1862

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 Jul 1862

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 Jul 1862

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 Jul 1862

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 Jul 1862

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 Jul 1862

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 Jul 1862

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 Jul 1862

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 Jul 1862

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 Jul 1862

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.