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Jeremiah Gage To Georgiana Irene Gage (16 July 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Georgiana Irene Gage
Jeremiah Gage To Georgiana Irene Gage (16 July 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Georgiana Irene Gage
Correspondence
Jeremiah discussing his wounds at a recent battle as well as the welfare of fellow soldiers, including the death of Sucius Gage. Hopes to have a furlough to visit Mississippi but mentions a halt on furloughs. Discusses troop locations and his belief that fighting will stop for a time as recent losses on both sides have been high.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (12 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (12 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Seven Days Battles; McClellan's wait; possibility of European powers intervening; camp life and supplies; understands a fight took place near Holly Springs; sending letter by Jimmy Sims whose brother was killed
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (12 July 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Asking family not to feel uneasy if they have not heard from him for a while; hopes to draw pay soon; talks about clothes and prices of goods; Capt. Sears leaving for Davidson College to recuperate.
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major G. M. Sorrel. 12 July 1862 30 June 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To Major G. M. Sorrel. 12 July 1862 30 June 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to Major G.M. Sorrel, regarding the Battle of Frazier's Farm; sent from Richmond
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston In Richmond To Major G. M. Sorrel. 12 July 1862 27 June 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston
Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston In Richmond To Major G. M. Sorrel. 12 July 1862 27 June 1862, Winfield Scott Featherston
Correspondence
Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to Major G.M. Sorrel, regarding the Battle of Gains Farm or Coal Harbour.
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
J. W. Henderson To Sarah A. M. Henderson (21 June 1862), John Watson Henderson, Sarah Anne Means Henderson
Correspondence
Henderson writes concerning his attempts to send a letter to Sarah; possible health exemption for his brother James; his inability to obtain a furlough but desires James take his place for two weeks; the Union advancement near Oxford and the rumor of Union treatment of the areas they occupy.
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (17 June 1862), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (17 June 1862), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Writes to Maggie, checking in with her and describing new campground. Roberts also discusses what she should do if a calamity occurs in Oxford.
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (14 June 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (14 June 1862), Thomas Goode Clark
Correspondence
Thomas discussing the general wellbeing of the company, their upcoming trip to Virginia, family finances
James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (11 June 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones
James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (11 June 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones
Correspondence
James discusses the wounded after the recent battle, the Union fortifying their position, and the care of their troops by women from home.
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (9 June 1862), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (9 June 1862), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Glad to have received a letter from Holly Springs at last; Worries a great deal about the fate of Holly Springs with the falling back of Beauregard from Corinth; stating that they are still waiting on McClellan to advance; disease; sickness of Willie and Jimmy Sims and others; Stonewall Jackson in the Valley District
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (8 June 1862), Charles Roberts
Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (8 June 1862), Charles Roberts
Correspondence
Roberts describes their move from Corinth to their new campsite near Saltillo and tells anecdotes about his experience.
Jeremiah Gage To Georgiana Irene Gage (7 June 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Georgiana Irene Gage
Jeremiah Gage To Georgiana Irene Gage (7 June 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Georgiana Irene Gage
Correspondence
Jeremiah describes the Battle of Seven Pines' level of engagement and the state of the wounded, particularly his wounds and those of Captain Lowry. Mentions his disappointment over not receiving a 'boy' from their mother. Again mentions his fear of the war's long-duration and his assumption that the fighting will continue as soon as the rain and flooding clears.
James W. Drake To H. R. Miller (4 June 1862), James W. Drake, Hugh R. Miller
James W. Drake To H. R. Miller (4 June 1862), James W. Drake, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Description of the Battle of Seven Pines and a large skirmish the preceding weekend; letter similar to Drake's written the previous day to Susan Miller. Also directs Miller to Richmond.
S. W. Clark To His Father (14 June 1862), Silas W. Clark
S. W. Clark To His Father (14 June 1862), Silas W. Clark
Correspondence
Regarding the Battle of Chickamauga, the high price of consumer goods, and instructing his father to sell Clark's horse if his parents need money.
James W. Drake To S. G. Miller (3 June 1862), James W. Drake, Susan G. Miller
James W. Drake To S. G. Miller (3 June 1862), James W. Drake, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Description of the Battle of Seven Pines, including names of fallen & wounded soldiers, details of equipment & Federal troops captured, and fortifications installed & expectations of the Union's next approach
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (25 May 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Edwin Miller To S. G. Miller (25 May 1862), Edwin Miller, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Edwin's discontent at current conditions; mentions the Conscription Act, hunger & issues of supplies, H. R. Miller's departure, delays in transfer, retreat from Yorktown, weather conditions, and loyalty to his fellow soldiers
S. G. Walker To H. R. Miller (10 May 1862), S. G. Walker, Hugh R. Miller
S. G. Walker To H. R. Miller (10 May 1862), S. G. Walker, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Application for a position in Miller's company
A. N. Lofton To His Family (29 April 1862), Andrew Neil Lofton
A. N. Lofton To His Family (29 April 1862), Andrew Neil Lofton
Correspondence
Regarding not being able to return home until the war's end because of a conscript law passed by the Confederate Congress and the close location of opposing armies on the Yorktown peninsula.
Albert H. Clark To William H. Mcdonald (27 April 1862), Albert H. Clark
Albert H. Clark To William H. Mcdonald (27 April 1862), Albert H. Clark
Correspondence
Albert, from home, writing to his friend detailing his social life and longing for youthful happiness. Also discusses State's Right, Southern identity and concern over the possibility of the North pushing the troops back to Grenada.
Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (26 April 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Jeremiah Gage To Patience W. S. Gage (26 April 1862), Jeremiah Gage, Patience W. S. Gage
Correspondence
Jeremiah describing conditions, particularly their lack of cooks, clean clothing and tents; requests his mother send a 'boy' to do his cooking. Shows concern over not seeing a list of the dead or wounded in the Corinth fight [Siege of Corinth?] and worries his cousin is listed. Mentions losing most of his gear while surveying Manassas, Virginia; wishes to switch companies and has disdain for war.
Gen. Joseph E. Johnston To Kinloch Falconer (25 April 1868), Joseph E. Johnston, Kinloch Falconer
Gen. Joseph E. Johnston To Kinloch Falconer (25 April 1868), Joseph E. Johnston, Kinloch Falconer
Correspondence
Letter asking for information on Confederate troop losses and POW's
J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (13 April 1862), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family
J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (13 April 1862), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family
Correspondence
Discusses rumors of Confederate victories, having met prisoners of war and news of the injured and dead. Also discusses rumors of a battle at Corinth and their orders to march.
James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (12 April 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones
James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (12 April 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones
Correspondence
James discusses his new camp life near the enemy and asks again for the name of the slanderer.
Letter From "Hd. Qus. Dept. Of Northern Va." 6 April 1862, Confederate States Of America. Army. Virginia.
Letter From "Hd. Qus. Dept. Of Northern Va." 6 April 1862, Confederate States Of America. Army. Virginia.
Correspondence
Regarding Special Order No. 98 by command of General Johnston.
Stephen Daggett To H. R. Miller (4 April 1862), Stephen Daggett, Hugh R. Miller
Stephen Daggett To H. R. Miller (4 April 1862), Stephen Daggett, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Update on Miller's home in Pontotoc
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (31 March 1862), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (31 March 1862), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Regarding new recruits, reorganization, troop locations, plans to be home by May 1st unless the route is cut off by Union troops.
W. H. Cook To Unknown (25 March 1862), W. H. Cook
W. H. Cook To Unknown (25 March 1862), W. H. Cook
Correspondence
Rumors of advancements and retreats, his current location, the company's health, mail route problems and supplies
James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (21 March 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones
James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (21 March 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones
Correspondence
Discusses troop movements and denies the rumors that he is a gambler and a drunk.
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (17 March 1862), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (17 March 1862), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Regarding the Confederate loss of strategic advantage due to not pressing the Union when they had the opportunity.
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (6 March 1862), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (6 March 1862), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Regarding food rationing "plenty of beef but nothing else" because of road conditions, expiration of his term in 35 days, Confederate reverses. Last part of letter is missing.