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John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (27 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (27 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Discussing his trip to Fredericksburg, VA, and his receipt of the daguerreotypes she sent, stating that if he falls in battle his blood will wash their countenances. Last part of letter is missing.
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (23 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. Nelson (23 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
New camp; Battle of Santa Rosa Island; light guard duty since fight; Mr. Pegues; commissary supplies low; movement into winter quarters
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (21 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (21 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Receipt of letter; Battle of Santa Rosa Island; materials sent in letter from Island
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Complaining of not hearing from her, lack of sufficient warm clothing and blankets, and discussing an attack on batteries, capture of two Union boats, religious life and wickedness in camp, and admonishing her to raise their children in a righteous manner.
William C. Nelson To Foster Cage (16 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Foster Cage (16 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Battle of Santa Rosa Island, Florida
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (15 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (15 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Battle of Santa Rosa Island, Florida; regiment moving its quarters to a new encampment nearer the Navy Yard
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (11 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (11 October 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Discusses camp life.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (10 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (10 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Battle at Santa Rosa Island
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (7 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (7 October 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Looking for letter from home; camp life; movement into winter quarters soon; increased guard duty; religion; health
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 September 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (29 September 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Travel to Pensacola from Mobile (must have been on furlough); University of Mississippi; Gus Powell receiving a discharge from Gen. Alcorn; alarms in the night; letter to sister; little sickness in camp
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 September 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 September 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Discussing the death of Wm, J Harris, Lee's defeat of Reynolds and Rosincrantz, sinking of Union boats on the Potomac.
J. A. Orr To H. R. Miller (11 September 1861), J. A. Orr, Hugh R. Miller
J. A. Orr To H. R. Miller (11 September 1861), J. A. Orr, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Discusses various people in Miller's district and attaches a copy of an ordinance
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (7 September 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (7 September 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Discussing his recovering health, Confederate advances to within sight of Washington, DC, heavy losses in Lofton's brigade, and his doubt for the possibility of a furlough.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (4 September 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (4 September 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Expecting a letter from home; absurd rumors of moving camp to Mississippi City or coast of Texas; fleet in harbor; death of one of their company; burial duty; ate dinner with Col. Chalmers and family; need for winter goods
David Hurst To H. R. Miller (20 August 1861), David Hurst, Hugh R. Miller
David Hurst To H. R. Miller (20 August 1861), David Hurst, Hugh R. Miller
Correspondence
Praising H. R. Miller's joining the Cavalry, considering his "age" and "position" and his happiness to find all three Millers unharmed after Manassas
J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (9 August 1861), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family
J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (9 August 1861), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family
Correspondence
Discussion of the War and the success of the Confederate troops, speculation of future developments and his desire for a patriotic death.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (2 August 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (2 August 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Looking for a letter from home; Jim ill; camp life and guard duty; Battle of Manassas and list of dead and wounded; asking about family
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (28 July 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (28 July 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Discussing his recent serious illness, his hopes for a furlough home to visit, battles, figures on killed and wounded, Sherman, and the University Greys.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (19 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Camp life; picket duty; drilling for prizes; party at Col. Strong's that evening
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (18 July 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (18 July 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Discussing troop movements, troop and artillery numbers, and Lofton's duty to defend his homeland.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (16 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (16 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Health of Regiment; some skirmishing by a picket guard on the Perdido; thanks for letter from home
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (15 July 1861) With Postscript Added By A. N. Lofton., John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (15 July 1861) With Postscript Added By A. N. Lofton., John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Discussing health and dietary matters and the beauty of the landscape where they are camped.
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (14 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Enslaved persons in camp; pay; debts; standing guard; need of a "camp rug"; seeing a meteor; resignation of Lieut Jones; mentions people in camp from Holly Springs
J. J. Little To John Little (13 July 1861), Jefferson J. Little, John Little
J. J. Little To John Little (13 July 1861), Jefferson J. Little, John Little
Correspondence
Describes the hot weather and subsequent need to work at night; details daily activities, including drills, guard duty & work building further fortifications.
H. A. Stephens To Elizabeth C. Lofton (13 July 1861), H. A. Stephens
H. A. Stephens To Elizabeth C. Lofton (13 July 1861), H. A. Stephens
Correspondence
Teasing her about all of the women in Virginia and how much they like her husband.
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (8 July 1861), John Guy Lofton
John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (8 July 1861), John Guy Lofton
Correspondence
Reporting a death from typhoid fever, the diet in camp, and troop movements.
William C. Nelson To J. H. & Maria C. Nelson (1&3 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To J. H. & Maria C. Nelson (1&3 July 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Hope for peace but peace "with honor;" increased picket guards; camp life and drilling of companies; foraging; religion in camp; slave sent to him; their new house; Colonel Falkner; University Greys; prices in town
J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (28 June 1861), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family
J. J. Little To Mr. And Mrs. Little (28 June 1861), Jefferson J. Little, Little Family
Correspondence
Describing the daily activities of Little's company, the Bahala Rifles (10th Mississippi Infantry, Company H); speculates of the South's fate should Fort McRee fall & suggests that all Southerners receive military training.
H. W. Walter To Maria C. Nelson (26 June 1861), Harvey Washington Walter
H. W. Walter To Maria C. Nelson (26 June 1861), Harvey Washington Walter
Correspondence
Giving an update on Will to Mrs. Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (25 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson
William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (25 June 1861), William Cowper Nelson
Correspondence
Sending a letter by Willie Crump; probability of a fight as the federals have been reinforcing Fort Pickens; increased guard duty; large inspections; requests clothing be sent to him; writing from Col. Walters tent