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S. G. Miller To Edwin Miller (1860), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller
S. G. Miller To Edwin Miller (1860), Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller
Correspondence
Brief mention of Secession and various family members
Ebws 2.2: Correspondence And Documents, 1860
Ebws 2.1: Correspondence And Documents, Circa 1860s
Jeremiah Gage To Matthew Gage (3 October 1859), Jeremiah Gage, Matthew Gage Jr.
Jeremiah Gage To Matthew Gage (3 October 1859), Jeremiah Gage, Matthew Gage Jr.
Correspondence
Jeremiah Gage writing to inform his father of the success of his return trip to Oxford, by stage coach. Also lists various expenses, including tuition and room & board for the semester. Mentions various classmates and the growth of Oxford.
S. G. Miller To George Miller (4 June 1859), Susan G. Miller, George Miller
S. G. Miller To George Miller (4 June 1859), Susan G. Miller, George Miller
Correspondence
Concerning George's relationship with his father
Matthew Gage To Mary Margaret Sanders (24 April 1859), Matthew Gage Jr., Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Matthew Gage To Mary Margaret Sanders (24 April 1859), Matthew Gage Jr., Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Matthew Gage writing of his concern over Mary's health and that of other family members. Also discusses the early frost and its effect on his crop.
Jimmie Unknown To George Miller (6 April 1859), Author Unknown, George Miller
Jimmie Unknown To George Miller (6 April 1859), Author Unknown, George Miller
Correspondence
George's recent hardships and other personal matters
E. C. D. To S. G. Miller (20 March 1859), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller
E. C. D. To S. G. Miller (20 March 1859), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Personal letter from a friend
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859 March 6), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859 March 6), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes of her baby Tom Cobb Gerdine; Tom's nurse (slave) and the differences between "northern" and "southern" children; their sister Lucy Chapin (who came to teach at the Lucy Cobb Institute in January 1859; William L.C. Gerdine's Mississippi plantation; Roxana's dislike of possibly living on a plantation; talks about Washington, GA; and also the possibility of two of her step-sons (Joe and Johnnie) attending the University of Georgia in the future
S. G. Miller To George Miller (5 February 1859), Susan G. Miller, George Miller
S. G. Miller To George Miller (5 February 1859), Susan G. Miller, George Miller
Correspondence
Personal letter to Miller's son
Matthew Gage To Dr. Jerrie Sanders (2 January 1859), Matthew Gage Jr., Jerrie E. Sanders
Matthew Gage To Dr. Jerrie Sanders (2 January 1859), Matthew Gage Jr., Jerrie E. Sanders
Correspondence
Matthew Gage discussing Jeremiah's return trip to Oxford, which leads to a discussion of the bad road and rail conditions; his cotton crop; rising land values and naming conventions for children.
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (19 May 1859-1861), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (19 May 1859-1861), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes of the raising of Tom Cobb Gerdine and southern children in general; her worries about bringing a slave north to visit with her because of their father's abolitionist views; talking off of her mourning (probably for her brother, Titus Chapin, Jr.) Emily's upcoming marriage (William Day Chapin); the "General"(William L.C. Gerdine) wanting to buy a Texas plantation and her opposition to it
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859 December), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859 December), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes about the move from Athens, GA to the Mississippi plantation outside of West Point; behavior of slaves; possibility of traveling north next summer; Tom Cobb Gerdine's boyhood antics; their father's resemblance to John P. Calhoun; and Judge Joseph Lumpkin of GA
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859-1862 November 19), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859-1862 November 19), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes of their sister Lucy's spending habits while she visited up north; she mentions "Lizzie" (possibly her step-daughter Elizabeth Gerdine, later Mrs. William Sykes); mentions slaves in household; Thanksgiving and food for the holiday; and their cotton crop
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859-1861), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1859-1861), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes that Mr. Gerdine has gone for two months to a plantation possibly in Texas. It is unclear from this letter whether Roxana has moved to the West Point, MS area or is still in Athens, GA
Ebws 1.33: Correspondence And Documents, 1859
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (Undated), Jeremiah Gage
Jeremiah Gage To Mary M. Sanders (Undated), Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
Concerning the birth of Jeremiah's nephew (Mary & Jerrie's son) & makes reference to the cotton crop in his post-script
C. V. Gordon To S. G. Miller (14 December 1858), C. Virginia Gordon, Susan G. Miller
C. V. Gordon To S. G. Miller (14 December 1858), C. Virginia Gordon, Susan G. Miller
Correspondence
Personal letter concerning Gordon's life
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1858 November 28), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1858 November 28), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes of her children and cooking for such a large family; Thanksgiving celebrations; alludes to the death of their brother Titus Chapin, Jr. who at 26 drowned in the Kansas River; speaks of the arrival of their sister Lucy Chapin; talks about the school in Washington, GA; talks of her step-son John traveling to their land in Mississippi; and talks about slaves in the household
Matt Gage To Jeremiah Gage (14 November 1858), Mary Margaret Gage Sanders, Jeremiah Gage
Matt Gage To Jeremiah Gage (14 November 1858), Mary Margaret Gage Sanders, Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
Concerns Jeremiah's relationships to girls, and Mary's advise on the matter; also discusses Jeremiah's changing looks and the activities of various family members.
Mary Sanders To Unnamed Brother (2 November 1858), Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Mary Sanders To Unnamed Brother (2 November 1858), Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Mary writing to her brother concerning the Yellow Fever outbreak in Mobile. Also discusses various business matters, including her father's cotton crop, and Matt's financial matters.
Matthew Gage To Jerrie E. Sanders (2 October 1858), Matthew Gage Jr., Jerrie E. Sanders
Matthew Gage To Jerrie E. Sanders (2 October 1858), Matthew Gage Jr., Jerrie E. Sanders
Correspondence
Matthew writes to Jerrie Sanders concerning various business matters, particularly his Matthew's gin and Jerrie's request for money. Also discusses various family members health and activities, including Jeremiah's enlistment.
Jeremiah Gage To Mary Margaret Sanders (20 July 1858), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Jeremiah Gage To Mary Margaret Sanders (20 July 1858), Jeremiah Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Jeremiah writing to Mary, while at their family home, concerning Jeremiah's return home, visits with family and friends and his plan to visit Mary.
Matthew Gage To Mary Margaret Sanders (7 July 1858), Matthew Gage Jr., Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Matthew Gage To Mary Margaret Sanders (7 July 1858), Matthew Gage Jr., Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Letter from Matthew to his daugher concerning travel of her friends Miss. Virgel and Ellen, who visited Jeremiah as well. Also concerns the death of his friends D'Lampt and D'Yandel & others' misfortune and unhappiness. Finally discusses the health of various family members.
Georgiana Irene Gage To Mary Gage (1 July 1858), Georgiana Irene Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Georgiana Irene Gage To Mary Gage (1 July 1858), Georgiana Irene Gage, Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Letter from G.I.G. (probably Georgiana Irene) to sister (probably Mary) concerning minor family occurances and her hopes that Jeremiah will visit Mary so that Georgiana may accompany him.
Invitation To A Party From Jeremiah Gage (8 June 1858), Jeremiah Gage
Invitation To A Party From Jeremiah Gage (8 June 1858), Jeremiah Gage
Correspondence
Letter written on the back of the UM Commencement party invitation, inviting his sister to the celebration. Also discusses their father's crops and Jeremiah's interest in Miss. Vinge.
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1858 May 17), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1858 May 17), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes of Mt. Holyoke; hearing from mutual acquaintances in Washington, [GA]; her wish that her sisters (Lucy and Emily) could be with her down South; stories about her step-children; T.R.R. Cobb's opinion of her; and the opinion of Judge Lumpkin (grand-father of her step-children).
Matthew Gage, Jr. To Mary Margaret Sanders (11 May 1858), Matthew Gage Jr., Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Matthew Gage, Jr. To Mary Margaret Sanders (11 May 1858), Matthew Gage Jr., Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Matthew discussing local matters with his daughter, including crops and town deaths. Also discusses his own health and mortality.
Matthew Gage, Jr. To Mary Margaret Sanders (3 April 1858), Matthew Gage Jr., Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Matthew Gage, Jr. To Mary Margaret Sanders (3 April 1858), Matthew Gage Jr., Mary Margaret Gage Sanders
Correspondence
Matthew Gage writing to his daughter, Mary, concerning recent family developments; his joy over her and Jeremiah's individual happiness; and Jeremiah's class standing.
Roxanna Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1858 March 28), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxanna Chapin Gerdine To Emily Mckinstry Chapin (1858 March 28), Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Correspondence
Roxana writes to her sister about her honeymoon trip; their arrival back in Athens, GA; all the greetings from her step-children and servants; and her first meeting with T.R.R. Cobb