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W. D. Farmer To H. R. Miller (1 March 1863), W. D. Farmer, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Update on the health of a horse

47th Ny Monthly Returns, United States Amry (Arlington, Va

Guarding Ossabaw Island: History and Archaeology of the 47th N.Y.V.I. Camp

A report on the events and actions of the 47th New York Infantry while on Ossabaw Island during March of 1863, published by the United States Army in 1863.

United States Army, Monthly Return of the 47th New York Volunteer Infantry, March 1863, 1863.

47th Ny Ordnance Report (March 1863), United States Army (Arlington, Va)

Guarding Ossabaw Island: History and Archaeology of the 47th N.Y.V.I. Camp

A record of the weapons, ammunition and other equipment issued to and accounted for by the 47th NY Infantry in March of 1863.

United States Army, Ordnance Records of the 47th New York Volunteer Infantry, March 1863 (1863).

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 February 28, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1863 February 27, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about visiting various places in "Washington City" and other news. He only mentions that he has not been told the amount of the principal or interest from the loan Derostus Ladley co-signed and that he saw Abraham Lincoln while in the city.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 February 26, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 34): February 26, 1863, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (26 February 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

Thomas detailing the travels of the company from Goldsboro, N.C. to Black Water (Va.); also speculates on the possibility of a fight. Mentions that Isaac is not yet "in the service" and that he may substitute for Jonathan or Albert.

Kinloch Falconer To Maj. Gen. Van Dorn (26 February 1863), Kinloch Falconer, Earl Van Dorn

Correspondence

Confederate leaders discuss movements and allocation of supplies.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 February 23, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

32. Copperhead - Clement Vallandigham (1863), Clement Vallandigham, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citation:

Speech of Hon. Clement L. Vallandigham of Ohio in the House of Representatives,

February 23, 1863, Congressional Globe: 37th Congress: 3d Session, House of Representatives, 172-77.

Letter, 186[3] February 22, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about her arm healing slowly, visiting "Camp Dennison," and more news about the loan that Derostus Ladley co-signed. This letter is dated February 22, 1862, but it is believed to have been written in 1863.

Combined Letters, 1863 February 22, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother And Mon Cher Frère [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about attending a "supper for the benefit of the [s]oldiers," wanting to visit a camp, and more. In her letter, Mary asks about why there are two 1st Lieutenants in Oscar's company, her thoughts on her professors, and news from home.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (22 February 1863), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Worried because he has had no news from home since the Federals left; recounts stories he read and heard where the Federals used churches as stables; worries that all of the houses in Holly Springs were burned and all the slaves left; mentions that the Army is not moving much at this point but there are plans to move; the weather is difficult; comparison here with Revolutionary War soldiers; religion; now a part of General Posey's division

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 33): February 19, 1863, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (18 February 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Describes what Roberts has sent with Mr. Doyle back to Maggie and the children from him.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 February 16, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1863 February 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about his advice concerning the loan that Derostus Ladley co-signed, answering questions from Mary and Alice, the cook that they have recently taken into their camp, and more.

T. G. Clark To Margery Clark (13 February 1863), Thomas Goode Clark

Correspondence

News of Isaac's arrival to the company and mention of the difficulty for new recruits and the impossibility of leaving duty; also mentions Isaac running a fever.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 32): February 12, 1863, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 February 1863), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Writes about life at the camp and asks Maggie about life in Oxford. Roberts tells her that he expects there to be a fight at Tullahoma, 18 miles south of him, in the near future.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1863 February 11, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1863 February 9, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Brooks Station, Virginia. Oscar writes about the possibility of taking furlough, asking if she can transfer their property into Oscar's name to protect from being taken, and his thoughts on General Hooker's leadership.

Combined Letters, 1863 February 8, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley, Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about the weather, a professor from Antioch dying, and other news from home. Mary writes about the recent snow, wanting a picture of Oscar, and other news from home.

Letter, 1863 February 8, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about her arm improving, her concern over the loan co-signed by Derostus Ladley, and more.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 16, No. 31): February 5, 1863, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

1863-02-01 Sketch Of Georgia Coast From Savannah River To Ossabaw Sound, Charles O. Boutelle

Guarding Ossabaw Island: History and Archaeology of the 47th N.Y.V.I. Camp

A segment of the Sketch of a part of the coast of Georgia from Savannah River to Ossabaw Sound showing the relative positions of the U.S. Iron clad steamer Montauk & the rebel Fort McAllister during the bombardment of Feb 1st 1863.

John Unknown To H. R. Miller (1 February 1863), Author Unknown, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Mentions swapping of regiments in his position; the North Carolina regiment that fought bravely at Fredericksburg; update on well-being; aside from himself and the mayor, his entire brigade is composed of Alabamians

21. The Proclamation And A Negro Army - Frederick Douglass (1862), Frederick Douglass, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citation:

Douglas, Frederick. “The Proclamation and a Negro Army, Speech Delivered February 1863” in The Life and Writings of Frederick Douglass Vol. 3, edited by Philip Foner, 321-337. New York: International Publishers Co., 1952.

Obituary For George Sibley, January 31, 1863, Unknown

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Obituary for George Sibley, January 31, 1863. The newspaper it came from is unknown.