Title

J. J. Little to Mr. and Mrs. Little (1 August 1862)

Author

Jefferson J. Little
Little family

Files

Identifier

Little_Collection_b1f7

Publication Date

8-1-1862

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Description

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.

Subject Headings (Library of Congress)

Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; Troop movements; Slaves; Slavery; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons;; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 10th. Company H; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Relational Format

Archival Material

Original Format

correspondence

City

Columbus (Miss.)

Finding Aid

Finding Aid for the J. J. Little Collection

Original Collection

J. J. Little Collection, Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries

Rights

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Comments

Also included in the Civil War in the American South collection.