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James T. Jones to Sallie Jones (12 April 1862)

James T. Jones and Sallie Jones

James discusses his new camp life near the enemy and asks again for the name of the slanderer.
James T. Jones to Sallie Jones (18 July 1962)

James T. Jones and Sallie Jones

Would like supplies sent from home and his wishes given to the family and women at home.
James T. Jones to Sallie Jones (21 March 1862)

James T. Jones and Sallie Jones

Discusses troop movements and denies the rumors that he is a gambler and a drunk.
J. J. Little to Mr. and Mrs. Little (13 April 1862)

Jefferson J. Little and Little family

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

Jefferson J. Little and Little family

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.
A. N. Lofton to his Family (29 April 1862)

Andrew Neil Lofton

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.
John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (17 March 1862)

John Guy Lofton

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 (21 February 1862)

John Guy Lofton

Discussing a Confederate defeat at Ft Donelson, coming to Okolona, MS, in April, his three-year reenlistment, plans to form a Chickasaw regiment, naming the new baby.
John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (31 March 1862)

John Guy Lofton

Regarding new recruits, reorganization, troop locations, plans to be home by May 1st unless the route is cut off by Union troops.
John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (6 March 1862)

John Guy Lofton

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.
John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (8 January 1862)

John Guy Lofton

Discussing an unconfirmed report of Gen. McLelland's death, the impossibility of a furlough until his term expires in April, unpassable road conditions, financial matters.
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (20 September 1862)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

Discussion of the bravery of his fellow soldiers, and the cowardly aspect of the "South Western army" also discusses winter clothing
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (25 May 1862)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

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
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (26 September 1862)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

Discussion the position and movement of troops near the Potomac; movements of Miller's company from Camp Mott; discusses Susan moving to Virginia
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (2 November 1862)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

Fears of Union advancement following the Battle of Corinth and rumor of their fears to advance along the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Line; his desire for Generals Bragg and Pemberton to attack to Union troops, attempt to receive a furlough for George to help care for the home; and his belief they will remain close to Richmond
Edwin Miller to S. G. Miller (6 November 1862)

Edwin Miller and Susan G. Miller

George received a furlough and Edwin's thoughts on his own rightful location; mentions their retreat to Culpeper and their current situation in the city
J. H. Miller, Jr. to H. R. Miller (27 July 1862)

John Henry Miller Jr. and Hugh R. Miller

Describes his feeling during recent retreat, preparing for an upcoming march rumored as heading either Chattanooga or Savannah, destruction in his father's town and knowledge they will pass through Mobile.
J. H. Miller to H. R. Miller (14 November 1862)

John Henry Miller Jr. and Hugh R. Miller

Describes the conditions in Pontotoc and surrounding areas following the Battle of Corinth; the ease following the Confederate Army's settling in Holly Springs; crops; sickness among his slaves; the building of nearby fortifications and rumors of movement
M. C. Miller to H. R. Miller (31 December 1862)

M. C. Miller and Hugh R. Miller

Reflection on the previous year and description of contemporaneous life in Pontotoc, notably the people leaving the area and fears of provisions being taken by Union troops.
S. G. Miller to Edwin or George Miller (7 October 1862)

Susan G. Miller, Edwin Miller, and George Miller

Discusses loneliness, desperation and updates on various people
S. G. Miller to George Miller (31 October 1862)

Susan G. Miller and George Miller

Description of life in Pontotoc following the Battle of Corinth and being without information on the Army; changes in individuals' behavior; updates on family and friends
S. G. Miller to H. R. Miller (29 September 1862)

Susan G. Miller and Hugh R. Miller

Discusses loneliness, freedom and updates on various people
William C. Nelson to J. H. & Maria C. Nelson (12 August 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

Concerning near constant marching; need for water and long lines; went to visit Gaines Mill; Seven Days Battle; Union General John Pope; maps of Virginia; worries about home
William C. Nelson to J. H. Nelson (12 July 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

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.
William C. Nelson to J. H. Nelson (17 October 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

Grand Revision Review by Genl. Longstreet; problem with sickness in camp and wounded; still about seven miles from Winchester on the Harper's Ferry Road; destroying the rail road leading to Harper's Ferry. Does not hear of much movement by the Federal troops and attributes it somewhat to their reading Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation; some reports of small victories by Stuart and Jackson; description of camp life; received news of the Battle of Corinth, MS
William C. Nelson to J. H. Nelson (9 June 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

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
William C. Nelson to Maria C. Nelson (11 November 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

Not much happening at that moment- some skirmishing but not much; received some supplies but not much; general lack of provisions; saw Dr. Todd, Mary Lincoln's brother who was a Confederate
William C. Nelson to Maria C. Nelson (12 July 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

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 Maria C. Nelson (19 August 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

Receipt of her most recent letter; still about 12 miles out of Richmond on the James River Road; scouting for the enemy; McClellan; Ambrose Everett Burnside; hope for peace soon; the Confederate Congress meeting; religious wording in letter
William C. Nelson to Maria C. Nelson (20 July 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

Worries about Holly Springs; religion in camp; resignation of Major Edward W. Upshaw; Captain Claudius Wistar Sears still in North Carolina; Seven Days Battle
William C. Nelson to Maria C. Nelson (23 November 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

March to current campsite; Federal demands to surrender Fredericksburg; thinks there is "very little probability" of a general engagement taking place in this vicinity; heard rumors that the army in Mississippi has fallen back from Holly Springs to Grenada; Captain Sears; weather
William C. Nelson to Maria C. Nelson (29 October 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

Uneasy as he has not heard from home lately; he hears rumors of skirmishing; he is still in camp near Winchester and it is very quiet, although quite cold, especially without tents; hope to get orders soon to go to Winter Quarters; mentions having a grand review before General Lee. When the colors of the 17th passed Lee apparently took off his hat in respect to its "tattered and faded appearance;" Heard of the death of Bettie James Cage; and mentions some slaves leaving the Nelson; talks about slavery in general
William C. Nelson to Maria C. Nelson (29 September 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

Receipt of letters from home; lack of reliable news; had to leave Richmond in a hurry without needed supplies; talking about the fact that they would need to go to winter quarters before long and then the war would stop for a while since "both armies are too badly crippled to do much, for some time; mentions provisions, as well
William C. Nelson to Thomas Nelson (24 July 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

Recent letter from Tom; description of what it is like to participate in a big battle (Seven Days Battles); not all "crimson glory and undying fame"; possibility of Lincoln's calling for 300,000 more men; burial of a friend; camped near Richmond; girls of Holly Springs
William C. Nelson to Thomas Nelson (6 October 1862)

William Cowper Nelson

Difficulty of writing in camp; talks about the battle of Maryland Heights and Antietam both in Maryland; speaks about death and wounding others; took a haversack full of food from the enemy.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (17 June 1862)

Charles Roberts

Writes to Maggie, checking in with her and describing new campground. Roberts also discusses what she should do if a calamity occurs in Oxford.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (8 June 1862)

Charles Roberts

Roberts describes their move from Corinth to their new campsite near Saltillo and tells anecdotes about his experience.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts & John McKee (15 August 1862)

Charles Roberts

Writes to Maggie about his arrival from Rome and tells her how much he misses her and their family.
J. M. Stone to H. R. Miller (31 July 1862)

J. M. Stone and Hugh R. Miller

Concerning an application for transfer
Samuel Terrall to James Terrall (23 October 1862)

Samuel Terrall and James Terrall

Discusses Colonel Brown describing a return of wounded prisoners from Iuka, particularly a member of the 36th Mississippi Regiment, and speculates on the status of "Brother Jim". Also discusses a hospital in the Iuka Springs Hotel, which was available to private citizens as well as Confederate and Federal troops. Samuel details the death of "Brother Milton", who died in battle.
Mary Unknown to Edwin Miller (4 January 1862)

Author Unknown and Edwin Miller

Sadness over her family at War, empty seats at Church and their need to protect the Southern shores
S. G. Walker to H. R. Miller (10 May 1862)

S. G. Walker and Hugh R. Miller

Application for a position in Miller's company
EBWS 2.3: Correspondence and Documents, 1861

1861
May Alford to Matilda Norman, 6 December [?]

May Alford

Letter from May Alford to Matilda Norman inviting her and her family to visit; mentions religious and domestic matters.
J. Barr to H. R. Miller (22 January 1861)

J. Barr and Hugh R. Miller

Concerning various cases and debts
William I. Berryman to Sallie Jones (20 December 1861)

William I. Berryman and Sallie Jones

William finds a copy of a newspaper that has an account of Sallie's concert and wishes her a pleasant christmas.
Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 31 December 1861

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister repenting the decision to volunteer against the wishes of his recently-deceased mother; describes ample foodstuffs and Christmas in the camp.
Richard C. Bridges to mother, 10 July 1861

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his mother describing conditions in camp and movements of troops; he also asks for clothing and money.