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Richard C. Bridges to mother, 3 November 1861
Richard C. Bridges
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his mother concerning the guarding of batteries on the Potomac; states the probability of an attack on Manassas; describes the battle at Leesburg; asks after blankets and clothes.
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Richard C. Bridges to sister, 25 October 1861
Richard C. Bridges
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his Sister describing the Confederate Army's blockading of the Potomac; he asks for a blanket and an overcoat.
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Richard C. Bridges to sister, 26 January 1861
Richard C. Bridges
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing life in Oxford; while not a member of the "University Blues," he has a sense of foreboding for the new year.
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Richard C. Bridges to Sister M., 5 November 1861
Richard C. Bridges
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his Sister M recounting the bloody summer campaign of 1861 and October 4th offensive against General Meade; mentions adequate food and clothing, but a lack of tents; describes army life for their acquaintances.
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Lucy Chapin to Emily McKinstry Chapin (1862 March 21)
Lucy Chapin
In this letter Lucy writes about her desire to know more of Chicopee, MA gossip; explains the lack of eligible men in the area due to the outbreak of the Civil War; and the effects of the Civil War in general upon Mississippi
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T. B. Clark to his Father (23 June 1861)
Thomas B. Clark
Regarding lack of letters from friends; mentions reports of Kentucky siding with the Union with possible Southern loyalties in the portions near Tennessee. Mentions liking his captain and drilling 6 hours per day.
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T. G. Clark to Margery Clark (13 December 1861)
Thomas Goode Clark
Thomas discussing the company's wait to advance into Kentucky and finances
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T. G. Clark to Margery Clark (23 December 1861)
Thomas Goode Clark
Thomas discussing the cold weather and speculates on the likeliness of an attack by Union troops.
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T. G. Clark to Margery Clark (28 December 1861)
Thomas Goode Clark
Thomas discussing their voyage from the previous camp and the strength of the current force at Camp Beauregard; also discusses his desire to see Margery and the general health of the family. Finally, mentions his lack of having been paid.
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T. G. Clark to Margery Clark (7 December 1861)
Thomas Goode Clark
Thomas discussing the election of regimental officers and the overall wellness of the company prior to their arrival at Camp Alcorn.
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T. G. Clark to Margery Clark (9 December 1861)
Thomas Goode Clark
Thomas' discussion of election results in the company, his longing for his wife, Margery and desire for her to live & raise according to strong religious ethics.
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T. G. Clark to Margery Clark (December 1861)
Thomas Goode Clark
Thomas discussing preparations for the company's movement
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W. C. Falkner to H. R. Miller (29 April 1861)
William C. Falkner and Hugh R. Miller
Concerning outrage at the decision to move troops and separate the regiment.
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Jeremiah Gage to Patience W. S. Gage (20 June 1861)
Jeremiah Gage and Patience W. S. Gage
Details the University Gray's travel from Harpers Ferry to Winchester, including sleeping conditions and their destruction of public works. Also discusses the Company's conditions and Jeremiah's need for money. Finally mentions an expected battle that does not transpire.
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Jeremiah Gage to Patience W. S. Gage (23 May 1861)
Jeremiah Gage and Patience W. S. Gage
Jeremiah writing of conditions of the Grays at Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) and of the beauty of the countryside.
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Patience W. S. Gage to Unknown Daughter (10 February 1861)
Patience W. S. Gage
Patience writing to her daughter (possibly Mary?) concerning various deaths.
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Patience W. S. Gage to Unknown Daughter (17 March 1861)
Patience W. S. Gage
Gives news of family and friends' health
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Roxana Chapin Gerdine to Emily McKinstry Chapin (1861 February 4)
Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana writes of the improvement in Lucy's health since her coming to Mississippi; talk of secession in surrounding areas; calling her son Tom Cobb "a little black Republican" the secession of Mississippi; her desire to read northern newspapers; the Southern Congress; and mentions T.R.R. Cobb and Mr. Howell Cobb
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Roxana Chapin Gerdine to Emily McKinstry Chapin (1862 March 21)
Roxana Chapin Gerdine
Roxana writes about the differences between northern and southern newspapers; explains what her family is doing on behalf of the Confederacy; the possibility of making Mr. Gerdine a Colonel; departure of Miss Eaton for Ohio; the dangers of travel, especially for a woman alone; notes that their sister Lucy will be staying south; and notes the hanging of a "suspicious" woman in Columbus, MS
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David Hurst to H. R. Miller (20 August 1861)
David Hurst and Hugh R. Miller
Praising H. R. Miller's joining the Cavalry, considering his "age" and "position" and his happiness to find all three Millers unharmed after Manassas
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James T. Jones to Sallie Jones (10 December 1861)
James T. Jones and Sallie Jones
The author discusses blockade runners and camp life for the winter.
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J. J. Little to Mr. and Mrs. Little (28 June 1861)
Jefferson J. Little and Little family
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.
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J. J. Little to Mr. and Mrs. Little (9 August 1861)
Jefferson J. Little and Little family
Discussion of the War and the success of the Confederate troops, speculation of future developments and his desire for a patriotic death.
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J. J. Little to John Little (13 July 1861)
Jefferson J. Little and John Little
Describes the hot weather and subsequent need to work at night; details daily activities, including drills, guard duty & work building further fortifications.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (12 December 1861)
John Guy Lofton
Discussing incendiary bombardment of Charleston, SC, possible peace negotiations, and health issues in camp.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (12 June 1861)
John Guy Lofton
Regarding a large number of measles cases in his camp, and predicting either a speedy peace or a major conflagration.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (13 May 1861)
John Guy Lofton
Regarding his doubt of a battle at Harper's Ferry but predicting a possible battle on the Potomac and discussing religious life in camp.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (15 July 1861) with postscript added by A. N. Lofton.
John Guy Lofton
Discussing health and dietary matters and the beauty of the landscape where they are camped.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (18 July 1861)
John Guy Lofton
Discussing troop movements, troop and artillery numbers, and Lofton's duty to defend his homeland.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 October 1861)
John Guy Lofton
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.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (20 September 1861)
John Guy Lofton
Discussing the death of Wm, J Harris, Lee's defeat of Reynolds and Rosincrantz, sinking of Union boats on the Potomac.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (23 June 1861)
John Guy Lofton
Regarding marching orders, soldiers too ill to march, religious life in camp, the probability of a Union declaration of war, and a sudden death in the Tennessee regiment.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (27 October 1861)
John Guy Lofton
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.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (28 July 1861)
John Guy Lofton
Discussing his recent serious illness, his hopes for a furlough home to visit, battles, figures on killed and wounded, Sherman, and the University Greys.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (4 June 1861)
John Guy Lofton
Regarding destruction of railroad bridges to prevent Union troop movements, an outbreak of measles, and the loneliness of picket guard.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (7 September 1861)
John Guy Lofton
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.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (8 December 1861)
John Guy Lofton
Discussing the lack of possibility of a furlough, a deadly pneumonia outbreak, and eight Union gunboats below their encampment.
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John Guy Lofton to Elizabeth C. Lofton (8 July 1861)
John Guy Lofton
Reporting a death from typhoid fever, the diet in camp, and troop movements.
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H. R. Miller to George Miller (14 March 1861)
Hugh R. Miller and George Miller
Concerning H. R. Miller's travel obligations, from Fulton to Juanito & Jackson for the convention to adopt the "constitution prepared at Montgomery"; also scolds George on his absences from class; also states "The political news is all uncertain just at this time. It is most probable that we will have no war, though no reliable opinion can be formed for [?] days to [?]"
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J. H. & Maria Nelson to William C. Nelson (6 April 1861)
J. H. Nelson and Maria Courtney Goodrich Nelson
Mother begs Will not to gamble or drink; worries about camp life; father writes about his enjoyment of Will's letters home; mentions several friends and family; talks about a young man who ran away to Pensacola against his parent's wishes
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Thomas Nelson to William C. Nelson (11 June 1861)
Thomas Nelson
Receipt of letter; father working in Mr. Vaughan's storehouse; formation of companies of young boys in Holly Springs
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William C. Nelson to Elizabeth L. Cage (21 May 1861)
William Cowper Nelson
Receipt of her letter; worries that she is not "sound on the all-important question" of secession and may have union tendencies; discussion of slavery; discussion of honor; camp life; believes that foreign aid is probable
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William C. Nelson to Foster Cage (16 October 1861)
William Cowper Nelson
Battle of Santa Rosa Island, Florida
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William C. Nelson to Foster Cage (2 May 1861)
William Cowper Nelson
Sickness in camp; drills for the company; eagerness for fight to commence; Virginia's secession; Major McGuirk "getting up" a company; John Goodrich; general comments on camp life
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William C. Nelson to J. H. & Maria C. Nelson (1&3 July 1861)
William Cowper Nelson
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
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William C. Nelson to J. H. Nelson (23 October 1861)
William Cowper Nelson
New camp; Battle of Santa Rosa Island; light guard duty since fight; Mr. Pegues; commissary supplies low; movement into winter quarters
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William C. Nelson to J. H. Nelson (2 May 1861)
William Cowper Nelson
Mentions receiving mail from home; duties nursing the sick; where to direct mail; thoughts of an impending attack from Fort Pickens against the Navy Yard
