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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (20 September 1864)

Charles Roberts

Tells Maggie of the moves Roberts has made since his last letter and his new location of Palmetto, which he says can afford them nothing because the Union Cavalry has come through and only left a few private residences.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (23 June 1864)

Charles Roberts

Roberts asks about activities at home and turns to the topic of slavery, which he describes as a necessary evil and goes on about how Irish and German servants aren't as helpful as black slaves.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (24 December 1864)

Charles Roberts

Roberts tells of his travels to Columbus and rumor that the Yankees still have Murfreesboro in their possession and that the slaughter was terrible at the battle of Franklin. He says that he also heard a rumor that Sherman's Army had captured Savannah, but did not know if it was true. Roberts tells his wife that he plans to spend Christmas with Capt. Hughes going to church and then having dinner.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (24 January 1864)

Charles Roberts

Tells Maggie of a visit from Major [Driver] and of the preparations for an active Spring Campaign but predicts that it will be the last year of the war.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (24 July 1864)

Charles Roberts

Tells Maggie that they have been moved about thirty miles south in order to keep out of the way of the army and to lessen the work for the R.R. by foraging for themselves. Roberts says that there have been battles on the front that he has heard have gone well for Confederates, but knows no details. He also mentions that Capt. Timberlake has been relieved so he will not be transferred under him.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (25 August 1864)

Charles Roberts

Roberts tells that he is camped on the outskirts of Atlanta and can hear the shelling of the city, which has injured women and children and other innocent civilians in the city, a tactic Roberts does not approve of or understand.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (25 May 1864)

Charles Roberts

Writes to Maggie after a visit home, claiming that his recent visit has made him more homesick than before. Roberts asks about the cotton in [Gagor] County, fearing that the Yankees have taken it.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (26 January 1864)

Charles Roberts

Thanks Maggie for writing often and tells of his fear that the Confederate troops are losing enthusiasm and therefore giving the Union an advantage. Roberts also asks his wife to entertain the Major if he visits Oxford.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (2 April 1864)

Charles Roberts

Tells Maggie that he is not completely satisfied working under Maj Baylor and may switch positions but is hesitating. He also says that he saw his cousin Tom, who was elected lieutenant of his old Company. Roberts also mentions that he may be able to come home in the spring and looks forward to seeing his loved ones and gardening.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (30 May 1864)

Charles Roberts

Roberts writes about his camp outside of Atlanta, where there have been skirmishes with Union troops; he awaits a great battle. He also writes about furniture arrangements at home and asks about his son Charley, who he claims was given laudanum by a "little black imp."
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (6 August 1864)

Charles Roberts

Tells Maggie that since his last letter Roberts has been constantly on the move, lost his horse, saddle, & bridle in a raid, and is now camped near Atlanta within shelling distance of Federal troops. He tells that he will probably go with Maj Baylor to report to Genl Pettus' Brigade, Stevenson's Division.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (6 September 1864)

Charles Roberts

Roberts writes that he has been constantly on the move since his last letter and that the fall of Atlanta was very unexpected for them, which he claims killed Hood as a general. Roberts also says that they lost many at the fight at Jonesboro and accomplished nothing. He then asks about the burning of Oxford, fearing for his wife and children.
Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (7 March 1864)

Charles Roberts

Roberts writes about a battle two miles northeast of Dalton in which they sent the Union back to Chattanooga. He notes that the Confederates lost about 125 killed and wounded but that the Union lost three times as many and 150 Federals were taken prisoner.
Louisa A. Smith to Matilda Norman, 3 June 1864

Louisa A. Smith

Letter from Louisa A. Smith to Matilda Norman telling her of her (Norman's) brother's death by fever the day before at 9AM; offers to send a lock Richard's hair and his ring to her.
Letter "In the field near Atlanta, Ga." to Jefferson Davis 17 July 1864

Author Unknown

Handwritten letter to Jefferson Davis [includes one copy].
Manuscript from Hd. Qu. Lor. Div. 9 October 1864

Author Unknown

Letter sent from "near Adar Town, Ga.;" regarding General Order No. ___ by order of Major General Loring.
Manuscript from Hd. Qu. Stewart Corps 7 October 1864

Author Unknown

Handwritten manuscript regarding General Orders Number 15 by command of Lieutenant General Stewart; sent from the field near Van Wort, Ga.
Manuscript from "Head Qu. Stewarts Corps." 7 October 1864

Author Unknown

Handwritten manuscript regarding General Orders Number 15 by command of Lieutenant General Stewart.
Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, (14 May 1864. 8 am)

Joseph Wheeler and Joseph E. Johnston

Concerning scout reports of Union troops
EBWS 2.10: Correspondence and Documents, 1863 June-August

1863 June-August
EBWS 2.11: Correspondence and Documents, 1863 September-October

1863 September-October
EBWS 2.12: Correspondence and Documents, 1863 November-December

1863 November-December
EBWS 2.8: Correspondence and Documents, Undated-1863 February

Undated-1863 February
EBWS 2.9: Correspondence and Documents, 1863 March-May

1863 March-May
L. P. Anderson to Jeremiah Gage (21 January 1863)

L. P. Anderson and Jeremiah Gage

L. P.A. (cousin Lannie?) discussing the happenings of various mutual friends and an outbreak of small pox in Charlottesville.
Richard C. Bridges, presumably to his sister, [28 February or 1 March 1863]

Richard C. Bridges

Partially damaged letter from Richard C. Bridges describing his regiment's move from Goldsboro, N.C.
Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 10 January 1863

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister thanking her and Sister Carrie for warm clothes; recalls the pleasure of furlough; despite the Yankee plan to invade the state, some believe there will be peace by next March.
Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 29 January 1863

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing the spread of smallpox in Goldsboro; insists on his family being vacinated; considers his wounded side to be improving; remarks on widespread hopes for an early peace.
Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 2 January 1863

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister naming dead, dismembered, and missing comrades. Writes of Lee's defeat of Burnsides at Fredricksburg and a wide determination to win the war; mentions cheap, plentiful food.
Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 5 May 1863

Richard C. Bridges

Presumably dictated letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing last Friday's battle; asks her to forward his letter to William Forthwith; predicts mail routes will be cut off; warns that the Yankees will plunder, but not murder women and children.
Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie, 15 May 1863

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie describing a bout of the flu; laments the incursions and ravishments of Union troops; fears he has lost communication with home.
Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie, 22 July 1863

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie from the hospital where he was recovering from a wound to his leg; recounts the fortunes of friends in the Crystal Springs Company; vows to fight for revenge after all is lost.
Richard C. Bridges to his Sister M., 16 April 1863

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister M. describing his participation in the capture of Suffolk, VA; mentions his affliction with the mumps; asks for drawers and pants, as well as thinner shirts for summer.
Richard C. Bridges to his Sister M., 27 March 1863

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister M. acknowledge receipt of her letters; prophesies battles at Murfreesborough and on the Rappahannock once the weather clears; dismisses rumors of demoralized Union army; expects war to go on for up to five more years.
Richard C. Bridges to his sister Matilda, 16 August 1863

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Matilda describing his poor health; predicts that neither army will be quick to resume hostilities after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Richard C. Bridges to his sister Matilda, 31 July [1863?]

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Matilda describing both his good health and that of the army; rues exorbitant prices in Richmond; describes movements of troops.
Richard C. Bridges to Sister M., 4 February 1863

Richard C. Bridges

Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister inquiring on the lack of letters he has received; mentions continuing problems with his wound; describes a foot of snow, but expresses cheer for the naval victory of Charleston; asks about his friends and sends money to repay a debt owed to Brother James.
Letter from W. J. Britton to "General." 9 October 1863

W. J. Britton

Handwritten letter from W. J. Britton to "General"; sent from Meridian
Albert H. Clark to Margery Clark (13 June 1863)

Albert H. Clark

Albert discussing various deserters and the situation at Fredericksburg." [2nd page possibly written by Albert for Isaac] Isaac discusses the probability of him returning home with the next person to receive furlough.
Albert H. Clark to Margery Clark (18 January 1863)

Albert H. Clark

Albert Henry discussing the high rate of injury and death, the difficulties of being on the front and his fear of Isaac joining the war; says that there is "no honor attached to them that die in the army they are forgotten forever among those that were well" and hopes to be able to return. Also mentions rumors of harsh treatment of civilians by Union troops in Mississippi
Albert H. Clark to Margery Clark (19 January 1863)

Albert H. Clark

Albert, appending a note to the letter dated 18 January 1863, discusses more on troop movements and rumors of a Union attack on Greensboro, which would severely impact supply routes; if they are attacked, it is rumored that they would head to Kinston, N.C.
Jonathan Clark to Margery Clark (16 March 1863)

Jonathan Clark

Jonathan discussing his desire to leave the front and Thomas' attempt to substitute Isaac for another soldier for 1500 Confederate dollars
Jonathan Clark to Margery Clark (27 January 1863)

Jonathan Clark

Jonathan discussing his health and that of the company; conditions at camp, including easy access to food and water; rumor of a possible furlough for 1 of 20 men; prices of food supplies; rumors of home events and laments not hearing from the women at home.
S. A. J. Clark to his Father (23 May 1863)

Squire A. J. Clark

Regarding a Memphis newspaper report naming killed and wounded; also mentions Jackson, MS, and Vicksburg, MS
T. G. Clark to Margery Clark (11 May 1863)

Thomas Goode Clark

Thomas detailing the fighting around Suffolk & Fredericksburg, Virginia, and the movement of his company
T. G. Clark to Margery Clark (13 February 1863)

Thomas Goode Clark

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.
T. G. Clark to Margery Clark (13 June 1863)

Thomas Goode Clark

Thomas discussing troop positions at Fredericksburg and the current level of engagement; also discusses his desire to go home to care for his family
T. G. Clark to Margery Clark (15 January 1863)

Thomas Goode Clark

Thomas discussing the smallpox outbreak & vaccinations in the regiment, his failed attempt for a furlough, his disdain for Colonel Miller, news of 15 year old son, Isaac, joining the Cavalry and rumors of home events.