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Matt W. Gage to Frazer and Gage (Undated)

Matt W. Gage

Concerning Matt W. Gage's fondness for his cousins
Mrs. V. G. Armistead to Miss Elizabeth Kirkland (15 May 1937)

Virgie Gage Armistead, Elizabeth Kirkland, and Maud Marrow Brown

2 letters. One from Kate Armistead to her niece mentioning a family cemetery and another to Kate concerning a history of the University Greys, by Maude Marrow Brown.
A. C. Anderson to Joseph Holt (13 July 1913)

A. C. Anderson and Joseph Holt

References Holt's article about Jeremiah and informs Holt of a Ripley resident named James C. Rowell who fought with Gage
H. Q. Bridges to Mrs. V. G. Armistead (26 July 1913)

H. Q. Bridges and Virgie Gage Armistead

Description of Jeremiah Gage's moment of injury and the recollections of his death by a former friend and member of the University Grays.
James L. Goodloe to Mrs. V. G. Armistead (26 June 1913)

James L. Goodloe and Virgie Gage Armistead

Concerns affection for Jeremiah and references the article written by Holt
James L. Goodloe to Mrs. V. G. Armistead (2 July 1913)

James L. Goodloe and Virgie Gage Armistead

Thanks Mrs. Armistead for the photograph of Jeremiah and discusses attempts to publish an article on Gage in the Commercial Appeal
Joseph Holt to Mrs. V. G. Armistead (10 July 1913)

Joseph Holt and Virgie Gage Armistead

Describes that Jeremiah is probably buried amongst the "Unknown dead" in the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. Also includes 2 postcards: 1 image of the Cemetery and 1 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the battle.
Joseph Holt to Mrs. V. G. Armistead (24 June 1913)

Joseph Holt and Virgie Gage Armistead

Concerning an article, written by Holt, in which he alludes to Jeremiah Gage as a "princely fellow and favored son of the Eleventh Mississippi.)
G. T. D. to Mrs. V. G. Armistead (5 July 1913)

Unknown and Virgie Gage Armistead

Discusses seeing an article on Jeremiah and the memories it evoked; also discusses Mary M.G. Sanders.
James L. Goodloe to Mrs. V. G. Armistead (15 March 1911)

James L. Goodloe and Virgie Gage Armistead

Concerns affection for Jeremiah and his other departed friends
R. C. Lipsey to Kate Armistead (27 March 1908)

R. C. Lipsey and Kate Armistead

Details the various Gage brothers' service to the War, particularly Jeremiah, with whom Lipsey served.
Background of Captain Jeremiah Sanders

Memorial of Jeremiah Sanders, grandfather to Mary Margaret Gage Sanders & Jeremiah Sanders Gage. Lines copied from his tombstone by Mary, 19 August 1891 and re-copied by A.G.E. (Anna Eliza Gage Evans? 18 August 1906.
Unknown Cousin to Anna (4 January 1903)

Unknown and Anna Elizabeth Gage Evans

Details various family members' activities & Anna's recent tragedies, probably illness and death of family members; also concerns the correspondant's daughter's position as principal of the school on the Vanderbilt's Bilmore estate.
J. J. Armistead to Anna Eliza Gage Evans (21 November 1896)

J. J. Armistead and Anna Elizabeth Gage Evans

J. J. Armistead writing to his sister Liza concerning the death of her husband, Judge Evans
Victoria Gage to Ada Augustus Gage Dobbs (16 November 1885)

Victoria Gage and Ada Augustus Gage Dobbs

Letter between sisters, possibly Victoria Gage (Vick) to Ada Augustus Gage Dobbs concerning illness and their belief in God.
James L. Goodloe to Louisa Caroline Gage (19 June 1875)

James L. Goodloe and Louisa Caroline Gage

Poem concerning James' loss and affection for Jeremiah
James L. Goodloe to Louisa Caroline Gage (15 December 1874)

James L. Goodloe and Louisa Caroline Gage

Concerning fond memories and a request for a picture of Jeremiah
Invitation to Cotillion Party (6 July 1869)

Invitation to a member of the Gage or Sanders families for a cotillion in Holmes County.
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.
Jeremiah Gage to Patience Gage (24 January 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Patience W. S. Gage

Condensed version of letter written to Mary of the same date, including their relative comfort and his having met Miss. Beale; does not discuss selling of slaves or political rumors.
Jeremiah Gage to Patience Gage (25 April 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Patience W. S. Gage

Similar letter to that he wrote to Mary, 24 April 1863, in which he discusses being at Suffolk, which holds a considerable amount of bacon; details their proximity to the Union troops.
Jeremiah Gage to Patience W. S. Gage (3 July 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Patience W. S. Gage

Letter written to his mother, as Jeremiah is dying, after having been wounded at Gettysburg.
Jeremiah Gage to Jere Sanders (1 May 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Jerrie E. Sanders

Jeremiah continuing his descussion of being tired of war and desire to find a replacement and, again, asking for Jerrie's aid in locating one; also discusses their cousin's romance and rumors of Union raids.
Jeremiah Gage to Jere Sanders (22 March 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Jerrie E. Sanders

Jeremiah discussing his wish to leave the war and his desire to find a replacement.
Jeremiah Gage to Jere Sanders (6 January 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Jerrie E. Sanders

Details the difficulty of traveling from Mississippi to his regiment in North Carolina, particularly his inability to travel through Knoxville, TN. Met friends in Atlanta, including many ladies.
Jeremiah Gage to Mary M. Sanders (10 June 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Jeremiah expressing optimism over the current war conditions, including the holding of the State of Mississippi and the state of Lee's troops. Also glad that Jerrie is in the process of finding him a substitute. Finally makes reference to their mother's debts and the current prices of cotton.
Jeremiah Gage to Mary M. Sanders (21 May 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Jeremiah's anxiety and outrage over hearing of the aggression by the Union forces in Mississippi, particularly the Siege of Vicksburg (Miss.); again pleads for a substitute and discusses the promotion of Col. Green, over Lt. Col. Lowry, a result of which Jeremiah does not become Adjutant.
Jeremiah Gage to Mary M. Sanders (24 April 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Jeremiah discussing his desire to find a substitute; also mentions the conditions of the company and his speculations that they will move on Suffolk, where they could obtain a considerable amount of bacon.
Jeremiah Gage to Mary M. Sanders (24 January 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Jeremiah discussing their current favorable conditions at Goldsboro, including food and camping. Also discusses political rumors and inquires about the troops in Mississippi. Details his amorous visit with Miss Alice Beale and his need for women. Finally discusses the profitability of the slave trade, including contemporaneous prices in North Carolina.
Jeremiah Gage to Mary M. Sanders (31 March 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Jeremiah discussing various promotions within his company, including posibilities for his own advancement.
Jeremiah Gage to Mary M. Sanders (6 March 1863)

Jeremiah Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Jeremiah discussing his desire to return home and have an end to the war.
R. C. Lipsey to Jeremiah Gage (10 June 1863)

R. C. Lipsey and Jeremiah Gage

Describes the atmosphere after the fall of Vicksburg (Miss.); notably that of people considering fleeing the area. Also makes reference to the heavy loses from Company A, the University Greys.
Mollie Wendel to Jeremiah Gage (14 May 1863)

Mollie Wendel and Jeremiah Gage

Mollie discussing her possible life with Jeremiah after the war, including questionable the possibility of marriage and a move to Houston. Also mentions a friend, Sanford, who may go to prison if he could not find a replacement.
Mollie Wendel to Jeremiah Gage (8 May 1863)

Mollie Wendel and Jeremiah Gage

Mollie wishing to delay any formal committments to Jeremiah and provides her disdain over his desire to seek a substitute.
Mollie Wendel to Mrs. M. Sanders (16 September 1863)

Mollie Wendel and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Following Jeremiah's death, Mollie requesting return of the letters she had written to Jeremiah.
Report. Gaines Mill to Antietam (1862)

Jeremiah Gage

Brief report concerning Gaines Mill, Va. and Antietam, Va.
Jeremiah Gage to Georgiana Irene Gage (16 July 1862)

Jeremiah Gage and Georgiana Irene Gage

Jeremiah discussing his wounds at a recent battle as well as the welfare of fellow soldiers, including the death of Sucius Gage. Hopes to have a furlough to visit Mississippi but mentions a halt on furloughs. Discusses troop locations and his belief that fighting will stop for a time as recent losses on both sides have been high.
Jeremiah Gage to Georgiana Irene Gage (7 June 1862)

Jeremiah Gage and Georgiana Irene Gage

Jeremiah describes the Battle of Seven Pines' level of engagement and the state of the wounded, particularly his wounds and those of Captain Lowry. Mentions his disappointment over not receiving a 'boy' from their mother. Again mentions his fear of the war's long-duration and his assumption that the fighting will continue as soon as the rain and flooding clears.
Jeremiah Gage to Patience Gage (5 October 1862)

Jeremiah Gage and Patience W. S. Gage

Jeremiah discussing reports of the high mortality rate in his company, including that of his superiors, particularly at the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam). Also discusses purchasing some items for the family, and their prices, as well as a wealthy woman interested in marrying him.
Jeremiah Gage to Patience W. S. Gage (15 January 1862)

Jeremiah Gage and Patience W. S. Gage

Jeremiah discussing the harsh winter weather and his thoughts on re-enlistment. Also discusses a friend's discharge, Jacoway, so that he may aid in running his family's estate.
Jeremiah Gage to Patience W. S. Gage (26 April 1862)

Jeremiah Gage and Patience W. S. Gage

Jeremiah describing conditions, particularly their lack of cooks, clean clothing and tents; requests his mother send a 'boy' to do his cooking. Shows concern over not seeing a list of the dead or wounded in the Corinth fight [Siege of Corinth?] and worries his cousin is listed. Mentions losing most of his gear while surveying Manassas, Virginia; wishes to switch companies and has disdain for war.
Jeremiah Gage to Patience W. S. Gage (2 January 1862)

Jeremiah Gage and Patience W. S. Gage

Jeremiah writing concerning his homesickness, holiday celebrations, fears of the war lasting for a long time and consideration of re-enlistment. Also mentions the possibiltity of an impending attack by General McClellan.
Jeremiah Gage to Jere Sanders (1 October 1862)

Jeremiah Gage and Jerrie E. Sanders

Jeremiah discussing his travels and Jerrie's wish to meet.
Jeremiah Gage to Mary M. Sanders (Undated)

Jeremiah Gage and Mary Margaret Gage Sanders

Pages 1-4 are unknown. 22 miles from Petersburg, Va. (probably written between April and July 1862) Jeremiah discussing various women; recommends that Mary read vigorously, again inquires about a 'boy' to do his cooking and requests the names of some relatives in Virginia, where he is stationed.
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.
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.
Patience W. S. Gage to Unknown Daughter (10 February 1861)

Patience W. S. Gage

Patience writing to her daughter (possibly Mary?) concerning various deaths.
Patience W. S. Gage to Unknown Daughter (17 March 1861)

Patience W. S. Gage

Gives news of family and friends' health