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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (Undated)
Charles Roberts
Writes to Maggie that men abandon their camp constantly and that the Union seems to know exactly when to attack.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (Undated)
Charles Roberts
Roberts writes that he fears the war will last longer than he expected and that he will try to find a way to support his family and be relocated to Mississippi.
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Bessie Unknown to Maggie Roberts (14 November)
Author Unknown
A friend (or aunt) writes a letter to Maggie, sharing news of deaths and moves.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (12 February 1865)
Charles Roberts
Roberts writes that the Yankees have cut the road between Augusta and Branchville and that Sherman is threatening the worst if he is able to capture Charleston and overrun South Carolina. Roberts predicts that the Yankees will soon acknowledge Confederate independence as long as they agree to gradual emancipation.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (14 January 1865)
Charles Roberts
Tells Maggie of more travels, including a ferry ride with several mules on the Tombigbee River. He tells her that his campaign is stationed in Tupelo and Okolona and that their losses have been severe.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (15 March 1865)
Charles Roberts
Tells Maggie of his travels through South Carolina, where Roberts is now waiting for the Army to pass him. He tells of washing clothes and repairing boots to hopefully last him until he is able to return home. He complains of the increase of drunkeness of officers and soldiers in the army, complaining that morals are degenerating and that it is a sign the war must end.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (1 January 1865)
Charles Roberts
Roberts writes that he has moved for the past week due to Union raids. He says that these travels have been difficult because of blood boils so he is hoping not to move out of camps until they are gone. Roberts fears that the Yankees have control of much of Tennessee, as well as Savannah and therefore prospects are not bright for the Confederates.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (1 March 1865)
Charles Roberts
Writes to Maggie that rain has troubled his journey and made it hard for Roberts to join his Command. He also tells her that along his travels to Macon he was able to see the destruction that Sherman's march from Atlanta to Savannah did to the towns and women along the way and that he thinks it is the worst of outrages.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (21 August 1865)
Charles Roberts
Writes to Maggie about business Roberts has done in Oxford, arranging for his career and for the family.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (21 January 1865)
Charles Roberts
Tells Maggie that after his last letter Roberts was sent to the Hospital because he had risings that made it impossible for him to ride or walk, but has since recovered. Now he will be going with Lee's Corps to Augusta, Georgia. He predicts that Sherman will keep all troops in Georgia busy and states that he would much rather remain in Mississippi. Roberts then tells stories of the hospital and how sad it made him to see sick people without a friend or family with them.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (5 March 1865)
Charles Roberts
Tells Maggie of the harsh conditions Roberts has suffered traveling through mud and rain to meet up with the army, which is located near Charlotte, NC. He writes that he is happy to know Genl Jos E Johnston is in Command of the Army again.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (7 January 1865)
Charles Roberts
Tells Maggie that immediately after his last letter Roberts was on the move again due to more Union raids. He tells her that the campaign is ended until Spring. He reports that the Yankees' attack on Wilmington, NC was a failure and that things in Virginia remain as they were. Roberts tells his wife that he is anxious to rejoin the command.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (12 August 1864)
Charles Roberts
Roberts tells that has moved to Pettus' Brigade with Maj Baylor because Capt Timberlake, whom he wanted to be transferred to, was relieved and his replacement, Capt. Scott had been dropped from the Rolls once for drunkeness and although he was reinstated, Roberts believed he was better to avoid.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts(13 February 1864)
Charles Roberts
Roberts writes that he has been transferred to Cheatham's Division. States that while passing Jackson's Brigade, men in his Brigade thought their forms of punishment were cruel and decided to break into the guard house; four were captured. He says that more men may go over to stir up mischief simply out of boredom. He also writes of fear that the Union has captured Jackson permanently.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (15 June 1864)
Charles Roberts
Roberts tells Maggie that Capt. [Timberlake], General Dardee's Property QM has asked him to come with him but that he will not go without an order from General Johnston. He also says that Maj Baylor has applied to be relieved from duty in their Brigade and wants him to accompany him but Roberts does not care for Maj Baylor. Roberts also reports the death of General Polk, who was killed by a cannon ball while inspecting the lines.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (18 July 1864)
Charles Roberts
Asks Maggie about matters at home and tells her that he has made an application to be transferred to Capt Timberlake, which the General has promised to approve. Roberts also tells that there has been much trading at his camp with the Union camped across the river of tobacco for coffee.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (20 June 1864)
Charles Roberts
Writes to Maggie that besides heavy amounts of rain, there have not been many changes in Roberts's camp. He asks about everything at home and goes on about his love for his wife and children and how he is ready for the war to end so that he may be with them again.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (11 December 1863)
Charles Roberts
Warns Maggie of the dangers of traveling to Memphis alone. Roberts also discusses rumors of when the war will end and his fear that many men will go home in the spring regardless of where they are in the war. He also writes about his winter residence, including a sketch of his cabin.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (12 February 1863)
Charles Roberts
Writes about life at the camp and asks Maggie about life in Oxford. Roberts tells her that he expects there to be a fight at Tullahoma, 18 miles south of him, in the near future.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (14 October 1863)
Charles Roberts
Responds to letters from his Maggie and tells that he has a horse to ride home. Roberts writes of a battle on the 20th of September that he did not believe was decisive and says that they must move in order to get more food. He also predicts a struggle for the possession of Tennessee, where President Davis is located.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (18 February 1863)
Charles Roberts
Describes what Roberts has sent with Mr. Doyle back to Maggie and the children from him.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (28 May 1863)
Charles Roberts
Tells Maggie that the Yankees took about fifty men and a hundred horses from his cavalry regiment and they had killed some of them and taken six prisoners. Roberts claims that the men in his cavalry have become too comfortable.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (30 January 1863)
Charles Roberts
Responding to a letter from Roberts' wife in which she tells him that the Yankees have taken their cow and calf. He sends her advice and tells her about life in middle Tennessee and about the biography of Aaron Burr he is reading.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (3 May 1863)
Charles Roberts
Writes of the new organization of the artillery arm of the service, the lines of entrenchment at Shelbyville and Tullahoma, and other happenings in their lives.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (3 October 1863)
Charles Roberts
Writes of the Yankees strengthening their fortifications just as they bring more artillery to the front. Roberts writes that an officer told him the Confederates at the battlefield of Chickamauga have all been buried but that the Yankees are left to rot.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (7 January 1863)
Charles Roberts
Roberts describes a battle on Stone River. He tells of the death of Lieutenant Harden along with two men in their company, six horses, and two other men wounded. He then describes taking six to eight thousand prisoners of war and pieces of artillery from Union troops.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (8 July 1863)
Charles Roberts
Tells Maggie of his new location near Chattanooga and tells of the shelling of a town which resulted in the death of a woman and child, much to Roberts's dismay.
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Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (9 March 1863)
Charles Roberts
Roberts tells Maggie of his attack of flux that he has recently gotten over, orders to advance that were no longer needed when Yankees turned back, and of his new position as Corporal of [Caisson].
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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.
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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.
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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.
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