Category Archives: Correspondence

Reward for the capture of a deserter

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

According to independent historian Jess McLean, a Mississippi newspaper ran a notice in late June, 1864, that was signed by Captain William F. Brown, company commander of the Pettus Guards. The headline: $30,000 REWARD [presumably Confederate money] and the text: “I … Continue reading →

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A deserter

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Independent regiment historian Jess N. McLean found a letter concerning the desertion of a private in the Winston Guards. It was written on May 29, 1864, by the Rhode Island Military Commandant in Washington City to Colonel  A.D. Prather, commander … Continue reading →

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The death of Private Nash

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Camp Winder Hospital Division No. 2, ward No. 45 Richmond, Va. July 14th, 63 Dear Sister [-in-law] Mollie, I have to perform the sad task of writing the death of your poor Newton to you[.] [H]e was killed in battle … Continue reading →

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Barksdale’s death

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

No one might ever have known what happened to the Mississippi Brigade’s commander, General William Barksdale, but for the kindness of two Union soldiers: Private David Parker of the 14th Vermont and Musician Robert A. Cassidy of the 148th Pennsylvania. … Continue reading →

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Correspondence

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Ashbys Gap  Va June 23rd 1863 Dear Mollie As Mr. Cone has not left yet and as we have had a little excitement I will pass a few moments in making my letter a little longer. On the 21st Genl … Continue reading →

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Correspondence

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Ashby’s Gap, Va June 23rd/63 Dear Sister, I owe you a letter and as Mr. Cone leaves for home I will write that you may know something of our whereabouts. We have done some hard marching since we left Fredericksburg. … Continue reading →

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Correspondence

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Shenandoah Va June 21st/63 Dearest One, I received a precious letter from you yesterday, which was mailed 4th inst. We are now eighty five miles from Culpepper where my last letter was written. The weather was intencely hot, as hot … Continue reading →

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Correspondence

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Culpepper County Va June 14th 1863 Dearest One, This is the Sabbath and my day to write you a letter, but have none of yours to answer, have not received one from you in many days. Have no news now, … Continue reading →

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Correspondence

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Culpepper, C.H. Va June 7th 1863 Dearest Mollie, Our army is now on the moove for some place unknown to me. After we left our old position the Yanks crossed over to try and get us to come back but … Continue reading →

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Correspondence

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Fredericksburg Va May 31st 1863 Dearest One, This sabbath I proceed to answer your verry loveing letter dated 13th inst. which came to my hands on wednesday last. The greatest privilege enjoyed by me is reading one of your verry … Continue reading →

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