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Nimrod Newton Nash

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Dick Stanley

Newt Nash was a rifleman in the 13th Mississippi whose letters home to his wife Mollie go a long way to illuminating the Civil War from the Confederate viewpoint. Copies of the letters, transcribed by Newt’s descendants, were given to … Continue reading →

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One deserter and two patriots

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Dick Stanley

The fortunes of the regiment and, indeed, the Confederacy, were declining in the spring of 1864, but the men were affected in different ways, according to records gathered by independent historian Jess N. McLean. Professor T. Dwight Nutting, leader of … Continue reading →

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The death of Private Nash

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Dick Stanley

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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Correspondence

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Dick Stanley

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 8, 2011 by Dick Stanley

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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Correspondence

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Dick Stanley

Camp Holly Va Aug 19 Dear Wife We have just returned from a big Yanky hunt. Have been gone three days and suffered dreadfully with dust, but had otherwise a fine time. Our company, Charles in command, with a Regt … Continue reading →

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Correspondence

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Dick Stanley

Camp Holly Va Aug 16th, 62 Dear Wife, As this is wash day and a leisure time with me I concluded to commence an answer to your last which was received on Monday, the day after I wrote you. I … Continue reading →

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Correspondence

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Dick Stanley

Six miles east of Richmond, Va June 8th 1862 Dearest Mollie, As this is Sunday and we are at leisure for the first time in two weeks, will spend a few moments in writing. Before this reaches you you will … Continue reading →

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