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Monthly Archives: November 2014
30 November 1864: “Thou hast nobly done thy duty, In thy Country’s holy strife, And thy soul of Christian beauty Hath assumed immortal life.”
Item Description: Letter from Polly Tunstall to her cousin Jane Alston, lamenting the death of her brother George Dudley Tunstall. She also worries about the health of her father and her brothers Nathaniel and Landon who are serving in the … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged death, George Dudley Tunstall, Lucy Tunstall Alston Williams Papers, Polly Tunstall
Comments Off on 30 November 1864: “Thou hast nobly done thy duty, In thy Country’s holy strife, And thy soul of Christian beauty Hath assumed immortal life.”
29 November 1864: “The thieving scamps have broken Mr. Hunt, the Lipscombs and most everyone else in our county completely up.”
Item Description: Letter from H. R. Moore to Smith Lipscomb. He discusses looting by Union Soldiers, wounded men at home, and contemplates joining the Army. He also asks Lipscomb to secure his cotton to protect it from the Union soldiers. … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Bay Springs (MS), cotton, Lipscomb Family Papers, looting
Comments Off on 29 November 1864: “The thieving scamps have broken Mr. Hunt, the Lipscombs and most everyone else in our county completely up.”
28 November 1864: “We hear sad news from your State which makes us all very miserable about you”
Item Description: A letter to Elizabeth Seawell Hairston from her sister, E. Jentmeyer, describing the movements of family and friends within and outside the confederate army. Also, the letter describes some of her daily activities, and her worry for Elizabeth after … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil War, Elizabeth Seawell Hairston Papers, Jentmeyer
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27 November 1864: “This extra issue of vegetable coming at this particular time may lead the troops to believe that it was made in consequence of the late mutiny…”
Item Description: Letter, dated 27 November 1864, from Maj. R.S. Gage (commissary officer in Clingman’s Brigade) to Col. Hector McKeithan. In the letter, Gage explains that he has distributed extra vegetables (“one and a half pounds of turnips and about … Continue reading
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Tagged clingman's brigade, commissary, food, Hector McKeithan, North Carolina, R.S. Gage, T. L. Clingman, vegetables
Comments Off on 27 November 1864: “This extra issue of vegetable coming at this particular time may lead the troops to believe that it was made in consequence of the late mutiny…”
26 November 1864: “…accoutrements brought into our lines by deserters from the enemy will be turned over to Brigade Ord. officers and taken up in their property…”
Item Description: Memorandum, dated 26 November 1864, issued by the Confederate War Department, concerning ordinances confiscated or recovered from deserters. Item Citation: Folder 18, T.L. Clingman Papers, #00157, Southern Historical Collection, Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. … Continue reading
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Tagged arms, clingman's brigade, deserters, Hector McKeithan, ordnances
Comments Off on 26 November 1864: “…accoutrements brought into our lines by deserters from the enemy will be turned over to Brigade Ord. officers and taken up in their property…”
25 November 1864: “All such property shall be upon a like footing with similar property within the lines.”
Item Description: A general order removing protection from the lands and nearby plantations. This order would allow officers to use the property of nearby landowners. Item Citation: From Folder 37, in the George William Logan Papers #1560, Southern Historical Collection, The … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil War, Confederate Army, General Order, George W. Logan
Comments Off on 25 November 1864: “All such property shall be upon a like footing with similar property within the lines.”
24 November 1864: “He would march with 60000 men prepared with (30) days rations and would forage on the country”
Item Description: Letter from James Harvey Joiner to Harry Jayner. He talks about the election results in the United States. He also discusses how Sherman is getting ready to march with 60,000 men on either Savannah or Charleston. Item Citation: … Continue reading
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Tagged elections, James Harvey Joiner, Oxford (GA), Sherman's March to the Sea
Comments Off on 24 November 1864: “He would march with 60000 men prepared with (30) days rations and would forage on the country”
23 November 1864: “If Eva would only love, but I don’t think she does”
Item Description: Diary entry dated 23 November 1864 by Sarah Lois Wadley. She writes about her difficulties with teaching and the dynamics of her family. Item Citation: Folder 5, Sarah Lois Wadley Papers, #1258, Southern Historical Collection, Wilson Library, University … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged children, family, Sarah Lois Wadley, social conditions, teachers, teaching
Comments Off on 23 November 1864: “If Eva would only love, but I don’t think she does”
22 November 1864: “The yankees passed last week, but did not trouble anything.”
Item Description: A letter from Mary Forbes to Julia Joyner. Mrs. Joyner directed affairs on the family plantation while her husband and son’s were in the war. Mary inquires after acquaintances and family members in this letter and mentions an encounter with … Continue reading
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Tagged Joyner Family Papers, North Carolina, plantation owner
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21 November 1864: “I would willingly enter the army this winter with the consent of my parents, still if Father can raise the funds I presume I will be allowed to graduate.”
Item Description: Letter from John Steele Henderson to his mother, Mary Ferrand Henderson. He writes that he needs more money for his tuition or he will be forced to leave the University of North Carolina. He is due to come … Continue reading
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Tagged Chapel Hill (NC), John Steele Henderson, University of North Carolina
Comments Off on 21 November 1864: “I would willingly enter the army this winter with the consent of my parents, still if Father can raise the funds I presume I will be allowed to graduate.”