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Tag Archives: William Nelson Pendleton
12 April 1865: “Owing to events in his own country Genl Alexander desires to exercise his talents in some other”
Item Description: Letter dated 12 April 1865 from William Nelson Pendleton to the Emperor of Brazil. He writes regarding Edward Porter Alexander’s abilities and recommending him for the service in the Brazilian army following the defeat of the Confederate Army. … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, Edward Porter Alexander, William Nelson Pendleton
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11 January 1865: “Their systematized falsehoods are so shameless and so notorious that all the world must distrust them.”
Item Description: Letter from William Nelson Pendleton to his daughter who is abroad. He writes about Confederate losses and the slowly dwindling morale of the people. Item Citation: Folder 43, in the William Nelson Pendleton Papers, #1466, Southern Historical Society, … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil War, morale, Petersburg (VA), William Nelson Pendleton
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10 December 1864: “I dislike this arrangement for Sunday, but acquiesced as it seems necessary”
Item Description: A military communication regarding the movement of companies written from General William Nelson Pendleton, who served under Robert E. Lee and Joseph E. Johnson during the War, and was also an Episcopal clergyman. Item Citation: From Folder #42, in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Company movements, Trains, William Nelson Pendleton
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18 October 1864: “to get me into some place that will be better than serving in the ranks”
Item Description: Letter from A. F. Pendleton to his uncle Brigadier General William Nelson Pendleton asking him to use his reputation to get him a position outside of the military ranks. Item Citation: Folder 41 in William Nelson Pendleton Papers, … Continue reading
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Tagged A. F. Pendleton, Richmond, William Nelson Pendleton
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28 January 1864: “Here we remained without interruption until the 15th of Nov, when a cavalry force of the enemy made its appearance opposite Warton’s ford”
Item Description: Report from Captain Harrington on Jones’ Battalion movements and actions from November 3rd until the 23rd while the battalion was under the command of Captain Harrington. Item Citation: Folder 37 in the William Nelson Pendleton Papers, #1466, Southern … Continue reading
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Tagged Jones Battalion, troop movements, William Nelson Pendleton
Comments Off on 28 January 1864: “Here we remained without interruption until the 15th of Nov, when a cavalry force of the enemy made its appearance opposite Warton’s ford”
6 September 1863: “Aunt Judy is nearly eaten out of house & home.”
Item description: Letter, dated 6 September 1863, to William Nelson Pendleton from F. W. Page. Page asks Pendleton to use his influence in the Confederate army to recommend him for a captain’s commission, citing food shortages on a relative’s farm … Continue reading
28 November 1862: “We are confident that we can handle any 60,000 Burnside has…”
Item description: Letter, 28 November 1862, from Alexander Swift (“Sandie”) Pendleton, officer on the staff of Stonewall Jackson, Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, to his father Gen. William N. Pendleton. Item citation: From folder 29 of the William Nelson Pendleton Papers, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Swift Pendleton, Fredericksburg, General Ambrose Burnside, Second Corps, William Nelson Pendleton
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29 May 1862: “the commanding General does not seem it necessary to invoke the troops of this Army to emulate the deeds of their noble comrades in the valley”
Item description: Official copy, dated 29 May 1862, of General Orders, No. 58, celebrating the Confederate victory at the First Battle of Winchester, part of Stonewall Jackson’s campaign through the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Item citation: From folder 23 of … Continue reading
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Tagged First Battle of Winchester, general orders, Shenandoah Valley Campaign, Stonewall Jackson, Virginia, William Nelson Pendleton
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19 January 1862: “Except that I know what a comfort it is to Mama to have me at home…”
Item description: Letter, 19 January 1862, from Mary Pendleton to her father, William Nelson Pendleton. In the letter, Mary writes to ask her father’s advice on a difficult decision. It is believed that she has been asked to go to … Continue reading
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Tagged family, home front, Lexington, Mary Pendleton, Virginia, William Nelson Pendleton, women
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30 September 1861: “I have been a soldier in the 8th Reg. but finding that my health was failing I have determined to give up the service & act in some less laborious sphere.”
Item description: Letter, 30 September 1861, from P.D. Thompson to Anzolette Elizabeth Page Pendleton, together with a similar letter to Col. William Nelson Pendleton, both regarding the Pendletons’ invitation to Thompson to direct a local school. Thompson writes to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Anzolette Elizabeth Page Pendleton, education, P.D. Thompson, schools, Virginia, William Nelson Pendleton
Comments Off on 30 September 1861: “I have been a soldier in the 8th Reg. but finding that my health was failing I have determined to give up the service & act in some less laborious sphere.”