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- Buck Lawler on 26 March 1865: “We had a small fight at Petersburg yesterday”
- Todd Kesselring on 31 March 1865: “There would probably be no difficulty is getting the men to volunteer into this service but the difficulty is to procure the horses”
- Todd Kesselring on 31 March 1865: “There would probably be no difficulty is getting the men to volunteer into this service but the difficulty is to procure the horses”
- Buck Lawler on 24 March 1865: “No matter if our country goes down tomorrow Lees name will stand first upon the pinnacle of fame, as the greatest of commanders living or dead.”
- Todd Kesselring on 22 March 1865: “I have just returned safe & sound from an expedition to Bentonville against Sherman”
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31 August 1864: “My woman Angelina gave the little boy Wilson a most unmerciful thrashing.”
Item Description: Diary entry, dated 31 August 1864, written by John Houston Bills. Bills was a Tennessee planter who was active in the Democratic Party, the Freemasons, a temperance society, and was a friend of President James K. Polk. Diary … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Hardeman County, John Houston Bills, plantations, Tennessee
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30 August 1864: “extra pay will be allowed certain men in General Hospitals…”
Item Description: A circular, dated 30 August 1864, from the War Department, Surgeon General’s Office regarding extra pay for certain men in General Hospitals. Item Citation: Circular no. 17. Richmond : Surgeon-General’s Office, 1864. 1004.5 Conf., Rare Book Collection, Wilson … Continue reading
Posted in Rare Book Collection
Tagged circulars, hospitals, pay, Richmond (V.A.), Surgeon General's Office
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27 August 1864: ” I have just eaten my dinner little jack is a very good dog now Hamilton is going to Sunday School I got lots of acorns yesterday out to Evanston”
Item Description: Letter written on August 27 and 28, 1864 from Amy to Andrew Lucas Hunt. She describes life back at home and mentions a trip to Evanston, IL. Andrew Lucas Hunt was from Chicago, IL and was an officer … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Lucas Hunt, Chicago (IL), Evanston (IL), social life
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26 August 1864: “To hire of negro person”
Item Description: Receipt from the C.S.A. dated 26 August 1864. Item Citation: Folder 9, Confederate Papers, #172, Southern Historical Collection, Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Item Transcription: [Form 19.] The Confederate States, To F.C. Lowman 1864 … Continue reading
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Tagged Confederate Army, Confederate Papers, hiring out of slaves
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25 August 1864: “Then ten of Gregory’s men stepped up- and at the command- fired ten balls passing thro his chest- he fell backwards immediately”
Item Description: Letter from Andrew Lucas “Luke” Hunt to Willie. He writes about the living condition for him and his men in Kentucky. He also goes into great detail about the execution of a Confederate guerrilla by firing squad. Andrew … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Lucas Hunt, Civil War, execution, guerrilla warfare, Kentucky
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24 August 1864: “I feel somewhat protected in our city from the Rebels”
Item Description: Letter dated 24 August 1864 concerning leaving their home in Baltimore. Item Citation: Folder 10, Confederate Papers, #172, Southern Historical Collection, Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Item Transcription: Balt. Aug 24, 1864 My dear … Continue reading
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Tagged Confederate Papers, injuries, moving
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23 August 1864: “We are in the trenches near Petersburg”
Item description: Letter from William Martin. Martin’s letter of 23 August 1864 stated that he was entrenched near Petersburg, Va. He also related that Benjamin Brown had been wounded in the hand. The same letter comments on short rations and … Continue reading
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Tagged Petersburg
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22 August 1864: “It is also rumered that a raiding party is in our rear composed of 6000 Yanks.”
Item Description: A letter from J. J. Jacocks to his brother from the battle line around Atlanta. He describes several deaths that have occurred and a brief account of their situation. Item Citation: From Folder 7, in the Jonathan Jacocks Papers … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle of Atlanta, Civil War, Jonathan Jackock
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21 August 1864: “Yet I have puzzled, and planned, and worried, till my head has grown sick”
Item Description: Letter from Annie to her “Sister-Cousin” Mary. She writes sorrowfully of her difficulties in teaching at Kentucky, where it appears she has recently moved. Item Citation: Folder 2, Confederate Papers, #172, Southern Historical Collection, Wilson Library, University of … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Confederate Papers, Kingstown [KY], schools, southern women, teachers
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20 August 1864: “it is also rumored that a raiding party is in our rear composed of 6000 Yanks.”
Item Description: Letter from J. I. Jacocks to his brother. He writes that he fought in the battle on July 22nd and that his company lost 4 men but took many prisoners. He also states that it is rumored that … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlanta, Battle of Atlanta, Georgia, Jonathan Jacocks Papers
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