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Tag Archives: Georgia
24 June 1864: “…and as to taking off one’s shoes, that’s not to be dreamed of.”
Item description: Letter, dated 24 June 1864, from George Hovey Cadman, a soldier in the 39th Ohio Infantry Regiment, to his wife Esther. [Item transcription available below images.] Item citation: From folder 10 in George Hovey Cadman Papers (#122), Southern Historical … Continue reading
16 June 1864: “This is only about twenty miles from Atlanta, while it is rumored that Hooker has crossed the river to our right, and is probably trying to get between them and Atlanta with a large force.”
Item description: Letter, dated 16 June 1864, from Robert Stuart Finley to his fiancee, Mary A. Cabeen. Finley was a member of the 30th Illinois Infantry, serving in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia. [Item transcription available below images.] Item … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged 30th Illinois Infantry Regiment, Acworth, Atlanta, Gen. William T. Sherman, Georgia, Mary A. Cabeen, Robert Stuart Finley
Comments Off on 16 June 1864: “This is only about twenty miles from Atlanta, while it is rumored that Hooker has crossed the river to our right, and is probably trying to get between them and Atlanta with a large force.”
3 May 1864: “we stood by powerless to comfort or help while it seemed to me that my breast heaved in unison with every sobbing, laboured breath that little Sallie drew.”
Item Description: Diary entry, 3 May 1864 by Sarah Lois Wadley. The Wadleys lived in various places throughout the Civil War including Amite in Tangipahoa Parish, Monroe and Oakland in Ouachita Parish, La., and near Macon, Ga. On May 3rd, Sarah had … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Georgia, homefront, scarlet fever
Comments Off on 3 May 1864: “we stood by powerless to comfort or help while it seemed to me that my breast heaved in unison with every sobbing, laboured breath that little Sallie drew.”
13 December 1863: “…we all feel a supreme contempt for those who are secure from danger and hardships and employing their time in censoring the conduct of those who have for nearly three years stood as a wall of defense…”
Item Description: Letter, dated 13 December 1863, from W.J. Crook to Miss Hattie Crook at Columbia Female College in Columbia, South Carolina. He advises her how to fight a cold and expresses displeasure at criticisms of Confederate troops. [transcription available … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged 13th Tennessee Regiment, 154th Tennessee Regiment, Civil War medicine, clothing, coffee, Georgia, health, illness, remedies
Comments Off on 13 December 1863: “…we all feel a supreme contempt for those who are secure from danger and hardships and employing their time in censoring the conduct of those who have for nearly three years stood as a wall of defense…”
12 November 1863: “…we sat down to fine old ham, roast mutton-haunch, chicken pie, a dozen broiled partridges, sweet potatoes, rice-fritters, and butter.”
Item description: Letter, dated 12 November 1863, from Launcelot Minor “Lanty” Blackford to his mother, Mary Berkeley Minor Blackford. Blackford discusses the death of his Uncle Lucius, camp life (including hunting and visiting officials), rail travel, and his pride in … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Battle of Missionary Ridge, Blackford Family, Chattanooga (T.N.), food, General James Longstreet, Georgia, Hamilton County (Tenn.), hunting, Lafayette McLaws, Launcelot Minor Blackford, Major General John Bell Hood, Mary Berkeley Minor Blackford, Mary Berkley Minor Blackford, Tennessee, Tyner's Station (Tenn.), Walker County (Ga.)
Comments Off on 12 November 1863: “…we sat down to fine old ham, roast mutton-haunch, chicken pie, a dozen broiled partridges, sweet potatoes, rice-fritters, and butter.”
29 September 1863: “How we are spreading ourselves as a family this year, hey?”
Item Description: Letter dated 29 September, 1863 to Edward “Porter” Alexander from his sister Harriet. In this letter, Harriet congratulates her brother on the birth of his twins, Edward Porter and Lucy Roy, by his wife, Bettie Mason Alexander. She also … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged babies, clothing, Edward Porter Alexander, Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard, Georgia
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22 September 1863: “If they are unsuccessful, we must nerve ourselves to face many new trials.”
ITEM DESCRIPTION: editorial, The Daily Journal (Wilmington, N. C.), 22 September 1863, page 2, column 1. NB. The editorial describes the Battle of Chickamauga, fought 19-20 September 1863. TRANSCRIPTION: THE DAILY JOURNAL. CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. WILMINGTON, N. C., TUESDAY, SEPT’R. … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged Alabama, Arkansas, Battle of Chickamauga, Braxton Bragg, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Mobile, newspapers, Tennessee, Texas, Wilmington (N.C.) Daily Journal
Comments Off on 22 September 1863: “If they are unsuccessful, we must nerve ourselves to face many new trials.”
19 September 1863: “…not being disturbed but once and that by a rat which I found beneath under my pillow this morning.”
Item Description: In a letter to his wife dated 19 September, 1863, Lafayette McLaws describes the day-to-day activities, including the economy, in Atlanta as an officer in the Confederate States of America. McLaws survived the war, living to 1897 and served … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Atlanta (G.A.), Georgia, Lafayette McLaws
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2 June 1863: “Rest assured my dear exacting wife…”
Item description: Letter, dated 2 June 1863, from General Lafayette McLaws to his wife. Item citation: From folder 7 in the Lafayette McLaws Papers, Southern Historical Collection, Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Item transcription: Headquarters Division … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Augusta GA, disease, Georgia, Habersham County GA, illness, Lafayette McLaws, Sparta GA
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30 May 1863: “The ‘Chattahoochee’ is no more! and I am truly thankful that I was not present to witness the horrible scene on board. But I am anticipating the ship exploded her boiler on the 27th, inst., 7 miles below Alum Bluff, causing the death of 16 persons instantly, and two more will not recover.”
Item description: Letter, 30 May 1863, from George Washington Gift to his fiancee Ellen Augusta Shackelford, concerning the explosion that destroyed the gunboat C.S.S. Chattahoochee on 27 May 1863. George Washington Gift (b. 1833) was raised in Tennessee, and went to California some … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged accidents, C.S.S. Chattahoochee, casualties, Columbus, Confederate Navy, Ellen Augusta Shackelford Gift, Florida, George Washington Gift, Georgia, Gunboats, ships
Comments Off on 30 May 1863: “The ‘Chattahoochee’ is no more! and I am truly thankful that I was not present to witness the horrible scene on board. But I am anticipating the ship exploded her boiler on the 27th, inst., 7 miles below Alum Bluff, causing the death of 16 persons instantly, and two more will not recover.”