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1 December 1862: “dried fruit, red pepper, sugar, a jug of molasses, jelly, some preserves, a pone of lightbread, some sweet cakes, a bottle or two of ketchup, pepper sauce, etc.”
Item description: Letter, 1 December 1862, from Ruffin Thomson, 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, to his mother Hannah Lavinia Thomson. He comments extensively on food, clothing and supplies, including the provisions being used by his body servant “Press.” More about Ruffin Thomson: Ruffin Thomson … Continue reading → Continue reading
Posted in 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, body servants, clothing, Mississippi, Preston, Southern Historical Collection, supplies, University of North Carolina
Comments Off on 1 December 1862: “dried fruit, red pepper, sugar, a jug of molasses, jelly, some preserves, a pone of lightbread, some sweet cakes, a bottle or two of ketchup, pepper sauce, etc.”
1 December 1862: “dried fruit, red pepper, sugar, a jug of molasses, jelly, some preserves, a pone of lightbread, some sweet cakes, a bottle or two of ketchup, pepper sauce, etc.”
Item description: Letter, 1 December 1862, from Ruffin Thomson, 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, to his mother Hannah Lavinia Thomson. He comments extensively on food, clothing and supplies, including the provisions being used by his body servant &#… Continue reading
Posted in 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, body servants, clothing, Mississippi, Preston, Southern Historical Collection, supplies, University of North Carolina
Comments Off on 1 December 1862: “dried fruit, red pepper, sugar, a jug of molasses, jelly, some preserves, a pone of lightbread, some sweet cakes, a bottle or two of ketchup, pepper sauce, etc.”
6 November 1862: “Press is a faithful servant to me considering the chances he has. I am satisfied with him.”
Item description: Letter, 6 November 1862, from Ruffin Thomson, 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, to his “Pa” (William H. Thomson). Thomson reports on the status of his regiment following the Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg). He also mentions his satisfaction with his body … Continue reading → Continue reading
Posted in 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Sharpsburg, body servants, Mississippi, Preston, Ruffin Thomson, Southern Historical Collection, University of North Carolina, William H. Thomson
Comments Off on 6 November 1862: “Press is a faithful servant to me considering the chances he has. I am satisfied with him.”
6 November 1862: “Press is a faithful servant to me considering the chances he has. I am satisfied with him.”
Item description: Letter, 6 November 1862, from Ruffin Thomson, 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, to his “Pa” (William H. Thomson). Thomson reports on the status of his regiment following the Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg). He also mentions his sati… Continue reading
Posted in 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Sharpsburg, body servants, Mississippi, Preston, Ruffin Thomson, Southern Historical Collection, University of North Carolina, William H. Thomson
Comments Off on 6 November 1862: “Press is a faithful servant to me considering the chances he has. I am satisfied with him.”