The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives - 170 Matching Results
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- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850]
- Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore discussing his recent trip to Jerseyville, the Fourth of July celebrations there and the progress that community had made, farming, seeing King Lear at the theatre, building engines, and news of family and friends. There is an envelope addressed to Elvira D. Moore, Unionville P O, Bedford County, Tennessee. It is postmarked Nashville, and July 7, 1850 is written in pencil at the top.
- [Letter to Moore, July 16, 1853]
- Letter written to a Mr. Moore about the history liquor laws enacted in Portland, the politics behind the passage of the 1851 version of the law, and observations made after it was passed. Author is unnamed, but states he was a member of the senate when the law was passed.
- [Promissory note from Bank of Tennessee, July 1, 1854]
- Promissory note from Bank of Tennessee for $100.00.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, in which she sends information on the welfare of family and friends; the cost of property; photographs recently taken; and a seed exchange.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, in which she sends information on the welfare of family and friends; the cost of property; photographs recently taken; and a seed exchange.
- [Letter from H. W. Raglin to A. D. Kennard Jr., July 27, 1858]
- Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard Jr regarding the period of Kennard's service and the certificate waiting at the Claims Office for approval.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, July 4, 1859]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles B. Moore about local news.
- [Letter from Elvira Moore to Josephus C. Moore, July 10, 1859]
- Letter to Josephus C. Moore from Elvira Moore concerning her time at school, the local news, and when she will be making her trip home. At the end of the letter, Elvira mentions her impression of nearby slave owners and fights involving slaves.
- [Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]
- Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
- [Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - July 11, 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the trunk of gifts she has sent him. The weather in Bolivar, Tennessee has been 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days. She is concerned about his prospects in Texas and sends him Bright's yellow corn. She sends information on friends and family. The work on the well continues.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 11, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the trunk of gifts she has sent him. The weather in Bolivar, Tennessee has been 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days. She is concerned about his prospects in Texas and sends him Bright's yellow corn. She sends information on friends and family. The work on the well continues.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 12, 1860]
- Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing a recent trip Henry took, work at a lumber mill, and the hot weather. The letter is written on blue paper which is torn at the bottom right corner. It has an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. The letter was started on July 12th, and Henry continued to write through at least July 15th.
- [Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 12, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing a recent trip Henry took, work at a lumber mill, and the hot weather. The letter was started on July 12th, and Henry continued to write through at least July 15th.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 22, 1860]
- Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore regarding plans for a construction job, as well as hot weather and foodstuffs.
- [Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 1861]
- Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker. Most of the letter is from Henry, who discusses his recent arrival in Trammel from the a military camp, his visit with Aunt Nancy and Elvira, military regiments, and the fact that Kentucky has not seceded from the Union yet. There is a short note from Elvira written on July 29, stating that Palmer's regiment may have left that morning.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 20, 1861]
- Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, Charles's property in Texas, and the military. Henry writes that he joined the Cavalry company from Collin County under Jim Throckmorton and discusses their preparations for war. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Izard County, Arkansas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas, July 27. According to the handwritten note in the top left corner, the letter was received on August 6, 1861. The envelope has been torn in several places.
- [Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 28, 1861]
- Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing her recent visit to a military camp, the latest news of regiments preparing for war, and Josephus's recovery from a recent illness. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Arkansas. Part of the envelope has been torn away.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.
- [Letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore, July 9, 1863]
- Letter from Bettie Franklin to her sister Elizabeth Moore, relating family news and farm activities.
- [Transcript of letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore, July 9, 1863]
- Transcript of letter from Bettie Franklin to her sister Elizabeth Moore, relating family news and farm activities.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863]
- Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863]
- Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.
- [Letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore, July 14, 1863]
- Letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore discussing local news, deaths, weddings, and her lamentation of the war.
- [Transcript of letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore, July 14, 1863]
- Transcript of letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore discussing local news, deaths, weddings, and her lamentation of the war.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 18, 1863]
- Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he tries to set the record straight on his relationships with other women before their marriage. He was also concerned about the corn crop and the state of the garden. He writes down what he has read about President Lincoln's recently published proclamation that would take freed slaves and allow them to fight in the northern army (possibly the Emancipation Proclamation).
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 18, 1863]
- Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he tries to set the record straight on his relationships with other women before their marriage. He was also concerned about the corn crop and the state of the garden. He writes down what he has read about President Lincoln's recently published proclamation that would take freed slaves and allow them to fight in the northern army (possibly the Emancipation Proclamation).
- [Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
- Letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
- [Letter to David Fentress, July 27, 1863]
- Letter by an unidentified author to David Fentress regarding sharing federal newspapers and the banning of federal newspapers in some areas. The author passes on the news of the war including the destruction of the Federal merchantmen by the Confederate fleet. He passes along world news: Russia preparing to go to War with Europe and how that could negatively affect the Confederacy. There is also speculation on the future of the war.
- [Transcript of Letter from Unknown Author to David Fentress, July 27, 1863]
- Transcript of a letter by an unidentified author to David Fentress regarding sharing federal newspapers and the banning of federal newspapers in some areas. The author passes on the news of the war including the destruction of the Federal merchantmen by the Confederate fleet. He passes along world news: Russia preparing to go to War with Europe and how that could negatively affect the Confederacy. There is also speculation on the future of the war.
- [Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, July 1, 1864]
- By the recommendation of Lieut. H. K. Redway Corporal Joseph Freeman is reduced to the ranks for absence and disability. Private Lovejoy is promoted to be Corporal via Freeman reduced.
- [Letter from Van Buren to Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway, July 5, 1864]
- Letter from Paymaster General Van Buren to Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway on July 5, 1864. Van Buren enclosed with this letter copies of the enlistment of Andrew M. Anderson, Franklin Jewell, and Philander O. Shaw. Van Buren states in this letter that there is no enlistment paper for Andrew B. Kelly.
- [General orders no.226, July 8, 1864]
- General orders no.226 detail that the Army ration has been modified. The orders give a list of five regulations that must be observed.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara, July 8,1864]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding war news and concern for her finances. He asks about the cane crops and talks about buying a horse.
- [Substitute volunteer enlistment for Robert B. Way, July 8, 1864]
- Substitute volunteer enlistment for Robert B. Way to take the place of James H. Farquarharson of Alleghany County, New York. The enlistment papers contain a physical description of Way.
- [Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, July 9, 1864]
- Envelope from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, post marked July 9, 1864, from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The stamp has been removed. It originally contained the letters CBM_2079-017-012 and CBM_2079-017-013.
- [Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 10, 1864]
- Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore containing local and family news, including mention of a drought. Charles also writes about the tension between Union sympathizers and Confederates in Texas, as well as several rebel deserters he has met.
- [Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 10, 1864]
- Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore containing local and family news, including mention of a drought. Charles also writes about the tension between Union sympathizers and Confederates in Texas, as well as several rebel deserters he has met.
- [General orders no. 231, July 18, 1864]
- General orders no. 231 details the following Acts and Resolutions of Congress:I.) Appropriations for fortifications; II.) Act to authorize commanders to execute sentence against guerrillas, spies, deserters, murderers, and for other purposes; III.) Act concerning pensions; IV.) Act for better organization of Quartermaster's Department; V.) Resolution to settle Captain Hebard's accounts, the accounts of the United States volunteers, and other officer's accounts; VI.)Resolution in amending act concerning pay of officers and men in Western Department; VII.) Resolution for publication of the Army register; VIII.) Resolution for relief of officers of 4th and 5th Indian regiments; IX.) Resolution in relation to leaves of absence to professors at Military Academy; X.) Resolution explaining act of June 20, 1864, to increase soldier's pay; XI.) Resolution to increase pay of hospital matrons; and XII.) resolution to explain resolution relative to pay of staff of Lieutenant General.
- [Letter from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, July 18, 1864]
- Letter from Ziza and Josephus Moore to Charles Moore regarding local and family news, running off horse thieves, and Josephus' thoughts that a country wherein African Americans can own real estate is better than one constantly at war.
- [Transcript of letter from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, July 18, 1864]
- Transcript of letter from Ziza and Josephus Moore to Charles Moore regarding local and family news, running off horse thieves, and Josephus' thoughts that a country wherein African Americans can own real estate is better than one constantly at war.
- [Envelope from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, July 19, 1864]
- Envelope from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore. The post mark denotes that it was sent from Shelbyville, Tennessee, on July 19, 1864. The envelope originally contained the letter CBM_2079-018-001.
- [Special orders, July 19, 1864]
- Special orders from Major General Hunter which detail that Farrier W. H. Shepard is to report to Capt. Nelson Hopkins A.Q.M., in Hagerstown, Maryland for duty. Hopkins was part of Company "F," N. Y. Vet. Calvary.
- [Letter from H. Emerson to the Capt. Commander, July 23, 1864]
- Letter from Emerson that transportation was furnished from Watertown to New York at the cost of $6.75.
- [Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]
- Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
- [Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]
- Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.