Sisters; Liver diseases -- Treatment -- 19th century; United States -- History -- 1815-1861;
A woman, [possibly Louisa Catharine Greene, daughter of Nathanael Greene], writes to her sister, Cornelia L. Littlefield. Hers is a life with many medical hardships, both her own and those of her family and friends. She asks for news of other...
Slavery; Slaves; Homefront; Southern States -- Identity;
Roberts asks about activities at home and turns to the topic of slavery, which he describes as a necessary evil and goes on about how Irish and German servants aren't as helpful as black slaves.
Roberts writes about his camp outside of Atlanta, where there have been skirmishes with Union troops; he awaits a great battle. He also writes about furniture arrangements at home and asks about his son Charley, who he claims was given laudanum by...
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Troop movements; Atlanta (Ga.); Atlanta Campaign, 1864; Nashville, Battle of, Nashville, Tenn., 1864; Franklin, Battle of, Franklin, Tenn., 1864; Military maneuvers; Field orders; Guard...
Civil War diary of Rev. Jesse L. Henderson of Chiwapa, Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Henderson served in the Confederate Army, 41st Mississippi Infantry Regiment, for 3 years. This diary was kept in 1864 and covers the defense of Atlanta and the...
Southern States -- Identity; Homefront; Confederate States of America; Hanging; Executions and executioners; Travel;
Roxana writes about the differences between northern and southern newspapers; explains what her family is doing on behalf of the Confederacy; the possibility of making Mr. Gerdine a Colonel; departure of Miss Eaton for Ohio; the dangers of travel,...
Bernard, Frederick Robert, 1850-1922; University of Mississippi -- Alumni and alumnae; University of Mississsippi -- History; Medical students; Families -- Louisiana
Bernard, Frederick Robert, 1850-1922; University of Mississippi -- Alumni and alumnae; University of Mississsippi -- History; Medical students; Families -- Louisiana
