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B.F. Gentry to W.R. and Mariah Gentry (29 October 1862)
Troop movements; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Weather; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; Education;
Benjamin discussing hearing of other battles, his marching in poor weather and word from home. Also provides a list of desired clothing from his mother.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jeremiah Gage to Mary Gage (6 October 1857)
University of Mississippi -- Students; Dormitories; Man-woman relationships; Feminine beauty (Aesthetics); Families; Brothers and sisters;
Concerning Jeremiah's life in Oxford, notably dormitories and women; also discusses their father's crops and recent purchase of a buggy.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

William C. Nelson to Maria C. Nelson (31 January 1860)
Education; University of Mississippi -- Students; Health; Grading and marking (Students); Families;
Home matters back in Holly Springs, Will's grades; getting a letter from Mr. Nelson, assuring her that he is taking good personal care of his health; recitations at University; disappointment with his grades and vows to improve; urges his mother to...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (8 June 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Troop movements;
Roberts describes their move from Corinth to their new campsite near Saltillo and tells anecdotes about his experience.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

B.F. Gentry to Mariah Gentry (16 March 1864)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Religion;
Benjamin mentions that fellow soldiers received furloughs; rumor of fighting; the departure of their Chaplain; and other activities.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

B.F. Gentry to W.R. Gentry (12 July 186[?])
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Homesickness; Troop movements;
Benjamin discussing food, general conditions and their movements around northern Mississippi, near Tupelo, Ripley and Saltillo.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (26 February 1863)
Troop movements; Travel; Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment;
Thomas detailing the travels of the company from Goldsboro, N.C. to Black Water (Va.); also speculates on the possibility of a fight. Mentions that Isaac is not yet "in the service" and that he may substitute for Jonathan or Albert.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jeremiah Gage to Mary Gage (3 November 1857)
University of Mississippi -- Students; Education; Families; Brothers and sisters; Man-woman relationships; Parties;
Jeremiah discussing various social aspects of life as a student at the University of Mississippi.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jeremiah Gage to Matthew Gage Jr. (7 December 1857)
Fathers and sons; Families; Health; Grading and marking (Students); Parent and child;
Jeremiah's fears over Matthew's health and concern over his class standing
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Matthew Gage to Mary Margaret Sanders (24 April 1859)
Health; Diseases; Families; Fathers and daughters; Crops;
Matthew Gage writing of his concern over Mary's health and that of other family members. Also discusses the early frost and its effect on his crop.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jeremiah Gage to Matthew Gage (3 October 1859)
University of Mississippi -- Students; Tuition; Travel; Oxford (Miss.);
Jeremiah Gage writing to inform his father of the success of his return trip to Oxford, by stage coach. Also lists various expenses, including tuition and room & board for the semester. Mentions various classmates and the growth of Oxford.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Patience W.S. Gage to Unknown Daughter (10 February 1861)
Health; Death; Mothers and daughters; Mortality;
Patience writing to her daughter (possibly Mary?) concerning various deaths.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jeremiah Gage to Patience W.S. Gage (2 January 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment;
Jeremiah writing concerning his homesickness, holiday celebrations, fears of the war lasting for a long time and consideration of re-enlistment. Also mentions the possibiltity of an impending attack by General McClellan.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jeremiah Gage to Patience W.S. Gage (26 April 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; Travel; Slaves;
Jeremiah describing conditions, particularly their lack of cooks, clean clothing and tents; requests his mother send a 'boy' to do his cooking. Shows concern over not seeing a list of the dead or wounded in the Corinth fight [Siege of Corinth?] and...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jeremiah Gage to Georgiana Irene Gage (7 June 1862)
Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries; Peninsular Campaign, 1862; Fair Oaks, Battle of, Va., 1862; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; Slaves;...
Jeremiah describes the Battle of Seven Pines' level of engagement and the state of the wounded, particularly his wounds and those of Captain Lowry. Mentions his disappointment over not receiving a 'boy' from their mother. Again mentions his fear of...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jeremiah Gage to Georgiana Irene Gage (16 July 1862)
Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865;
Jeremiah discussing his wounds at a recent battle as well as the welfare of fellow soldiers, including the death of Sucius Gage. Hopes to have a furlough to visit Mississippi but mentions a halt on furloughs. Discusses troop locations and his...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jeremiah Gage to Mary M. Sanders (24 January 1863)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century; Man-woman relationships; Slaves; Consumption...
Jeremiah discussing their current favorable conditions at Goldsboro, including food and camping. Also discusses political rumors and inquires about the troops in Mississippi. Details his amorous visit with Miss Alice Beale and his need for women....
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jeremiah Gage to Patience Gage (24 January 1863)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; Man-woman relationships; Consumption (Economics);
Condensed version of letter written to Mary of the same date, including their relative comfort and his having met Miss. Beale; does not discuss selling of slaves or political rumors.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jeremiah Gage to Mary M. Sanders (31 March 1863)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Promotions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions;
Jeremiah discussing various promotions within his company, including posibilities for his own advancement.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

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