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Richard C. Bridges to his friend Mr. Norman, 18 January 1862
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his friend Mr. Norman about camp life; discusses act of Congress offering 60 days furlough and bounty for two-year reenlistment; mentions large union fleet below batteries on the Potomac; inquires about his girl.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (19 October 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Health; Money; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment;
Thomas writing of the troops' health and advice on business matters at home.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (29 January 1863)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions;
Thomas discussing his concern over Isaac's desired enlistment and speculates about the possibility of fighting before Spring.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (15 January 1863)
Smallpox; Health; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment;
Thomas discussing the smallpox outbreak & vaccinations in the regiment, his failed attempt for a furlough, his disdain for Colonel Miller, news of 15 year old son, Isaac, joining the Cavalry and rumors of home events.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 31 December 1861
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister repenting the decision to volunteer against the wishes of his recently-deceased mother; describes ample foodstuffs and Christmas in the camp.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Be Kind to the Loved Ones at Home
Ethics; Family; Parent and child; Brothers and sisters; Kindness; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
Ethical love and kindness to family
Kenneth S. Goldstein Broadsides

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (17 May 1863)
Homesickness; Mortality; Religion;
Thomas discussing setting his affairs at Bim Clark's (Trigg County) and his desire to return home, through Jackson; also mentions Isaac working at home. [This letter may be misdated.]
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jonathan Clark to Margery Clark (27 January 1863)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Health; Smallpox; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865;
Jonathan discussing his health and that of the company; conditions at camp, including easy access to food and water; rumor of a possible furlough for 1 of 20 men; prices of food supplies; rumors of home events and laments not hearing from the women...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (12 December 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Health; Fredericksburg (Va.); Fathers and sons; Troop movements;
Thomas discussing rumors of the front at Fredericksburg & the Confederate Army being pushed back to Grenada, the health of various troops, his rejected furlough, weather conditions in Virginia, and advice on home matters & hiding food from the...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (13 June 1863)
Troop movements; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions;
Thomas discussing troop positions at Fredericksburg and the current level of engagement; also discusses his desire to go home to care for his family
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (30 January 1863)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Crops; Religion; Religious education;
Thomas again discussing a rejected furlough and rumors of a possible fight; also inquires about matters at home, mainly crops and livestock. Reiterates his fear of Isaac joining the Cavalry and requests that he wait until Thomas returns.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his sister Matilda, 16 August 1863
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Matilda describing his poor health; predicts that neither army will be quick to resume hostilities after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie, 15 May 1863
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie describing a bout of the flu; laments the incursions and ravishments of Union troops; fears he has lost communication with home.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (24 August 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Health; Death; Homesickness; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865;
Thomas discusses the death of Lieutenant Paschall and rumor concerning troop advances towards Washington. Also writes about the health of the soldiers in Camp Mott. Finally discusses news of home matters, particularly the sale of his horse, against...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (28 December 1861)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Travel; Health; Troop movements; Confederate States of America. Army -- Salaries, etc.;
Thomas discussing their voyage from the previous camp and the strength of the current force at Camp Beauregard; also discusses his desire to see Margery and the general health of the family. Finally, mentions his lack of having been paid.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jonathan Clark to Margery Clark (December 1862)
Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons; Rumor -- United States --...
Jonathan writing of the wounded soldiers and his guard duty over Union prisoners. Also discusses the rising prices or supplies, such as Molasses, and rumor of Union troops in Oxford.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

You Can Have Ev'ry Light On Broadway Give Me That One Little Light At Home/ music by Seymour Simmons; words by Benny Davis
Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: drawing of a house the tranquil life in the country and city with all its agitation
Sheldon Harris Collection

Take Your Girlie To The Movies (If You Can't Make Love At Home)/ music by Pete Wendling; words by Edgar Leslie and Bert Kalmar
Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: a drawing of people in the cinema
Sheldon Harris Collection

Old Folks at Home/ words by Stephen C. Foster
Songs--United States--19th Century; Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: text at top reads ""Way down upon de Swanee Riber""
Sheldon Harris Collection

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)

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