Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; Homesickness; Rumor -- United States --...
Jeremiah discussing his desire to find a substitute; also mentions the conditions of the company and his speculations that they will move on Suffolk, where they could obtain a considerable amount of bacon.
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.
Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; Homesickness;
Jeremiah discussing his wish to leave the war and his desire to find a replacement.
Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Crops; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865;
Jeremiah expressing optimism over the current war conditions, including the holding of the State of Mississippi and the state of Lee's troops. Also glad that Jerrie is in the process of finding him a substitute. Finally makes reference to their...
Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; Rumor -- United States -- History --...
Jeremiah continuing his descussion of being tired of war and desire to find a replacement and, again, asking for Jerrie's aid in locating one; also discusses their cousin's romance and rumors of Union raids.
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....