Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister answering her reproach for not having received his letters; notes a dearth of provisions; refers to fights in the West; describes preparations for a battle on the Potomac and the sinking of a schooner;...
Death; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries; University of Mississippi -- Students; Gage, Jeremiah; Gage, Matthew, III;
Details the various Gage brothers' service to the War, particularly Jeremiah, with whom Lipsey served.
Pages 1-4 are unknown.)
22 miles from Petersburg, Va. (probably written between April and July 1862)"
Jeremiah discussing various women; recommends that Mary read vigorously, again inquires about a 'boy' to do his cooking and requests the names of...
Vicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A;
Describes the atmosphere after the fall of Vicksburg (Miss.); notably that of people considering fleeing the area. Also makes reference to the heavy loses from Company A, the University Greys.
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...
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...
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.
