Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; Religion; Religious education; Troop movements; Military maneuvers;
Complaining of not hearing from her, lack of sufficient warm clothing and blankets, and discussing an attack on batteries, capture of two Union boats, religious life and wickedness in camp, and admonishing her to raise their children in a righteous...
Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Death; Health; Religion;
Regarding marching orders, soldiers too ill to march, religious life in camp, the probability of a Union declaration of war, and a sudden death in the Tennessee regiment.
Discussing his trip to Fredericksburg, VA, and his receipt of the daguerreotypes she sent, stating that if he falls in battle his blood will wash their countenances. Last part of letter is missing.
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs;
Regarding food rationing "plenty of beef but nothing else" because of road conditions, expiration of his term in 35 days, Confederate reverses. Last part of letter is missing.
Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs;
Discussing a Confederate defeat at Ft Donelson, coming to Okolona, MS, in April, his three-year reenlistment, plans to form a Chickasaw regiment, naming the new baby.
Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Troop movements; Death;
Discussing an unconfirmed report of Gen. McLelland’s death, the impossibility of a furlough until his term expires in April, unpassable road conditions, financial matters.
Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Health; Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A;
Discussing his recent serious illness, his hopes for a furlough home to visit, battles, figures on killed and wounded, Sherman, and the University Greys.
Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries; Health;
Discussing his recovering health, Confederate advances to within sight of Washington, DC, heavy losses in Lofton’s brigade, and his doubt for the possibility of a furlough.
