Miller, William Moseley; United States. Congress. House; Pascagoula (Miss.);Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963; Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965; Gaulle, Charles de, 1890-1970; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-; McCormack, John...
Constitutions; Confederate States of America; War; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865;
Concerning H.R. Miller's travel obligations, from Fulton to Juanito & Jackson for the convention to adopt the "constitution prepared at Montgomery"; also scolds George on his absences from class; also states "The political news is all uncertain...
Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; Weather; Troop movements; Military retreats;
Edwin's discontent at current conditions; mentions the Conscription Act, hunger & issues of supplies, H.R. Miller's departure, delays in transfer, retreat from Yorktown, weather conditions, and loyalty to his fellow soldiers
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.
Fair Oaks, Battle of, Va., 1862; Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries; Death; Fortification; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Skirmishing;
Description of the Battle of Seven Pines and a large skirmish the preceding weekend; letter similar to Drake's written the previous day to Susan Miller. Also directs Miller to Richmond.
Troop movements; Military retreats; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865;
Camped at a location they camped in 1862, thinking about their fallen fellow soldiers; mentions Union troops falling back & considers their possible moves
Davis, Joseph Robert, 1825-1896; Confederate States of America. Army -- Promotions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Management; Confederate States of America. Army -- Officers; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs;...
Edwin's disdain at being in General Joseph R. Davis' brigade and discussion of their various options for transfer or promotion; various promotions in the brigade; rumors of their winter position; furloughs
Mortality; Death; Patriotism; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions;
Susan's concern for her family members' lives; patriotism versus sacrifice and stoicism; speculation on mail impediments; perception of the War; general updates