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Richard C. Bridges to his Sister M., 16 April 1863
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister M. describing his participation in the capture of Suffolk, VA; mentions his affliction with the mumps; asks for drawers and pants, as well as thinner shirts for summer.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Photograph. National Guardsmen at skirmishing exercises.
Meredith, James, 1933-; Johnson, Paul B., 1916-1985; College integration -- Mississippi -- Oxford; University of Mississippi -- History; Miles, William T.; Photojournalism; Mississippi -- History;
Miles' description: National Guardsmen going through skirmishing exercises at Camp Ivanhoe.
Bill Miles Collection

William C. Nelson to Maria C. Nelson (11 November 1862)
Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Skirmishing; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; Todd, George Rodgers Clarke;
Not much happening at that moment- some skirmishing but not much; received some supplies but not much; general lack of provisions; saw Dr. Todd, Mary Lincoln's brother who was a Confederate
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

William C. Nelson to Maria C. Nelson (29 October 1862)
Slaves; Slavery; Skirmishing; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870;
Uneasy as he has not heard from home lately; he hears rumors of skirmishing; he is still in camp near Winchester and it is very quiet, although quite cold, especially without tents; hope to get orders soon to go to Winter Quarters; mentions having...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

William C. Nelson to Maria C. Nelson (16 July 1861)
Health; Skirmishing;
Health of Regiment; some skirmishing by a picket guard on the Perdido; thanks for letter from home
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Photograph. More skirmishing exercises.
Meredith, James, 1933-; Johnson, Paul B., 1916-1985; College integration -- Mississippi -- Oxford; University of Mississippi -- History; Miles, William T.; Photojournalism; Mississippi -- History;
Miles' description: Some more riot control exercises.
Bill Miles Collection

Film negative. National Guardsmen going through skirmishing exercises at Camp Ivanhoe.
Meredith, James, 1933-; Johnson, Paul B., 1916-1985; College integration -- Mississippi -- Oxford; University of Mississippi -- History; Miles, William T.; Photojournalism; Mississippi -- History;
Bill Miles Collection

United States Army Personnel in a Field
Meredith, James, 1933-; College integration -- Mississippi -- Oxford; University of Mississippi -- History;
Guardsmen at Camp Ivanhoe skirmishing (pasture south on Highway 9 towards Water Valley)
Integration of the University of Mississippi

W.D. Howell to N.K. Howell (10 December 1863)
Skirmishing; Railroads;
Describes skirmishes against Union troops along the Charleston railroad beginning in Mount Pleasant, Miss., then requests new boots and pants.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

W.D. Howell to N.K. Howell (23 February 1864)
Skirmishing;
Describes a skirmish at Sookatoncha Creek and reports what he has heard about skirmishes involving Col Forrest and Col. Barksdale.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Fight at bridge 4 miles from West Point, Miss. (27 February 1864)
Skirmishing; West Point (Miss.); Confederate States of America. Army. Confederate Cavalry Regiment, 3rd. Company I; Troop movements;
Describes skirmish between 3rd Miss. Cavalry, Company I and Union troops at a bridge 4 miles west of West Point, Miss.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

J.W. Henderson to Sarah A.M. Henderson (26 June 1863)
Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Vicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863; Skirmishing; Homefront; Death; Imprisonment; Theft;
Henderson sends sympathy for Sallie's unfortunate health following his furlough; the weather; rumor from the homefront & Vicksburg; skirmishes with his company; news of a local man's imprisonment for killing a member of Henderson's company for...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

J.W. Henderson to Sarah A.M. Henderson (7 June 1863)
Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876; Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877; Troop movements; Skirmishing; Health; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865;
Henderson details his regiment's activities at the front under Gen. Bragg & those of Lieut. Gen. N.B. Forrest; news of other soldiers & regiments; his health;
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Robert Augustus Moore Diary (Volume 3)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Troop movements; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; Weather; Skirmishing; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Patriotism; Soldiers -- Wounds and...
Written from various locations in Virginia, Gettysburg & Chickamauga, this diary details Moore's daily activities. Moore died at the Battle of Chickamauga, 20 September 1863, at the age of 25.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Robert Augustus Moore Diary (Volume 1)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Troop movements; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; Weather; Skirmishing; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Patriotism; Soldiers -- Wounds and...
Written from in from Moore's time in Corinth, MS through his journey to Virginia and early camps, this diary details Moore's daily activities. Parts of this volume are unpublished poems, letters from friends & daily routine of camp life in a...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Robert Augustus Moore Diary (Volume 2)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Troop movements; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; Weather; Skirmishing; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Patriotism; Soldiers -- Wounds and...
Written daily from in Goose Creek, Leesburg, Culpeper & the company's Winter quarters, diary details Moore's activities. Also provides an Army listing, 12 January 1862, and 1860 census information.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

James W. Drake to H.R. Miller (4 June 1862)
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.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (Undated)
Military deserters; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Skirmishing;
Writes to Maggie that men abandon their camp constantly and that the Union seems to know exactly when to attack.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (1 January 1865)
Troop movements; Travel; Health; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Skirmishing; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions;
Roberts writes that he has moved for the past week due to Union raids. He says that these travels have been difficult because of blood boils so he is hoping not to move out of camps until they are gone. Roberts fears that the Yankees have control...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Charles Roberts to Maggie Roberts (20 June 1864)
Weather; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Homesickness;
Writes to Maggie that besides heavy amounts of rain, there have not been many changes in Roberts's camp. He asks about everything at home and goes on about his love for his wife and children and how he is ready for the war to end so that he may be...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

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