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T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (13 October 1862)
Money; Payment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865;
Reiteration of the previous letter, dated October 1862, regarding distribution of the same money. Mentions the death of Thos. Goode and rumor of injury from the troops on the Potomac, including their friend Ben Brown who lost part of his left arm....
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jonathan Clark to Margery Clark (27 January 1863)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Health; Smallpox; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865;
Jonathan discussing his health and that of the company; conditions at camp, including easy access to food and water; rumor of a possible furlough for 1 of 20 men; prices of food supplies; rumors of home events and laments not hearing from the women...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (12 December 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Health; Fredericksburg (Va.); Fathers and sons; Troop movements;
Thomas discussing rumors of the front at Fredericksburg & the Confederate Army being pushed back to Grenada, the health of various troops, his rejected furlough, weather conditions in Virginia, and advice on home matters & hiding food from the...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jonathan Clark to Margery Clark (December 1862)
Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons; Rumor -- United States --...
Jonathan writing of the wounded soldiers and his guard duty over Union prisoners. Also discusses the rising prices or supplies, such as Molasses, and rumor of Union troops in Oxford.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 31 December 1861
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister repenting the decision to volunteer against the wishes of his recently-deceased mother; describes ample foodstuffs and Christmas in the camp.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

There'll Be Some Changes Made/ music by W. Benton Overstreet; words by Billy Higgins
Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: Genuine Struttin'-Blues series by natural born writers of ""blues"", Listing of songs
Sheldon Harris Collection

There'll be Some Changes Made/ music by W. Benton Overstreet; words by Billy Higgins
Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: ""Genuine Struttin'-Blues Series""
Sheldon Harris Collection

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (8 June 1863)
Troop movements; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs;
Thomas discussing the situation and position at Fredericksburg and rumors of tactics, including the possibility of General Lee heading to Maryland. Thomas also discusses having been home.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Louisa A. Smith to Matilda Norman, 3 June 1864
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Louisa A. Smith to Matilda Norman telling her of her (Norman's) brother's death by fever the day before at 9AM; offers to send a lock Richard's hair and his ring to her.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to Sister M., 4 February 1863
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister inquiring on the lack of letters he has received; mentions continuing problems with his wound; describes a foot of snow, but expresses cheer for the naval victory of Charleston; asks about his friends...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 10 January 1863
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister thanking her and Sister Carrie for warm clothes; recalls the pleasure of furlough; despite the Yankee plan to invade the state, some believe there will be peace by next March.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to mother, 10 July 1861
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his mother describing conditions in camp and movements of troops; he also asks for clothing and money.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jonathan Clark to Margery Clark (11 September 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Homesickness;
Unsigned (Jonathan Clark's writing) description of advances by the Confederate Army & increase in troops; also brief mention of the girls at home.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Mammy Blossom's ""'Possum Party/ music by Theodor Morse; words by Arthur Fields
Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: drawing of African Americans playing music and dancing; photo inset of Eddie McGrath (see #73)
Sheldon Harris Collection

Mammy Blossom's ""'Possum Party/ music by Theodor Morse; words by Arthur Fields
Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: drawing of rural African Americans dancing to music made by a banjo player, an accordionist, and by wood blocks; photo inset of jack Connors Jr.(see 417)
Sheldon Harris Collection

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (29 January 1863)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions;
Thomas discussing his concern over Isaac's desired enlistment and speculates about the possibility of fighting before Spring.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 2 January 1863
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister naming dead, dismembered, and missing comrades. Writes of Lee's defeat of Burnsides at Fredricksburg and a wide determination to win the war; mentions cheap, plentiful food.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his friend Mr. Norman, 18 January 1862
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his friend Mr. Norman about camp life; discusses act of Congress offering 60 days furlough and bounty for two-year reenlistment; mentions large union fleet below batteries on the Potomac; inquires about his girl.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

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