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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)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (11 May 1863)
Troop movements; Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries; Suffolk (Va.); Fredericksburg (Va.); Black Water (Va.);
Thomas detailing the fighting around Suffolk & Fredericksburg, Virginia, and the movement of his company
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (23 December 1861)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions;
Thomas discussing the cold weather and speculates on the likeliness of an attack by Union troops.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (30 January 1863)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Crops; Religion; Religious education;
Thomas again discussing a rejected furlough and rumors of a possible fight; also inquires about matters at home, mainly crops and livestock. Reiterates his fear of Isaac joining the Cavalry and requests that he wait until Thomas returns.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

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)

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)

Albert H. Clark to Margery Clark (19 January 1863)
Troop movements; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment;
Albert, appending a note to the letter dated 18 January 1863, discusses more on troop movements and rumors of a Union attack on Greensboro, which would severely impact supply routes; if they are attacked, it is rumored that they would head to...
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)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (19 October 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Health; Money; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment;
Thomas writing of the troops' health and advice on business matters at home.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 26 May 1864
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister written for him by a Virginia woman on the amputation of his left leg; describes his encouraging prognosis and attentions of the surgeons and nurses.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie, 22 July 1863
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie from the hospital where he was recovering from a wound to his leg; recounts the fortunes of friends in the Crystal Springs Company; vows to fight for revenge after all is lost.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

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)

Richard C. Bridges, presumably to his sister, [28 February or 1 March 1863]
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Partially damaged letter from Richard C. Bridges describing his regiment's move from Goldsboro, N.C.
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 sister, 25 October 1861
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his Sister describing the Confederate Army's blockading of the Potomac; he asks for a blanket and an overcoat.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to sister, 26 January 1861
Confederate States of America -- Social conditions
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing life in Oxford; while not a member of the "University Blues," he has a sense of foreboding for the new year.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

J.W. Henderson to Sarah A.M. Henderson (3 May 1863)
Troop movements; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Salaries, etc.; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and...
Henderson writes of their movements and rumor of a possible future; news of events in Mississippi; money & cost of food; payment expected from his furlough; sale of slaves;
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Jonathan Clark to Margery Clark (21 July 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Shoes; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment;
Jonathan writing to his mother concerning his need of new shoes and assuring her of his well being.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

J.W. Henderson to Sarah A.M. Henderson (21 June 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Homefront; Health;
Henderson writes concerning his attempts to send a letter to Sarah; possible health exemption for his brother James; his inability to obtain a furlough but desires James take his place for two weeks; the Union advancement near Oxford and the rumor...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (December 1861)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Troop movements;
Thomas discussing preparations for the company's movement
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

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