Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from J.T. Alford to Bridges describing his own wound and the mortal casualty of their friend Dick; mentions Grant's relentless determination to take Richmond and his (Alford's) belief in the Confederacy's success.
Homesickness; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Crops; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs;
Writes to Maggie after a visit home, claiming that his recent visit has made him more homesick than before. Roberts asks about the cotton in [Gagor] County, fearing that the Yankees have taken it.
States' rights (American politics); Southern States -- Identity; Parties;
Albert, from home, writing to his friend detailing his social life and longing for youthful happiness. Also discusses State's Right, Southern identity and concern over the possibility of the North pushing the troops back to Grenada.
Bernard, Frederick Robert, 1850-1922; University of Mississippi -- Alumni and alumnae; University of Mississsippi -- History; Medical students; Families -- Louisiana