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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, 25 April 1864
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister thanking her for a letter hand-delivered by Alford; relates the turn many soldiers have taken towards religion; asks her to check whether his name is still in the books at church.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

J.T. Alford to Mr. Bridges, 25 March, 1864
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.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 30 January 1864
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing the present comforts of camp life (plentiful blankets and warm clothes); describes the execution of a deserter.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his sister Matilda, 16 August 1863
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Matilda describing his poor health; predicts that neither army will be quick to resume hostilities after the Battle of Gettysburg.
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, 5 May 1863
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Presumably dictated letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing last Friday's battle; asks her to forward his letter to William Forthwith; predicts mail routes will be cut off; warns that the Yankees will plunder, but not murder women...
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to his Sister M., 27 March 1863
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister M. acknowledge receipt of her letters; prophesies battles at Murfreesborough and on the Rappahannock once the weather clears; dismisses rumors of demoralized Union army; expects war to go on for up to...
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, 29 January 1863
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing the spread of smallpox in Goldsboro; insists on his family being vacinated; considers his wounded side to be improving; remarks on widespread hopes for an early peace.
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 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)

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)

Richard C. Bridges to Sister M., 5 November 1861
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his Sister M recounting the bloody summer campaign of 1861 and October 4th offensive against General Meade; mentions adequate food and clothing, but a lack of tents; describes army life for their acquaintances.
Civil War Archive (University of Mississippi)

Richard C. Bridges to mother, 3 November 1861
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his mother concerning the guarding of batteries on the Potomac; states the probability of an attack on Manassas; describes the battle at Leesburg; asks after blankets and clothes.
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)

T.G. Clark to Margery Clark (24 August 1862)
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Health; Death; Homesickness; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865;
Thomas discusses the death of Lieutenant Paschall and rumor concerning troop advances towards Washington. Also writes about the health of the soldiers in Camp Mott. Finally discusses news of home matters, particularly the sale of his horse, against...
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)

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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