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.
Confederate States of America. Army -- Management; Confederate States of America. Army -- Leaves and furloughs; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army -- Promotions;
Tells Maggie that he is not completely satisfied working under Maj Baylor and may switch positions but is hesitating. He also says that he saw his cousin Tom, who was elected lieutenant of his old Company. Roberts also mentions that he may be...
Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Troop movements; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Religion; Health; Education;
Benjamin mentions rumors of fighting in Chattanooga, TN., and speculates on Virginia and North Carolina; mentions his regiment's movements and discusses hearing of life at home.
Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Rumor -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons; Troop movements;
Roberts writes that he has been transferred to Cheatham's Division. States that while passing Jackson's Brigade, men in his Brigade thought their forms of punishment were cruel and decided to break into the guard house; four were captured. He says...
Mothers and sons; Travel; University of Mississippi -- Students;
Letter to Jeremiah concerning his giving speech at UM's commencement, travels of various family members and few requests of Jeremiah to visit friends and family.
Mississippi Woman Suffrage Association; Suffrage; Representative government and representation; Women and democracy; Equality; Women's rights; Women -- Suffrage; First-wave feminism;
Contains list of officers, reports and meeting minutes
Mississippi Woman Suffrage Association; Suffrage; Representative government and representation; Women and democracy; Equality; Women's rights; Women -- Suffrage; First-wave feminism;
Contains list of officers and committee members, information on the annual meeting held in Flora, MS, Report of Enrollment, and the President's Address
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783; Troop movements; Military supplies; Patriotism;
Lee sympathizes with Greene for having less-than-motivated troops, and suggests some improvements that could be made to increase morale among the men. He also suggests appealing to the public's sense of patriotism.
