University of Mississippi -- Students; University of Mississippi -- History; University of Mississippi -- Social life and customs; Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Social aspects;
Remarks on the close of the semester, finals, and classes; remarks on Spanish-American War coverage in the news; comments on the war and politics; remarks on his social life.
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.