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[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 22, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling her when he will be home. He mentions that the Indians claim they are on the side of the South.
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 24, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll detailing a battle he fought in.
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 26, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing a recent battle with the Union Army, their plans to move into Kansas, and the lack of clothing among the Confederate soldiers.
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 28, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll thanking her for the socks she sent him, and telling of his encountering the bodies of two dead men after a battle.
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 30, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her he'll be home on January 1 at the earliest. He discusses the positions of the Confederate and Union armies, and tells her he is anxious to be home again.
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, October 18, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing his sleeping arrangements and the amount of clothing he has. He also promises to send her $50.
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, October 30 & 31, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll discussing the cold weather and the Indians that will be joining his company soon.
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, September 4, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing the Confederate Army's deal with the Indians, the clothing he has received from Celia, and an upcoming move to the Arkansas River.
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, September 14, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing the horse he is sending home and a pony he recently bought. He also explains that, although he wants to go home, he must do his duty to his country first.
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, September 30, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling of a battle he was in, and the wagons and goods they took from the enemy.
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, September 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her to take care of herself and to do less housework while she is sick, and asking her only to send him a pair of pants.
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to W. H. Carroll, March 6, 185u]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his brother W. H. Carroll. He discusses the cost of land, stock, and produce in Texas, and recommends land in Collin and Grayson counties if his brother is thinking of moving.
[Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll, July 12, 1860]
Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll telling him news of the family in Louisiana, Missouri, and asking many questions about what Carroll is doing in Texas. He also discusses politics in Missouri, and the presidential race between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.
[Letter from Joseph Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, August 27, 1856]
Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll asking him to come visit Louisiana soon. He also discusses a recent Democratic election.
[Letter from Joseph Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, February 19, 1856]
Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll telling him that Carroll does not need to be repaid the money he gave his son to move to Texas. He also mentions that he is in better health.
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, June 28, 1859]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling of a murder and upcoming trial in Louisiana. She also lists recent marriages and deaths, and mentions that her father is running for County Surveyor in the next election.
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, November 22, 1859]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling the news of Louisiana. She mentions that she is tired of living there, and wishes to move.
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, April 18, 1858]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to her uncle Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the health of herself and her family.
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, August 28, 1856]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to her uncle Joseph A. Carroll talking about whether or not he intends to marry. She asks about Texas and politics, and speaks of her family.
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, December 25, 1858]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the Christmas festivities, and the health of the family. She adds congratulations on his wedding day.
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, February 18, 1857]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll discussing the town news and the wellness of his family. She also mentions her education.
[Letter from Missouri A. Smith to Joseph A. Carroll, February 20, 1859]
Letter from Missouri A. Smith to Joseph A. Carroll telling him the family news, and discussing the church and her education.
[Letter from Otis G. Welch to Joseph A. Carroll, May 12, 1861]
Letter from Otis G. Welch to Joseph A. Carroll asking him to send a dispatch.
[Letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, May 4, 1856]
Letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll. He tells of the recent deaths in Louisiana, Missouri, and discusses the politics of the state in detail.
[Letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, September 22, 1867]
Letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll discussing the news from Louisiana. He also discusses politics, and the possibility of Negro suffrage, and what they should do in the event that is becomes law.
[Letter from William Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, January 27, 1856]
Letter from William Carroll to his brother Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the news from Louisiana, Missouri. He discusses the price of produce and animals, and mentions several weddings that have occurred. He also mentions that he would like to spend a winter in Texas.
[Letter to Joseph A. Carroll, March 30, 1862]
Letter to Joseph A. Carroll informing him that blankets are on their way to Carroll's company.
[Note by Joseph A. Carroll, June 12, 1861]
Note by Joseph A. Carroll concerning money owed to another soldier.
[Note by Joseph A. Carroll, May 31, 1862]
Note written by Joseph A. Carroll concerning money to be paid to him.
[Second Page of Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, June 28, 1859]
Second page of a letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling of a murder and upcoming trial in Louisiana. She also lists recent marriages and deaths, and mentions that her father is running for County Surveyor in the next election.
[Transcript of letter from Craig Alexander to Joseph A. Carroll, April 7, 1856]
Transcript of a letter from Craig Alexander to Joseph A. Carroll telling him news from Missouri, and asking after Thomas, who went to western Texas and has disappeared.
[Transcript of letter from David Finley to Joseph A. Carroll, February 21, 1859]
Transcript of letter from David Finley to Joseph A. Carroll commenting on Carroll's recent marriage, and his own plans when he gets married. He discusses his education, and the family.
[Transcript of letter from Edward B. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, January 13, 1856]
Transcript of a letter from Edward B. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll. He discusses the winter weather in Missouri, as well as the health of the family.
[Transcript of letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll, August 4, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll imploring him to write to his family in Louisiana. She discusses a recent murder and upcoming trial, and the well-being of his family.
[Transcript of letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll, December 10, 1858]
Transcript of a letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to her brother Joseph A. Carroll informing him of recent deaths in her town, as well as information about their family.
[Transcript of letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll, October 31, 1856]
Transcript of a letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll telling of her recent illness, recent marriages in Louisiana, and the state of their family.
[Transcript of letter from Henry S. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, November 20, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Henry S. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll relating the news from Louisiana. He mentions a burglary, the crops, and the schoolteacher.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, the first page of which is missing. He discusses some of the men he knows who have deserted the Confederate Army to join the Union.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, July 2, 1858]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll informing her of his arrival in Louisiana, Missouri, and asking that she write to him until he can return to Texas.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, July 4, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll discussing his service with the army, and their upcoming movement to the North. He comments on a pair of pants his wife made for him, and requests that she tell their daughter to be good.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, July 8, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll thanking her for eye salve she sent to him, and discussing the health of the men in his regiment.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, June 20, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll He asks her to ask Mr. Ford to find her some place to live while Carroll is in the army, and mentions that he wants to build her a house when he comes home.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, June 22, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her of his arrival at Fort Arbuckle, and his election to Second Lieutenant. He also tells her who she can board with in Denton.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 8, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll. He mentions that his company is in an unpopulated area of the country, and makes clear his opinions of men who are not fighting in the army. He tells Celia to tell the girls of Denton County not to associate with the men around town, and to wait until the soldiers come back to marry, as he considers them real men.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 13, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll informing her that his regiment has fallen back from Camp Pike to Camp McCollock, and of the arrival of the Texas Regiment.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 22, 1861]
Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling her when he will be home. He mentions that the Indians claim they are on the side of the South.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 24, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll detailing a battle he fought in.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 26, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing a recent battle with the Union Army, their plans to move into Kansas, and the lack of clothing among the Confederate soldiers.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 28, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll thanking her for the socks she sent him, and telling of his encountering the bodies of two dead men after a battle.
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, October 30 & 31, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll discussing the cold weather and the Indians that will be joining his company soon.
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