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Map of Sabine and San Augustine Counties
Cadastral map of parts of Sabine and San Augustine Counties, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes rivers, creeks, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. No scale indicated.
[Letter from John B. Rector to Kenner K. Rector, July 4, 1863]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing the awful weather in Tennessee while dealing with the enemy. He explains the whole battle of how separate groups were on the battleground; he hopes Kenner's arm heals quickly. John warns his brother to not come back to battle, for nothing good is waiting for him. He's starving, in need of sleep, and wishes he was home.
[Letter from John Rector from Kenner K. Rector, December 29, 1863]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing the many losses during the war. Not only were certain men killed in battle, but a lot of horses were as well. Food supply will be very low so they'll have to make do with what they have.
[Letter from Vanburen Sargent to his Parents - 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his company guarding a railroad 17 miles from Jackson, Mississippi.
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed in Arkansas. He expresses that he doesn't understand why his regiment was stationed there and that he doesn't believe that they are there for a good cause given that there is "home guards" being formed by citizens of Arkansas.
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing a new captain him and the boys have. He also feels as though some of the men are too young in the army. Vanburen thinks he should be in the ground by now but he's still breathing.
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, August 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his deployment tomorrow morning to an unknown location. He says that they might be deployed to reinforce William Rosecrans Army of the Cumberland.
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, December 26, 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his life in the Army recently, including being deployed in Vicksburg and his encounter with guerillas.
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, July 19, 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his recent life at an Army camp in Moscow, Tennessee. He briefly mentions his expectation to get paid and to be home soon, less than 6 months, because of the good news being received of the war.
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, May 14, 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed on a railroad in Tennessee outside of Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions Confederate guerillas possibly prowling outside of his company's camp.
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mrs. Sargent, January 22, 1862]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his mother, Mrs. Sargent informing them of his recent life including his redeployment to a camp 2 miles from Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions the extremely cold climate, various people in his company, the expectation of an attack, and the lack of information received on the war.
Map of Robertson County
Blueline print of survey map of Robertson County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, railroads, and blocks of land. No scale information given.
[Letter from S. T. Trowbridge, 1863]
Letter from S.T. Trowbridge discussing how he should be addressed in letters And how he's still with General John A. Logan under fire in 9 battles during the Siege of Vicksburg.
[Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family, August 8, 1863]
Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family discussing a new baby being born into the family. Now consisting of one boy and four girls for them. He then talks highly on General Grant being the best general he's ever worked for. As well as trusting the man, even enough to following him further into battle. He met a few old acquaintances but they're all unwell.
Map of Hopkins County
Blueline format of survey map of Hopkins County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, and blocks of land. No scale information given.
[Letter from G. Wadley to Mrs. Wadley, April 9, 1863]
Letter from G. Wadley, to his wife, Mrs. Wadley discussing his business dealings and life in Louisiana. He expresses concern over their baby being sick and expresses his regret for not being there.
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to John Watts, June 24, 1863]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her brother, John Watts discussing how letters coming in were burned by the enemy. So finding out what's going on or a response from someone will be hard. She informs her brother how the family is doing and wishing him good health.
[Transcript of Letter from G. Wadley to Mrs. Wadley, April 9, 1863]
Transcript of letter from G. Wadley, to his wife, Mrs. Wadley discussing his business dealings and life in Louisiana. He expresses concern over their baby being sick and expresses his regret for not being there.
[Transcript of Letter from S. T. Trowbridge, 1863]
Transcript of letter from S.T. Trowbridge discussing how he should be addressed in letters And how he's still with General John A. Logan under fire in 9 battles during the Siege of Vicksburg.
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed in Arkansas. He expresses that he doesn't understand why his regiment was stationed there and that he doesn't believe that they are there for a good cause given that there is "home guards" being formed by citizens of Arkansas.
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, August 1863]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his deployment tomorrow morning to an unknown location. He says that they might be deployed to reinforce William Rosecrans Army of the Cumberland.
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, December 26, 1863]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his life in the Army recently, including being deployed in Vicksburg and his encounter with guerillas.
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, July 19, 1863]
Transcript of letter from from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his recent life at an Army camp in Moscow, Tennessee. He briefly mentions his expectation to get paid and to be home soon, less than 6 months, because of the good news being received of the war.
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, May 14, 1863]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed on a railroad in Tennessee outside of Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions Confederate guerillas possibly prowling outside of his company's camp.
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mrs. Sargent, January 22, 1862]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his mother, Mrs. Sargent informing them of his recent life including his redeployment to a camp 2 miles from Jackson, Mississippi. He mentions the extremely cold climate, various people in his company, the expectation of an attack, and the lack of information received on the war.
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