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[Letter from O. G. Bacon to Hamilton K. Redway, June 8, 1864]

Description: Letter from O.G. Bacon to Hamilton K. Redway which discusses the the current happenings in Bacon's life and in the county he lives in. He tell Redway of a job offer he has taken and of the bountiful wheat and fruit crops. Bacon furthers that the two should continue to correspond to one another. In the letter's closing, he and his wife send their love to Redway's wife and family. Bacon wrote this letter to Redway while he was living in Rheatown, Tennessee.
Date: June 8, 1864
Creator: Bacon, O. G.

[Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, July 1, 1864]

Description: By the recommendation of Lieut. H. K. Redway Corporal Joseph Freeman is reduced to the ranks for absence and disability. Private Lovejoy is promoted to be Corporal via Freeman reduced.
Date: July 1, 1864
Creator: Comstock, E. D.

[Letter from Major General Crooks, December 9, 1864]

Description: General Order for official communications. First documents should be enclosed with synopsis on from, Intermediate Commanders should make sure it is worth the Department Commander's time. Secondly applications for furlongh and discharge will not be accompanied with Transmittal but have the application on the first fold, with necessity and nature of the application. Third letters will be forwarded through intermediate commanders unless urgent. Fourth no more papers to be presented in person by of… more
Date: December 9, 1864
Creator: Crooks, Major General

[Letter from S. Farlin to Captain Hamilton K. Redway, December 29, 1864]

Description: A letter from Capt. S. Farlin addressed to Captain Redway notifying him of the delevery of 200 bushels of corn from Mr. Tompkins. Farlin details that he will send Redway an equal amount of oats. He asks Redway to create a receipt for the bushels and send it "down tomorrow."
Date: December 29, 1864
Creator: Farlin, S.

[Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway, December 9, 1864]

Description: Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway regarding forage for Redway's command of 21 horses. The letter indicates that 10 sacks (1,260 pounds) of oats and 11 sacks (1,260 pounds) of corn are to be sent to Redway by train. The forage is to last from December 11 to December 20.
Date: December 9, 1864
Creator: Farlin, S.

[Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway, December 13, 1864]

Description: Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway regarding forage for Redway's command of 30 horses. The letter indicates that 18 sacks (2,400 pounds) of oats, 22 sacks (2,400 pounds)of corn, and 10 bales (2,320 pounds)of hay are to be sent to Redway by train. The forage is to last from December 13 to December 20.
Date: December 13, 1864
Creator: Farlin, S.

[Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway, November 11, 1864]

Description: Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway regarding forage for Redway's horses. The letter indicates that there is 14,210 pounds of hay and 5,216 pounds of grain for Redway's command of 21 horses. Farlin mentions that the grain will last through the end of November, and the hay will last until December 24.
Date: November 11, 1864
Creator: Farlin, S.

[Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway, November 29, 1864]

Description: Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway regarding forage for Redway's command of 21 horses. The letter indicates that 18 sacks (2,284 pounds) of oats are to be sent to Redway by train. The oats are to last from December 1 to December 10.
Date: November 29, 1864
Creator: Farlin, S.

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara, February 22, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara states that he handed Major Morgan money and candy for his family. Dr. Fentress gives her instructions on how to retrieve it and what debts to pay. He give an update on his health. He also has received an invitation from Colonel Groce for a "gathering."
Date: February 22, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, December 7, 1864]

Description: Letter from the David Fentress to "My Dear Wife" (Clara Fentress). The letter is badly faded. It appears to inform the recipient that the writer is about to take a trip of several days. The trip may have been delayed so he can "wait until all danger is past."
Date: December 7, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date: August 16, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 25, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he states how upset he is that he has not heard form her since June. He recounts a bad dream he had. He updates her on his effort to gain a leave of absence and a transfer. He also describes his health.
Date: August 25, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the difficulties he faces applying for a transfer and/or a leave of absence. He states that he has 110 men in hospitals. Dr. Fentress's brigade is to march to Arkansas and only waits for Hardeman's Brigade to arrive. He also states that his men look forward to leaving Louisiana and moving to Arkansas.
Date: August 30, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 21, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that he is sending food, candy, and cloth. He requests that she sew the cloth into drawers and send them back to him. He states his salary will be $110 per month. He then lists his expenses. He tells Clara he has had Yellow Fever. He requests cotton socks. He ends by regretting not being able to spend Christmas with his family.
Date: December 21, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 30, 1864]

Description: Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his being ordered to take charge of Hospital No. 2 in Houston. The letter is badly faded, but it appears that he is discussing his plans for travel to take up his post.
Date: December 30, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 10, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara which starts out with a description of his health. He recounts the his encounters with the people living near his camp; the cost of housing; eating with Captain Weir; and the cost of common goods.
Date: February 10, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 19, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his trip to Houston to acquire medicine for his troops. He gives details of his trip, how much he spent, and his plans to send his wife some money. He passes on news of the war. He says that the Monitor Fleet is a failure. He also speculates on the future of the war. He gives an update on his health.
Date: February 19, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
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