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Letter (written on fuel requisition form), Regimental Camp, Dear Aunt Ann (Have built winter quarters, but Yankees seem to have strength advantage; he doesn't think the Confederates are fighting as hard now, for the men are tired of war; wants more letters from home, and has not received any clothing), Dec. 15, 1863

 File — Box: Short Collection 1, Folder: 20

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of thirty-three letters written by Thomas T. Bigbie to his parents and his wife between June 21, 1862, and July 1, 1864. The collection also contains photocopies of National Archives records relating to the Bigbie family, including Muster rolls, Prisoner of War Rolls, and a death report). Typescripts of the letters are available (folders 34-36). The library also has duplicated the collection on one reel of positive microfilm (microfilm Z 1010 .I53 no. 147).

Dates

  • Dec. 15, 1863

Extent

From the Collection: 36 Folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732