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Letters (1844-1874) to Elizabeth Boswell Horne and Susan Boswell, from relatives and friends in Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas. Included are Civil War-era descriptions of dyeing cloth and weaving dimity, and letters (1871-1874) from a nephew, W. Emory Horne, attending East Alabama Male College, now Auburn University, who later emigrated to Texas.

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The bulk of this collection consists of letters written by Alexander H. Burnett, his wife Catherine and other family members during the American Civil War.

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One letter from Cameron to his daughter dated September 13, 1862.

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Writing to his parents, Miles describes his experiences serving with Hilliard's Legion during the Civil War. He describes being shelled, leading cavalry to capture enemy troops and material, and meeting with old friends. He also criticizes the Confederate retreat from Kentucky.

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Letters, wills, and other items related to J.M. Clay. Of particular note are several letters written by him and his wife Mary during the Civil War.

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Quarterly report from Huntsville, Alabama, written by Union Chaplain George Compton to Col. J.B. McCown, commander of the 63rd Illinois Infantry.

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This collection contains Civil war letters pertaining to William T. Cooper who served in the Confederate army in the 12th Alabama Infantry.

The letters describe his thoughts at the beginning of the war with letters home, and towards the end his demoralization with the war thinking that Confederate President Jefferson Davis could end it if he wanted to.

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Photocopies of Robert Corry's family correspondence (1857-1865), including letters between Corry and his wife, Eliza Harris Corry (1863-1865) during his military service; copies of Robert Corry's obituary (1913), miscellaneous documents (1849-1865) concerning the estate of James Harris and Robert Corry's military service.

Scope and Contents Letters (1855-64) from Crittenden to his family, including his parents, his brother, William D. Crittenden, and his wife, Bettie Browning Crittenden; letters (1862-68) of William D. Crittenden, William H. Browning and John K. Browning to family; letters ...

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This collection contains a Civil War era letter written by L. D. McKinney. The letter recounts local events and notes the fictional works of Augusta Evans.