The events of this undated letter written by Henry Marshall Misemer (1832-1865) to his wife, Martha suggest that it was written in spring of 1864. H. M. informs his wife that he has sent some things with John Wright for her and the children. He tells…
In this short note of May 7, 1863, written by what appears to be E. C. [A?], Captain Buchanan is asked to be at a certain location with all the others he can get.
In this letter of March 8, 1862, Alfred Wilson writes to James Watson to express his support for the war. He describes efforts to recruit more men from Jackson and Macon Counties and commends Watson's willingness to serve in the military, stating…
In this letter of February 1861 J.J. Welch writes to D.W. Siler asking him to inquire about about the status of some land surveys he mailed. He also gives updates on local developments and muses on the likelihood of civil war.
In this letter of October 29, 1861, Elizabeth Watson writes to James Watson decsribing local conditions, including prices for corn and salt and giving details of family members and local people, including news that one has died.
In this letter of March 15, 1878, Ella Warren writes her “Dear sister Marth” to let her know she is coming for a visit in May. She is sorry to hear that Martha is not feeling well and is sick of living in town. She wants to know if the things she…
This certificate of September 10, 1863, commissions C. S. Buchanan as Second Lieutenant in the Fiftieth Battalion of North Carolina Militia for Home Defense from the date of July 26, 1863 by authority of Zebulon B. Vance.
A bill of goods purchased at Nashville Tennessee April 15, 1964 by H. M. Misemer. Items purchased were 2 pair of shoes, a paper of pins, 3 papers of needles, 2 barlow knifes, 2 and a half quires of paper, a small tin bucket, 5 tin cups, 4 bars of…
In this letter of April 6, 1861, Unknown writes their uncle from Ray County, Missouri to let him know they are well, but it is too wet to plow. He or she is answering a previous letter from the uncle by explaining their father’s death. The letter…