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[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, April 14, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his army company's movement and combat through the Mississippi River. He mentions attacking Fort DeRaissa (DeRussy) and his company acting as a reserve reinforcement for General Nathaniel Banks Army of the Gulf and Red River campaign.
Date:
April 14, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, August 12, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent informing them that he will soon request a furlough, that he was transferred to another military hospital in Keokuk, Iowa, and that his health is good.
Date:
August 12, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
1863-08~
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, December 3, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing the possibility of being deployed in Vicksburg, Mississippi, his life in Keokuk, Iowa, and the distribution of wages to their and to his needs.
Date:
December 3, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
December 26, 1863
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
July 19, 1863
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, July 25, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent informing them that he will be transferred to davenports army hospital and on arrival will be requesting a furlough. He briefly discusses his former regiment and their deployment on an expedition through Mississippi with Major General Andrew J. Smith.
Date:
July 25, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, June 25, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent informing them of his health, his living conditions at the army hospital in Tennessee, and discussing the redeployment of his company.
Date:
June 25, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, March 7, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his company's month long expedition across the Confederacy before heading back to a camp in Tennessee near Vicksburg. He briefly mentions his journey to Meridian, Mississippi where he and his company tore up all the railroads for 10 miles and burnt all the train cars and locomotives.
Date:
March 17, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
May 14, 1863
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, November 17, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing how content he feels in the army hospital and in Keokuk, Iowa. He mentions that he created a ring business, already making a profit of $15, and the surprising lack of violence and quiet post-election day.
Date:
November 17, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. Sargent, August, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to his father discussing his desire to be furloughed and his life in Keokuk, Iowa standing guard at an Army Hospital.
Date:
1864-08-25/1864-08-28
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. Sargent, February 17, 1865]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his father, Mr. Sargent discussing his regiment's movement through the Mississippi River toward New Orleans, Louisiana. He mentions sending his clothes and blanket to Mr. Sargent and instructing them to keep it until further notice.
Date:
February 17, 1865
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
January 22, 1863
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mrs. Sargent, June 21, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his mother, Mrs. Sargent discussing the recovery of his wounded leg and his plans to get furloughed. He says that he will be waiting to receive his pay first and recover from his wound before requesting to be furloughed.
Date:
June 21, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
1863
Creator:
Trowbridge, S. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
August 8, 1863
Creator:
Trowbridge, S. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
1863?-04-09
Creator:
Wadley, G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to John Watts, February 2, 1862]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston to John Watts discussing the illness she's come down with that hasn't gone away for two seasons now. She wishes Effie was at home and safe instead of in Texas, where it obviously isn't safe with all the fighting going on.
Date:
February 2, 1862
Creator:
Watts, Annie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, January 17, 1862]
Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts discussing the delight she felt in receiving Effie's letters, for she loves writing. Tells Effie she doesn't dream of her or her children and how a fire started at Monticello House. Everyone sends love from home and wonders how her husband an child are.
Date:
January 17, 1862
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, November 27, 1860]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts discussing how she not only misses her but her other children as well and wishes for their safety. She wonders how Effie and the people in Texas think of Lincoln being elected as the next president. Mrs. Watts also updates Effie on the situation back home.
Date:
November 27, 1860
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs.Watts to Effie Watts Rector]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing life back home and the importance of Religion on the after-life.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts Rector, December 10, 1866]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing how she wishes to be with her children and grandchildren surrounded by happiness. No sorrow or suffering. Some family members were sick, others were fine, and prices have skyrocketed on produce. Fundraisers are being held for a graveyard for the fallen soldiers and help fix up a church.
Date:
December 10, 1866
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts Rector, February 19, 1867]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts Rector discussing how Effie has many blessings from her. To Effie and her husband, kisses for their little boy. The winter has been rough back home, many deaths have occurred, just as many marriages. A lot of couples are tying the knot; she accepts the invitation to visit Texas.
Date:
February 19, 1867
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History