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[Letter from Celia Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, December 28, 1863]
Letter from Celia Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll asking him to come home soon so he can see his daughter. She mentions dresses she is making for herself, and promises that she will make him some clothes soon.
Date:
December 28, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Celia J. Burrows
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll, July 12, 1860]
Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll telling him news of the family in Louisiana, Missouri, and asking many questions about what Carroll is doing in Texas. He also discusses politics in Missouri, and the presidential race between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.
Date:
July 12, 1860
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, April 5, 1865]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll discussing his visit to a penitentiary, and a march the Confederate Army is on.
Date:
April 5, 1865
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, April 7, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her that a man in his regiment is going home and that he promised to bring Carroll back clothes from Celia.
Date:
April 7, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, April 17, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing his regiment's exit from Camp Garland.
Date:
April 17, 1864
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, August 3, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing the elections in Denton County. He suggests that the newly elected sheriff raise a Union flag and declare the county a part of the Union once more. He also sends her some of his old shirts.
Date:
August 3, 1864
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, August 4, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll asking that she send him some socks. He also mentions hearing rumors of the fall of Vicksburg, and notes that he and his men think it doubtful.
Date:
August 4, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, August 7, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing a battle he fought in.
Date:
August 7, 1864
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, August 9, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll thanking her for the clothing she sent him, and discussing the situation in Atlanta and Richmond.
Date:
August 9, 1864
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, August 25, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling of his regiment's recent retreat.
Date:
August 25, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, August 25, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll informing her he has received the coat she sent him. He also discusses his men leaving on furlough.
Date:
August 25, 1864
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, December 19, 1862]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll informing her that he is being sent on important business to Little Rock, and so can't come home as he had expected.
Date:
December 19, 1862
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, February 23, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll asking that she write him more frequently, and assuring her that he is in good health.
Date:
February 23, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, July 21, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her about the outcome of a battle with the Union Army.
Date:
July 21, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, June 18, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll detailing a battle in which he fought.
Date:
June 18, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, June 18, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her that there is little news, although his regiment recently captured a boat on the Arkansas River.
Date:
June 18, 1864
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, June 22, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her of his arrival at Fort Arbuckle, and his election to Second Lieutenant. He also tells her who she can board with in Denton.
Date:
June 22, 1861
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, March 3, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing the money he has been offered to buy an animal of his. He asks Celia to ask Mr. Murphy if selling the animal is agreeable to him.
Date:
March 3, 1864
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, March 8, 1862]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll discussing the weather and his health. He claims that he is in good health because he keeps busy, and the lazy men fall ill. He asks after blankets and money he sent home, and mentions a battle he fought in.
Date:
March 8, 1862
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, March 28, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling her how to send him his clothes.
Date:
March 28, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, March 30, 1865]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing the uncertainty of his regiment's movements, and telling her that he has enough clothing.
Date:
March 30, 1865
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, May 6, 1865]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing prisoners and deserters, and the drills his regiment does.
Date:
May 6, 1865
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, May 30, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her he has sent her money to pay her board with. He hopes that he will have enough money when the war is over to build her a house.
Date:
May 30, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 8, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll. He mentions that his company is in an unpopulated area of the country, and makes clear his opinions of men who are not fighting in the army. He tells Celia to tell the girls of Denton County not to associate with the men around town, and to wait until the soldiers come back to marry, as he considers them real men.
Date:
November 8, 1862
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History