Pocket diary of Ellison Capers, July 1863 - October 1863
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Pocket diary of Ellison Capers, kept from July of 1863 through October of 1863.
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Diary of Ellison Capers, July 1862 - November 1863
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Diary of Ellison Capers, kept from July of 1862 through November of 1863.
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"Citadel Cadets at Tulifinny: How they received their 'first baptism of fire' in the war of the 60s as told by one of them" by John C. Sellers
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Letter from Ellison Capers to his wife Lottie, November 12, 1864
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Capers begins his letter by telling Lottie he has received some of her letters including one which notifies him of the death of a Mr. Graves. He greatly admired this man and is sad to hear of his passing. He apologizes for sending Lottie a letter in which he complains about the inefficiency of the army but hopes that they will be able to cross the Tennessee River tomorrow. His servant, Ben, asks to be remembered to the family and then Capers discusses money with her. He closes the letter by telling her how much he loves her and their children.
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Letter from Ellison Capers to his wife Lottie, November 9, 1864
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Capers writes that the army has finally set off towards the Tennessee River but had to stop again on account of torrential rain. He tells Lottie that he will send her money from his October pay and that she should not spend it on items for him. He also wishes that he had time to study but says he is constantly employed in fixing his command. His officers are incompetent and in his opinion, incompetence runs rampant through the army.
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Letter from Ellison Capers to his wife Lottie, November 8, 1864
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Capers writes Lottie a short letter stating that the army still has not left for Tennessee on account of bad weather but they may leave tomorrow. He asks Lottie to tell Frank that he has a deer story to tell him and to thank his mother for the shirts and flannels. He asks Lottie to send him his scarf, if possible, and if she received a note he wrote her on the eve of the Battle of Jonesboro.
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Letter from Ellison Capers to his wife Lottie, November 5, 6 and 7, 1864
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In his letter on the 5th, Capers states that the army has been delayed in crossing the Tennessee River due to a delay in supplies. He reports the large number of men who are in need of shoes and other necessities and the small amount that is actually given to them. He talks about the cost of sending a telegram and how the mail is very slow. He also mentions his servant, Ben, and his character. In his letter on the 6th, Capers tells Lottie that there is still no sign of movement of the army and he wonders if the campaign will happen at all. He also describes the contents of a bundle he receives including shirts and a cap and gloves. He closes the letter by discussing where a new bundle should be sent as well as some extracts that Lottie sent. In his short letter on the 7th, Capers states that they are going to cross the Tennessee River the day after tomorrow.
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Letter from Ellison Capers to his wife Lottie, November 1 and 2, 1864
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In his letter on the 1st, Capers describes to Lottie what he has seen on the march towards Tennessee including ruined plantations and overgrown fields and how it makes him miss her and their home. He then gives her a list of every place they have marched so far. In his letter on the 2nd, Capers writes about the mail and how it will be hard for him to send letters. He also asks her about money and that he has had to buy a new horse named Woodfire. He also asks her to stop the Bishop from sending him books since he will not have time to read them. In the fragment, he talks about his nomination to the Legislature.
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Letter from Ellison Capers to his wife Lottie, October 28, 1864
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Capers writes that the army has reached Decatur in northern Alabama and has been camped outside of the garrison for a few days. He talks about the mail and thanks Lottie for remembering his birthday. He also mentions that he was not surprised by his defeat in the Legislature since many of his friends did not know to vote for him. He closes by trying to tell Lottie that although he has much on his mind, he is fortified by God and is grateful for His love and kindness.
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Letter from Ellison Capers to his wife Lottie, October 21, 1864
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Capers writes to Lottie about the recent movements of the army and what he has been doing. He tells her the places they have marched to and that it adds up to 257 miles. He apologizes for not writing more and states that the only reason they have stopped in Gadsden is so the bare footed men could get shoes. He also mentions that he was nominated for the Legislature and was gratified but has heard nothing about it and could not withdraw on account of not having mail or telegraphic access.
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