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Box 2

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Contains 102 Results:

Isaac C. Pugh to Elvira E. Pugh, Head Quarters, Seventeenth Army Corps, Department of the Tennessee, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Letter written on military letterhead. Content includes a discussion of family affairs and description of Christmas festivities, 1863 December 25

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 16
Sub-Series Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is composed of letters written by Isaac C. Pugh and I.R. (Rinaldo) Pugh. Letters describe military events such as encounters with the Rebel army, changes in military command, and battles as they transpire. Pertinent content includes accounts of the siege of Vicksburg and the battle of Jackson, Mississippi.

Dates: 1863 December 25

Isaac C. Pugh to Elvira E. Pugh, Head Quarters, Seventeenth Army Corps, Department of the Tennessee, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Letter written on military letterhead. Content includes an account of military Christmas festivities and news of potential alterations in Union command, 1863 December 28

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 16
Sub-Series Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is composed of letters written by Isaac C. Pugh and I.R. (Rinaldo) Pugh. Letters describe military events such as encounters with the Rebel army, changes in military command, and battles as they transpire. Pertinent content includes accounts of the siege of Vicksburg and the battle of Jackson, Mississippi.

Dates: 1863 December 28

Isaac C. Pugh to Elvira E. Pugh, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Letter describes Pugh's sentiments toward the continuation of the war, 1864 January 3

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 17
Sub-Series Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters written by Isaac C. Pugh. Other correspondents include Elvira E. Pugh and I.R. (Rinaldo) Pugh. Letters describe military events, such as encounters with the Rebel army and changes in military command, and present Isaac C. Pugh's perspective on the continuation of the war, the state of the government, and his career.

Dates: 1864 January 3

Isaac C. Pugh to Elvira E. Pugh, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Content includes Pugh's decision to resign if not promoted and information regarding alterations in Union command, 1864 January 10

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 17
Sub-Series Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters written by Isaac C. Pugh. Other correspondents include Elvira E. Pugh and I.R. (Rinaldo) Pugh. Letters describe military events, such as encounters with the Rebel army and changes in military command, and present Isaac C. Pugh's perspective on the continuation of the war, the state of the government, and his career.

Dates: 1864 January 10

Isaac C. Pugh to Elvira E. Pugh, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Letter originally enclosed a copy of the Vicksburg newspaper "The Daily Citizen". Content includes information regarding Generals Sherman and Lauman, and black schools in the South, 1864 January 20

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 17
Sub-Series Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters written by Isaac C. Pugh. Other correspondents include Elvira E. Pugh and I.R. (Rinaldo) Pugh. Letters describe military events, such as encounters with the Rebel army and changes in military command, and present Isaac C. Pugh's perspective on the continuation of the war, the state of the government, and his career.

Dates: 1864 January 20

Isaac C. Pugh to Elvira E. Pugh, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Content includes discussion of the future of Pugh's career, 1864 January 24

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 17
Sub-Series Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters written by Isaac C. Pugh. Other correspondents include Elvira E. Pugh and I.R. (Rinaldo) Pugh. Letters describe military events, such as encounters with the Rebel army and changes in military command, and present Isaac C. Pugh's perspective on the continuation of the war, the state of the government, and his career.

Dates: 1864 January 24

Isaac C. Pugh to Elvira E. Pugh, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Content includes instructions regarding the family farm and a description of the winter season in Mississippi, 1864 January 25

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 18
Sub-Series Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters written by Isaac C. Pugh. Other correspondents include Elvira E. Pugh and I.R. (Rinaldo) Pugh. Letters describe military events, such as encounters with the Rebel army and changes in military command, and present Isaac C. Pugh's perspective on the continuation of the war, the state of the government, and his career.

Dates: 1864 January 25

Rinaldo Pugh to Elvira E. Pugh, Galesburg, Illinois. Two letters written on same sheet of paper. Letter of January 27th regarding the homecoming of the 41st Illinois Volunteers. Letter of January 28th regarding Rinaldo's 21st birthday, 1864 January 27-28

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 18
Sub-Series Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters written by Isaac C. Pugh. Other correspondents include Elvira E. Pugh and I.R. (Rinaldo) Pugh. Letters describe military events, such as encounters with the Rebel army and changes in military command, and present Isaac C. Pugh's perspective on the continuation of the war, the state of the government, and his career.

Dates: 1864 January 27-28

Isaac C. Pugh to Elvira E. Pugh, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Content includes an update on Pugh's military status and a discussion of the Pugh children's activities, 1864 January 30

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 18
Sub-Series Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters written by Isaac C. Pugh. Other correspondents include Elvira E. Pugh and I.R. (Rinaldo) Pugh. Letters describe military events, such as encounters with the Rebel army and changes in military command, and present Isaac C. Pugh's perspective on the continuation of the war, the state of the government, and his career.

Dates: 1864 January 30

Isaac C. Pugh to Elvira E. Pugh, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Content includes news of a Union expedition launched under General Sherman and Pugh's continued service on the military board , 1864 February 4

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 18
Sub-Series Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series is primarily composed of letters written by Isaac C. Pugh. Other correspondents include Elvira E. Pugh and I.R. (Rinaldo) Pugh. Letters describe military events, such as encounters with the Rebel army and changes in military command, and present Isaac C. Pugh's perspective on the continuation of the war, the state of the government, and his career.

Dates: 1864 February 4