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A Guide to the Ross Family Correspondence, 1861-1864 Ross Family, Correspondence, 1861-1864 21089

A Guide to the Ross Family Correspondence, 1861-1864

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Accession Number 21089


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Repository
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Accession number
21089
Title
Ross Family Correspondence, 1861-1865
Physical Characteristics
.225 cu. ft. and 1 box
Language
English

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Ross family. Correspondence, 1861-1864. Accession 21089. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Dr. J. Ross Perkins, Richmond, Virginia, on 22 January 1936

Biographical Information

James Ross (1791-1859) and Frances Hudson Loving Ross, married 22 February 1827) in Fluvanna County  next hit, Virginia, had six children. Their sons, James Eastin Ross (ca. 1834-1863), Nathaniel Wheeler Ross (ca. 1838- 1863), and William Daniel Ross (ca. 1837-1863) enlisted in Company C, 14th Virginia Infantry at the beginning of the Civil War. James Eastin Ross was a carpenter before the war, Nathaniel Wheeler Ross a farmer, and William Daniel Ross a manager. James Ross and William Ross were killed in Pickett's Charge at the battle of Gettysburg on 3 July 1863. Nathaniel Ross died of disease two months earlier, 2 April 1863, at the Ross home, in Wilmington, in Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit. Their sisters Cornelia F. Ross, Lucy W. Ross (1848-1921), and Mary Eliza Ross (1828-1872) remained at home. Mary Eliza Ross married James White (1824-1905). Lucy W. Ross married Philip D. Perkins (1845-1915). One of their children was Joseph Ross Perkins (1877-1949) who graduated with a degree in dentistry from the Medical School of the University of Virginia. He resided in Richmond, Virginia. Perkins and his wife Maggie Parrish Perkins (1884-1973) had at least one child. Perkins is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Richmond.

The sons of Pleasant White (1810-1869) and Martha Loving White, Richard Pleasant White (ca. 1840-1864) and Luther C. White were cousin of the Ross brothers. A sergeant in Company C, 14th Virginia Infantry, Richard P. White was wounded 10 May 1864 at Chester Station, and died of his wounds five days later on 15 May. Luther C. White served in the 22nd Virginia battalion and was captured in 1863 at Falling Waters, Maryland, and was released in February 1865. William P. Ryals (ca. 1842-1863) of Company C died of disease 25 February 1863. Benjamin C. Richardson (ca. 1834-1862), a farmer who enlisted in Company C was killed at the battle of Seven Pines on 1 June 1862.

Scope and Content

Correspondence, 1861-1864, of the Ross family of Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, Virginia, consisting mainly of letters from James Eastin Ross, Nathaniel Wheeler Ross, William Daniel Ross, and their cousin Richard P. White, soldiers in Company C, 14th Virginia Infantry, to the Rosses' mother, Frances H. Ross, and sisters, Lucy W. Ross, Mary Eliza Ross, and Nela F. Ross. The Rosses and White describe camp life, including their health, food, clothing, religion, and guard duty. They recount the movements of their regiment from Jamestown, Virginia; Mulberry Island (now Fort Eustis) and Land's End in Warwick previous hit County  next hit, Virginia; to Suffolk, Virginia; to the Peninsula campaign, including the battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) and the Seven Days Battles; from the Maryland campaign and the battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) to the battle of Fredericksburg to the campaign leading to the battle of Gettysburg. They also comment on other battles both in and outside of Virginia, including: Big Bethel, Virginia; the West Virginia campaigns of 1861-1862; first and second Bull Run (Manassas); Lexington, Missouri; Burnside's North Carolina expedition; Fort Donaldson (Tennessee) Monitor-Merrimack fight; Corinth, Mississippi; Morgan's Kentucky raid of 1862; Murfreesboro (Stones River), Tennessee; Vicksburg, Mississippi; Chancellorsville; Brandy Station; and the battle of Winchester, Virginia, in June 1863. They also discuss the Trent Affair when the United States Navy removed two Confederate diplomats from a British vessel.

Letters comment on Union raids into Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit; the burning of Hampton, Virginia, by Confederate troops; a religious revival in camp; the use of African American labor in building fortifications and in company camps; and slaves in Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit. They mention various generals, including General John Magruder's ineptness; a brigade review by General George Pickett; the manuevers of General Jeb Stuart and his cavalry; the death of General Stonewall Jackson; and the military strategies of General Robert E. Lee. They mention President Abraham Lincoln and Union generals George McClellan and Joseph Hooker. Letters describe fraternization with Union troops while on picket duty and hopes for peace. They also discuss social life in Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit and in Richmond during the war. Other correspondents inlcude Callie Bragg, James Brainard Taylor Bragg, John Micajah Bragg, R. J. Bragg, Benjamin C. Richardson, William P. Ryals, and Luther C. White. Also includes a letter, 22 January 1936 from J. Ross Perkins, nephew of the Ross brothers and donor, giving information on the brothers' fate in the Civil War.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Contents List

Folder 1
Correspondence, May-August 1861
  • Letter, 13 May 1861, from Nathaniel W. Ross, in camp in Richmond, Virginia, to his family and friends in Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, Virginia, commenting on life in the army. Includes a postscript from William Daniel Ross.
    1 leaf.
  • Letter, 16 May 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Richmond, to his brother James Eastin Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, describing his quarters, food, and military drilling.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 22 May 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Richmond, to his brother James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, commenting on drilling and camp life, and describing an encounter between a U.S. Navy vessel and Virginia militia in Portsmouth, Virginia. Includes a postscript commenting on the company's weapons.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 27 May 1861, from William Daniel Ross (hereinafter Daniel), Richmond, to the Ross family, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing a false report of a clash in Hampton Roads, and a rumor that his regiment will be heading to Fredericksburg or Manassas, Virginia.
    1 leaf.
  • Letter, 28 May 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Richmond, to his family, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, mentioning the rumored battle at Hampton Roads, discussing the preachers they have heard, and their orders to be prepared to move out.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 4 June 1861, from Daniel Ross and Nathaniel Ross, on Jamestown Island, Virginia, to their family, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, commenting on their health, the regiment's preparedness, lack of a post-office, and describing Jamestown and the James River.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 15 June 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Jamestown, to his family, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing the regiment's health, describing the island's fortifications and crops, mentioning the battle of Big Bethel, Virginia, and asking that he be sent tobacco.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 18 June 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Jamestown, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, asking that he be sent some "pantloons, " and stating that Dick White would like some socks, drawers, and a waistcoat.
    1 leaf.
  • Letter, 18 July 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Jamestown, to his family, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, commenting on camp life, his enlistment, hopes for visiting home, and pay. He mentions a Confederate defeat in western Virginia (West Virginia).
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 24 July 1861, from Daniel Ross, Jamestown, to his sisters, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning camp life, acquaintances at home and in the army, and news of the battle at Manassas, Virginia between Confederate and Union troops. He mentions the family's slaves.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 28 July 1861, from John Micajah Bragg, Camp Monterey, [Virginia], to his cousins commenting on army and camp life and food. He asks for letters.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 13 August 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, Virginia, to his family, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing his regiment's movements and their first skirmish as the Confederates burned the town of Hampton, Virginia
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 19 August 1861, from Daniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing the regiment's new camp site at Mulberry Island and their hike there and provides news of friends. Mentions the African Americans there.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
Folder 2
Correspondence, September-December 1861
  • Letter, 1 September 1861, from Daniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing their camp and their closeness to the ships of the United States Navy in Hampton Roads. He also mentions friends in the regiment.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 8 September 1861, from Daniel and Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to their family, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing their activities and marches. They mention several acquaintances.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 23 September 1861, from Daniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning camp life and friends.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 6 October 1861, from Daniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross and Lucy Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, conerning camp life; a Confederate victory in Lexington, Missouri; and asking for items. He asks James to remember him to the slaves.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 23 October 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending news and thanking her for items sent. Notes that there has been no skirmishes in the area, but he and his company are ready.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 17 November 1861, from Richard P. White, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing camp life and wishing he could get a furlough to return home for a while. He mentions acquaintances at home and in camp.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 18 November 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to his family, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing another camp move by his regiment, and other news of friends and family.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 1 December 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending news of camp, family, and friends. He mentions the blockading vessels of the U. S. Navy.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 8 December 1861, from Daniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, commenting on his health, his regiment's movements, and a skirmish between a Confederate vessel and Union ships. He also comments on fighting in South Carolina and Florida.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 14 December 1861, from Richard P. White, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, remarking on camp life and news of family and friends.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 15 December 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning camp life and mentioning the the Union blockade and a confrontation between the Patrick Henry, a Confederate vessel, and Union ships.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 26 December 1861, from Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp news and news on family and friends. He mentions the Trent Affair.
    1 leaf.
  • Letter, 29 December 1861, from Daniel Ross and Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to their family, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp news, asking for items from home, and mentioning a skirmish between Confederate and Union soldiers.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 29 December 1861, from Richard P. White, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, providing camp news and news of family and friends.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
Folder 3
Correspondence, January-February 1862
  • Letter, [?] 1862, from James Eastin Ross, [near Richmond?], to his family, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, containing news of the camp life of the company, including the news that the men hired an African American cook.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 6 January 1862, from Daniel Ross and Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp and personal news. Nathaniel reports a box James sent him had been stolen. He mentions an exchange of prisoners between the Confederate and Union armies.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 15 January 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna, complaining of the continual movement from camp to camp and about General John Magruder. He comments on men hiring substitutes to fight, and notes that the culprits who stole the box were found.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 15 January 1862, from Daniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning his poor health, the company's new camp, and the stolen box. He mentions the continued excitement over the Trent Affair, and that Union troops under Ambrose Burnside have left Fort Monroe.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 2 February 1862, from Richard P. White and Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to Ross' sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning their new camp. Nathaniel reports that he might not reenlist in his current company, but take a 30 day furlough and get an enlistment bonus of $50.00.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit, incomplete.
  • Letter, 2 February 1862, from Daniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning the regiment's new camp, the battle of Mills Spring, Kentucky, the death of John Tyler, and the Ambrose Burnside expedition.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 9 February 1862, from Daniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing efforts to reenlist the 14th Virginia Regiment, reports that Burnside's expedition had failed, and war news from Tennessee.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit
  • Letter, 16 February 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing the fall of Roanoke Island to Burnside's expedition, efforts to reenlist Company C, 14th Virginia as a cavalry unit, and news of friends and family.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 19 February 1862, from Richard P. White, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to Mary Eliza Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing camp news and efforts to reenlist the company. White hopes that James Eastin Ross will join the company.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 26 February 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross ( "Crack "), Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning his reenlistment and James' possible enlistment. He mentions the capture of Fort Donaldson.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
Folder 4
Correspondence, March-April 1862
  • Letter, 3 March 1862, from Daniel Ross, Warwick previous hit County  next hit, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning Richard White's and Nathaniel Ross' reenlistment in the 14th Virginia. He discusses his concerns over Union victories in Tennessee and North Carolina.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 12 March 1862, from Richard P. White, Suffolk, Virginia, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, describing the regiment's relocation to Suffolk, mentioning the Merrimack's attack on the Union Navy, and discussing family and personal news.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 12 March 1862, from Daniel Ross, Suffolk, to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, informing her of the regiment's move to Suffolk, describing the Merrimack's assault on the Union Navy, and personal news, including his reenlistment.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 20 March 1862, from Benjamin C. Richardson, Suffolk, to Cornelia F. Ross (hereinafter Nela), Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, saying how much he would like to see her and other friends at home.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 21 March 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Suffolk, to his brother James Ross ( "Crack "), Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning reenlistment and the draft.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 23 March 1862, from James E. Ross to his sister Mary E. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, commenting on his joining the 14th Virginia, and stating that he has little news.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 1 April 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Suffolk, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, noting that nothing is happening and wishing that he could come home and visit with the ladies.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 6 April 1862, from Richard P. White, Suffolk, to his father, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp news and informing his father of his illnesses.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 11 April 1862, from James Ross, Suffolk, to his mother Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, describing his journey from Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit to Suffolk to join the 14th Virginia, and telling her that he has seen his brothers and cousins in camp.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 11 April 1862, from James Ross, Suffolk, to John Bragg, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing his trip from Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit to the camp of the 14th Virginia in Suffolk, including a stop in Richmond to settle Bragg's bill with the Enquirer .
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 17 April 1862, from Richard P. White, Suffolk, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing camp life and his responsibility to drill a militia unit.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 17 April 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Suffolk, to his mother Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp news and noting the possibility of a battle on the Peninsula.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
Folder 5
Correspondence, May-June 1862
  • Letter, 8 May 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Suffolk, to his mother and sisters, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, informing them of the impending loss of Norfolk, Virginia, a battle on the Peninsula, a reorganization of the 14th Virginia, and Daniel's convalesence in Petersburg.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 14 May 1862, from Daniel Ross, Petersburg, Virginia, to his mother Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning his convalescence in Petersburg.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 16 May 1862, from Callie [Bragg], Richmond, Virginia, to Nela Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending family news and expressing her concern that the Union army is very close to Richmond.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 17 May 1862, from James Ross, Petersburg, to Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, informing her of the regiment's move from Suffolk to Petersburg and noting that he had little to eat while on the march.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 19 May 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Petersburg, to Francis H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending news of himself and his brothers, and stating that they are sending some clothing they don't need home.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 21 May 1862, from R. J. Bragg to his cousin and uncle discussing camp and personal news.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 26 May 1862, from James Ross to Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, stating that Daniel hopes to get a furlough and remarking on the fighting on the Peninsula and how Joseph Johnston's withdrawal up the Peninsula has upset many soldiers.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit
  • Letter, 2 June 1862, from Daniel Ross, Richmond, to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, informing her of the 14th Virginia's first action during the battle of Seven Pines, including news of the death of Ben C. Richardson and James' wounding in battle.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 8 June 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, near Richmond, to Nela F. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning the 14th Virginia, battle of Seven Pines and the death of Ben Richardson. He describes the location of the regiment's camp and mentions possible future battle.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 21 June 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, near Richmond, to Mary Eliza Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning Daniel's poor health and sickness among the company. He mentions a skirmish between Union troops and the 53rd Virginia and Stuart's ride around McClellan.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
Folder 6
Correspondence, July-September 1862
  • Letter, 10 July 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Richmond, to Mary Eliza Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, describing the Seven Days Battles, including the battle of Malvern Hill. He provides the regiment's casualties.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, [?] July 1862, from an unknow correspondent to an unknown recipient containing camp news.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit, fragment.
  • Letter, 24 July 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, near Richmond, to Daniel Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, stating he hopes Daniel is feeling well, updating him of James' wound, and commenting on the decline of the regiment since Seven Pines.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 3 August 1862, from Nathaniel Ross to the Ross family, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing camp news, whether the Union army will move on Richmond, and whether England and France will recognize the Confederacy.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 5 August 1862, from Richard P. White to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, containing camp news.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 26 August 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Fauquier previous hit County  next hit, to Daniel Ross, concerning the regiment's and army's maneuvering, and skirmishes with Union troops.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 5 September 1862, from Richard P. White, Loudoun previous hit County  next hit, Virginia, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning the second battle of Manassas (Bull Run) and his regiment's movements.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 9 September 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Frederick previous hit County  next hit, Maryland, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning the Confederate army's move into Maryland and sending camp news.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 29 September 1862, from Nathaniel Ross, Frederick previous hit County  next hit, Virginia, to James Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, describing the army's battle at Sharpsburg, Maryland (Antietam), and retreat. He adds that the army is tired and he hopes for peace.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
Folder 7
Correspondence, October-December 1862
  • Letter, 4 October 1862, from Richard P. White to nela F. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp news.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 6 October 1862, from James Ross and Nela Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, to Nathaniel Ross informing him how Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit is suffering from the war in terms of the deaths of many of its sons.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 15 October 1862, from James Ross and Daniel Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, to Nathaniel Ross, regarding crops in Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, news of a battle at Corinth, Mississippi, John Hunt Morgan's raid in Kentucky, and the brothers' hopes for peace.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 3 December 1862, from Richard P. White and William P. Ryals to Nathaniel Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending news of the company.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 26 December 1862, from James Ross, near Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Mary Eliza Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, describing his return to Company C, 14th Virginia, in the days after the battle of Fredericksburg.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 26 December 1862, from Richard P. White, near Fredericksburg, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp news.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 30 December 1862, from Richard P. White, Guinea Station, Virginia, to Nathaniel Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, stating that both armies apparently have gone into winter quarters and sending other camp news.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 30 December 1862, from Richard P. White, Guinea Station, to Luther C. White, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp and personal news. He doesn't believe there will be much fighting during the winter.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 31 December 1862, from Daniel Ross to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning his health and his travel back to his company.
    1 leaf.
Folder 8
Correspondence, January-February 1863
  • Letter, 4 January 1863, from Richard P. White, Guinea Station, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, containing news of the company.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 5 January 1863, from James Ross, Guinea Station, to Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp news, asking where his brother Daniel is, enclosing news of the battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and adding that he thinks peace soon come.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit
  • Letter, 5 January 1863, from Daniel Ross, Huguenot Springs hospital, to his sisters, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning his stay in the hospital and his belief that peace is near.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit, incomplete.
  • Letter, 10 January 1863, from James Ross, near Guinea Station, to Nela F. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending company news.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 14 January 1863, Daniel Ross, near Guinea Station, to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning his return to his regiment and their greetings. He notes that the Union army is north of the Rappahannock River.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 19 January 1863, from Daniel Ross, near Guinea Station, to Nathaniel[?] Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending him company news, mentioning a rumor of a Union troop movement, and hoping that his brother will soon rejoin the regiment.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 26 January 1863, from Daniel Ross, near Guinea Station, to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, describing Fredericksburg, detailing picket duty there and conversations with Union pickets, and sending other news.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 10 February 1863, from James Ross to Mary Eliza Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing camp life and news.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 18 February 1863, from James Ross to Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending news of camp life.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 24 February 1863, from Daniel Ross to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, providing camp and personal news.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 25 February 1863, from James Ross to Nela F. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp and personal news. He notes that the regiment is moving south.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 27 February 1863, from Luther C. White, near Guinea Station, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp news and stating that rumor is the Union army will cross the Rappahannock River when the weather gets warm.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
Folder 9
Correspondence, March-May 1863
  • Letter, 5 March 1863, from James Ross, near Petersburg, Virginia, to Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp news and informing her how friends and family in the regiment are faring.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 15 March 1863, from James Ross, near Petersburg, to Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp and personal news.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 20 March 1863, from James Ross, near Petersburg, to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending regimental and army news, including movements of various brigades.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 30 March 1863, from James Ross, Southampton previous hit County  next hit, Virginia, to Mary Eliza Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, informing her of the regiment's move towards Suffolk and speculations. He notes that the Union army in Mississippi is focusing on Vicksburg. He hopes for peace by summer.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 7 April 1863, from James Ross, Southampton previous hit County  next hit, to Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing Nathaniel's death at home, deaths in camp, and news about the regiment's movements towards Suffolk.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 24 April 1863, from James Ross, Nansemond previous hit County  next hit, Virginia, to Mary Eliza Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, describing the fighting around Suffolk, providing camp news, and hoping that someone might be able to come to camp and take his winter clothes home.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 10 May 1863, from James and Daniel Ross, near Richmond, to Nela F. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing the regiment's departure from Suffolk, General Lee's victory at the battle of Chancellorsville, and news of a Union cavalry into Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 11 May 1863, from James Ross, near Richmond, to Mary Eliza Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing someone to get their winter clothes, Union troops in Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, Stonewall Jackson's death, views on the war, and camp news.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 17 May 1863, from James Ross, Hanover previous hit County  next hit, Virginia, to Nela F. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, complaining that he has not received any mail from home, discussing the regiment's movements, and other camp news.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 19 May 1863, from Richard P. White, Hanover previous hit County  next hit, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing the Union cavalry raid on Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, and camp news.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 27 May 1863, from Daniel Ross, Hanover previous hit County  next hit, to Lucy W. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, commenting on camp life, news about Vicksburg, Mississippi, his hopes for peace, and the African American attitude towards the Union troops raiding Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 29 May 1863, from James Ross, Hanover previous hit County  next hit, to Lucy W. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing camp news, news of fighting around Vicksburg, a brigade review by General George Pickett, and the regiment's new hats.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 30 May 1863, from Richard P. White, Hanover previous hit County  next hit, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing camp news, the marriage of a love interest of White's, news of Vicksburg, and speculation of fighting the enemy.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
Folder 10
Correspondence, June, August, November-December 1863
  • Letter, 1 June 1863, from James Ross, Hanover previous hit County  next hit, to Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning Vicksburg, the contrast in the military situation from the year before, a religious revival in camp, and efforts to get back pay for his deceased brother Nathaniel.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 7 June 1863, from James Ross to Mary Eliza Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing the activities of his regiment, news of Union raids in King and Queen and King William previous hit Counties  next hit, Virginia, and news that General Lee is moving north.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 11 June 1863, from Daniel Ross, near Culpeper Court House, to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, commenting on the army's movement northward and his speculation on its aim. he also includes camp news.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 15 June 1863, from James Ross, near Culpeper Court House, to Nela F. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning news about the regiment's movements and camp news.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 20 June 1863, from Daniel Ross, near Warrenton[?], Virginia, to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, informing her of the regiment's movements and sending camp news.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 21 June 1863, from James[?] Ross, Ashby's Gap, Virginia, to Frances H. Ross, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning movement of the Confederate and Union armies, including news of a fight at Winchester, Virginia.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit, incomplete.
  • Letter, 30 June 1863, from Daniel Ross, near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, to his sister, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, concerning the army's invasion of Pennsylvania, including the local inhabitants' fright and news that General Richard Ewell has invested Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 2 August 1863, from Richard P. White to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, containing news of the regiment, including the possible return of prisoners from the battle of Gettysburg.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 10 August 1863, from Richard P. White to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, sending camp news and personal news.
    3 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 1 November 1863, from James B. T. Bragg, Richmond, sending personal news and offering a look at Richmond during the Civil War.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 14 December 1863, from Richard P. White, Richmond, to his brother, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, discussing the regiment's movements between Petersburg and Richmond and mentioning General Pickett.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
Folder 11
Correspondence, 1864
  • Letter, 19 February 1864, from Richard P. White[?], Richmond, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, containing camp news.
    4 previous hit pages  next hit, incomplete.
  • Letter, 21 March 1864, from James B. T. Bragg, Richmond, to is cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, commenting on his life in Richmond and describing his work on the railroad, as well as personal news.
    2 previous hit pages  next hit.
  • Letter, 23 April 1864, from Richard P. White, Richmond, to his cousin, Fluvanna previous hit County  next hit, commenting on regimental news and news on the military situation in Virginia, including another possible invasion of Maryland.
    4 previous hit pages .
Folder 12
Correspondence, 1936
  • Letter, 22 January 1936, from Dr. J. Ross Perkins, Richmond, providing genealogical information on James Eastin Ross, Nathaniel Wheeler Ross, and William Daniel Ross, and the Ross family in connection with the Civil War era letters.
    1 leaf.