Turner Cordell Family Papers
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The Turner and Cordell Families were wealthy, influential, southern families connected through the marriage of Dr. Levi O’Connor Cordell and Christine Turner. The collection, while documenting the families generally, contains a majority of materials documenting Christine Turner Cordell and her son, Dr. Eugene F. Cordell. A large portion of the collection are letters from Christine Turner Cordell and Dr. Eugene F. Cordell. Christine’s letters are written during her childhood documenting her life in Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia); education in private schools; her marriage to Dr. Levi Cordell; and their children. Dr. Eugene F. Cordell’s letters fall into two categories: his career in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War and his professional and personal life as a physician and educator in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his Mother, Christine T. Cordell on May 14, 1865In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his mother about life in Fort Delaware as a prisoner of war. He expresses his frustration with still being held despite being willing to take an oath of allegiance to the Union. He writes about religious services and a Christian Association formed in the Fort.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to G.W. Ahl, on April 29, 1865In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to Captain G.W. Ahl requesting permission to receive items from his aunt while a prisoner at Fort Delaware.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his Brother, George E. Cordell on April 11, 1865In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his Brother George E. Cordell about life in Fort Delaware as a prisoner of war. He reports on the family.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his Father, Levi O. Cordell on March 12, 1865In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his father about his transfer from Fort McHenry to Fort Delaware as a prisoner of war.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his Parents, Levi O. and Christine T. Cordell on March 25, 1864In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell reports to his parents that he has made it safely back to camp and his regiment following a furlough at home. He describes his return to camp and reports on family and friends.
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Letter from G.R. Robinson to Eugene F. Cordell dated May 6, 1865In this letter, Mrs. G.R. Robinson sends Eugene F. Cordell a check for $20 to help him in Prisoner of War Camp, Fort Delaware.
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Letter from George R. Riddle to Eugene F. Cordell on June 2, 1865In this letter, George R. Riddle assures Eugene F. Cordell that he has done what he can to get a parole for Cordell.
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Letter from H. Martin Davis, undatedLetter to either George E. Cordell or Eugene F. Cordell from H. Martin Davis about their release. Davis has sent a request for parole to the Secretary of War.
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Letter from Christine T. Cordell undatedIn this letter, Christine Turner Cordell writes to one of her sons.
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Letter from Levi O. Cordell to his son, Eugene F. Cordell on May 18, 1865In this letter, Levi Cordell writes to his son Eugene F. Cordell about his disappointment in not having either of his sons paroled. He writes about Charlestown, West Virginia and how it has come back to life following the end of the Civil War.
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Letter from G.R. Robinson to Eugene F. Cordell dated May 1, 1865In this letter, Mrs. G.R. Robinson writes to Eugene F. Cordell who is a prisoner of war in Fort Delaware. Robinson asks if Cordell needs any clothing, money, or supples.
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Letter from Levi O. Cordell to his son, Eugene F. Cordell on April 29, 1865In this letter, Levi Cordell writes to his son, Eugene F. Cordell who is a prisoner of war in Fort Delaware. He writes about his attempts to get Eugene paroled. He shares news of the family.
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Diary of George E. Cordell at Camp Chase, Ohio 1864This diary written by George Edwards Cordell, Prisoner of War in Camp Chase, Ohio dates from November 19 to December 16, 1864. In the entries, Cordell describes life in camp and his health. It includes a ledger, poems and songs.
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Letter from James P. Harding to his brother-in-law, Eugene F. Cordell, on December 15, 1864In this letter, James P. Harding writes to his brother-in-law, Eugene F. Cordell about the latest battles and skirmishes in the South. He speculates on the movements of General William Tecumseh Sherman and General Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard and comments on the lack of support for the war in Georgia where he is stationed.
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Letter from George E. Cordell to his Mother, Christine T. Cordell dated December 1, 1864In this letter, George Edwards Cordell writes to his mother from Prisoner of War Camp Chase in Ohio. He describes the weather and his hopes for a release soon.
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Letter from George E. Cordell to his Mother, Christine T. Cordell dated September 13, 1864In this letter, George E. Cordell writes about family news.
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Letter from George E. Cordell to his Mother, Christine T. Cordell dated August 31, 1864In this letter, George Edwards Cordell writes to his mother about life in Camp Chase, Ohio. He is distressed by the destruction of his home and the South.
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Letter from George E. Cordell to his Parents, Levi O. and Christine T. Cordell dated July 22, 1864In this letter, George Edwards Cordell writes about Camp Chase, Ohio. He asks his parents to find him a parole out of the camp and into another one closer to his family.
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Last will and testament of Eugene F. Cordell dated July 11, 1864This is the last will and testament of Eugene F. Cordell dated July 11, 1864. He authorizes Sergeant Marjor C.O. Davenport to pick up his last pay from the Confederate Army and pay off his debts. On the second page is a ledger of all his debts.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his Parents, Levi O. and Christine T. Cordell on June 26, 1864In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his parents on his way to Staunton, Virginia. He is suffering from boils and cannot march with his regiment.