Browsing Turner Cordell Family Papers by Author "Cordell, Eugene Fauntleroy, 1843-1913"
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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 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 on December 26, 1862In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his brother, either Henry Smith or George Edwards Cordell. In the letter, he describes the celebrations in his camp around Christmas. He complains about the drunken antics of his fellow soldiers. He writes about the Confederate holds and battle successes.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his brother on November 12, 1863In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his brother, perhaps George Edwards Cordell or James P. Harding. Eugene Cordell writes about his regiments movements from Abingdon, Virginia to Narrows, Virginia. He describes the hospitality of the people they encountered. He describes the defeat of General Echol's regiment in Lewisburg.
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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 Brother, George E. Cordell on June 13, 1862In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his brother, George Edwards Cordell. In the letter he describes the movements of his division and his hopes for a Cadetship.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his Brothers & SisterIn this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his siblings about his regiment's position and duties in Princeton, West Virginia (then Virginia). He describes the condition of neighboring towns and how he spends his free time.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his Father, Levi O. Cordell on January 5, 1864In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his father about his Christmas spent with Lieutenant Shanklin. He describes the lack of supplies in his regiment.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his father, Levi O. Cordell on June 3, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his father, Dr. Levi O'Connor Cordell (UMSOM Class of 1825) asking for his permission to join the Conferate Army. He outlines his strengths and concern that if he remains at home he will be marked a coward.
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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 father, Levi O. Cordell on October 15, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his father, Levi O'Connor Cordell about his bid for the 3rd Lieutenancy in his regiment. Cordell was unsucessful in earning the Lieutenant position. He discusses his plan to either apply for the Sergeant Majorship or move on to another regiment. He also writes about his need for new clothing.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his Mother, Christine T. Cordell on April 12, 1864In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his mother. Cordell is recovering from an infection in a hospital. His regiment is working on a new road.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his mother, Christine T. Cordell on April 28, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell describes life at school in Alexandria, Virginia and a recent trip to Washington, D.C. to his mother. He writes about his intention of joining the Confederate forces when he returns home from school. He describes drilling with his school and the number of boys who have left to join the Confederacy.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his mother, Christine T. Cordell on August 11, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell describes life at White Sulphur Springs while serving in the Confederate Army to his mother, Christine Turner Cordell. He describes the hotel as well as the surrounding terraine of the Kanawha Valley in West Virginia. Eugene describes the drilling of the troops as well as the troops supplies and attire.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his mother, Christine T. Cordell on August 20, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell describes to his mother his accomodations with the family [William Alexander] of a member of his company. He describes being unwell with measles, which was running through the camp and being taken in by the Alexander family to recover. Cordell also describes the movements of Confederate forces under General Henry A. Wise and General Robert E. Lee.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his mother, Christine T. Cordell on August 29, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his mother, Christine Turner Cordell about his host William Alexander. Cordell remains with Alexander while he continues to recover from measles. He writes about the Civil War, asks for new shirts, and comments on the cost of supplies.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his mother, Christine T. Cordell on August 4, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his mother, Christine Turner Cordell about his regiments march from Weston, Virginia [now West Virginia] to Lewisburg and then onto Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. Cordell describes a skirmish between two regiments of the Confederacy due to a mistaken warning gun shot. He also describes the hotel at the Springs and the cost of food and supplies. He is serving under General Henry A. Wise.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his mother, Christine T. Cordell on December 10, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his mother, Christine T. Cordell describing the march from his camp in Greenbrier to Salem. He describes the cost of living and his lack of clothing and money. He has hopes for a Cadetship.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his mother, Christine T. Cordell on July 10, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell describes his trip from Lewisburg to Charlestown to his mother. Cordell joined the Confederate Army and describes his trip over mountains and beautiful country side to join up with a regiment in Charlestown, Virginia [now West Virginia]. He describes meeting General Robert E. Lee, a family friend.
