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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his Parents, Levi O. and Christine T. Cordell on June 1, 1862In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his parents, Levi O. and Christine Turner Cordell, about his movement and what brought him to Richmond. While in Richmond he met with his brother and loaned him money. He writes about his hopes for a promotion and the battle news.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his Brother, George Edwards 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 Christine Turner Cordell on November 29, 2861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his mother, Christine T. Cordell describing the wet conditions in camp as well as his purchase of clothing for the winter. He also describes a trip to purchase food supplies in the country.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to Christine Turner Cordell on November 4, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his mother, Christine T. Cordell about camp life. He describes the cost of food and living as well as the sicknesses ravaging the troops. He also responds to questions asked in his parent's recent letters.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to his Parents, Levi O. and Christine T. Cordell on December 11, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his parents about his change in orders to march to South Carolina instead of Bowling Green, Kentucky. He talks about his financial situation and his lack of appropriate clothing. He describes a court martial over a deserter and the hospitality in the town of Salem.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to Christine Turner 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 Parents, Levi O. and Christine T. Cordell on November 10, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his parents about an illness going through the camp that he too has caught. He discusses building cabins and structure for the winter quarters. He discusses what he has heard of war news and his opinions on the advances.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to Christine Turner Cordell on July 5, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes to his mother, Christine T. Cordell describing leaving his school and buying supplies to join General Henry A. Wise's forces in the Kanawah Valley.
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Letter from Levi O'Connor and Christine Turner Cordell to Eugene F. Cordell on April 22, 1861In this letter, Dr. Levi Cordell and Christine T. Cordell write to their son, Eugene F. Cordell, suggesting that he stay in school until called to leave for service during the war. The letter includes information about the Cordell family's plans to leave the area should the war come to their hometown.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to Christine Turner 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.
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Letter from B.S. White to Eugene F. Cordell on April 29, 1861In this letter, a school friend, B.S. White, of Eugene F. Cordell describes life in the Virginia Volunteers under Lawson Botts, known as the Botts' Greys. White describes the training and living conditions of the regiment located in Harpers Ferry.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to Christine Turner 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 Christine Turner 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 Levi O'Connor 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 Christine Turner Cordell on October 6, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell describes life in the camps to his mother, Christine Turner Cordell. He writes about the enemy's [Union Army] retreat from the mountain. He addresses news from home. The letter includes a hand drawn map of the camp.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to Christine Turner Cordell on October 3, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell describes to his mother his regiment's position on Big Sewell mountain. He describes seeing the enemy's [Union Army] position on the mountain. Cordell describes his future plans and a bout of homesickness. He describes the attire of the leading Generals as well as the food in camp.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to Christine Turner Cordell on September 22, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell writes about the position of the Confederate troops under Generals Wise, Floyd and Henningsen. He also describes the food in the camp and sleeping arrangements.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to Christine Turner Cordell on September 18, 1861In this letter, Eugene F. Cordell describes his company's retreat from Camp Dogwood in West Virginia to Big Sewell Mountain in West Virginia. Cordell is serving with the 3rd Regiment under General Henry A. Wise. He describes a speech made by General Wise and Wise's conduct with his men.
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Letter from Eugene F. Cordell to Christine Turner 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 Christine Turner 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.
