Finding aid for the J.J. Little Collection
MUM00270
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PURL
http://purl.oclc.org/umarchives/MUM00270/
Summary Information
- Repository
- University of Mississippi Libraries
- Creator
- Little, Jefferson J.
- Title
- J.J. Little Collection
- ID
- MUM00270
- Date [inclusive]
- 1861-1862
- General Physical Description note
- 1 box (.917 linear feet)
- Abstract:
- Correspondence of Jefferson J. Little (C.S.A. 10th Mississippi Infantry, Company H) to his father and mother while stationed in Fort McRee, Florida and later in Meridian and Columbus. The letters provide insight into the daily activity of soldiers
Prefered Citation
J.J. Little Collection, Archives and Special Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University of Mississippi
Biographical Note
Jefferson J. Little was a doctor in the "Bahala Rifles" (10th Mississippi Infantry, Company H).
Administrative Information
Publication Information
University of Mississippi Libraries
Access Restrictions
The J.J. Little Collection is open for research.
Copyright Restrictions
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use", that user may be liable for copyright infringement.
Additions
No further additions are expected to this collection.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Archives & Special Collections staff.
Alternative Formats
The 5 letters in this collection have been digitized and are available in the University of Mississippi Civil War digital archive, available: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/civ_war/.
Related Materials
Resources at the University of Mississippi
For more Civil War materials housed at the University of Mississippi Archives & Special Collections, see our Civil War subject guide.
For more digitally available Civil War materials, see the University of Mississippi Civil War digital archive.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions
- Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 10th. Company H
Format(s)
- correspondence
Geographic Name(s)
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Collection Inventory
Box 1 |
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Photocopies of letters from folders 1.3-1.7 |
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Photocopies of letters for which the University of Mississippi does not own the originals |
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J.J. Little to Mr. and Mrs. Little (28 June 1861). Fort McRee (Fla.) Scope and Contents noteDescribing the daily activities of Little's company, the Bahala Rifles (10th Mississippi Infantry, Company H); speculates of the South's fate should Fort McRee fall & suggests that all Southerners receive military training. |
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J.J. Little to John Little (13 July 1861). Fort McRee (Fla.) Scope and Contents noteDescribes the hot weather and subsequent need to work at night; details daily activities, including drills, guard duty & work building further fortifications. |
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J.J. Little to Mr. and Mrs. Little (9 August 1861). Fort McRee (Fla.) Scope and Contents noteDiscussion of the War and the success of the Confederate troops, speculation of future developments and his desire for a patriotic death. |
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J.J. Little to Mr. and Mrs. Little (13 April 1862). Meridian (Miss.) Scope and Contents noteDiscusses rumors of Confederate victories, having met prisoners of war and news of the injured and dead. Also discusses rumors of a battle at Corinth and their orders to march. |
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J.J. Little to Mr. and Mrs. Little (1 August 1862). Columbus (Miss.) Scope and Contents noteDiscusses the relative relaxing atmosphere in camp at Columbus with servants cleaning their clothing and availability of food. Speculates on the company's possible movements and notes the existence of prisoners in Columbus. Finally, discusses the other com |
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