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Richard C. Bridges to his sister, undated
No full textFragment of a letter presumably from Richard C. Bridges to his sister informing her that she need not send him winter clothes; he is well-supplied by the government.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/ciwar_corresp/1000/thumbnail.jp
Richard C. Bridges to mother, 10 July 1861
No full textLetter from Richard C. Bridges to his mother describing conditions in camp and movements of troops; he also asks for clothing and money.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/ciwar_corresp/1765/thumbnail.jp
Richard C. Bridges to his sister Matilda, 16 August 1863
No full textLetter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Matilda describing his poor health; predicts that neither army will be quick to resume hostilities after the Battle of Gettysburg.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/ciwar_corresp/1783/thumbnail.jp
Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 31 December 1861
No full textLetter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister repenting the decision to volunteer against the wishes of his recently-deceased mother; describes ample foodstuffs and Christmas in the camp.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/ciwar_corresp/1769/thumbnail.jp
Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 30 January 1864
No full textLetter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing the present comforts of camp life (plentiful blankets and warm clothes); describes the execution of a deserter.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/ciwar_corresp/1784/thumbnail.jp
Richard C. Bridges to his Sister M., 16 April 1863
No full textLetter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister M. describing his participation in the capture of Suffolk, VA; mentions his affliction with the mumps; asks for drawers and pants, as well as thinner shirts for summer.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/ciwar_corresp/1777/thumbnail.jp
Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 29 January 1863
No full textLetter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister describing the spread of smallpox in Goldsboro; insists on his family being vacinated; considers his wounded side to be improving; remarks on widespread hopes for an early peace.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/ciwar_corresp/1773/thumbnail.jp
Richard C. Bridges to sister, 25 October 1861
No full textLetter from Richard C. Bridges to his Sister describing the Confederate Army\u27s blockading of the Potomac; he asks for a blanket and an overcoat.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/ciwar_corresp/1766/thumbnail.jp
Richard C. Bridges to his sister, 26 May 1864
No full textLetter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister written for him by a Virginia woman on the amputation of his left leg; describes his encouraging prognosis and attentions of the surgeons and nurses.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/ciwar_corresp/1787/thumbnail.jp
Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie, 15 May 1863
No full textLetter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Carrie describing a bout of the flu; laments the incursions and ravishments of Union troops; fears he has lost communication with home.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/ciwar_corresp/1779/thumbnail.jp
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