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Memoirs of T. J. Davis by Lucinda Davis, circa 1915
No full textLucinda Davis reflects on the life she shared with Thomas J. Davis in a detailed memoir written in 1915. This memoir details her first meeting with Thomas J. Davis in 1858 and their marriage which took place on October 6, 1861. The memoir notes Davis' enlistment in Company C of the 18th Wisconsin Regiment, as well as his two furloughs in February 1862 and December 1864. Lucinda's memoir focuses on their lives following Davis' return home in 1865, detailing the beginnings of a family farm settlement. The memoir notes the birth of all Davis children, including where and when each was born. Additionally, the memoir places great emphasis on the family's movement and settlements all around the country. Lucinda's writing simply recounts the hardships and successes of the Davis family
Thomas J. Davis Letter : September 23, 1862
No full textThomas J. Davis marched to Inka to uproot Confederate General Price along the railroad and experienced heavy rain on the way. Davis's party engaged with rebel calvary pickets, whom Davis' party defeated with no casualties on their side. Davis' party rejoined their army and marched on Inka with little resistance, killing a few hundred Confederate soldiers as the Confederate force retreated. Davis returned to camp at Corinth, Mississippi, and he reports the health status of several friends
Thomas J. Davis Letter : October 13, 1862
No full textThomas J. Davis reports that he is in good health and describes the particulars of the Battle of Corinth. Backed by the Wisconsin Fourteenth and Seventeenth regiments and the Michigan Fifteenth regiment, Davis' regiment was able to drive back the Confederate force that had forced them to retreat on the first day of the battle. Two friends of Davis' were wounded in the shoulder, though not seriously. Davis is not sure how many casualities were suffered on his side, though describes heavy losses on the part of the Confederates, including parts of the rear guard and artillery that were captured by his regiment
Thomas J. Davis Letter : March 22, 1864
No full textDavis writes Lucinda informing her that his health is good except for a bad cold. Davis details that the Regiment was mustered last Sunday and that they expect to be paid soon. He writes that the Pioneer Corps has returned to Huntsville, and that he received two letters from Brother William informing him that Brother William was not hurt during the fight in Dalton, Georgia. Davis also notes that he received a letter from David Ingersoll. Davis details that he would much rather be with the Corps working than laying around town with the Regiment. He also writes that if the war continues longer than he expects he will find a way to be discharged honorably. Davis notes that Robert McMichael was Commissioned as First Lieutenant and J. H. Brightman was Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant
Thomas J. Davis Letter : October 8, 1864
No full textDavis writes to Lucinda detailing that he has not received any letters from her and that he suspects she has not received any from him due to the destroyed railroad. He notes that Confederate General Hood's Rebel Army has split into groups tasked with stopping the railroad from connecting with General Sherman, and attacking Allatoona. Davis writes that at Allatoona the Rebels suffered defeat with a heavy loss. He notes that of the 2,000 Union men fighting, only 600 were lost, while of the 6,000 to 7,000 Rebel men fighting, between 1,200 and 1,500 were lost. Davis writes that from five miles away he could hear the fighting clearly. He further details that from the 18th Regiment and Company C John. H. Shingles was killed, while Wm Loucks, Joseph Ross, Jasper, Elijah Frasier, and David Caulkins were wounded. Davis notes that three Union Companies E, F, and I were taken prisoner. Davis writes that the Regiment will not be able to start home until the railroad is fixed, and notes that there has been talk of desertion among the men. Davis concludes by noting that the Sergeant of the squad and himself built a small shanty that will stand the winter if they stay in Cartersville, and that he has been serving as the acting bugler for the Pioneer Corps
Thomas J. Davis Letter : October 9, 1862
No full textThomas J. Davis writes to his wife to inform her that he was not wounded in the Battle of Corinth and that his company will be moving on to Holly Spring to follow the Confederates. He has limited access to paper and envelopes and will not be able to write regularly for some time, but wishes that his wife would write regularly to him. He reports that several men from home also survived the battle
Thomas J. Davis Letter : August 1, 1862
No full textDavis describes his regiment's march from Corinth to Bolivar, and lists the trees and crops that he saw which are not found in Wisconsin. The farming equipment that he saw being used along the route is outdated compared to what Davis has seen in the Northern states, as well as the cotton gins and presses. Davis thinks that Bolivar is a pretty town with nice brick buildings, but he has been sleeping on the ground so much that he doesn't think he could sleep on a feather mattress even if he had one. A friend from home requested money that was owed to him by Davis, but Davis instructed his wife to not give the friend any money, since Davis' debts are covered. He is due three months pay, but Davis doesn't think they'll be paid until September. He included a leaf from a cotton plant in his letter
Thomas J. Davis Letter : November 1, 1863
No full textDavis writes Lucinda explaining that he is anxious to hear from her and they have now moved on to Cherokee, Alabama. The letter is continued on November 12, Davis writes that his health has significantly improved. The men crossed the Tennessee River on the last day of October, and arrived in Winchester, although Davis wrote they will be marching again soon. Davis received a letter from Brother William. He also instructs Lucinda not to loan money, and to direct her future letters to the Pioneer Corps. Davis explains that the Pioneer Corps are tasked with fixing roads and building fortifications
Thomas J. Davis Letter : October 13, 1862
No full textDavis writes a letter to his brother and sister describing the Battle of Corinth on October third and fourth of 1862. After a back and forth struggle between Davis' regiment and the Confederates, Davis' regiment was able to drive the Confederates to retreat and capture stragglers and artillery as they pursued them. Davis' company suffered only 2 wounded casualities and his regiment suffered forty casualities in total
Thomas J. Davis Letter : October 28, 1864
No full textDavis writes Lucinda detailing that his health is good. He notes that he has built a nice shanty to stay in while still in Cartersville, although there is talk of leaving soon. Davis writes that the boys in the Regiment are all well. He details that the railroad has been repaired again between Atlanta and Chattanooga, therefore they should receive mail more regularly. Davis notes that Ed Rogers has yellow jaundice although Davis suspects he will not have it long. Davis writes that he has seen many women and children refugees being taken North. He also notes that many Northern men do not find Southern women attractive. Davis notes that this is in part due to the Southern women's habits of dipping snuff, which Davis writes is absolutely disgusting
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