Archive Record
Metadata
Accession number |
2005.029 |
Catalog Number |
2005.029.00 |
Collection |
Pearce Civil War Collection |
Object Name |
Collection |
Title |
St. John (Miles) Papers, 1862-1864 |
Creator |
St. John (Miles) |
Date |
1862-1864 |
Scope & Content |
Miles St. John wrote these six letters (four to his friend Albert, two addressed to Mary), between June 20, 1862 and August 19, 1864. In the first letter, addressed to his "Friend Albert" and dated June 20, 1862, Miles reports on the death of Col. James Perry on June 18. He reports that James' successor "who a good soldier and strict disciplinarian is equal to the Col. in no respect. . ." In the letter to "Friend Albert" dated June 31, 1862, Miles discusses preparations at Fort Pulaski and the disastrous leadership style of General McClellan. St. John's letter to "Friend Albert" dated March 15, 1863 discusses an upcoming expedition "which is about to leave Hilton Head for the City of Charlestown." Miles also speaks lightly of an exchange with a deserter that decided "prudence [was] the better part of valor." Miles' May 18, 1863 letter to his "Friend Albert" reports his status on sick call and his opinions on mixing officers and marriage. He closes by reminiscing about old times. "I think of those bygone days and think how changed we are. . ." The last two letters included are addressed to St. John's "Friend Mary." The letter dated June 30, 1863 relates his troop's movements and skirmishes Rebel units beginning the first of May. He mentions the action at the Battles of Cold Harbor and Drewry's Bluff. The letter to "Mary" dated August 19, 1864, again discusses his presence on the "Doctor's List." He reports taking prisoners in the vicinity of Bermuda Hundred, Virginia. He discusses troop engagements and casualties in detail. |
Finding Aids |
Available in the archives or online at www.pearcecollections.us |
People |
St. John, Miles Perry, James |
Search Terms |
48th New York Volunteer Infantry Fort Pulaski Deserters Cultural Attitudes Battle of Cold Harbor Battle of Drewry's Bluff Casualties |
Credit line |
Pearce Civil War Collection |
Copyrights |
The copyright of these materials is managed by the Navarro College Archives on behalf of the Navarro College Foundation, 3100 W. Collin St., Corsicana, Texas 75110 Phone: 903-875-7438. Internet: archives@navarrocollege.edu. Reproductions of original materials and transcriptions may be available. Please contact the archivist for further information. |