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title: Personal letter from Lieutenant C[harles] H.C. Brown, President's escort, Washington, Georgia, to C[harles] A. Louque, Louisiana Guard Artillery, no place
Subject: Correspondence, Documents, Military policy
Date created ms: 1865-05-04, 1865-05-04
Abstract: Brown transmitted a copy of a May 3 letter that he had received from President Davis. He commended Louque for his service as a member the presidential escort. "In this dark hour of our history it is pleasent [sic] for you to have the proud satisfaction of knowing that you have done your duty to your country to the very last - until received by her chief magistrate himself."

title: Personal letter from Colonel William Preston Johnston, Washington, Georgia, to Lieutenant [Charles H.C.?] Brown, Washington Artillery, no place
Subject: Correspondence, Documents, Military policy
Date created ms: 1865-05-03, 1865-05-03
Abstract: Johnson wrote on behalf of President [Jefferson Davis] to thank Brown for the assistance given by him and his men as part of Davis' escort [during his escape from Richmond]. This copy was sent to Charles Louque of the Louisiana Guards. [Not in Rowland, Jefferson Davis, His Letters...]

title: Special Orders Number 73, concerning Private Charles Louque at Meridian, Mississippi
Subject: Documents, Military policy, Travel
Date created ms: 1865-03-14, 1865-03-14
Abstract: Louque, who had been mustered into the Louisiana Guard Battery on this date, was immediately to proceed to his command at Richmond. On the back are certifications of transportation provided for Louque.

title: Pass issued by Lieutenant Warren A. Grice, Commandant Post, Amite City, Louisiana, to Charles Louque, Saint John the Baptist Parish
Subject: Documents, Military policy, Travel
Date created ms: 1865-02-26, 1865-02-26
Abstract: Charles Louque, a recruit for the Louisiana Guard Battery, Army of Virginia, was to be permitted to pass from the Amite City post to Mobile, where he would report to Colonel T.S. Taylor. The pass gave a physical description of Louque.

title: Pay order vouchers issued by the State of Mississippi to various individuals
Subject: Documents, Military policy, Money
Date created ms: 1863-10-14, 1863-10-14
Abstract: The State of Mississippi issued print voucher forms to authorize payment for goods and services rendered by individual citizens to the Army of Mississippi. Each voucher gave a handwritten itemized statement of the individual's account and was signed by the Assistant Quartermaster General. The citizen acknowledged receipt of payment by also signing the form. A few of the vouchers in this group are entirely in manuscript. The vouchers are interfiled in chronological order with the other papers of the National Period. The following is an inventory of the documents. $53.70 to T.L. Kirkham, Grenada, Mississippi, for 537 pounds of fresh beef. /s/ J. Moore.

title: Official report of Brigadier General Thomas E. Vick, Headquarters Louisiana Army, District of North Louisiana, Natchitoches, addressed to the Adjutant General's Office, no place
Subject: Assistance, Documents, Military policy
Date created ms: 1863-05-29, 1863-05-29
Abstract: Vick complained that the raising of state forces had been hampered by "dilatory" officers, poor mail service, spring floods, and a "desire to evade the performance of duty to the State, by many sections of the Department." As a result, companies were unfilled, and militia officers elected were unsuitable. Vick suggested that the companies already enrolled be used to "bring to the field all those refusing to perform duty."

title: Forage requisitions submitted by Lieutenant W.L.D. White and Quartermaster John Dunning
Subject: Food, Certificates, Documents, Military policy
Date created ms: 1863-02-01, 1863-02-01
Abstract: The State of Mississippi provided printed forms so that officers could request forage for company horses from the Quartermaster. Each form was filled in with necessary information, including the number of horses or animals for which forage was requested, the name of the company and its commanding officer, the term for which the forage was needed, the daily allowance of various grains in pounds to each animal, and the total grain allowance. The form was signed by the commanding officer, once to certify the requisition, and again to acknowledge receipt of forage from the Quartermaster. These requisitions are interfiled in chronological order with the other papers of the National Period. 12 pounds of corn requested by John Dunning for six private horses for seven days for the 1st Regiment of Mississippi Minute Men.

title: Forage requisitions submitted by Lieutenant W.L.D. White and Quartermaster John Dunning
Subject: Farm produce, Food, Certificates, Documents, Military policy
Date created ms: 1863-01-22, 1863-01-22
Abstract: The State of Mississippi provided printed forms so that officers could request forage for company horses from the Quartermaster. Each form was filled in with necessary information, including the number of horses or animals for which forage was requested, the name of the company and its commanding officer, the term for which the forage was needed, the daily allowance of various grains in pounds to each animal, and the total grain allowance. The form was signed by the commanding officer, once to certify the requisition, and again to acknowledge receipt of forage from the Quartermaster. These requisitions are interfiled in chronological order with the other papers of the National Period. 12 pounds of corn, 14 pounds of fodder requested by John Dunning, Quartermaster, 1st Regiment, Mississippi Minute Men, for six private horses for ten days in Colonel Ben King's Company.

title: Forage requisitions submitted by Lieutenant W.L.D. White and Quartermaster John Dunning
Subject: Farm produce, Food, Certificates, Documents, Military policy
Date created ms: 1863-01-15, 1863-01-15
Abstract: The State of Mississippi provided printed forms so that officers could request forage for company horses from the Quartermaster. Each form was filled in with necessary information, including the number of horses or animals for which forage was requested, the name of the company and its commanding officer, the term for which the forage was needed, the daily allowance of various grains in pounds to each animal, and the total grain allowance. The form was signed by the commanding officer, once to certify the requisition, and again to acknowledge receipt of forage from the Quartermaster. These requisitions are interfiled in chronological order with the other papers of the National Period. 7,680 pounds of corn, 8,760 pounds of fodder requested by Lieutenant W.L.D. White for forty public horses for sixteen days in Captain J.B. Dennis' Company of Rangers.

title: Forage requisitions submitted by Lieutenant W.L.D. White and Quartermaster John Dunning
Subject: Farm produce, Food, Certificates, Documents, Military policy
Date created ms: 1863-01-01, 1863-01-01
Abstract: The State of Mississippi provided printed forms so that officers could request forage for company horses from the Quartermaster. Each form was filled in with necessary information, including the number of horses or animals for which forage was requested, the name of the company and its commanding officer, the term for which the forage was needed, the daily allowance of various grains in pounds to each animal, and the total grain allowance. The form was signed by the commanding officer, once to certify the requisition, and again to acknowledge receipt of forage from the Quartermaster. These requisitions are interfiled in chronological order with the other papers of the National Period.

title: Confederate map of New Iberia.
Subject: Maps, Civil wars, War, Military policy, Military facilities, Military maneuvers, Military tactics
Date Issued: 1863
Abstract: Confederate map of New Iberia area.

title: Confederate map of St. Martinville area.
Subject: Maps, Civil wars, War, Military policy, Military facilities, Military maneuvers, Military tactics
Date Issued: 1863
Abstract: Confederate map of St. Martinville area.

title: Pay vouchers issued by the State of Mississippi to officers of the 1st Brigade, Mississippi State Troops
Subject: Bank notes, Documents, Military policy, Money
Date created ms: 1862-12-31, 1862-12-31
Abstract: The State of Mississippi used these printed forms as payment authorizations for its soldiers. Each voucher was filled with the term of service, the pay rate per month, and the amount of pay issued. The Quartermaster signed the voucher when he issued pay, and the officer signed as an acknowledgment that he had received the correct amount. Salaries ranged from $80 per month for a Junior Lieutenant to $195 per month for a Colonel. The vouchers are filed in chronological order with other documents of the National Period. The following is an inventory of the documents: $80 to C.W. Bryant for one month of service as 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Regiment.

title: Pay order vouchers issued by the State of Mississippi to various individuals,
Subject: Bank notes, Documents, Military policy, Money
Date created ms: 1862-12-31, 1862-12-31
Abstract: The State of Mississippi issued print voucher forms to authorize payment for goods and services rendered by individual citizens to the Army of Mississippi. Each voucher gave a handwritten itemized statement of the individual's account and was signed by the Assistant Quartermaster General. The citizen acknowledged receipt of payment by also signing the form. A few of the vouchers in this group are entirely in manuscript. The vouchers are interfiled in chronological order with the other papers of the National Period. The following is an inventory of the documents: $401.50 to A.J. Boon, Grenada, Mississippi, for 4,015 pounds of fresh beef. /s/ J. Moore.

title: Pay vouchers issued by the State of Mississippi to officers of the 1st Brigade, Mississippi State Troops
Subject: Bank notes, Documents, Military policy, Money
Date created ms: 1862-12-30, 1862-12-30
Abstract: The State of Mississippi used these printed forms as payment authorizations for its soldiers. Each voucher was filled with the term of service, the pay rate per month, and the amount of pay issued. The Quartermaster signed the voucher when he issued pay, and the officer signed as an acknowledgment that he had received the correct amount. Salaries ranged from $80 per month for a Junior Lieutenant to $195 per month for a Colonel. The vouchers are filed in chronological order with other documents of the National Period. The following is an inventory of the documents: $80 to W.A. Wilson for one month of service as 2nd Lieutenant, 3rd Regiment.

title: Pay vouchers issued by the State of Mississippi to officers of the 1st Brigade, Mississippi State Troops
Subject: Bank notes, Documents, Military policy, Money
Date created ms: 1862-12-30, 1862-12-30
Abstract: The State of Mississippi used these printed forms as payment authorizations for its soldiers. Each voucher was filled with the term of service, the pay rate per month, and the amount of pay issued. The Quartermaster signed the voucher when he issued pay, and the officer signed as an acknowledgment that he had received the correct amount. Salaries ranged from $80 per month for a Junior Lieutenant to $195 per month for a Colonel. The vouchers are filed in chronological order with other documents of the National Period. The following is an inventory of the documents: $90 to T.L. Stevens for one month of service as 1st Lieutenant, 3rd Regiment.

title: Pay vouchers issued by the State of Mississippi to officers of the 1st Brigade, Mississippi State Troops
Subject: Bank notes, Documents, Military policy, Money
Date created ms: 1862-12-30, 1862-12-30
Abstract: The State of Mississippi used these printed forms as payment authorizations for its soldiers. Each voucher was filled with the term of service, the pay rate per month, and the amount of pay issued. The Quartermaster signed the voucher when he issued pay, and the officer signed as an acknowledgment that he had received the correct amount. Salaries ranged from $80 per month for a Junior Lieutenant to $195 per month for a Colonel. The vouchers are filed in chronological order with other documents of the National Period. The following is an inventory of the documents: $194.66 to G.W. Clark for two months and thirteen days of service as 2nd Lieutenant, 4th Regiment.

title: Statement of accounts of Leonard B. Lipsey, with the [Army of Mississippi?], no place
Subject: Bank notes, Documents, Military policy, Money
Date created ms: 1862-12-30, 1862-12-30
Abstract: Lipsey acknowledged receipt of $39.44 from J. Moore, Quartermaster, for two months, nine days of service and for commutation of clothing

title: Pay vouchers issued by the State of Mississippi to officers of the 1st Brigade, Mississippi State Troops,
Subject: Bank notes, Documents, Military policy, Money
Date created ms: 1862-12-29, 1862-12-29
Abstract: The State of Mississippi used these printed forms as payment authorizations for its soldiers. Each voucher was filled with the term of service, the pay rate per month, and the amount of pay issued. The Quartermaster signed the voucher when he issued pay, and the officer signed as an acknowledgment that he had received the correct amount. Salaries ranged from $80 per month for a Junior Lieutenant to $195 per month for a Colonel. The vouchers are filed in chronological order with other documents of the National Period. The following is an inventory of the documents: $195 to W.J. Owens for one month of service as Colonel, 3rd Regiment.

title: Report of provisions issued for the month of December to the Mississippi State Troops, Grenada, Mississippi, by J. Moore, Assistant Commissary of Subsistence
Subject: Documents, Food, Military policy
Date created ms: 1862-12, 1862-12
Abstract: This provision return listed the name of the companies or regiments, the number of men, dates and terms provided for, and the type and amount of food rations issued.

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