1864 map of Camden County, Georgia
Map of Camden County, Georgia, showing rivers and places mentioned in the letters. Source: Lloyd's Topographical Map of Georgia, 1864....


1936 Introduction by Nate's grandson
INTRODUCTION These letters have been complied with no thought of the heroic, as my grandfather really had no important part of the Civil...


No. 1: Jan-Feb 1861 ?, from Loulie
Letters between Louisa Nicholes and Nate Brown before they were married on March 12, 1861: (Notes added by EBS). This letter was probably...


No. 2: Jan-Feb 1861 ?, from Loulie
# 2 My dear friend, It may appear strange my writing, but this is to make a request which I hope you will be able to grant. I received a...


No. 3: Feb 1861 ?, from Loulie
# 3 Friday morning My darling boy, Your kind messenger of heart felt affection reached 'Diey' just as the sinking sun touched the tree...


No. 4: Feb 1861 ?, from Loulie
# 4 (Probably written in February 1861, as Nate and Loulie were married on March 12 1861) (A few moments after leaving you) I wonder what...


No. 5: Feb 1861?, from Nate
# 5 Sunday morning My dear little pet, I do not know where you are, but hope this...


No. 6: Aug 5 1861, Thorn Hall
# 6 Thorn Hall Aug. 5, 1861 My own, darling, precious husband, We seem doom to be disappointed about getting to the Island. I left home...


No. 7: Aug 9 1861, Thorn Hall
# 7 Thorn Hall Aug. 9 My dearest treasure You can't imagine how much I suffer in mind on account of not hearing from you, so please if...


No. 8: Sept 8 1861, Fort Atkinson
#8 Fort Atkinson Cumberland Island Sept. 8th (1861) My own precious wife, Your...

