[Processor's note - Thomas Nuckolls is now Lt. Nuckolls of Company A of the 15th Regiment of Alabama Volunteers, Col. Canty, stationed at Manassas, Virginia.] January 17, 1861 – Telegram to T. J. Nuckolls from A.S. Rutherford asking "Have you 40 men. Can't draw arms for a less number." January 26, 1861 – Letter from mother who is very concerned about him. A very motherly letter. She described the family at home waiting to hear from him. She mentioned "old Crittenden" who deserves to be shot for his loss of his men. Tom was sent a box for comfort - cigars, whiskey and other articles. January 31, 1861 – Power of attorney from J. Elbert Wells of Stratford, Conn appointing Benjamin Wells of Columbus, Georgia as his attorney. May 2, 1861 – Letter to Miss Addella Nuckolls (sister) in Columbus, Georgia from Tom Nuckolls at Tybee Island, Georgia relating the arrival of their package to him, the rations furnished him and camp life, (tiny envelope) May-July 1861 [processor's note – pencil dated] – Letter to Bro Tom Nuckolls from sister Emma telling of a friend's father's death, urging him to write her a few lines, told of making 5 suits for his company and 22 neck comforters. She asks if he will get a furlough. Tells of colonels taking their wives to Virginia with them and hoping they will "have a nice time" and teasing him about his ladies. June 3, 1861 – Letter to "Dear Wat" (Mr. Watkins Boules) Columbus Guards, 2nd Reg, Brunswick, Ga.) from friend Tho Nuckolls, Columbus, Georgia concerning the non-return of TN to the guards and Col. Semmes response. June 21, 1861 – Letter addressed to Dear Sir from Julius A. Ferrill, Savannah about a box of camellias he sent, the Pulaski Guards, firing at the "Joseph Whitney", and asks "no one to read" this. Aug. 9, 1861 – Letter to "Dear Pa" from W. Nuckolls at Manassas Junction. He requests letters be sent to 15th Reg. Ala Vol (Col Canty) Richmond, Va. He was on the extreme left of the army, under Johnson's command. Talks about visiting a battlefield and being surprised at its' looks – the dead buried with a board at head bearing name. The enemy was put in gullies. Called it [Manassas or Bull Run] the most complete victory ever recorded. Will send a piece of post where Gen Bee fell. Bartow also fell close by. Tom sent his watch home by Eli Shorter of Eufaula. Told him to see about clothes for the company with Wm. Lowthers. Added a p.s. that orders came to prepare 3 days rations but did not know "where our destiny is". Aug. 19, 1861 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from Mother, at home in Linwood, remarking on his last letter from Camp near Richmond. She worries about him and his health. The Ladies are starting a "Society of Ladies" in the neighborhood of Alexanders and Bentons to work for his company, especially making winter clothes. She wants to know what they need, for "the wellness of dear soldiers and my children". Truett is making up a cavalry company. James Redd and Lady are going to Virginia where their sons are stationed. The back of the letter is to son William. August 26, 1861 – Letter from sister Laura Nuckolls telling of the letter received August 26 from Pagdand. August 27, 1861 – Letter from Father [Nathaniel Nuckolls] responding to letter of the 26th; having overcoat made, shirts, blankets; includes news of home and sisters. He mentions J. Redd again going to see his sons. He is sending for buttons. Aug. 31, 1861 – Letter from sister Emma Nuckolls at Linwood in Columbus, Georgia. She mentions hearing from him for the first time, tells of her time at Chalybrate Springs as being the "belle of the season". She tells all of her "handsome soldier brothers". August or September, 1861 [date penciled in] – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from sister Emma listing the contents of the box sent to him and Edds, and saying that boots hard to get. September 2, 1861 – Letter of a mother's concern for her sons; "I would make haste to snatch you from the ...danger and wrap my arms of affection around you and hide you from such tumult and danger...my darling brave sons and their friends of the south". She and Lizzie were making flannel drawers for the Canty Rifles. September 7, 1861 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from sister Laura in Columbus, Georgia telling him of a box sent to him of articles and neckties to distribute. Parents are upset with Lowther and mother and sister attending funeral of George Thornton, Uncle Jonathan's son. Cousin Charles Thornton was in Missouri under Mccullah and killed on a scouting expedition. Sister Mollie and family expected to spend the winter at the plantation. Nealie would come with them as Truitt is off to war. Sister Lou is coming to spend some time with them. The negroes sent messages to you. Winston would like to take Edds place. September 11, 1861 – Letter from mother telling Tom Nuckolls that his box has been sent for his company with 40 prs of drawers, 82 shirts, 15 prs socks, 12 handkerchiefs, 2 pr dark blankets. She will do "anything she can for the Company...just tell me". September 12, 1861 – Letter from father asking again why they haven't heard from Thomas Nuckolls. Repeats the contents of the box being sent . He sent flannels to Mr. Truett and his cavalry company. Kyle [his other son-in-law] remains at home. September 12, 1861 – Letter from Emma at home in Linwood, Columbus, Georgia writing to both Tom [Nuckolls] and Bud and writes about "our friend", Mrs. Rankin, the benefit concerts, carding, spinning and knitting comforts [neck scarves]. She mentions a "nice young Col. of militia of a certain district". September 18, 1861 – Letter to both Thomas and William Nuckolls, "My Darlin Sons", from Mother and sister Laura again chastising them for lack of letters. Dr. says William has the measles. T hey are entertaining visitors to the Baptist association at the nearby church. Laura added a note at the end about the brother's illness. September 20, 1861 – Letter to Tom [Nuckolls] from Father telling him of the letter of the 13th which told of brother's illness. The overcoats are finally done and shipped. September 25, 1861 – Letter from A.A. Lowther telling of sickness in his company, lack of tents and concern over the shipped box. October 6, 1861 – Two letters from Mother with a short inset telling of Dozier Thornton's visit, recounting his "engagement in the Arkansas guerilla bands". Truett has gone to Memphis as Capt. of his cavalry and Robert Thornton has gone with him as a private. October 8, 1861 – Letter from Father to Tom Nuckolls. Father is very upset that Capt. Lowther had "broken the box and disappropriated the articles as he saw fit . I will ask his authority for this act". He doesn't want to get his boys into any difficulty but Lowther has "committed a trespass and insult on my rights". Little Dozier is visiting. Shoes for William are not available. October 8, 1861 – Letter from Nathaniel Nuckolls [father] to Capt. Lowther about his opening of Tom's box. October 17, 1861 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from Father tells him of little Dozier being home and being ready to copy out the agreement between him and Smith. He wants it settled. Tom's watch was received and put carefully away. Uncle Samuel near Huntsville died. P. Colquit is marrying Miss Hunt. Cotton prices are low. October 21, 1861 – Letter from Mother to both sons, Thomas and William Nuckolls, with a letter from Father on the back. She tells of Sister Lou's baby being born dead. Many prayers sent to her sons. Tells of city marriages. Tom wants another servant sent. Tells him he needs to write to brother NA (Gus) about that. Father is concerned about the servant. Tells him to deal with Robert Lumpkin of Richmond and that Allen McGhee [McGehee] directed him. Still asking about receiving coats. November 4, 1861 – Letter from Father [Nathaniel Nuckolls] acknowledges receipt of 2 letters and money. He has paid Tom's taxes using his Confederate notes. He notes that prices are getting high and lists some prices for goods. He mentions Little Dozier and Smith and concerns about their health and the weather. November 10, 1861 – Letter from Father to Tom [Nuckolls] telling of brother William's death. William was brought to Mr. Montcastle's house in Richmond, Virginia as he was "dangerously ill" with typhoid fever. He died Monday November 8 at 11:10. Father had received the dispatch Oct 31, Thursday and hastened to Richmond arriving on Saturday. Father had been with him when he died. They arrived back in Columbus on November 8 at 7 a.m. and he described the burial. [Processor's note – Timeline: Wednesday, October 30, brought to Montcastle's house; Thursday, October 3, receives dispatch; November 2 at 8 p.m. Nathaniel Nuckolls arrived Richmond; November 8 William died; Sunday, November 10 the letter is written and postmarked Monday, November 11, 1861.] November 24, 1861 – Letter from Mother to Tom [Nuckolls] is a lamentation about the death of William. She wanted Thomas home and said he should have been in Richmond with Father. Why didn't William go to Lowther's she asked. Father was very sick since returning. She told of the scarcity of suits, boots, flannel for the soldiers. She said that "speculators will totally ruin our cause". She calls this her "melancholy" letter. December 1, 1861 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from Sister Emma (in a black-edged mourning envelope). She tried to write something cheerful, was looking forward to seeing him this winter, possibly Christmas, before he returned to his "noble work". She told of being "alarmed" at the success of the Federals at Port Royal and Ft. Sumpter. They were observing a fast day. Pa asked about his confederate tax. She pled for him to write more often. December 12, 1861 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from Emma at Linwood, in Columbus, Georgia. She mentioned Tom's promotion and that they were sending boots. He had asked her to send a letter to Ginnie. She gave more news of home. The Ladies have made 5 to 6 hundred presents and expect to realize $400 for the tickets and of their Christmas traditions. December 17, 1861 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from Mother on black-edged mourning paper, telling of being in a sad gloom and of her overwhelming anxiety for her "lone child". She dreamed that he had come home. She wrote of having sent two boxes of winter underclothing for him and Edds and speaks about his troubles with his "boy Edds". December 18, 1861 – Letter to Tom Nuckolls from Father again writing of box delivery problem, and a case involving L.O. Lewis, and another with Spear and A. Kirven. He asked for instructions on managing his business. Cotton prices were falling while flour and salt were rising. Mentioned Tom's request for another negro and their not having had measles or other contagious diseases. Dec. 25, 1861 – Letter from sister Adela L. N. telling Tom Nuckolls that it is Christmas Day but how sad it was from those that have passed. Little Jennie, Mollie and Robert's child, had died. She described the preparations and the Christmas tree prepared for the benefit of the soldiers. Everyone had contributed small presents, all numbered to a corresponding ticket, selling for 50 cents each. 1,400 tickets were sold for $700 total. She said to tell him that his man Edd will be given the finest suit of clothes if he'll bring Thom home safe.