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• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135338
  Letters
  1858-1859
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135339
    William B. Rouzie, Lynchburg, Virginia, to "Sue" (Susan M. Rouzie?)
    1858 August 19
    Scope and Contents

    Asks after the family; comments on the hot dry weather and outbreak of typhoid fever. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135340
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1858 November 11
    Scope and Contents

    Attended Mr. Taylor's funeral; wants his father to order Roryn[?] and Robinson [slaves] to have his horse fat, as they won't do it on their own. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135775
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Mama" (Catherine A. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1858 November 25
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Informs her of the clothing he needs at school, including pantaloons, cravats, everyday shoes, and stocks; specifies the style of stocks that "are the go" up there; needs money; requests that his horse be fattened and "no knife be put to his tail." ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135776
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1858 November 30
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses lack of food and tobacco at school; needs money; Mr. Thomas is taking over the school after Christmas; asks his father to have his "colt fat by all means don't a negro put his leg across his back." ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135777
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Papa" (John S. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1859 January 18
    Scope and Contents

    Arrived at the Academy safely, having taken the mail train up; was accompanied by Robinson and Roryn[?] [slaves], the latter who has stayed with him. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135778
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Father" (John S. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1859 February 18
    Scope and Contents

    Brother Richard wrote that Betsy died, and now they must take Henry and Skidmore [slaves]; Richard also wrote about Miss Sue Wright and said it was perfectly natural for boys to be [?]athing the young ladies some time. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135779
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Siter" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1859 February 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses "Cousin Henry" writing to him about "Cousin Sue", noting that he doesn't believe Henry can cut him out [from cousin Sue's affections]; he has parted his hair differently and looks like "a real dandy"; sent some valentines; feels the new horse will match "Pitter" better than his colt. ALS. 2pp. Including ALS from William Waller Rouzie, [Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia] to "Bob," 23 Feb. 1859, advising that Betsy's death ought to be a warning and he should take God more seriously. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135780
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sister," Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1859 March 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Doesn't think he can get home for Easter, and probably not even until August; wants summer clothes sent and something good to eat as he is "practically starved"; wants tobacco, too. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135781
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sister," Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1859 March 25
    Scope and Contents

    Really wants to come home at Easter if they will only send for him; asks that [food] and tobacco be sent. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135782
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sister," Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1859 April 1
    Scope and Contents

    Sorry to hear that cousin Sue Wright is sick, but hopes to see her at Easter; wishes that family would write, as well as Robinson [a slave]; truly wishes to come home at Easter. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135783
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sister," Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1859 April 14
    Scope and Contents

    The roads are better; wishes someone would write; went to Ashland and heard Mr. Goggin speak; also seven or eight other "Politicians, Rats & Pigs." ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135784
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sister," Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1859 April 18
    Scope and Contents

    Glad father is sending for him; he will be at Milford Depot Saturday after Good Friday; "Give my love to all at home white and black." ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135785
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sister," Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1859 May 10
    Scope and Contents

    Relating how a Mr. Springfellow, his wife, his daughter, and a Mrs. Nelson were injured when their carriage was struck by a Central Cars train. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135786
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sue," Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1859 May 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Would be glad to have "Papa" bring his clothes; he will be careful crossing the railroad, as many people have been killed; asks that she try to keep Henry from courting Cousin Sue. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135787
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sister," Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1859 June 2
    Scope and Contents

    Asks that she send clothes, and shoes, and writes; went out visiting. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135788
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sister," Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1859 June 5
    Scope and Contents

    Hopes that he can go with her and Cousin Sue Wright to the spa this Summer; mentions difficulty in competing [with Cousin Henry for Cousin Sue]; has been reading, going to races, and circuses. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135789
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sister," Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1859 June 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is glad Pa arrived home safe; comments on courting and the fickleness of women; gives advice on selling horses. ALS. 2pp. Including ALS from William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia), June 15 1859, sending his respects to Cousin Sue. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135790
    William Waller Rouzie, Ellington Academy, Hanover County, Virginia, to "Sister," (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1859 June 31
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses need and cost of having his teeth "plugged"; sends greetings to the family and asks her to tell Robinson [a slave] he will write soon. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id135791
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to "Sister," (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    circa 1859 November 3
    Scope and Contents

    Hopes Jerry is not a worthless dog; wants him to learn to run opossum; discusses his lessons. ALS. 2pp.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135792
  Letters
  1860-1861
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135793
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to "Father," (John S. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1860 September
    Scope and Contents

    Likes school well here; message to Mat to hurry [and get to school] or he may get shut out; could room with him, Butter and Bird. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135794
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to "Sister,"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1860 October 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses time it takes to receive mail; likes the school and instructors; is reading Cicero's Orations, and is in the first mathematical class; will try to "acquire manly principles"; needs clothing and shoes; is "heels over head" in debt. ALS. 3pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135795
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to "Sister,"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1860 October 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Went to Braington and saw many lovely ladies; mentions John Gordon being a smart fellow; will go to St. Paul's next Sabbath since Dr. Wright is preaching; asks if Jerry's dog has learned how to kill "koons". ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135796
    J. Calvin Purell, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, [King and Queen County, Virginia], to John S. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1860 December 14
    Scope and Contents

    John has been studying Latin, French, Algebra, Geometry, and Composition; is having most trouble with Algebra, but his standing is creditable and his deportment and health are good. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135797
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to "Sister,"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1861 January 7
    Scope and Contents

    Cousin Sue wrote; inquires about Jerry and the horses. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135798
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to "Sister,"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1861 January 13
    Scope and Contents

    Clay, Matt, and himself are going to Shelba to meet Cousin Sue and Miss Till there; dyptheria going around; Capt. O.R. Fleet's little boy shot his right arm below the elbow; expects to be at war soon, as there is fighting in South Carolina. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135799
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia
    1861 January 24
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Cousins Juliet, Satan, and N. Ware have told him [Cousin Sue] is as "mad with me as possible"; has written her to find out why; Matt and he went to Shelba and St. Paul's; the dyptheria has passed. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135800
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to "Sister,"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1861 February 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has been troubled "in spirits" due to a recent difficulty; wishes she and cousin Sue would hurry their visit. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135801
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to "Pa" (John S. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1861 February 14
    Scope and Contents

    Requests Arnold's Latin prose composition book; is studying Cicero, Vergil, and Bourdon's Algebra; Matt is sick with a sore throat.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135802
    Sue (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia), to "Bro. Willie" (William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia)
    1861 February 22
    Scope and Contents

    Discusses the anarchy and confusion of the times, the need for the South to stand for her rights and feels that [George] Washington would agree; discusses Valentines she received. ALS. 4pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135803
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to "Father," (John S. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1861 February 23
    Scope and Contents

    Would have liked permission to go to the theatre in Tappahannock; he and friend Berkley reprimanded three times in church at Braington because they had supposedly disgraced themselves, but Council has cleared them. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135804
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to "Sister,"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1861 May 3
    Scope and Contents

    There are 27,000 Union troops at Washington [D.C.] expected to attack Alexandria, [Va.] where there are two companies from Carolina. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135805
    William Waller Rouzie, Aberdeen Academy, St. Stephen's Church, King and Queen County, Virginia, to "Sister,"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    ante 1861 September
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Expresses desire to become a doctor; may visit on Saturday; inquires about the dogs and horses. ALS. 1p. Including AMS by William Waller Rouzie, , n.d., being a copy of a poem. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id135806
    William Waller Rouzie, Fort Lowry, Lowry Point, Essex County, Virginia, to "Pa," (John S. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1861 September 23
    Scope and Contents

    Furlough begins on Sunday; requests that his horse be sent by one of the negroes; expects to go to Middlesex with his Colonel. ALS. 1p.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id135807
  Letters
  1862
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id135808
    R.A. Cauthorn, Tappahannock, Virginia, to William Waller Rouzie, Tappahannock, Virginia
    1862 January 1
    Scope and Contents

    Receipts for clothing goods, knife, pepper, and general merchandise. 1p. ADS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id135809
    Richard Rouzie, "In Camp", to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 February 19
    Scope and Contents

    William and Davy have just arrived; has applied to Col. Mallory for the post of ordinance Sergeant of the [55th Va.] regiment, and will wait to apply for furlough until hearing from him; am sending 35 dollars home with Doug. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136614
    William Waller Rouzie, Fort Lowry, Lowry Point, Essex County, Virginia, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 March 28
    Scope and Contents

    Expects to be ordered to go somewhere between Port Royale and Fredericksburg; requests that she check on his horse and sends money and a colored shirt. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136631
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp near Chaffin's Bluff Henrico County, Virginia, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 July 28
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Started a long march to join Jackson at Gordonsville [Orange County, Virginia?]; supposes they wil swing on to Washington. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136632
    William Waller Rouzie, Near Orange Court House, Orange County, Virginia, to "Pa" (John S. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 August 14
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has just been through a battle [Cedar Mountain?]; "Bro" Dick is sick at hospital in Lovingston, 30 miles above Charlottesville, but is doing fairly well. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136639
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp near Fredericktown [Frederick?], Maryland, to "Mother" (Catherine A. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 September 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is near Washington and Baltimore; doesn't know where Stonewall will jump "just like a Negro, you never know [where] he is about until he walks in the backdoor with his hat off"; has been in battles of Cedar River, Coon's Ford, Manassas, and Bull Run, but not injured; Dick Dunn and John Clarkson were killed; A.J. Deraeux and Albert Moore wounded. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136670
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp near Fredericktown [Frederick], Maryland, to "Sister"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    circa 1862 September 8
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Since the 28th of July have not pitched a tent or had more than a 24 hours rest; have been in four pitched battles; describes and comments on 2nd Battle of Bull Run, August 30th; [the "Yankees"] seem to be rolling their forces around Washington and Alexandria; under the most unmerciful shelling on the 24th; Clarkson and Dick Dunn were killed, Arthur Dereaux wounded; recently have had several skirmishes and one pitched battle. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136671
    William Waller Rouzie, near Shepard's Town, Maryland, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 September 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has been in Maryland twice lately and expects to go in a week; "Bro" Dick is now on his way to the Regiment; took 13,500 men at Harper's Ferry last Monday morning. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136672
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp near Martinsburgh [sic], Virginia (West Virginia), to "Father" (John S. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 September 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is safe but has been in every "fight, skirmish, and shelling" since Richmond; marched 223 miles in 8 days and fought 6 pitched battles; praises Jackson; took 13,500 prisoners and eighty pieces of cannon at Harper's Ferry; "Bro" Dick is now well. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136673
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp near Martinsburgh [sic], Va. (West Virginia), to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 September 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents "Bro" Dick well; expresses desire to come home; mention of Mr. Saunders and his "courting". 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136674
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp Branch near Martinsburgh [sic], Berkely County Virginia (West Virginia), to "Mother" (Catherine A. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 September 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Is near Martinsburg; next week will be in Maryland or Richmond; "Bro" Dick and himself are both well. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136675
    William Waller Rouzie, between Martinsburgh [sic], Berkely County, Virginia (West Virginia) and Winchester (Frederick County, Virginia) on turnpike, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 September 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Himself, "Bro" Dick, Cousin John, Dick McDonald, and Leonard Mundis are all well; had been in a skirmish. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136684
    William Waller Rouzie, Berkeley County, Virginia, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 September
    Scope and Contents

    Has been promoted to the Second Sergeant of th company for good conduct in the battles in Northern Virginia and Maryland; hopefully the 55th will winter in Essex. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136685
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp near Winchester, [Frederick County, Virginia], to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 October 24
    Scope and Contents

    Haven't received letters for a long time; have now finished Western Virginia and burned the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad; expects to be in Essex in less than a month; asks that mother have a suit of cloth woven by the time he gets home. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136686
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp near Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 November 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Talk that the regiment might winter in Essex; in need of socks, shirts, drawers and neckties; himself not lacking clothes because he has helped himself to socks, shirts and drawers at Shepard'stown and Harper's Ferry; he was afraid to take pants or a coat for fear of getting shot as a Yankee; "Bro" Dick and he hope to get a furlough. 4pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id136687
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp near Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1862 November 21
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Now under marching orders, but doesn't know destination; the "Yankees" are holding Fredericksburg, [Va.] again, and expresses fear for Essex Co.; however, is confident [Gen. Robert E.] Lee has a plan; inquires about family, cousin Sue, and the Negroes, stating that he will bring them all presents; Col. Murray told him he would try to get him a furlough this winter; send flanner shirts to "Bro Dick". 1p. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id136688
  Letters
  1863
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id136689
    William Waller Rouzie, Headquarters 55th Virginia Regiment, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 January 21
    Scope and Contents

    Patrick McGee has been Court Martialed for substituting for a man in the fortieth Virginia Volunteer, deserting and trying to substitute for another man in the forty-seventh; is being executed today; heard 7,000 Confederate soldiers under General T.H. Holmes in Arkansas made an unconditional surrender; camp rumors about a fight up here soon; asks that papa have some boots made, as shoes are very scarce. ALS 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id136690
    William Waller Rouzie, , to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    circa 1863 February-March
    Scope and Contents

    Arrived safely, escaping the guardhouse; asks for anything to eat, as edibles are scarce. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id136691
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp Greg (near Orange Court House, Orange County, Virginia), to "Mother" (Catherine A. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 March 1
    Scope and Contents

    Doesn't understand why she didn't send lard and fruit with Fred Powers' wagon; asks that she please send them as that all they have to eat is mess pork, flour, and salts.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id136692
    Richard Rouzie, Jr., Camp Greg, near Orange Court House, (Orange County, Virginia), to "Sister"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 March 12
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Arrived safely, and tells that his excuse was sufficient to prevent a court martial; enemy is parolling many of our men, who are then receiving thirty day furloughs; these include Arthur Allen, R.H. Banks, Dr. Bougham, and Benell Berkley from Essex Co.; mention of Adjutant Williams and rumors of his "playing games with equal zeal" in regard to Cousin Sue; message to tell Sue to write the secret she wanted him to know; some think the 9th Cavalry "have the country by the nose" [are getting all the social attention], but knows all are very kind to the infantry also. ALS. 4pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id136693
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp Greg (near Orange Court House, Orange County, Virginia), to "Sister"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 March 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents "Bro" Dick and himself are well; take the 3 dollars lent by her and the 18 dollars Pa lent him out of the 35 dollars Dick is sending, as he has loaned him the money now; has heard General Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry was captured; there is heavy firing over the river today. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id136694
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp Greg, near Orange Court House, Orange County, Virginia, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    post 1863 March 16
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Tell Ma and Pa that they must pay themselves 18 dollars out of the 35 sent by "Bro" Dick. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id136695
    Richard Rouzie, Jr., Headquarters 55th Virginia Regiment, Greg Camp, near Orange Court House, Orange County, Virginia, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 March 28
    Scope and Contents

    Was sorry to hear that the yanks gave Pa a hard time on the way home, but at least he wasn't captured; the firing heard on Friday was a salutation in honor of U.S. Grant's arrival to take command of the Army of the Potomac, and states that he will never take Richmond; will soon have a grand tournament in Wilcox's Division with 500 competitors in the ring and even a clown from the 7th Tennessee Regiment; tell the girls in Essex they are welcome but the 9th Cavalry is not; Rev. Ino Clinanbery[?] is to preach to the brigade; thinks the Adjatunt Williams has given up on Cousin Sue. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id136696
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp Greg (near Orange Court House, Orange County, Virginia), to "Sister"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 April 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents "Aolaide" is going to court Cousin Sue; send breeches with Coleman; "Bro" Dick has been appointed Commissary Sergeant. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id136697
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp Greg (near Orange Court House, Orange County, Virginia), to "Sister"(Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 April 11
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Discusses need for shoes, especially on picket duty, and his desire to save one pair for after the war; wishes he had seen Cousin Sue and fears Mr. Bowie will cut him out; Lucie's colt must be named Banner; "Bro" Dick is now Commisary Sergeant. ALS. 3pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id137618
    William Waller Rouzie, Camp Greg [nearOrange Court House, Orange County, Virginia], to "Susan" [M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia]
    1863 April 19
    Scope and Contents

    Is sorry Mr. Bowie is making such headway [with Cousin Sue]; has been appointed Sergeant Major of the Regiment so himself and his brother are now both out of Co. F; needs a coat and pants. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id137619
    Richard Rouzie, Headquarters Division Ordnance Train, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 June 13
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Has been in a state of excitement for eight to ten days sue to the advance of the Yankees but all are safe; General Lee has left with the first of and second corps of the Army of Northern Virginia; gives description of the Battle of Culpper [sic]; many feel "our little Adjutant" [Williams] is smitten with someone, and that he is a gallant little fellow; Davy [slave] is well and suits me. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id137620
    Richard Rouzie, Jr. Near Hagerstown, M.D. to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 July 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Gives an account of the Battle of Gettysburg; fell back Saturday morning thinking they had been severely whipped, but learned the Yankees had fallen back 12 hours earlier; still is certain "our boys" have been checked for the first time; brigade acted gallantly, taking several flags; our brave little Adjutant took one; Thomas Powers was taken prisoner; Dr. Jno. T. Boughan had right arm amputated; George Smither was killed; is pleased to get her letters, but right now "news of fish fries and teaparties make us have hard thoughts". ALS. 3pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id137621
    Richard Rouzie, Jr., near Orange Court House (Orange County, Virginia), to "Pappa" (John S. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 August 13
    Scope and Contents

    William owes 24 dollars and has 36 due him; has talked to Adjutant Williams who said to go to Richmond to collect his [WWR] pay; only the parent or guardian of a deceased soldier can do so. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id137622
    Richard Rouzie, Jr., Camp Orange Court House, Orange County, Virginia, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 August 13
    Scope and Contents

    Send me something to eat, as we are on short rations; send me the news; hopes Davy [slave] returns soon, as cooking in the sun is disagreeable. ALS. 1p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id137623
    Richard Rouzie, Camp near Orange Court House, Orange County Virginia, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 August 17
    Scope and Contents

    A lot of letters received from and sent to home recently; hopes the authorities are thinking about peace if it can be made on honorable terms; is glad Davy [slave] got home safe; Miss Duck's marriage does not trouble him; feels he is still handsomer than Mr. Farland; believes Thomas Powers will be exchanged soon. ALS. 2pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id137624
    Richard Rouzie, Jr., , to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie), Lloyds, Essex County Virginia
    1863 October 5
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Lee and Meade are on either side of the Rupidan and all is quiet; perhaps all are tired of "blood and carnage"; It is rumored without foundation that Hill's Corps is to be sent to Tennessee; it could be that as authorities trust Ewell more, and will leave him to protect Richmond; Robert Rouzie says cavalry fighting is nothing compared to infantry; many feel bitter about conscripts on safe duty at home. ALS. 3pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id137625
    Richard Rouzie, Camp near Orange Court house, Orange County, Virginia, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1863 November 19
    Scope and Contents

    Sending an obituary of their brother, [William Waller Rouzie] who died at Chancellorsville; hopes he was ready to meet his maker. Including NCL, n.d., being an obituary of Sergeant Major William Waller Rowzie [sic]. 1p. ALS 1p.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id137626
  Letters
  1864
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id137627
    Richard Rouzie, Jr., near Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, to "Pa" (John S. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1864 February 9
    Scope and Contents

    Sends the descriptive list requested; shortly after Davy [slave] arrived marched to Mt. Jackson and guarded New Market Gap for 10 days; General Rosser and the Thomas' Brigade raided into Hardee [sic] County, [West Virginia], capturing wagons, prisoners, livestock and stores. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id137628
    R.L. Williams, Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia
    1864 February 10
    Scope and Contents

    Discharge papers/death certificate for William Waller Rouzie, Sergeant Major of the 55th Virginia Infantry Regiment, killed May 2 1863 at Chancelorsville. Including MS, n.d., being a roll call of the 55th Virginia Infantry Regiment. 1p. 2pp. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id137629
    Richard Rouzie, Jr., Camp 55th Virginia Regiment, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    1864 March 23
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents Health is good; has had ten or twelve inches of snow and is glad, as it prevents military operations and will probably speed the granting of furloughs; is whiling away the monotony of camplife reading the "Raid and Romance of Morgan and his men"; The Adjutant [Williams] feels he has no chance [with Cousin Sue] when competing against men of the 9th Cavalry; states that he is not engaged to Evelyn. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id137630
    Richard Rouzie, Jr., Camp 55th Virginia Regiment, to "Sister" (Susan M. Rouzie, Lloyds, Essex County, Virginia)
    circa 1864
    Scope and Contents

    Would like advice as to whether he should exchange his position as Ordnance Sergeant for a lietenancy in the line. 1p. ALS.