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Digitized documents and transcripts are available online .","The collection is arranged in chronological order , with undated materials are at the end.","James Francis \"Frank\" Heizer was born in 1841 in Churchville, Augusta County, Va. His parents were James and Sarah J. Heizer and he had at least three siblings. Prior to the Civil War, he lived on his family's farm and worked as laborer. On April 19, 1861, Frank enlisted as a private in Company I, 14th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry and McClanahan's Battery. Alongside details of Frank's military service, this collection details the relationship between Frank and his longtime friend and love interest, Pheobe Ann McCormick (1845-1906). Pheobe Ann(e) McCormick (also known as Annie) was born in Augusta County, Va., in 1845. ","The pair's first engagement took place on April 18, 1864, when Frank revealed his feelings to Pheobe in a letter. A year later, the pair broke their engagement on August 10, 1865, based on Frank's \"wishes to be released\" so that he could freely pursue a career as a student and later, a traveling artist. The pair kept in touch through the years and eventually reconciled on January 21, 1867, re-establishing their engagement. ","In a letter dated January 22, 1867, Pheobe accepted Frank's second proposal by stating: \"I feel that I can't trust myself to write you a long letter now but will give you the reply that Gen'l Jackson sent to Santa Anna. 'If he wants me, let him come and take me.'\" The pair married on February 21, 1867. ","By 1870, Frank and Pheobe were living in Augusta County and they had the first of their children. Records suggest they had at least eight children:  William A. (1870-1932); Ida B. (later Ott) (abt. 1874-?); Mary R. (later McComb) (1874-1949?); Eveline Frances (or Frances E. or F. Evelyn) (1878-1960); Willie (abt. 1877-?); James W. 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The majority of the letters are authored by James Francis (Frank) Heizer (1841-1930), a private in the Confederate army, whose letters are mostly addressed to his love interest and eventual fiance, Pheobe Ann McCormick (1845-1906). This collection also includes a few of Pheobe's letters to Frank, though many of her letters were burned after being answered, as per a request by Pheobe in an attempt to conceal their relationship status until after the war. The letters include a variety of information about the war and Heizer's movements throughout the state, along with his wishes for leave and travel plans. Along with these wartime details, the letters include a good deal of conversation involving the blossoming friendship between Frank and Pheobe, and eventually their romantic relationship. This period includes letters in which their engagement is made and then broken, and is followed by letters that include much sarcasm and veiled insults towards one another. After about a year, the pair had reconnected and had re-established their engagement, eventually marrying and having 9 children together.","This folder includes letters that discuss information about Heizer's regiment movements, friend/family news, and conversations about Frank and Pheobe's personal correspondence. In a letter dated April 18, 1864, Frank confesses his romantic feelings to Pheobe and asks her to accept his marriage proposal. Also included in this folder is Heizer's written record of service during \"The war between the states - 1861-1865\".","This folder includes letters that discuss information about Heizer's regiment movements, friend/family news, questions about personal correspondence between Frank and Pheobe, and Frank's desired educational pursuits. In a letter dated Aug. 10, 1865, Frank and Pheobe broke off their engagement on the basis of Frank's wishes to be released from the relationship.","This folder contains letters that discuss Frank and Pheobe's personal correspondence, each person's daily activities, family and acquaintance news. Additionally included, is news of Frank's leaving school at Roanoke College to pursue work as a traveling artist.","This folder includes a letter from Pheobe's sister, Becca and letters that discuss Frank and Pheobe's personal correspondence, family and friend sickness updates and each individual's travels. In a letter dated January 21, 1867, Frank recants his earlier wishes to be released from the pair's engagement and asks Pheobe again to marry him. 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Digitized documents and transcripts are available online .","The collection is arranged in chronological order , with undated materials are at the end.","James Francis \"Frank\" Heizer was born in 1841 in Churchville, Augusta County, Va. His parents were James and Sarah J. Heizer and he had at least three siblings. Prior to the Civil War, he lived on his family's farm and worked as laborer. On April 19, 1861, Frank enlisted as a private in Company I, 14th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry and McClanahan's Battery. Alongside details of Frank's military service, this collection details the relationship between Frank and his longtime friend and love interest, Pheobe Ann McCormick (1845-1906). Pheobe Ann(e) McCormick (also known as Annie) was born in Augusta County, Va., in 1845. ","The pair's first engagement took place on April 18, 1864, when Frank revealed his feelings to Pheobe in a letter. A year later, the pair broke their engagement on August 10, 1865, based on Frank's \"wishes to be released\" so that he could freely pursue a career as a student and later, a traveling artist. The pair kept in touch through the years and eventually reconciled on January 21, 1867, re-establishing their engagement. ","In a letter dated January 22, 1867, Pheobe accepted Frank's second proposal by stating: \"I feel that I can't trust myself to write you a long letter now but will give you the reply that Gen'l Jackson sent to Santa Anna. 'If he wants me, let him come and take me.'\" The pair married on February 21, 1867. ","By 1870, Frank and Pheobe were living in Augusta County and they had the first of their children. Records suggest they had at least eight children:  William A. (1870-1932); Ida B. (later Ott) (abt. 1874-?); Mary R. (later McComb) (1874-1949?); Eveline Frances (or Frances E. or F. Evelyn) (1878-1960); Willie (abt. 1877-?); James W. (married Lillian Holt) (1880-1945); Robert E. (1882-?); Francis P. (1887-?). ","In 1880, the family was still in Augusta County and Frank's occupation on the census was listed as \"farmer.\" By 1900, they had relocated to Buena Vista and Frank was working as a carpenter. Pheobe died in 1906, at the age of 61. James lived another 24 years and his daughter Frances continued to live with him. By 1920, Frank was working as a commissioner of revenue at the court house in Buena Vista. He died in 1930, at the age of 88. Both he and Phoebe are buried in Buena Vista, along with two of their children. ","Sources: Find a Grave \nAncestry Library Edition\n","The processing, arrangement, and description of the James Francis Heizer \u0026 Phoebe Anne McCormick Heizer Collection was completed in June 2017.","This collection consists of 100+ letters written between the years of 1863–1868, and is accompanied by a book entitled,  The Heizer Family: American Pioneers  by James Harion Heizer c.1861-1868. The majority of the letters are authored by James Francis (Frank) Heizer (1841-1930), a private in the Confederate army, whose letters are mostly addressed to his love interest and eventual fiance, Pheobe Ann McCormick (1845-1906). This collection also includes a few of Pheobe's letters to Frank, though many of her letters were burned after being answered, as per a request by Pheobe in an attempt to conceal their relationship status until after the war. The letters include a variety of information about the war and Heizer's movements throughout the state, along with his wishes for leave and travel plans. Along with these wartime details, the letters include a good deal of conversation involving the blossoming friendship between Frank and Pheobe, and eventually their romantic relationship. This period includes letters in which their engagement is made and then broken, and is followed by letters that include much sarcasm and veiled insults towards one another. After about a year, the pair had reconnected and had re-established their engagement, eventually marrying and having 9 children together.","This folder includes letters that discuss information about Heizer's regiment movements, friend/family news, and conversations about Frank and Pheobe's personal correspondence. In a letter dated April 18, 1864, Frank confesses his romantic feelings to Pheobe and asks her to accept his marriage proposal. Also included in this folder is Heizer's written record of service during \"The war between the states - 1861-1865\".","This folder includes letters that discuss information about Heizer's regiment movements, friend/family news, questions about personal correspondence between Frank and Pheobe, and Frank's desired educational pursuits. In a letter dated Aug. 10, 1865, Frank and Pheobe broke off their engagement on the basis of Frank's wishes to be released from the relationship.","This folder contains letters that discuss Frank and Pheobe's personal correspondence, each person's daily activities, family and acquaintance news. Additionally included, is news of Frank's leaving school at Roanoke College to pursue work as a traveling artist.","This folder includes a letter from Pheobe's sister, Becca and letters that discuss Frank and Pheobe's personal correspondence, family and friend sickness updates and each individual's travels. In a letter dated January 21, 1867, Frank recants his earlier wishes to be released from the pair's engagement and asks Pheobe again to marry him. She replies in a later letter with the simple phrase: \"I feel that I cant trust myself to write you a long letter now, but will give you the reply that Gen'l\nJackson sent to Santa Anna. \"If he wants me, let him come and take me.\"\nThe pair married in February 1867.","This folder contains letters that detail information on Frank's teaching and travels, news of Pheobe's sickness/family sickness, the health and well-being of the pair's new baby (birthdate unknown) and news of house repairs.","This folder includes letters to Frank from his sister Jennie, from Pheobe's sister Becca, both womens letters detail Pheobe's sickness and health news, along with the welfare of Frank and Pheobe's baby.","Permission to publish material from James Francis Heizer \u0026 Phoebe Anne McCormick Heizer Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.","This collection consists of 100+ letters written between the years of 1863–1868, accompanied by a book entitled,  The Heizer Family: American Pioneers  by James Marion Heizer c.1861-1868. 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Pheobe Ann(e) McCormick (also known as Annie) was born in Augusta County, Va., in 1845. ","The pair's first engagement took place on April 18, 1864, when Frank revealed his feelings to Pheobe in a letter. A year later, the pair broke their engagement on August 10, 1865, based on Frank's \"wishes to be released\" so that he could freely pursue a career as a student and later, a traveling artist. The pair kept in touch through the years and eventually reconciled on January 21, 1867, re-establishing their engagement. ","In a letter dated January 22, 1867, Pheobe accepted Frank's second proposal by stating: \"I feel that I can't trust myself to write you a long letter now but will give you the reply that Gen'l Jackson sent to Santa Anna. 'If he wants me, let him come and take me.'\" The pair married on February 21, 1867. ","By 1870, Frank and Pheobe were living in Augusta County and they had the first of their children. Records suggest they had at least eight children:  William A. (1870-1932); Ida B. (later Ott) (abt. 1874-?); Mary R. (later McComb) (1874-1949?); Eveline Frances (or Frances E. or F. Evelyn) (1878-1960); Willie (abt. 1877-?); James W. (married Lillian Holt) (1880-1945); Robert E. (1882-?); Francis P. (1887-?). ","In 1880, the family was still in Augusta County and Frank's occupation on the census was listed as \"farmer.\" By 1900, they had relocated to Buena Vista and Frank was working as a carpenter. Pheobe died in 1906, at the age of 61. James lived another 24 years and his daughter Frances continued to live with him. By 1920, Frank was working as a commissioner of revenue at the court house in Buena Vista. He died in 1930, at the age of 88. Both he and Phoebe are buried in Buena Vista, along with two of their children. 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She replies in a later letter with the simple phrase: \"I feel that I cant trust myself to write you a long letter now, but will give you the reply that Gen'l\nJackson sent to Santa Anna. \"If he wants me, let him come and take me.\"\nThe pair married in February 1867.","This folder contains letters that detail information on Frank's teaching and travels, news of Pheobe's sickness/family sickness, the health and well-being of the pair's new baby (birthdate unknown) and news of house repairs.","This folder includes letters to Frank from his sister Jennie, from Pheobe's sister Becca, both womens letters detail Pheobe's sickness and health news, along with the welfare of Frank and Pheobe's baby."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePermission to publish material from James Francis Heizer \u0026amp; Phoebe Anne McCormick Heizer Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["Permission to publish material from James Francis Heizer \u0026 Phoebe Anne McCormick Heizer Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_ea8be4d2de78efeabc77896f9d15993a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection consists of 100+ letters written between the years of 1863–1868, accompanied by a book entitled, \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Heizer Family: American Pioneers\u003c/title\u003e by James Marion Heizer c.1861-1868. 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On August 19, 1861 he was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment and served in a dual capacity until resigning his commission as Quartermaster on January 8, 1862. In May 1862 Harman was was elected Colonel of 52nd Virginia, but was wounded and resigned from the Army in June 1863 due to disability. He served served as Quartermaster in Staunton until the end of the Civil War.","After 1865 Harman continued to operate his stage line, hotel, and other businesses. From 1865 to 1866 he was member of the VMI Board of Visitors. He died in 1877 and is buried in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton.","Staunton July 14, 1861 \nHeadquarters Virginia Forces","Capt. Miller, McDowell Volunteers \nCaptain-","You are hereby required to report your command for immediate duty at this post to reinforce Genl. Garnett.  Do not fail to get here tomorrow if possible.  Despatch is of the first iimportance.  ","Very respectfully, \nyours \u0026 c \nM. G. Harman \nMajor Comdg.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nSept 3d, 1861   \nGeneral H. R. Jackson \nCommanding at Monterey","General- \nI send out today four (4) horse wagons and two horse wagons \u0026 harness, all property which I have directed to be turned over to your command, part of them loaded with corn for Greenbrier River. Do me the favor to write me if it will be necessary to impress additional transportation if I can send you 6 to 8 wagons \u0026 teams a[long] belonging to the Confederate States. I desire if you can do so, that you will demit the teams impressed to be returned as fast as I send out state teams to take the place of them. Capt. Hull, Quarter Master at Greenbrier River says his horses are suffering for corn \u0026 it cannot be supplied from that county. He also wrote he wanted a large quantity of clothing of various sorts, which I sent to the Quarter Master General. He [answers] me that he has a very small quantity of clothing \u0026 that Capt. [Hull] does not make a requisition allowance to support that. It would be well for a regular requisition to be put in for what clothing is required for any portion of your command, as winter is approaching \u0026 the [county] you are now in [requiring] comfortable clothing \u0026 c. Please tell me \u0026 I will get any article that can be had, that is necessary for your command. Maj. Corley [Corly, Corby] being on the other line I must hear from your [company] \u0026 [illegible] like to be kept well posted as to your wants.  \nYours very Respectfully.  \nM. G. Harman. \nMajor Comd.","P.S. We have 100 Yankee prisoners here taken by Genl. Floyd near Gauley Bridge in the fight with Col. Tyler.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nSept. 4th, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding at Monterey","General- \nYour order to Col. Baldwin commanding 52nd Regiment Va. Volunteers was recd \u0026 he ahs been pressing to get a portion of the Regiment ready to leave by Friday or Saturday. I write to suggest that if it is not absolutely necessary that a portion of the Regiment should leave here on Friday or Saturday, if you will order the whole Regiment to leave here on Tuesday next. I think I can safely say, you can rely on it that our whole Regiment will be at Monterey on the fourth day after Tuesday next. I think it very desirable all should move together. Please answer by return express. Capt. Otey's Company from Bedford Co. is here. A very fine Co. Number 127 men. Waiting here for 4 pieces of artillery \u0026 Major Gorgas informs me he cannot get them for three weeks. Would it not be well to have him join you with his Company armed with muskets \u0026 his artillery could follow him. Capt. Morrison's Co. is also here from Rockbridge --it can be ready in a few days. The arms for a portion of our Regiment will reach here on Monday from Richmond. \nYours very Respectfully \nM. G. Harman \nMajor, Comdg.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces \nStaunton \nSeptember 17, 1861 \nGeneral H. R. Jackson, Commanding Greenbrier River","General, \nI have purchased some 8000 bushels of corn, knowing your want am sending it forward rapidly, together with company supplies of all sorts. Major Corly [Corby] the quarter Master for the north west being stationed off your line at Hardy [V_] the business in that Department from some cause is badly arranged on the Monterey line, for instance I have sent out thousands of bags with grain \u0026 c \u0026 not one has ever been returned for supplies. I have again been compelled to commence the impressments of wagons \u0026 pledge the farmers that their teams shall only be kept one trip. My object in writing to you direct, is to ask the favor of you to direct the return of all the bags \u0026 also all the wagons \u0026 teams that can be spared. I will return them immediately with corn \u0026 oats for the horses, which you so much need. Col. J. B. Baldwin also wishes grain \u0026 c. sent to the Petersburg Line. With your aid I trust I will be able to keep both lines well supplied, but it is a matter of utmost importance that there should be a prompt return of any spare wagon, empty bags \u0026 c \u0026 c. Teams are of little use when feed cannot be supplied. With great consideration and respect I am,  \nYour Obt. Servt., M. G. Harman. Major Comdg \u0026 c.","I have almost exhausted this country in the way of horses \u0026 wagons \u0026 purchased nearly all that was for sale \u0026 impressing the farmer's teams for one trip only. You will do me the favor to see that my promises are complied with \u0026 not kept but one trip as this will enable me to make all our people do their part of the transportation. I am very sorry General to trouble your with these matters, but I am unable to manage the transportation without your assistance. I sent out yesterday 25 wagons \u0026 today 26 wagons loaded with corn and company supplies","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nOctober 10, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding on Monterey Line","General- \nYour letter by yesterday's express came to hand, \u0026 I have ordered \u0026 designated 13 four horse wagons \u0026 teams \u0026 two (two) horse teams \u0026 wagons to be turned over to do the transportation from Monterey to Greenbrier River. Would it not be well to take only 10 of these teams for the present until a good stock of grain \u0026 hay can be gotten out, or whenever you can spare the train let the whole train come in for a load of grain \u0026 hay.","You may depend upon it General that the Quarter Masters Department in the North West never can be managed with system \u0026 regularity until first rate business \u0026 experienced men are commissioned \u0026 placed at the important points on the line, \u0026 when commissioning they give security. Money can be drawn by them \u0026 many supplies purchased. Whereas when men are only occupying the place of assistants they are powerless \u0026 they probably never see their principal once in two months. Unless this Department is thoroughly organized on the different lines the Army must suffer greatly in the coming winter. You can judge of it by what your division has already suffered. I know you have enough to do without attending to these details.","I expect to join my regiment in 8 or 10 days \u0026 hope to get the Department in working order in your line before I left. I hope you will write a letter to the Secretary of War on the subject. I have placed Capt. Funkhouser on the road in charge of the Pony Express line \u0026 Capt Mason in charge of the repairs to the road, and a good business man is needed in the Quarter Masters Dept at Monterey whose duty should be to purchase all the supplies of forage \u0026 c \u0026 also see to the proper management of the wagons, horses \u0026 c, and also to have repair shops, blacksmith \u0026 wood shops at that point. I have written [illegible] my views \u0026 I recd. a letter from General Lee yesterday which I enclosed to the Secretary of War stating the great difficulty about transportation on that line. I have urged this most important matter upon the War Department \u0026 if you concur with me hope you will urge it also. Would it not be well to have a commissioned Quarter Master at Greenbrier River also. \nI am very respectfully \nM. G. Harman, Major Commanding","P.S. J. Whitmore the wagon master in charge of the train of 15 wagons [turned] over [cars] [illegible] with the trains. \u0026 if you should order it in for corn \u0026 hay he is acquainted with this country.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nOctober 20th, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding on Monterey Line \nGreenbrier River","General- \nYour letter in regard to horses unfit for service is at hand. When I wrote to you in regard to them I understood many horses were turned out as unfit for use. If the number that ought to be changed can be reported to me I will send out horses to take the places of those unfit for service.","On Thursday last I sent 7 loads of corn (4 horse) to Monterey. This morning 4 four horse loads of corn \u0026 Saturday 7 two horse wagons of Capt. Miller's [Battery] with corn \u0026 tomorrow morning I start twenty four horse wagon loads of corn \u0026 10 loads of clothing marked to Maj. J. L. Corley. I write to Capt. P. B. Hoge the Quarter master at Monterey if you desire it \u0026 direct him to do so although the corn is invoiced to Monterey to send it through without unloading to Greenbrier River. Col. Scott who is now in my office says he does not think 20 loads of corn can be stored at Greenbrier River. Please advise Capt. Hoge what you wish done by express.","Yesterday a train of wagons loaded with corn was started from the county of Rockingham to Monterey. It is most important the bags should be returned to us \u0026 for that reason if there is not room to store the corn at the River I wish it stopped at Monterey. I hope you will not think me troublesome in writing to you about these details, but there has been so much mismanagement I think it is best to communicate with you direct until I get all in good order.","There are now 1000 men in the Hospital here and it is too much crowded. Surgeon Boatwright informs me he has 250 men on the road to this place. I have recommended to the Surgeon General to authorize me to contract for the use of the Rockbridge Baths 9 miles from the Central Rail Road \u0026 will accommodate 300, and also to contract for Stribling Springs provided we need them \u0026 I feel confident we will need both in less than 10 days. \nVery Respectfully \nYour Obedient Servant \nM. G. Harman Lt. Colonel, Comdg. \u0026 c.","This collection consists of the Civil War letters (six items) of Lieutenant Colonel Michael G. Harman, written from Staunton, Virginia where he was Quartermaster. The letters were written primarily to General Henry R. Jackson. The correspondence concerns supplies of corn, clothing, horses, and other items, transportation problems, and other Quartermaster Department problems.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter orders Captain Miller to reinforce General Garnett.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards sending wagons and teams, a need for corn and clothing needs. The letter also mentions that 100 Union prisoners have been captured.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards troop movements of the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment, Captain Otey's Company (Bedford County, Virginia), and Captain Morrison's Company (Rockbridge County, Virginia).","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards the purchase of corn, wagons and teams impressed from local farmers, and transportation problems.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards sending teams and organizational problems.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards a problem with horses unfit for service, and too many men in the hospital in Staunton.","Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may \nnot be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Manuscripts stacks","Virginia Military Institute Archives","Harman, Michael G., 1823-1877","Jackson, Henry R.","English"],"unitid_tesim":["MS.0397","/repositories/3/resources/610"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Michael G. Harman letters"],"collection_title_tesim":["Michael G. Harman letters"],"collection_ssim":["Michael G. 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From April 1861 to  January 1862 he served as Confederate Quartermaster in Staunton, Virginia. On August 19, 1861 he was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment and served in a dual capacity until resigning his commission as Quartermaster on January 8, 1862. In May 1862 Harman was was elected Colonel of 52nd Virginia, but was wounded and resigned from the Army in June 1863 due to disability. He served served as Quartermaster in Staunton until the end of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAfter 1865 Harman continued to operate his stage line, hotel, and other businesses. From 1865 to 1866 he was member of the VMI Board of Visitors. He died in 1877 and is buried in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Michael G. Harman was born in 1823 in Augusta County, Virginia. Prior to the Civil War he operated a stagecoach line and was the proprietor of a hotel. From April 1861 to  January 1862 he served as Confederate Quartermaster in Staunton, Virginia. On August 19, 1861 he was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment and served in a dual capacity until resigning his commission as Quartermaster on January 8, 1862. In May 1862 Harman was was elected Colonel of 52nd Virginia, but was wounded and resigned from the Army in June 1863 due to disability. He served served as Quartermaster in Staunton until the end of the Civil War.","After 1865 Harman continued to operate his stage line, hotel, and other businesses. From 1865 to 1866 he was member of the VMI Board of Visitors. He died in 1877 and is buried in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eStaunton July 14, 1861\u003cbr\u003e\nHeadquarters Virginia Forces\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCapt. Miller, McDowell Volunteers\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou are hereby required to report your command for immediate duty at this post to reinforce Genl. Garnett.  Do not fail to get here tomorrow if possible.  Despatch is of the first iimportance.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVery respectfully,\u003cbr\u003e\nyours \u0026amp; c\u003cbr\u003e\nM. G. Harman\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor Comdg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America\u003cbr\u003e\nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nSept 3d, 1861  \u003cbr\u003e\nGeneral H. R. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nCommanding at Monterey\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral-\u003cbr\u003e\nI send out today four (4) horse wagons and two horse wagons \u0026amp; harness, all property which I have directed to be turned over to your command, part of them loaded with corn for Greenbrier River. Do me the favor to write me if it will be necessary to impress additional transportation if I can send you 6 to 8 wagons \u0026amp; teams a[long] belonging to the Confederate States. I desire if you can do so, that you will demit the teams impressed to be returned as fast as I send out state teams to take the place of them. Capt. Hull, Quarter Master at Greenbrier River says his horses are suffering for corn \u0026amp; it cannot be supplied from that county. He also wrote he wanted a large quantity of clothing of various sorts, which I sent to the Quarter Master General. He [answers] me that he has a very small quantity of clothing \u0026amp; that Capt. [Hull] does not make a requisition allowance to support that. It would be well for a regular requisition to be put in for what clothing is required for any portion of your command, as winter is approaching \u0026amp; the [county] you are now in [requiring] comfortable clothing \u0026amp; c. Please tell me \u0026amp; I will get any article that can be had, that is necessary for your command. Maj. Corley [Corly, Corby] being on the other line I must hear from your [company] \u0026amp; [illegible] like to be kept well posted as to your wants.\u003cbr\u003e \nYours very Respectfully. \u003cbr\u003e\nM. G. Harman.\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor Comd.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eP.S. We have 100 Yankee prisoners here taken by Genl. Floyd near Gauley Bridge in the fight with Col. Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America\u003cbr\u003e\nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nSept. 4th, 1861\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenl. H. R. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nCommanding at Monterey\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral-\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order to Col. Baldwin commanding 52nd Regiment Va. Volunteers was recd \u0026amp; he ahs been pressing to get a portion of the Regiment ready to leave by Friday or Saturday. I write to suggest that if it is not absolutely necessary that a portion of the Regiment should leave here on Friday or Saturday, if you will order the whole Regiment to leave here on Tuesday next. I think I can safely say, you can rely on it that our whole Regiment will be at Monterey on the fourth day after Tuesday next. I think it very desirable all should move together. Please answer by return express. Capt. Otey's Company from Bedford Co. is here. A very fine Co. Number 127 men. Waiting here for 4 pieces of artillery \u0026amp; Major Gorgas informs me he cannot get them for three weeks. Would it not be well to have him join you with his Company armed with muskets \u0026amp; his artillery could follow him. Capt. Morrison's Co. is also here from Rockbridge --it can be ready in a few days. The arms for a portion of our Regiment will reach here on Monday from Richmond.\u003cbr\u003e\nYours very Respectfully\u003cbr\u003e\nM. G. Harman\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor, Comdg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America\u003cbr\u003e\nHead Quarters Forces\u003cbr\u003e\nStaunton\u003cbr\u003e\nSeptember 17, 1861\u003cbr\u003e\nGeneral H. R. Jackson, Commanding Greenbrier River\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have purchased some 8000 bushels of corn, knowing your want am sending it forward rapidly, together with company supplies of all sorts. Major Corly [Corby] the quarter Master for the north west being stationed off your line at Hardy [V_] the business in that Department from some cause is badly arranged on the Monterey line, for instance I have sent out thousands of bags with grain \u0026amp; c \u0026amp; not one has ever been returned for supplies. I have again been compelled to commence the impressments of wagons \u0026amp; pledge the farmers that their teams shall only be kept one trip. My object in writing to you direct, is to ask the favor of you to direct the return of all the bags \u0026amp; also all the wagons \u0026amp; teams that can be spared. I will return them immediately with corn \u0026amp; oats for the horses, which you so much need. Col. J. B. Baldwin also wishes grain \u0026amp; c. sent to the Petersburg Line. With your aid I trust I will be able to keep both lines well supplied, but it is a matter of utmost importance that there should be a prompt return of any spare wagon, empty bags \u0026amp; c \u0026amp; c. Teams are of little use when feed cannot be supplied. With great consideration and respect I am, \u003cbr\u003e\nYour Obt. Servt., M. G. Harman. Major Comdg \u0026amp; c.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have almost exhausted this country in the way of horses \u0026amp; wagons \u0026amp; purchased nearly all that was for sale \u0026amp; impressing the farmer's teams for one trip only. You will do me the favor to see that my promises are complied with \u0026amp; not kept but one trip as this will enable me to make all our people do their part of the transportation. I am very sorry General to trouble your with these matters, but I am unable to manage the transportation without your assistance. I sent out yesterday 25 wagons \u0026amp; today 26 wagons loaded with corn and company supplies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America\u003cbr\u003e\nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOctober 10, 1861\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenl. H. R. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nCommanding on Monterey Line\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral-\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter by yesterday's express came to hand, \u0026amp; I have ordered \u0026amp; designated 13 four horse wagons \u0026amp; teams \u0026amp; two (two) horse teams \u0026amp; wagons to be turned over to do the transportation from Monterey to Greenbrier River. Would it not be well to take only 10 of these teams for the present until a good stock of grain \u0026amp; hay can be gotten out, or whenever you can spare the train let the whole train come in for a load of grain \u0026amp; hay.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou may depend upon it General that the Quarter Masters Department in the North West never can be managed with system \u0026amp; regularity until first rate business \u0026amp; experienced men are commissioned \u0026amp; placed at the important points on the line, \u0026amp; when commissioning they give security. Money can be drawn by them \u0026amp; many supplies purchased. Whereas when men are only occupying the place of assistants they are powerless \u0026amp; they probably never see their principal once in two months. Unless this Department is thoroughly organized on the different lines the Army must suffer greatly in the coming winter. You can judge of it by what your division has already suffered. I know you have enough to do without attending to these details.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI expect to join my regiment in 8 or 10 days \u0026amp; hope to get the Department in working order in your line before I left. I hope you will write a letter to the Secretary of War on the subject. I have placed Capt. Funkhouser on the road in charge of the Pony Express line \u0026amp; Capt Mason in charge of the repairs to the road, and a good business man is needed in the Quarter Masters Dept at Monterey whose duty should be to purchase all the supplies of forage \u0026amp; c \u0026amp; also see to the proper management of the wagons, horses \u0026amp; c, and also to have repair shops, blacksmith \u0026amp; wood shops at that point. I have written [illegible] my views \u0026amp; I recd. a letter from General Lee yesterday which I enclosed to the Secretary of War stating the great difficulty about transportation on that line. I have urged this most important matter upon the War Department \u0026amp; if you concur with me hope you will urge it also. Would it not be well to have a commissioned Quarter Master at Greenbrier River also.\u003cbr\u003e\nI am very respectfully\u003cbr\u003e\nM. G. Harman, Major Commanding\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eP.S. J. Whitmore the wagon master in charge of the train of 15 wagons [turned] over [cars] [illegible] with the trains. \u0026amp; if you should order it in for corn \u0026amp; hay he is acquainted with this country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America\u003cbr\u003e\nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOctober 20th, 1861\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenl. H. R. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nCommanding on Monterey Line\u003cbr\u003e\nGreenbrier River\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral- \nYour letter in regard to horses unfit for service is at hand. When I wrote to you in regard to them I understood many horses were turned out as unfit for use. If the number that ought to be changed can be reported to me I will send out horses to take the places of those unfit for service.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn Thursday last I sent 7 loads of corn (4 horse) to Monterey. This morning 4 four horse loads of corn \u0026amp; Saturday 7 two horse wagons of Capt. Miller's [Battery] with corn \u0026amp; tomorrow morning I start twenty four horse wagon loads of corn \u0026amp; 10 loads of clothing marked to Maj. J. L. Corley. I write to Capt. P. B. Hoge the Quarter master at Monterey if you desire it \u0026amp; direct him to do so although the corn is invoiced to Monterey to send it through without unloading to Greenbrier River. Col. Scott who is now in my office says he does not think 20 loads of corn can be stored at Greenbrier River. Please advise Capt. Hoge what you wish done by express.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYesterday a train of wagons loaded with corn was started from the county of Rockingham to Monterey. It is most important the bags should be returned to us \u0026amp; for that reason if there is not room to store the corn at the River I wish it stopped at Monterey. I hope you will not think me troublesome in writing to you about these details, but there has been so much mismanagement I think it is best to communicate with you direct until I get all in good order.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are now 1000 men in the Hospital here and it is too much crowded. Surgeon Boatwright informs me he has 250 men on the road to this place. I have recommended to the Surgeon General to authorize me to contract for the use of the Rockbridge Baths 9 miles from the Central Rail Road \u0026amp; will accommodate 300, and also to contract for Stribling Springs provided we need them \u0026amp; I feel confident we will need both in less than 10 days.\u003cbr\u003e\nVery Respectfully\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Obedient Servant\u003cbr\u003e\nM. G. Harman Lt. Colonel, Comdg. \u0026amp; c.\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription"],"odd_tesim":["Staunton July 14, 1861 \nHeadquarters Virginia Forces","Capt. Miller, McDowell Volunteers \nCaptain-","You are hereby required to report your command for immediate duty at this post to reinforce Genl. Garnett.  Do not fail to get here tomorrow if possible.  Despatch is of the first iimportance.  ","Very respectfully, \nyours \u0026 c \nM. G. Harman \nMajor Comdg.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nSept 3d, 1861   \nGeneral H. R. Jackson \nCommanding at Monterey","General- \nI send out today four (4) horse wagons and two horse wagons \u0026 harness, all property which I have directed to be turned over to your command, part of them loaded with corn for Greenbrier River. Do me the favor to write me if it will be necessary to impress additional transportation if I can send you 6 to 8 wagons \u0026 teams a[long] belonging to the Confederate States. I desire if you can do so, that you will demit the teams impressed to be returned as fast as I send out state teams to take the place of them. Capt. Hull, Quarter Master at Greenbrier River says his horses are suffering for corn \u0026 it cannot be supplied from that county. He also wrote he wanted a large quantity of clothing of various sorts, which I sent to the Quarter Master General. He [answers] me that he has a very small quantity of clothing \u0026 that Capt. [Hull] does not make a requisition allowance to support that. It would be well for a regular requisition to be put in for what clothing is required for any portion of your command, as winter is approaching \u0026 the [county] you are now in [requiring] comfortable clothing \u0026 c. Please tell me \u0026 I will get any article that can be had, that is necessary for your command. Maj. Corley [Corly, Corby] being on the other line I must hear from your [company] \u0026 [illegible] like to be kept well posted as to your wants.  \nYours very Respectfully.  \nM. G. Harman. \nMajor Comd.","P.S. We have 100 Yankee prisoners here taken by Genl. Floyd near Gauley Bridge in the fight with Col. Tyler.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nSept. 4th, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding at Monterey","General- \nYour order to Col. Baldwin commanding 52nd Regiment Va. Volunteers was recd \u0026 he ahs been pressing to get a portion of the Regiment ready to leave by Friday or Saturday. I write to suggest that if it is not absolutely necessary that a portion of the Regiment should leave here on Friday or Saturday, if you will order the whole Regiment to leave here on Tuesday next. I think I can safely say, you can rely on it that our whole Regiment will be at Monterey on the fourth day after Tuesday next. I think it very desirable all should move together. Please answer by return express. Capt. Otey's Company from Bedford Co. is here. A very fine Co. Number 127 men. Waiting here for 4 pieces of artillery \u0026 Major Gorgas informs me he cannot get them for three weeks. Would it not be well to have him join you with his Company armed with muskets \u0026 his artillery could follow him. Capt. Morrison's Co. is also here from Rockbridge --it can be ready in a few days. The arms for a portion of our Regiment will reach here on Monday from Richmond. \nYours very Respectfully \nM. G. Harman \nMajor, Comdg.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces \nStaunton \nSeptember 17, 1861 \nGeneral H. R. Jackson, Commanding Greenbrier River","General, \nI have purchased some 8000 bushels of corn, knowing your want am sending it forward rapidly, together with company supplies of all sorts. Major Corly [Corby] the quarter Master for the north west being stationed off your line at Hardy [V_] the business in that Department from some cause is badly arranged on the Monterey line, for instance I have sent out thousands of bags with grain \u0026 c \u0026 not one has ever been returned for supplies. I have again been compelled to commence the impressments of wagons \u0026 pledge the farmers that their teams shall only be kept one trip. My object in writing to you direct, is to ask the favor of you to direct the return of all the bags \u0026 also all the wagons \u0026 teams that can be spared. I will return them immediately with corn \u0026 oats for the horses, which you so much need. Col. J. B. Baldwin also wishes grain \u0026 c. sent to the Petersburg Line. With your aid I trust I will be able to keep both lines well supplied, but it is a matter of utmost importance that there should be a prompt return of any spare wagon, empty bags \u0026 c \u0026 c. Teams are of little use when feed cannot be supplied. With great consideration and respect I am,  \nYour Obt. Servt., M. G. Harman. Major Comdg \u0026 c.","I have almost exhausted this country in the way of horses \u0026 wagons \u0026 purchased nearly all that was for sale \u0026 impressing the farmer's teams for one trip only. You will do me the favor to see that my promises are complied with \u0026 not kept but one trip as this will enable me to make all our people do their part of the transportation. I am very sorry General to trouble your with these matters, but I am unable to manage the transportation without your assistance. I sent out yesterday 25 wagons \u0026 today 26 wagons loaded with corn and company supplies","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nOctober 10, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding on Monterey Line","General- \nYour letter by yesterday's express came to hand, \u0026 I have ordered \u0026 designated 13 four horse wagons \u0026 teams \u0026 two (two) horse teams \u0026 wagons to be turned over to do the transportation from Monterey to Greenbrier River. Would it not be well to take only 10 of these teams for the present until a good stock of grain \u0026 hay can be gotten out, or whenever you can spare the train let the whole train come in for a load of grain \u0026 hay.","You may depend upon it General that the Quarter Masters Department in the North West never can be managed with system \u0026 regularity until first rate business \u0026 experienced men are commissioned \u0026 placed at the important points on the line, \u0026 when commissioning they give security. Money can be drawn by them \u0026 many supplies purchased. Whereas when men are only occupying the place of assistants they are powerless \u0026 they probably never see their principal once in two months. Unless this Department is thoroughly organized on the different lines the Army must suffer greatly in the coming winter. You can judge of it by what your division has already suffered. I know you have enough to do without attending to these details.","I expect to join my regiment in 8 or 10 days \u0026 hope to get the Department in working order in your line before I left. I hope you will write a letter to the Secretary of War on the subject. I have placed Capt. Funkhouser on the road in charge of the Pony Express line \u0026 Capt Mason in charge of the repairs to the road, and a good business man is needed in the Quarter Masters Dept at Monterey whose duty should be to purchase all the supplies of forage \u0026 c \u0026 also see to the proper management of the wagons, horses \u0026 c, and also to have repair shops, blacksmith \u0026 wood shops at that point. I have written [illegible] my views \u0026 I recd. a letter from General Lee yesterday which I enclosed to the Secretary of War stating the great difficulty about transportation on that line. I have urged this most important matter upon the War Department \u0026 if you concur with me hope you will urge it also. Would it not be well to have a commissioned Quarter Master at Greenbrier River also. \nI am very respectfully \nM. G. Harman, Major Commanding","P.S. J. Whitmore the wagon master in charge of the train of 15 wagons [turned] over [cars] [illegible] with the trains. \u0026 if you should order it in for corn \u0026 hay he is acquainted with this country.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nOctober 20th, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding on Monterey Line \nGreenbrier River","General- \nYour letter in regard to horses unfit for service is at hand. When I wrote to you in regard to them I understood many horses were turned out as unfit for use. If the number that ought to be changed can be reported to me I will send out horses to take the places of those unfit for service.","On Thursday last I sent 7 loads of corn (4 horse) to Monterey. This morning 4 four horse loads of corn \u0026 Saturday 7 two horse wagons of Capt. Miller's [Battery] with corn \u0026 tomorrow morning I start twenty four horse wagon loads of corn \u0026 10 loads of clothing marked to Maj. J. L. Corley. I write to Capt. P. B. Hoge the Quarter master at Monterey if you desire it \u0026 direct him to do so although the corn is invoiced to Monterey to send it through without unloading to Greenbrier River. Col. Scott who is now in my office says he does not think 20 loads of corn can be stored at Greenbrier River. Please advise Capt. Hoge what you wish done by express.","Yesterday a train of wagons loaded with corn was started from the county of Rockingham to Monterey. It is most important the bags should be returned to us \u0026 for that reason if there is not room to store the corn at the River I wish it stopped at Monterey. I hope you will not think me troublesome in writing to you about these details, but there has been so much mismanagement I think it is best to communicate with you direct until I get all in good order.","There are now 1000 men in the Hospital here and it is too much crowded. Surgeon Boatwright informs me he has 250 men on the road to this place. I have recommended to the Surgeon General to authorize me to contract for the use of the Rockbridge Baths 9 miles from the Central Rail Road \u0026 will accommodate 300, and also to contract for Stribling Springs provided we need them \u0026 I feel confident we will need both in less than 10 days. \nVery Respectfully \nYour Obedient Servant \nM. G. Harman Lt. Colonel, Comdg. \u0026 c."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMichael G. Harman letters, 1861. MS 0397. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Michael G. Harman letters, 1861. MS 0397. 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On August 19, 1861 he was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment and served in a dual capacity until resigning his commission as Quartermaster on January 8, 1862. In May 1862 Harman was was elected Colonel of 52nd Virginia, but was wounded and resigned from the Army in June 1863 due to disability. He served served as Quartermaster in Staunton until the end of the Civil War.","After 1865 Harman continued to operate his stage line, hotel, and other businesses. From 1865 to 1866 he was member of the VMI Board of Visitors. He died in 1877 and is buried in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton.","Staunton July 14, 1861 \nHeadquarters Virginia Forces","Capt. Miller, McDowell Volunteers \nCaptain-","You are hereby required to report your command for immediate duty at this post to reinforce Genl. Garnett.  Do not fail to get here tomorrow if possible.  Despatch is of the first iimportance.  ","Very respectfully, \nyours \u0026 c \nM. G. Harman \nMajor Comdg.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nSept 3d, 1861   \nGeneral H. R. Jackson \nCommanding at Monterey","General- \nI send out today four (4) horse wagons and two horse wagons \u0026 harness, all property which I have directed to be turned over to your command, part of them loaded with corn for Greenbrier River. Do me the favor to write me if it will be necessary to impress additional transportation if I can send you 6 to 8 wagons \u0026 teams a[long] belonging to the Confederate States. I desire if you can do so, that you will demit the teams impressed to be returned as fast as I send out state teams to take the place of them. Capt. Hull, Quarter Master at Greenbrier River says his horses are suffering for corn \u0026 it cannot be supplied from that county. He also wrote he wanted a large quantity of clothing of various sorts, which I sent to the Quarter Master General. He [answers] me that he has a very small quantity of clothing \u0026 that Capt. [Hull] does not make a requisition allowance to support that. It would be well for a regular requisition to be put in for what clothing is required for any portion of your command, as winter is approaching \u0026 the [county] you are now in [requiring] comfortable clothing \u0026 c. Please tell me \u0026 I will get any article that can be had, that is necessary for your command. Maj. Corley [Corly, Corby] being on the other line I must hear from your [company] \u0026 [illegible] like to be kept well posted as to your wants.  \nYours very Respectfully.  \nM. G. Harman. \nMajor Comd.","P.S. We have 100 Yankee prisoners here taken by Genl. Floyd near Gauley Bridge in the fight with Col. Tyler.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nSept. 4th, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding at Monterey","General- \nYour order to Col. Baldwin commanding 52nd Regiment Va. Volunteers was recd \u0026 he ahs been pressing to get a portion of the Regiment ready to leave by Friday or Saturday. I write to suggest that if it is not absolutely necessary that a portion of the Regiment should leave here on Friday or Saturday, if you will order the whole Regiment to leave here on Tuesday next. I think I can safely say, you can rely on it that our whole Regiment will be at Monterey on the fourth day after Tuesday next. I think it very desirable all should move together. Please answer by return express. Capt. Otey's Company from Bedford Co. is here. A very fine Co. Number 127 men. Waiting here for 4 pieces of artillery \u0026 Major Gorgas informs me he cannot get them for three weeks. Would it not be well to have him join you with his Company armed with muskets \u0026 his artillery could follow him. Capt. Morrison's Co. is also here from Rockbridge --it can be ready in a few days. The arms for a portion of our Regiment will reach here on Monday from Richmond. \nYours very Respectfully \nM. G. Harman \nMajor, Comdg.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces \nStaunton \nSeptember 17, 1861 \nGeneral H. R. Jackson, Commanding Greenbrier River","General, \nI have purchased some 8000 bushels of corn, knowing your want am sending it forward rapidly, together with company supplies of all sorts. Major Corly [Corby] the quarter Master for the north west being stationed off your line at Hardy [V_] the business in that Department from some cause is badly arranged on the Monterey line, for instance I have sent out thousands of bags with grain \u0026 c \u0026 not one has ever been returned for supplies. I have again been compelled to commence the impressments of wagons \u0026 pledge the farmers that their teams shall only be kept one trip. My object in writing to you direct, is to ask the favor of you to direct the return of all the bags \u0026 also all the wagons \u0026 teams that can be spared. I will return them immediately with corn \u0026 oats for the horses, which you so much need. Col. J. B. Baldwin also wishes grain \u0026 c. sent to the Petersburg Line. With your aid I trust I will be able to keep both lines well supplied, but it is a matter of utmost importance that there should be a prompt return of any spare wagon, empty bags \u0026 c \u0026 c. Teams are of little use when feed cannot be supplied. With great consideration and respect I am,  \nYour Obt. Servt., M. G. Harman. Major Comdg \u0026 c.","I have almost exhausted this country in the way of horses \u0026 wagons \u0026 purchased nearly all that was for sale \u0026 impressing the farmer's teams for one trip only. You will do me the favor to see that my promises are complied with \u0026 not kept but one trip as this will enable me to make all our people do their part of the transportation. I am very sorry General to trouble your with these matters, but I am unable to manage the transportation without your assistance. I sent out yesterday 25 wagons \u0026 today 26 wagons loaded with corn and company supplies","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nOctober 10, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding on Monterey Line","General- \nYour letter by yesterday's express came to hand, \u0026 I have ordered \u0026 designated 13 four horse wagons \u0026 teams \u0026 two (two) horse teams \u0026 wagons to be turned over to do the transportation from Monterey to Greenbrier River. Would it not be well to take only 10 of these teams for the present until a good stock of grain \u0026 hay can be gotten out, or whenever you can spare the train let the whole train come in for a load of grain \u0026 hay.","You may depend upon it General that the Quarter Masters Department in the North West never can be managed with system \u0026 regularity until first rate business \u0026 experienced men are commissioned \u0026 placed at the important points on the line, \u0026 when commissioning they give security. Money can be drawn by them \u0026 many supplies purchased. Whereas when men are only occupying the place of assistants they are powerless \u0026 they probably never see their principal once in two months. Unless this Department is thoroughly organized on the different lines the Army must suffer greatly in the coming winter. You can judge of it by what your division has already suffered. I know you have enough to do without attending to these details.","I expect to join my regiment in 8 or 10 days \u0026 hope to get the Department in working order in your line before I left. I hope you will write a letter to the Secretary of War on the subject. I have placed Capt. Funkhouser on the road in charge of the Pony Express line \u0026 Capt Mason in charge of the repairs to the road, and a good business man is needed in the Quarter Masters Dept at Monterey whose duty should be to purchase all the supplies of forage \u0026 c \u0026 also see to the proper management of the wagons, horses \u0026 c, and also to have repair shops, blacksmith \u0026 wood shops at that point. I have written [illegible] my views \u0026 I recd. a letter from General Lee yesterday which I enclosed to the Secretary of War stating the great difficulty about transportation on that line. I have urged this most important matter upon the War Department \u0026 if you concur with me hope you will urge it also. Would it not be well to have a commissioned Quarter Master at Greenbrier River also. \nI am very respectfully \nM. G. Harman, Major Commanding","P.S. J. Whitmore the wagon master in charge of the train of 15 wagons [turned] over [cars] [illegible] with the trains. \u0026 if you should order it in for corn \u0026 hay he is acquainted with this country.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nOctober 20th, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding on Monterey Line \nGreenbrier River","General- \nYour letter in regard to horses unfit for service is at hand. When I wrote to you in regard to them I understood many horses were turned out as unfit for use. If the number that ought to be changed can be reported to me I will send out horses to take the places of those unfit for service.","On Thursday last I sent 7 loads of corn (4 horse) to Monterey. This morning 4 four horse loads of corn \u0026 Saturday 7 two horse wagons of Capt. Miller's [Battery] with corn \u0026 tomorrow morning I start twenty four horse wagon loads of corn \u0026 10 loads of clothing marked to Maj. J. L. Corley. I write to Capt. P. B. Hoge the Quarter master at Monterey if you desire it \u0026 direct him to do so although the corn is invoiced to Monterey to send it through without unloading to Greenbrier River. Col. Scott who is now in my office says he does not think 20 loads of corn can be stored at Greenbrier River. Please advise Capt. Hoge what you wish done by express.","Yesterday a train of wagons loaded with corn was started from the county of Rockingham to Monterey. It is most important the bags should be returned to us \u0026 for that reason if there is not room to store the corn at the River I wish it stopped at Monterey. I hope you will not think me troublesome in writing to you about these details, but there has been so much mismanagement I think it is best to communicate with you direct until I get all in good order.","There are now 1000 men in the Hospital here and it is too much crowded. Surgeon Boatwright informs me he has 250 men on the road to this place. I have recommended to the Surgeon General to authorize me to contract for the use of the Rockbridge Baths 9 miles from the Central Rail Road \u0026 will accommodate 300, and also to contract for Stribling Springs provided we need them \u0026 I feel confident we will need both in less than 10 days. \nVery Respectfully \nYour Obedient Servant \nM. G. Harman Lt. Colonel, Comdg. \u0026 c.","This collection consists of the Civil War letters (six items) of Lieutenant Colonel Michael G. Harman, written from Staunton, Virginia where he was Quartermaster. The letters were written primarily to General Henry R. Jackson. The correspondence concerns supplies of corn, clothing, horses, and other items, transportation problems, and other Quartermaster Department problems.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter orders Captain Miller to reinforce General Garnett.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards sending wagons and teams, a need for corn and clothing needs. The letter also mentions that 100 Union prisoners have been captured.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards troop movements of the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment, Captain Otey's Company (Bedford County, Virginia), and Captain Morrison's Company (Rockbridge County, Virginia).","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards the purchase of corn, wagons and teams impressed from local farmers, and transportation problems.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards sending teams and organizational problems.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. 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From April 1861 to  January 1862 he served as Confederate Quartermaster in Staunton, Virginia. On August 19, 1861 he was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment and served in a dual capacity until resigning his commission as Quartermaster on January 8, 1862. In May 1862 Harman was was elected Colonel of 52nd Virginia, but was wounded and resigned from the Army in June 1863 due to disability. He served served as Quartermaster in Staunton until the end of the Civil War.","After 1865 Harman continued to operate his stage line, hotel, and other businesses. From 1865 to 1866 he was member of the VMI Board of Visitors. He died in 1877 and is buried in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eStaunton July 14, 1861\u003cbr\u003e\nHeadquarters Virginia Forces\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCapt. 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Do me the favor to write me if it will be necessary to impress additional transportation if I can send you 6 to 8 wagons \u0026amp; teams a[long] belonging to the Confederate States. I desire if you can do so, that you will demit the teams impressed to be returned as fast as I send out state teams to take the place of them. Capt. Hull, Quarter Master at Greenbrier River says his horses are suffering for corn \u0026amp; it cannot be supplied from that county. He also wrote he wanted a large quantity of clothing of various sorts, which I sent to the Quarter Master General. He [answers] me that he has a very small quantity of clothing \u0026amp; that Capt. [Hull] does not make a requisition allowance to support that. It would be well for a regular requisition to be put in for what clothing is required for any portion of your command, as winter is approaching \u0026amp; the [county] you are now in [requiring] comfortable clothing \u0026amp; c. Please tell me \u0026amp; I will get any article that can be had, that is necessary for your command. Maj. Corley [Corly, Corby] being on the other line I must hear from your [company] \u0026amp; [illegible] like to be kept well posted as to your wants.\u003cbr\u003e \nYours very Respectfully. \u003cbr\u003e\nM. G. Harman.\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor Comd.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eP.S. We have 100 Yankee prisoners here taken by Genl. Floyd near Gauley Bridge in the fight with Col. Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America\u003cbr\u003e\nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nSept. 4th, 1861\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenl. H. R. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nCommanding at Monterey\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral-\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order to Col. Baldwin commanding 52nd Regiment Va. Volunteers was recd \u0026amp; he ahs been pressing to get a portion of the Regiment ready to leave by Friday or Saturday. I write to suggest that if it is not absolutely necessary that a portion of the Regiment should leave here on Friday or Saturday, if you will order the whole Regiment to leave here on Tuesday next. I think I can safely say, you can rely on it that our whole Regiment will be at Monterey on the fourth day after Tuesday next. I think it very desirable all should move together. Please answer by return express. Capt. Otey's Company from Bedford Co. is here. A very fine Co. Number 127 men. Waiting here for 4 pieces of artillery \u0026amp; Major Gorgas informs me he cannot get them for three weeks. Would it not be well to have him join you with his Company armed with muskets \u0026amp; his artillery could follow him. Capt. Morrison's Co. is also here from Rockbridge --it can be ready in a few days. The arms for a portion of our Regiment will reach here on Monday from Richmond.\u003cbr\u003e\nYours very Respectfully\u003cbr\u003e\nM. G. Harman\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor, Comdg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America\u003cbr\u003e\nHead Quarters Forces\u003cbr\u003e\nStaunton\u003cbr\u003e\nSeptember 17, 1861\u003cbr\u003e\nGeneral H. R. Jackson, Commanding Greenbrier River\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral,\u003cbr\u003e\nI have purchased some 8000 bushels of corn, knowing your want am sending it forward rapidly, together with company supplies of all sorts. Major Corly [Corby] the quarter Master for the north west being stationed off your line at Hardy [V_] the business in that Department from some cause is badly arranged on the Monterey line, for instance I have sent out thousands of bags with grain \u0026amp; c \u0026amp; not one has ever been returned for supplies. I have again been compelled to commence the impressments of wagons \u0026amp; pledge the farmers that their teams shall only be kept one trip. My object in writing to you direct, is to ask the favor of you to direct the return of all the bags \u0026amp; also all the wagons \u0026amp; teams that can be spared. I will return them immediately with corn \u0026amp; oats for the horses, which you so much need. Col. J. B. Baldwin also wishes grain \u0026amp; c. sent to the Petersburg Line. With your aid I trust I will be able to keep both lines well supplied, but it is a matter of utmost importance that there should be a prompt return of any spare wagon, empty bags \u0026amp; c \u0026amp; c. Teams are of little use when feed cannot be supplied. With great consideration and respect I am, \u003cbr\u003e\nYour Obt. Servt., M. G. Harman. Major Comdg \u0026amp; c.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have almost exhausted this country in the way of horses \u0026amp; wagons \u0026amp; purchased nearly all that was for sale \u0026amp; impressing the farmer's teams for one trip only. You will do me the favor to see that my promises are complied with \u0026amp; not kept but one trip as this will enable me to make all our people do their part of the transportation. I am very sorry General to trouble your with these matters, but I am unable to manage the transportation without your assistance. I sent out yesterday 25 wagons \u0026amp; today 26 wagons loaded with corn and company supplies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America\u003cbr\u003e\nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOctober 10, 1861\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenl. H. R. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nCommanding on Monterey Line\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral-\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter by yesterday's express came to hand, \u0026amp; I have ordered \u0026amp; designated 13 four horse wagons \u0026amp; teams \u0026amp; two (two) horse teams \u0026amp; wagons to be turned over to do the transportation from Monterey to Greenbrier River. Would it not be well to take only 10 of these teams for the present until a good stock of grain \u0026amp; hay can be gotten out, or whenever you can spare the train let the whole train come in for a load of grain \u0026amp; hay.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYou may depend upon it General that the Quarter Masters Department in the North West never can be managed with system \u0026amp; regularity until first rate business \u0026amp; experienced men are commissioned \u0026amp; placed at the important points on the line, \u0026amp; when commissioning they give security. Money can be drawn by them \u0026amp; many supplies purchased. Whereas when men are only occupying the place of assistants they are powerless \u0026amp; they probably never see their principal once in two months. Unless this Department is thoroughly organized on the different lines the Army must suffer greatly in the coming winter. You can judge of it by what your division has already suffered. I know you have enough to do without attending to these details.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI expect to join my regiment in 8 or 10 days \u0026amp; hope to get the Department in working order in your line before I left. I hope you will write a letter to the Secretary of War on the subject. I have placed Capt. Funkhouser on the road in charge of the Pony Express line \u0026amp; Capt Mason in charge of the repairs to the road, and a good business man is needed in the Quarter Masters Dept at Monterey whose duty should be to purchase all the supplies of forage \u0026amp; c \u0026amp; also see to the proper management of the wagons, horses \u0026amp; c, and also to have repair shops, blacksmith \u0026amp; wood shops at that point. I have written [illegible] my views \u0026amp; I recd. a letter from General Lee yesterday which I enclosed to the Secretary of War stating the great difficulty about transportation on that line. I have urged this most important matter upon the War Department \u0026amp; if you concur with me hope you will urge it also. Would it not be well to have a commissioned Quarter Master at Greenbrier River also.\u003cbr\u003e\nI am very respectfully\u003cbr\u003e\nM. G. Harman, Major Commanding\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eP.S. J. Whitmore the wagon master in charge of the train of 15 wagons [turned] over [cars] [illegible] with the trains. \u0026amp; if you should order it in for corn \u0026amp; hay he is acquainted with this country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America\u003cbr\u003e\nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nOctober 20th, 1861\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGenl. H. R. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\nCommanding on Monterey Line\u003cbr\u003e\nGreenbrier River\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral- \nYour letter in regard to horses unfit for service is at hand. When I wrote to you in regard to them I understood many horses were turned out as unfit for use. If the number that ought to be changed can be reported to me I will send out horses to take the places of those unfit for service.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn Thursday last I sent 7 loads of corn (4 horse) to Monterey. This morning 4 four horse loads of corn \u0026amp; Saturday 7 two horse wagons of Capt. Miller's [Battery] with corn \u0026amp; tomorrow morning I start twenty four horse wagon loads of corn \u0026amp; 10 loads of clothing marked to Maj. J. L. Corley. I write to Capt. P. B. Hoge the Quarter master at Monterey if you desire it \u0026amp; direct him to do so although the corn is invoiced to Monterey to send it through without unloading to Greenbrier River. Col. Scott who is now in my office says he does not think 20 loads of corn can be stored at Greenbrier River. Please advise Capt. Hoge what you wish done by express.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eYesterday a train of wagons loaded with corn was started from the county of Rockingham to Monterey. It is most important the bags should be returned to us \u0026amp; for that reason if there is not room to store the corn at the River I wish it stopped at Monterey. I hope you will not think me troublesome in writing to you about these details, but there has been so much mismanagement I think it is best to communicate with you direct until I get all in good order.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are now 1000 men in the Hospital here and it is too much crowded. Surgeon Boatwright informs me he has 250 men on the road to this place. I have recommended to the Surgeon General to authorize me to contract for the use of the Rockbridge Baths 9 miles from the Central Rail Road \u0026amp; will accommodate 300, and also to contract for Stribling Springs provided we need them \u0026amp; I feel confident we will need both in less than 10 days.\u003cbr\u003e\nVery Respectfully\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Obedient Servant\u003cbr\u003e\nM. G. Harman Lt. Colonel, Comdg. \u0026amp; c.\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription"],"odd_tesim":["Staunton July 14, 1861 \nHeadquarters Virginia Forces","Capt. Miller, McDowell Volunteers \nCaptain-","You are hereby required to report your command for immediate duty at this post to reinforce Genl. Garnett.  Do not fail to get here tomorrow if possible.  Despatch is of the first iimportance.  ","Very respectfully, \nyours \u0026 c \nM. G. Harman \nMajor Comdg.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nSept 3d, 1861   \nGeneral H. R. Jackson \nCommanding at Monterey","General- \nI send out today four (4) horse wagons and two horse wagons \u0026 harness, all property which I have directed to be turned over to your command, part of them loaded with corn for Greenbrier River. Do me the favor to write me if it will be necessary to impress additional transportation if I can send you 6 to 8 wagons \u0026 teams a[long] belonging to the Confederate States. I desire if you can do so, that you will demit the teams impressed to be returned as fast as I send out state teams to take the place of them. Capt. Hull, Quarter Master at Greenbrier River says his horses are suffering for corn \u0026 it cannot be supplied from that county. He also wrote he wanted a large quantity of clothing of various sorts, which I sent to the Quarter Master General. He [answers] me that he has a very small quantity of clothing \u0026 that Capt. [Hull] does not make a requisition allowance to support that. It would be well for a regular requisition to be put in for what clothing is required for any portion of your command, as winter is approaching \u0026 the [county] you are now in [requiring] comfortable clothing \u0026 c. Please tell me \u0026 I will get any article that can be had, that is necessary for your command. Maj. Corley [Corly, Corby] being on the other line I must hear from your [company] \u0026 [illegible] like to be kept well posted as to your wants.  \nYours very Respectfully.  \nM. G. Harman. \nMajor Comd.","P.S. We have 100 Yankee prisoners here taken by Genl. Floyd near Gauley Bridge in the fight with Col. Tyler.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nSept. 4th, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding at Monterey","General- \nYour order to Col. Baldwin commanding 52nd Regiment Va. Volunteers was recd \u0026 he ahs been pressing to get a portion of the Regiment ready to leave by Friday or Saturday. I write to suggest that if it is not absolutely necessary that a portion of the Regiment should leave here on Friday or Saturday, if you will order the whole Regiment to leave here on Tuesday next. I think I can safely say, you can rely on it that our whole Regiment will be at Monterey on the fourth day after Tuesday next. I think it very desirable all should move together. Please answer by return express. Capt. Otey's Company from Bedford Co. is here. A very fine Co. Number 127 men. Waiting here for 4 pieces of artillery \u0026 Major Gorgas informs me he cannot get them for three weeks. Would it not be well to have him join you with his Company armed with muskets \u0026 his artillery could follow him. Capt. Morrison's Co. is also here from Rockbridge --it can be ready in a few days. The arms for a portion of our Regiment will reach here on Monday from Richmond. \nYours very Respectfully \nM. G. Harman \nMajor, Comdg.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces \nStaunton \nSeptember 17, 1861 \nGeneral H. R. Jackson, Commanding Greenbrier River","General, \nI have purchased some 8000 bushels of corn, knowing your want am sending it forward rapidly, together with company supplies of all sorts. Major Corly [Corby] the quarter Master for the north west being stationed off your line at Hardy [V_] the business in that Department from some cause is badly arranged on the Monterey line, for instance I have sent out thousands of bags with grain \u0026 c \u0026 not one has ever been returned for supplies. I have again been compelled to commence the impressments of wagons \u0026 pledge the farmers that their teams shall only be kept one trip. My object in writing to you direct, is to ask the favor of you to direct the return of all the bags \u0026 also all the wagons \u0026 teams that can be spared. I will return them immediately with corn \u0026 oats for the horses, which you so much need. Col. J. B. Baldwin also wishes grain \u0026 c. sent to the Petersburg Line. With your aid I trust I will be able to keep both lines well supplied, but it is a matter of utmost importance that there should be a prompt return of any spare wagon, empty bags \u0026 c \u0026 c. Teams are of little use when feed cannot be supplied. With great consideration and respect I am,  \nYour Obt. Servt., M. G. Harman. Major Comdg \u0026 c.","I have almost exhausted this country in the way of horses \u0026 wagons \u0026 purchased nearly all that was for sale \u0026 impressing the farmer's teams for one trip only. You will do me the favor to see that my promises are complied with \u0026 not kept but one trip as this will enable me to make all our people do their part of the transportation. I am very sorry General to trouble your with these matters, but I am unable to manage the transportation without your assistance. I sent out yesterday 25 wagons \u0026 today 26 wagons loaded with corn and company supplies","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nOctober 10, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding on Monterey Line","General- \nYour letter by yesterday's express came to hand, \u0026 I have ordered \u0026 designated 13 four horse wagons \u0026 teams \u0026 two (two) horse teams \u0026 wagons to be turned over to do the transportation from Monterey to Greenbrier River. Would it not be well to take only 10 of these teams for the present until a good stock of grain \u0026 hay can be gotten out, or whenever you can spare the train let the whole train come in for a load of grain \u0026 hay.","You may depend upon it General that the Quarter Masters Department in the North West never can be managed with system \u0026 regularity until first rate business \u0026 experienced men are commissioned \u0026 placed at the important points on the line, \u0026 when commissioning they give security. Money can be drawn by them \u0026 many supplies purchased. Whereas when men are only occupying the place of assistants they are powerless \u0026 they probably never see their principal once in two months. Unless this Department is thoroughly organized on the different lines the Army must suffer greatly in the coming winter. You can judge of it by what your division has already suffered. I know you have enough to do without attending to these details.","I expect to join my regiment in 8 or 10 days \u0026 hope to get the Department in working order in your line before I left. I hope you will write a letter to the Secretary of War on the subject. I have placed Capt. Funkhouser on the road in charge of the Pony Express line \u0026 Capt Mason in charge of the repairs to the road, and a good business man is needed in the Quarter Masters Dept at Monterey whose duty should be to purchase all the supplies of forage \u0026 c \u0026 also see to the proper management of the wagons, horses \u0026 c, and also to have repair shops, blacksmith \u0026 wood shops at that point. I have written [illegible] my views \u0026 I recd. a letter from General Lee yesterday which I enclosed to the Secretary of War stating the great difficulty about transportation on that line. I have urged this most important matter upon the War Department \u0026 if you concur with me hope you will urge it also. Would it not be well to have a commissioned Quarter Master at Greenbrier River also. \nI am very respectfully \nM. G. Harman, Major Commanding","P.S. J. Whitmore the wagon master in charge of the train of 15 wagons [turned] over [cars] [illegible] with the trains. \u0026 if you should order it in for corn \u0026 hay he is acquainted with this country.","Confederate States of America \nHead Quarters Forces at Staunton, Va. \nOctober 20th, 1861","Genl. H. R. Jackson \nCommanding on Monterey Line \nGreenbrier River","General- \nYour letter in regard to horses unfit for service is at hand. When I wrote to you in regard to them I understood many horses were turned out as unfit for use. If the number that ought to be changed can be reported to me I will send out horses to take the places of those unfit for service.","On Thursday last I sent 7 loads of corn (4 horse) to Monterey. This morning 4 four horse loads of corn \u0026 Saturday 7 two horse wagons of Capt. Miller's [Battery] with corn \u0026 tomorrow morning I start twenty four horse wagon loads of corn \u0026 10 loads of clothing marked to Maj. J. L. Corley. I write to Capt. P. B. Hoge the Quarter master at Monterey if you desire it \u0026 direct him to do so although the corn is invoiced to Monterey to send it through without unloading to Greenbrier River. Col. Scott who is now in my office says he does not think 20 loads of corn can be stored at Greenbrier River. Please advise Capt. Hoge what you wish done by express.","Yesterday a train of wagons loaded with corn was started from the county of Rockingham to Monterey. It is most important the bags should be returned to us \u0026 for that reason if there is not room to store the corn at the River I wish it stopped at Monterey. I hope you will not think me troublesome in writing to you about these details, but there has been so much mismanagement I think it is best to communicate with you direct until I get all in good order.","There are now 1000 men in the Hospital here and it is too much crowded. Surgeon Boatwright informs me he has 250 men on the road to this place. I have recommended to the Surgeon General to authorize me to contract for the use of the Rockbridge Baths 9 miles from the Central Rail Road \u0026 will accommodate 300, and also to contract for Stribling Springs provided we need them \u0026 I feel confident we will need both in less than 10 days. \nVery Respectfully \nYour Obedient Servant \nM. G. Harman Lt. Colonel, Comdg. \u0026 c."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMichael G. Harman letters, 1861. MS 0397. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Michael G. Harman letters, 1861. MS 0397. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of the Civil War letters (six items) of Lieutenant Colonel Michael G. Harman, written from Staunton, Virginia where he was Quartermaster. The letters were written primarily to General Henry R. Jackson. The correspondence concerns supplies of corn, clothing, horses, and other items, transportation problems, and other Quartermaster Department problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Staunton, Virginia. Letter orders Captain Miller to reinforce General Garnett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards sending wagons and teams, a need for corn and clothing needs. The letter also mentions that 100 Union prisoners have been captured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards troop movements of the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment, Captain Otey's Company (Bedford County, Virginia), and Captain Morrison's Company (Rockbridge County, Virginia).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards the purchase of corn, wagons and teams impressed from local farmers, and transportation problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards sending teams and organizational problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards a problem with horses unfit for service, and too many men in the hospital in Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection consists of the Civil War letters (six items) of Lieutenant Colonel Michael G. Harman, written from Staunton, Virginia where he was Quartermaster. The letters were written primarily to General Henry R. Jackson. The correspondence concerns supplies of corn, clothing, horses, and other items, transportation problems, and other Quartermaster Department problems.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter orders Captain Miller to reinforce General Garnett.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards sending wagons and teams, a need for corn and clothing needs. The letter also mentions that 100 Union prisoners have been captured.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards troop movements of the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment, Captain Otey's Company (Bedford County, Virginia), and Captain Morrison's Company (Rockbridge County, Virginia).","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards the purchase of corn, wagons and teams impressed from local farmers, and transportation problems.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. 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