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Invading
Corry writes to his brother and tells the lincolnites are invading. His regiment will have no time to attend to anything but their defense. -
Cut Off
Corry writes to his brother and explains the enemys have cut off water pipes, removing the obstructions in the different passes around Fort Pulaski. -
Nashville
Corry writes to his wife explaing Nashville has gotten worse. The enemy has cut into their western army. Georgia has called for 12,000 men. -
Welcome to the War
On September 6,1862 Corry enlisted in the 11th Alabama cavalry. He was a Georgia native working for the Alabama railroads as a civil engineer. -
On the Move
Corry is writing to his wife explaning he has orders to move Braggward on Tuesday from Tuscumbia, Alabama. -
Hard Times
Corry writes to his brother. Tells of family news, difficulty of getting by in Atlanta. Describes battle fought at "Brother's" farm in north Georgia. -
Leaving for Oklahoma
Corry writes to his wife. He tells her he is leaving for Oklahoma, all of Captin Steele's company desterted the night before last. -
Captain Warren
Corry is writing to his brother and tells him Captain Warren has just come up from town,he had a consultaion with General Forrest who says our regiments feild opperations will be between Mississippi and Tennesee rivers. He has orders that he does not want any unwilling soldiers to go with him. And any supplies captured will be ours. -
New Arrival
Corry arrived at a new camp near Okolona, Mississppii. It is only 3 miles from town. He is writing to his wife and says his regiment will stay here a couple of days. -
Escape!
Corry is writing to his wife and says they have prisoners that have escaped. Jhon Steel and Billy Moore were sent to the regiment after being arrested; they both escaped at night fall. General Forrest has already sent men to hunt them down. -
Turn Over
Corry is writing to his brother at a camp near Russelville. He tells him they had to turn over half of their wagons and tents. Only leaving a fly for 12 men. -
Danger
Corry writes to his wife. He explains he is Busy getting ready to go to west Tennessee. Describes Forrest as a "Rash man and fond of danger." -
Who's in command?
Corry is writing to his wife explaining what has happened over the past few days. Temporarily Col. Brewer was put in command. New Col. McGregor said Corry needed to stay with the train, but he'd much rather go with his regiment. -
Where did they go?
Corry is writing to his wife and says his regiment just arrived in Pontotoc Mississippi. They suppose another regiment just left the camp a day before yesterday for West Tennesse, but could not go far becasue of high waters. -
Falling Back
Corry writes his brother with fearful news commandor Braggs regiment is falling back across Chickamauga, pushing them farther back into Georgia. -
Low Supplies
Corry writes his wife from Tuscumbia, Alabama with bad news. They are very low on food supplies. Any unwated food would be needed. He says they have plans to move 7 miles up river to find better wood. He says they are starving and the food will surely fail soon. -
Very Tierd
Corry writes to his wife. He says it is a very hot dull day at camp. Everyone is very tired and he finally got to rest today. He said they need rest very much for many of them gave out in pursuit of the Yanks last week. -
Atlanta
Corry writes to his wife explaining he will start for Atlanta tomrrow and return in 5-6 days. -
Yankees
Corry writing to his wife mentions Yankee raiding parties from Sherman's army between Montgomery and West Point. Speaks of wealthy people in Columbus at this time. Has heard good news from Atlanta and Virginia. Surprised that Yankees are in Decatur. -
Down Time
Correy writes to his wife and says himself and his regiment are in a safe place. He said his camp is right on the bank of the Tombigbee and the boys enjoy themselves finely swimming. Everything is okay. -
Hopeful Wife Letter
Corry writes to his wife expressing how much he loves and misses her. Hasn't been home since September letter. Hopes she feels better, promises to build her a new home -
Family
Corry is writing to his wife explaning he has wriiten her and they are not reaching. He plans to start his trip to Tusculoosa and hopes to see her before then. -
Home Sick
Corry is writing from Greensburo Atlanta to his wife. He tells her his regiment will remain here for a few days. Everything is very tense because they are in enmeys territory. He is praying another batlle does not break out. He is getting very sick of the war and wants to go home. -
Almost Time to Come Home
Corry writes his wife saying how much he misses her. He apologizes for the leters not contaning much information. Soon he will get a leave and his time will be up. -
Death
Robert Emmeny Corry died on December 7,1913 at the age of 85. You could say after all the letters,all the time, all the effort, the tears, blood, he put his heart into this war. He was a brave strong man that reuntied with his family at last.
