John S. Billiu Civil War Letters, 1861-1862

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John S. Billiu was a soldier serving in the 4th Louisiana Infantry Regiment who later became captain of the Lafourche Guards. He was a lawyer and later represented Lafourche Parish in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1880-1884). His letters are a first-person account of a soldier's life at camp early in the Civil War.
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Account of a Confirmation, 1880 September 26
Account of a Confirmation, 1880 September 26
Confirmation
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This document is titled "The night I was confirmed."
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife and letter from Edward to his brother Frank, 1862 March 13-18
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife and letter from Edward to his brother Frank, 1862 March 13-18
Soldiers--Family relationships--Louisiana
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Billiu, John S.
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This item consists of two letters dated 1862 March 13 and March 18. In the first letter, John S. Billiu announces his promotion to captain of the Lafourche Guards. In the second letter, signed "Edward," the writer addresses his brother, Frank, and gives his opinions on Billiu's promotion.
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 June 13
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 June 13
Soldiers--Family relationships--Louisiana
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Hotels--Mississippi--East Pascagoula
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Billiu, John S.
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John S. Billiu describes camp life and the East Pascagoula Hotel. A notice from the proprietor of the hotel is enclosed.
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 June 15
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 June 15
Soldiers--Family relationships--Louisiana
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Billiu, John S.
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Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 June 23
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 June 23
Soldiers--Family relationships--Louisiana
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Billiu, John S.
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Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 May 18
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 May 18
Soldiers--Family relationships--Louisiana
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Billiu, John S.
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Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 May 20
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 May 20
Soldiers--Family relationships--Louisiana
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Billiu, John S.
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Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 May 28
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 May 28
Soldiers--Family relationships--Louisiana
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Billiu, John S.
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Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 November 4
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 November 4
Soldiers--Family relationships--Louisiana
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Louisiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns
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Billiu, John S.
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John S. Billiu writes to his wife from an encampment near Bayou Teche, where his company waits to drive the Yankees back should they attempt an attack on New Orleans. He mentions his plans to resign for the winter and return for a spring campaign.
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 September 13
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1861 September 13
Soldiers--Family relationships--Louisiana
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Billiu, John S.
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Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1862 January 29
Letter from John S. Billiu to his wife, 1862 January 29
Soldiers--Family relationships--Louisiana
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Billiu, John S.
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John S. Billiu describes life at Camp Hunter and updates his wife on the status of his resignation, which he fears will be rejected.
Letter from John S. Billiu, 1861 May 14
Letter from John S. Billiu, 1861 May 14
Soldiers--Family relationships--Louisiana
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Billiu, John S.
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