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Subject is exactly "United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865"
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Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Camp Near Washington, May 25, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Camp Near Washington, May 18, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Alexandria Va., May 14, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Near Richmond, May 5, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Near Burkeville Va., April 29, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Near Burkeville Va., April 23, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Near Burkeville Va., April 7, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Please note: the two pages making up this letter contain what appear to be three separate notes. In addition, the lack of continuity suggests there is at least one missing page.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Battery #45 [Va.], March 31, 1865 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Details the skirmishes around a fort between the Appomatox River and Battery 5. He also stresses his need for a horse.
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Humphrey's Station Va., March 30, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Camp Near Patrick Station Va., March 28, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Camp Near Patrick Station Va., March 18, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Camp Near Patrick Station Va., March 15, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Diary, Milton S. Koontz, 1865 (Ms1984-172)
Milton S. Koontz's Diary from March 1865 to May 1865. Primarily details the movements and actions of Koontz and his fellow troops.
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Camp Near Patrick Station Va., March 3, 1865 (2nd letter) (Ms2011-106)
Although this letter is dated March 3, the Union Army victories at Petersburg and Richmond took place in early April. It is more likely this note was written on April 3rd. In addition, the related envelope is stamped April 5.
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Camp Near Patrick Station Va., March 3, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Although this short note is dated March 3, the Union Army victories at Petersburg and Richmond took place in early April. It is more likely this note was written on April 3rd. In addition, the related envelope is stamped April 5.
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Camp Near Patrick Station Va., February 24, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Camp Near Patrick Station, February 21, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
James Miles Diary, 1865 (Ms2010-006)
The Civil War diary of James Miles, an enlisted soldier in the 185th Regiment of the New York Infantry. The diary describes soldier life and spans from January to March 1865 until the author was killed in action. Entries include descriptions of…
Military history of Silas H. Stepp
Note written by Dr. James Robertson, Jr. regarding Silas Stepp's military history.
Sketchbook, Milton S. Koontz, 1865 (Ms1984-172)
Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie, Near Quarter Price's Battery, December 31, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz tells of his Christmas experiences with his company.
Letter, George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie, Fort McIntosh [Va.?], December 9, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Informs Nellie that Milt will be returning home soon and will provide news. Also requests a Rhetoric and English Grammar for studying
Letter, Brig Cambell to Doctor, Lacy Spring [Va.?], December 8, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Brigadier Cambell to a doctor in Lacy Spring requesting information regarding papers given to a soldier.
Letter, Milton S. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Trenches near Petersburg [Va.], December 8, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Milton S. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Letter mainly concerns Milton's decision to accept the transfer to Cavalry from Battery.
Letter, George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie, Price's Battery [Va.], December 3, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz talks primarily about Milt's dilemma of whether to transfer or not.
Letter, Milton S. Koontz to Brother [George?], Battery 45 near Petersburg [Va.], November 25, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Milton S. Koontz to Brother [George?]. Asks for advice regarding his transfer from Battery to Cavalry that he just recieved.
Letter, At Aunt Ellie's, November 24, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Partial Letter, possibly from one Koontz brother (George or Milton) to the other
Special Order, to Milton S. Koontz, Northern Virginia, 17 November, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Special Order to Milton S. Koontz. Orders him to be transferred to Cavalry and promoted.
Letter, Milton S. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Trenches near Petersburg [Va.], November 8, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from Milton S. Koontz to his sister Nellie. Primarily details the troop movements and small skirmishes that have taken place recently.
Letter, William Leonard to Parents, Camp Near Petersburg Va., November 1, 1864 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, M.K. to Pvt. G.W. Koontz, October 10, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from M.K. to Private G.W. Koontz. Letter details the impact of G.W.'s absence and provides updates on what is going on at home. Letter is incorrectly attributed to Milton S. Koontz. Likely from another family member.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie, Fort Jerusalem, Petersburg Va., September 11, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Koontz gives an update on their postal improvements, as well as detailing his expectations for the future and end of the war.
Letter, William Leonard to Mother, Camp Near Petersburg Va., August 25, 1864 (Ms2011-106)
Diary, William Leonard, August 17, 1864 to April 30, 1865 (Ms2011-106)
Leonard's diary begins in August 1864, apparently when he was appointed to drive an ambulance. His entries are short and refer mostly to his daily activities: who or what he was conveying to and from the hospital at City Point outside Petersburg;…
Diary, Daniel A. Lowber, 1864 (Ms2008-015)
The Civil War diary of Captain Daniel A. Lowber of Company A, 37th Wisconsin Infantry. The diary entries commence with July 25, 1864, with Lowber apparently in transit to his regiment after a temporary furlough. He joins the regiment the day after…
Letter, George W. Koontz to Nellie [Sister], Fort Jerusalem near Petersburg Va., July 22, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie. Koontz offers minor updates from the war including the defense of Richmond against Grant. Koontz also requests gifts of dried corn and soap.
Letter, Martha Huff to E. Hylton, Putnam Co., IN., July 21, 1864 (Ms1998-001)
Huff tells her sister that misfortune has made her move to another place in Putnam County.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister [Nellie], Near Petersburg VA., July 16, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to his Sister Nellie. Koontz shares his thoughts on Grant's next moves in the campaign. Letter ends abruptly (Missing page?)
Letter, Leliann Hubbard to Barbara E. Hyton, July 8, 1864 (Ms1998-001)
Hubbard tells her sister that they've both lost their companions and talks about moving on with the children.
Letter, George W. Koontz to his Mother, Near Petersburg, July 4, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Koontz tells of the weakness of Grant, the improper actions of the Yankee soldiers, and the recent casualties and sicknesses.
Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister [Nellie?], Near Petersburg Va., June 28, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to his sister [Nellie?]. Details the current state of Koontz and his fellow soldiers. Also recounts recent battles at Cold Harbor and Petersburg.
Letter, William Leonard to Parents, Near Petersburg Va., June 25, 1864 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Parents, Near Petersburg Va., June 23, 1864 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Parents, Near Petersburg Va., June 19, 1864 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Parents, Near Petersburg Va., June 18, 1864 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, William Leonard to Parents, Near Petersburg Va., June 15, 1864 (Ms2011-106)
Letter, George W. Koontz to Mother, Camp in an old field, May 15, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to his Mother. Gives a detailed account of the "Great Battle" that occured on the Plank & Old Orange & Fredericksburg Road (Battle has not yet ended).
Letter, George W. Koontz to [Sister] Nellie, Camp Taylor, Orange Va., May 3, 1864, (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George W. Koontz to Nellie. Shares that his troop will march to the front lines and explains other troop movements around Culpeper, Richmond, and Gordonsville.
John Holliday Diaries and Photographs, 1864-1865 (Ms2012-028)
Holliday's diaries, the first covering 1 May through 8 August 1864 and the second covering 1 September 1864 through 4 July 1865, begin with the regiment's entry into Virginia's New River Valley and conclude with his return to Ohio at the conclusion…
Letter, George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie [Koontz], Camp 12th Va Cavalry, April 21, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Letter from George M. Miller to Cousin Nellie Koontz. Addresses Nellie's continued lack of responding to Miller's letters. Also gives an account of a visit to the Natural Bridge.
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