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J. E. Cooley [New York] Advertising Broadside (Ms2012-007)
Single-page advertising flyer for J. E. Cooley, merchant, New York, NY, dated 1863. Flyer lists prices for a wide range of grocery items, including cheese, butter, fruits, grains, poultry and "sundries." Prices are handwritten alongside item…
J. F. Thiebaud to E. Knapp, December 14, 1863
This letter was sent from J. F. Thiebaud to Edgar Knapp on December 14, 1863.
J. H. Sherrard to E. Knapp, Februrary 17, 1864
This letter was sent from J. H. Sherrard to Edgar Knapp on February 17, 1864.
J. H. Sherrard to Present Hospital Steward, Februrary 17, 1864
This letter was sent from J. H. Sherrard to "Hospital Steward" on February 17, 1864.
Jacob Cohn Diary, 1864 (Ms2008-002)
The diary of Jacob Cohn, a soldier in Company A, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry during the Civil War. Cohn's brief entries commence with April 14, 1864 and trace his regiment's movements and battles, particularly those at New Market and Piedmont. The…
Jacob S. Winans Correspondence, Ms2015-062, envelope
Jacob S. Winans Correspondence, Ms2015-062, Letter from Jacob S. Winans to Dr. I. Winans
Jacob S. Winans Correspondence, Ms2015-062, Letter from Jacob S. Winans to Dr. I. Winans
Jacob W. Smiley Diary, 1863-1864 (Ms2012-073)
The diary of Jacob Wallace Smith, a Union sharpshooter with the 7th Company, 1st Battalion, New York Sharpshooters, in the Northern Virginia region.The first few pages of the diary include a brief history of his enlistment. The early entries describe…
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…
James P. Hawkins Diary, 1864-1865 (Ms2008-025)
A bound expense/account notebook of James P. Hawkins, agent of the Southern Express Company, which also contains diary entries from 2 April - 10 April 1865. Also included are a collection of loose pages with Hawkins's diary entries for 11 April - 11…
James R. Tice letter to brother-in-law, Jim Light, April 21, 1863
Confederate soldier in the 42nd Virginia Infantry writes from Guinea Station about personal and family matters.
James R. Tice letter to brother-in-law, Jim Light, January 18, 1862
Confederate soldier in the 42nd Virginia Infantry writes from camp near Romney about personal and family matters, the withdrawal of Union forces from Romney and the many provisions captured by the Confederates there, the war-time prices of various…
James R. Tice letter to sister, Martha Tice Light, June 15, 1862
Confederate soldier in the 42nd Virginia Infantry writes from camp near Port Republic about personal and family matters, the battles of Port Republic and Cross Keys, ammunition captured from Union troops, the death of Turner Ashby, and correspondence…
James Reames, Nottoway Rifle Guard, soldier in dress uniform
Photograph of James Reames, a soldier in the Nottaway Rifle Guard.
Jane Wheat Account with Chester Miller
Account held by Jane Wheat with Chester Miller in 1867.
January 16, 1864, Letter to Cap. G.W. Nelson (P.O.W. Johnson's Island, Ohio)
January 29, 1872, Letter to Mollie from Mother, S.P. Scollay, in Middleway W. VA
January 29, 1872, Letter to Mollie from Mother, S.P. Scollay, in Middleway W. VA at Smithfield, Mollie has Daughter Page and siste Lizzie.
January 30, 1864, To Capt. G.W. Nelson (P.O.W. at Johnson's Island, Ohio) from Mollie
January 5, 1872, Letter to Mollie from Mother
Jeffrey T. Wilson Diary, 1913 (Ms2011-015)
Jeffrey Thomas Wilson (1843-1929) was a former slave who spent most of his life in and around Portsmouth and Norfolk, Virginia. He outlived four wives and had at least twelve children. Wilson's diaries include entries on a range of topics from local…
John Early Confederate Army Receipt for the Work of Fletcher, an Enslaved Person
This collection contains a partially printed receipt for slave labor delivered to Chief Engineer Lt. Col. William H. Stevens in charge of Confederate fortifications outside of Richmond, Virginia, on November 11, 1862. The receipt notes that Stevens…
John H. Hancock Diary, 1862-1863 (Ms2008-008)
The diary of John H. Hancock, who served in Company H, 29th Massachusetts Infantry during the Civil War. The diary entries cover January-June 1862, with a single entry made from Paris, Kentucky on April 1, 1863. Hancock's diary entries relate largely…
John Harville Diary 1, 1861-1862 (Ms2010-053)
John Harville's first diary, from August 1861 to January 1862.
John Harville Diary 2, 1862 (Ms2010-053)
John Harville's second diary, from January 28 to March 27, 1862.
John Harville Diary 3, 1862 (Ms2010-053)
John Harville's third diary, from March 28 to May 12, 1862.
John Harville Diary 4, 1862 (Ms2010-053)
John Harville's fourth diary, from May 14 to August 4, 1862.
John Harville Diary 5, 1862-1863 (Ms2010-053)
Harville's fifth diary, from August 5 1862 to May 29, 1863.
John Harville Diary 6, 1863 (Ms2010-053)
Harville's sixth diary, from June 5 to November 26, 1863.
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…
John M. Preston grave stone in Aspenvale Cemetery, Seven Mile Ford, VA
Photograph of John M. Preston's gravestone.
John Newton Smith to Brother, January 15, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his brother discussing life in the army.
John Newton Smith to Father, February 15, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his father updating him on his health and acknowledging items that he had recieved.
John Newton Smith to Father, February 25, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his father updating him about army life and informing him that his horse had passed away.
John Newton Smith to Father, February 8, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his father updating him on his health and life in the army.
John Newton Smith to Father, January 11, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his father updating him about his health and about army life.
John Newton Smith to Father, January 21, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his father updating him about army life and listing several items that he needs.
John Newton Smith to Father, May 5, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his father telling him about an attack by the Union Army at Fredericksburg.
John Newton Smith to Father, May 8, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his father discussing his movements with the Confederate Army.
John Newton Smith to Sister, April 12, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his sister instructing her where to send her letters since he had moved camp,
John Newton Smith to Sister, February 1, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his sister discussing items that she had sent him.
John Newton Smith to Sister, February 26, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his sister responding to a previous letter. Smith also updates his sister on the weather and his duties.
John Newton Smith to Sister, January 11, 1863
Letter sent from John Newton Smith to his sister detailing his needs and acknowledging the socks that she had sent him.
John Newton Smith to Sister, May 14, 1863
Letter from John Newton Smith to his sister discussing the death of Stonewall Jackson.
Joseph B. Townsend to E. Knapp, February 17, 1863
This letter was sent from Joesph B. Townsend to Edgar Knapp on February 17, 1863.
Journal, B. H. Johnson, 1863-1864 (Ms2008-093)
The B. H. Johnson Journal is a handwritten account of one year from September 1863 to September 1864 recorded by a Methodist circuit riding minister of eastern Virginia. Some mentioned locations within Virginia are Shiloh, Charlottesville, Salem,…
Journal, Frances A. Murdoch, 1861-1863 (Ms2009-132)
A journal maintained by Frances A. 'Fannie' Murdoch, a young woman living on a Mississippi plantation during the Civil War. Containing approximately 90 pages, the journal commences with an entry dated May 29, 1861. The journal is largely…
Judge Connally F. (Findlay) Trigg gravestone in Sinking Springs Cemetery, Abington, VA
Photograph of Connally Findlay Trigg's gravestone.
Judge Connally F. (Findlay) Trigg gravestone in Sinking Springs Cemetery, Abington, VA
Photograph of Connally Findlay Trigg's gravestone.
July 1, 1836, Letter From P. Graften, Jr. in New York City to Hugh M. Nelson, Esq. Re. a horse
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