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Ms2002-015_024.pdf

This letter was sent from A. C. Collins to Edgar Knapp on December 30, 1863.
Ms2002_044_LeeRobertE_Image_001.tif

An image of Robert E. Lee on horseback.
Ms2002-015_042.pdf

This letter is from A. S. Ward and request that his brother's clothes be sent to him.
Ms2001-042_002.pdf

Letter sent to B. R. Smith from A. Savage about pay for John N. Smith's clothing.
Ms2001-042_004.pdf

Letter sent to the estate of John N. Smith about payment for clothing.
Ms_2011_060_AllisonFamily_1862_0506a.jpg

Letter from Benjamin F. Henigar and John P. Allison, enlisted in Company F, 63rd Virginia Infantry, to William H. Allison,written on May 6, 1862, from…
Ms_2011_060_AllisonFamily_1863_0924.jpg

Letter from John P. Allison to his father, David Allison, informing him that their brother and son, William Henry "Bozier" Allison, had been killed in…
Ms_2011_060_AllisonFamily_1863_1114a.jpg

Letter from John P. Allison written to his father on November 14, 1863 from Catoosa hospital in Griffin, Georgia, where he was being treated for…
Ms_2011_060_AllisonFamily_1863_0412.jpg

A surgeon's note written by John Strother Pendleton, M.D., surgeon to the 63rd Va. Regt., certifying that he has examined William H. Allison and found…
Ms1994_022_Atkinson_Memoir_c1900.pdf

Written sometime around 1900, the memoirs recount the military career of Archibald previous hit Atkinson next hit, Jr., as a doctor in the…
Ms2003-014_BabcockHO_Diary_1864_frontcover.jpg

H.O. Babcock was a farmer and schoolteacher from North Stonington, Connecticut. Diary entries record work, social and church activities, weather, and…
Ms2009-129_BabcockWillis_Diary_1864_frontcover.jpg

Babcock's Civil War diary begins near Washington, D.C., where his company had been since June 1863. While at Fort Carroll, his entries largely contain…
Ms2018_018_BarnardJamesandJehu_Letter_1864_0324a.jpg

Letter written by James and Jehu Barnard of Patrick County, Virginia to their parents. Both were members of Company K, 50th Virginia Infantry. Written…
Ms2012-075_BarnettWilliamW_Diary_1862_frontcover.jpg

A diary with one-page entries for the year of 1862. A few pages of memoranda follow on which Barnett has listed miscellaneous clothing expenses and…
Ms2012_008_BartlettAnsil_1865_0415a.jpg

The collection consists of a letter by Ansil T. Bartlett to his father, dated April 15, 1865. Written from Camp Farmville, Virginia, the letter…
Ms1993_022_BauerGeorge_1864_0520a.jpg

Union soldier during the Civil War, writing from Spotsylvania Courthouse on May 20, 1864, to his daughter, about the many battles he had fought in and…
Ms2012-025_BrownMima_Letter_1863_1108a.jpg

The collection consists of a letter written by "Mima Brown" from Pulaski, Virginia to her brother Pvt. James H. Farmer on November 8, 1863. Brown…
Ms2013_036_BurnellHenry_Diary_1859-1865_Frontcover.jpg

The diary of Private Henry L. Burnell, Co. "I," 8th Maine Volunteer Infantry, 1859 - 1865. Burnell served in the Union Army from September 7, 1861…
Ms2009-055_BusheeCharlesH_Diary_1863_Frontpage.jpg

Bushee's diary is an account of his duties and the movements of Company E, 112 th Regiment, New York Infantry, from January to mid-November of 1863.…
Ms1990-060_BenjaminFranklinButler_Notebook_1865_Coverfront.jpg

Handwritten book-length draft manuscript providing a very critical view of the military leadership and personal character of General Ulysses S. Grant.…
Ms1990_060_ButlerBenjaminFranklin_transcript.pdf

Transcript for the handwritten book-length draft manuscript providing a very critical view of the military leadership and personal character of…
Ms2002-015_029.pdf

This letter was sent from C. D. Ettiner to Edgar Knapp on March 4, 1864.
Ms2002-015_035.pdf

This letter was sent from C. M. Reynolds to Edgar Knapp on April 3, 1864.
Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliamL_Letter_1861_0908a.jpg

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.

Candler tells his uncle that he's about to embark on a secret move in Maryland.
Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliamL_Letter_1861_0910a.jpg

Candler tells his uncle about the march and the skirmishing that he's been through.
Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliamL_Letter_1861_1023a.jpg

Candler tells his brother that he's received orders to move, so he will miss his visit. He has been offered the promotion to Captain.
Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliamL_Letter_1861_1102a.jpg

Candler tells his brother about being released from command of Company C, much to the dismay of the men. He discusses why he doesn't plan to accept…
Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliamL_Letter_1861_1208a.jpg

Candler tells his brother about the war around him, including the constant bombardment of shells. He talks about the men preparing for another fight…
Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliamL_Letter_1862_0510a.jpg

Candler details the most recent fight and the work at the Office of Provost Marshall.
Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliamL_Letter_1862_0707a.jpg

Candler details recent days including camp conditions, weather, and skirmishing.
Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliamL_1862_0718a.jpg

Candler talks about his family and his brother's duty to take care of them instead of joining the Army.
Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliamL_1862_1108b.jpg

Candler tells his brother about war news including McClellan's actions and what the Army is going to do with him.
Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliam_Letter_1862_1221a_transcript.jpg

Candler talks about war news, the aftermath in Fredericksburg, and Burnside.
Ms1997_007_CandlerWilliamL_Letter_1862_0715a.jpg

Candler talks about his brother's upcoming sea voyage to the West Indies and Europe.
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