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  • Subject is exactly "United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865"
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The collection consists of a letter written by Nancy B. Harbin to her sons, Jack and John Harbin. The letter details a mother's concern for the…
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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…
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Notices of payment due from Samuel Huff of the first Battalion of the 75th Virginia Militia, fined for delinquency for failing to attend muster.
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Goodson asks Samuel Huff to pay George Helton two pounds and five shillings for him.
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Samuel Huff says that he will pay James Goad $10.00.
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Bird Smith says that he will give Samuel Huff 30 acres of land.
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Weddle informs Samuel Huff of his welfare after his trip and what he saw while he traveled.
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Keef promises 8 dollars to be paid on or before November 1, 1806.
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Indenture between Bird Smith and William Thompson, for land on the west fork of Little River in Montgomery County, VA.
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Huff promises to pay John Snyder one pound and nine pence.
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Promises 4 dollars, 4 shillings and two sixpences.
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Fine of 1 dollar and 50 cents to Samuel Huff for delinquency at Battalion and Augt. Musters
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Montgomery County loan account in the name of Samuel Huff
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Hylton tells her husband about the birth of her daughter and about the family helping to get the corn in.
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Hylton talks about traveling from Abingdon, VA to Saltville, VA and about where they are going next.
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Hylton tells his wife that he is going to start marching from Kentucky to Virginia soon. He also instructs her to sell the cows at home.
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Near Petersburg, Hylton tells his wife about the camp and getting his picture taken to send to her.
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Lorenzo Hylton tells Burwell Hylton to tell his wife that he has sent a picture to her and to look for it at Uncle Bryant's.
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Hylton updates his wife on his recovery since his injury.
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Slusher informs Barbara Hylton of the death of her husband, Lorenzo.
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Five dollar confederate bond.
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Isa Hylton writes to Barbara regarding Lorenzo Hylton's death.
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Note telling the recipient that they will be receiving a lock of hair.
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Hubbard tells her sister that they've both lost their companions and talks about moving on with the children.
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Huff tells her sister that misfortune has made her move to another place in Putnam County.
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Promissory note marking the payment of eight dollars and 90 cents to Riley Hylton.
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Huff asks her sister for news of her health and tells her about a baby who died recently after falling ill. *on back of letter - another letter from…
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Assignment of real estate in Patrick County, VA., of James Dillion to his widow, Barbara Dillion.
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Letter regarding Lorenzo D. Hylton's gravesite in Marietta, Georgia. Certificate of Hylton's war record.
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"United forever" stitched with two hearts with an arrow through them.
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Hylton writes a poem to her husband, Lorenzo, about receiving the picture that he sent.
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Addressed to Mrs. Barbara Hylton of Floyd Co., VA.
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Hylton talks about what he heard about the battle at Richmond.
Ms1992_043_HullJohn_Letter_1863.pdf

Confederate soldier in the 4th Virginia Regiment, Co. D, Ewell Corps, Stonewall Brigade, during the Civil War. Letter written November 22, 1863, to…
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Letter from Everett Hutchins to his sister, written January 3, 1864 at Lookout Valley, Tennessee. Everett discusses winter quarters, the regiment's…
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Letter from Everett Hutchins to his sister, written on April 3, [1864], at Lookout Valley Tennessee. Everett discusses at length brother Warren's term…
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Confederate soldier in the 42nd Virginia Infantry writes from camp near Port Republic about personal and family matters, the battles of Port Republic…
Ms2003_006_Tice_003.pdf

Confederate soldier in the 42nd Virginia Infantry writes from camp near Romney about personal and family matters, the withdrawal of Union forces from…
Ms2003_006_Tice_001.pdf

Confederate soldier in the 42nd Virginia Infantry writes from Guinea Station about personal and family matters.
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Milton S. Koontz's Diary from the dates June 10, 1863 to December 31, 1863. Focuses primarily on the military related actions of each day
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Milton S. Koontz's Diary from March 1865 to May 1865. Primarily details the movements and actions of Koontz and his fellow troops.
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Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Shares experiences of camp life and his fellow soldiers. Includes an explanation of credit due in case…
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Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses prospects of peace, recent battles (Manassas) and the current ongoings in the army.
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Letter from George W. Koontz to his mother. Discusses current illness and letters recieved from others.
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Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Discusses recent ongoings in the war.
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