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daily life, troop movements, and news of the war. 5 July reads: "The enemys loss has been enormous. Our men also suffered severly--especially our artillery. [B]ehind one of our batteris were 30 dead horses. The stench is almost unbearable."

GLC07687.163

[Portrait of three Union officers in uniform]

Portrait of three Union officers in uniform [with Van Nuys seated at right?].

GLC07687.165

[Portrait of Samuel Watson Van Nuys]

Half length seated portrit of Van Nuys in uniform, wearing kepi.

GLC07687.166

[Commission for J. H. Van Nuys to carry donated goods]

Commission for J. H. Van Nuys to carry donated goods for the 7th, 9th, 13th, and 14th Indiana Regiments stationed in Western Virginia

GLC07687.167

In Camp on Banks of Shenandoah near Strasburgh, Virginia

GLC07687.168

[Description of Van Nuys by his commanding officer]

GLC07687.169

[Invoice for embalming Van Nuys's body]

Invoice for embalming Van Nuys's body. Notes payment received. On stationery of "Drs. Brown & Alexander, Embalmers of the Dead."

GLC07687.170

[Receipt for charges incurred in shipment of Van Nuys's body to Franklin, Ind.]

Receipt for charges incurred in shipment of Van Nuys's body to Franklin, Ind. On stationery of "Drs. Brown & Alexander, Embalmers of the Dead;" signed by Hills as agent to armies operating against Richmond.

GLC07687.171

[Invoice to John H. Van Nuys for charges incurred by embalming, express shipment, and telegraphing]

Invoice to John H. Van Nuys for charges incurred by embalming, express shipment, and telegraphing.

GLC07687.172

to Father

He writes about his daily schedule. In his off hours he lifts weights, works on his arithmetic, takes a stroll or rides a horse...dines with Andy Dobbs...

GLC07705.168

to Richard H. Jackson

He is happy to find his son in good health. The weather in Central Park has improved but soon winter will come and people will be skating. Last page is written over.

GLC07705.287

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the weather mainly and how there has been excellent sleighing.

GLC07705.298

to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that she is learning to skate. She tells Richard also of an incident in which she and other visited a soldiers' camp. One of the soldiers was drunk and insulted her.

GLC07705.326

to Richard H. Jackson

She is glad he is learning to sidesaddle well. She also warns him not to dream so loud and finds the idea of him calling her name in his sleep funny.

GLC07705.337

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about how bad the winter is but it is great for sleighing.

GLC07705.345

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that they have had beautiful sleighing and informs him he will be on Broadway when his regiment arrives.

GLC07705.356

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He gives the news about his family who are mostly sick and inquires about Fred Snow. Gus Snow "went to war with the Treasury of the Perry Base Ball Club..."

GLC07705.387

to Richard H. Jackson

He describes the Boat Club Championship race.

GLC07705.388

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He writes that he has no confidence in the leaders but he has a lot of confidence in the soldiers. He says the boys are all fine and they are great card players.

GLC07705.411

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He asks how Jackson spent his fourth of July. He fished all day. He mentions the girls and how they miss him.

GLC07705.434

to Richard H. Jackson

Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.

GLC07705.435

[Collection of photographs related to Black military troops, 1914-1948][Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of photographs dated approximately 1914-1948. Consists of ten photographs that depict Black soldiers who served during World War I and World War II. Also include are images that show the life of integrated troops.

GLC09720

[Collection of photographs related to African American life, 1918-1980] [Decimalized .01-.11]

Collection of photographs related to African American life dated approximately 1918-1980. Consists of 11 photographs that depict people captured in recreation, fulfilling agricultural work, at social clubs and portraits.

GLC09724

[Group of soldiers relaxing]

One undated black-and-white group photograph of soldiers, in casual dress, sitting around tables relaxing. A checkers board is on the table as well as some drinks. The group is integrated. (similar to GLC09720.04)

GLC09720.03

[Group of men sitting at dining tables]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of soldiers, in casual dress, seated around dining tables. The men in the foreground are playing cards. The group is integrated. (similar to GLC09720.03)

GLC09720.04