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Upper Silesia

Bief history of Silesia, geographical considerations, industry, the Paris Decision, population. He also tells some of his personal experiences in the region.

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Le Mie Prigoni [German] , The Ideal Poland, The Epitaph and Appel a La France [French]

Ideal Poem written for the Princess Maria-Sorgueevan Troubetskoy. A Fullness of Unspent Passion/And Passing the Love of a a Woman/A A Glory on Faces Ashen/A Pain Which is Scarcely Human.

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P.S.

I send to all those with you as to you yourself my sincerest remembrance. Write to me at the following address.

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to Sister

They struck tents the day before yesterday and are now under marching orders and are told to be ready to go at a moment's later. He says the officers are are more interested in money than they are in the union.

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1863 Diary

Henry Cook describes his life in camp, including his reading and other pasttimes, day trips into cities, soldiers' pay, food, and signal corps duty. He also writes of the movements of the signal corps and of his regiment (9th NJ Volunteers) in...

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Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Incoming Messages

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Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Outgoing Messages

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Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Incoming Messages

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Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Outgoing Messages (Political)

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to son and daughter

He writes of how the soldiers have been stealing his horses. A friend gave birth to a new baby.

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an I Owe You note

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to my dear mother

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to my dear mother

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to my dear mother

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to my dear mother

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to mother

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to mother

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to mother

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to mother

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to Lile Miller

In this letter, Michael M. Miller writes home to his wife. He wishes she is well and says he is feeling better since the last time he wrote. He mentions that he feels like he has nothing to do but sit around. He also writes that the army is trying to...

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to Lile Miller

In this letter, Michael M. Miller writes home to his wife. He wishes her a merry Christmas and hopes this is the last Christmas apart from her. Him and a friend went to a nearby place to eat and had a big meal for the holiday which he was happy about...

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to Lile Miller

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to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

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to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

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to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

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to Lile Miller

Written from Camp at Brestow Station. He discusses whether "Grandpap's house" will be suitable to rent. Mentions that they are likely to have more visitors after the war as he will want to invite over his friends from the army and discuss their...

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to Lile Miller

Writing from Camp at Brestow Station in Virginia, Miller thanks his wife for writing so often, but insists he doesn't need her to send him "a Box", presumably of food because "we now get fresh Bread all the time". He describes the rations in more...

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to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

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to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

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to Willis and Sallie

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his brother, Willie, and his sister, Sallie, having heard from Ella Wat that they had heard nothing from him. He describes the defeat of 3000 troops at Annandale and the loss of 300 troops to death or imprisonment. He...

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to Sallie and Mother

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister, Sallie, and his mother from Camp Fisher. He is not able to secure a furlough, so he will not be able to visit home soon. He feels certain that a major move is likely, though he does not know to where. The...

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to Sallie and the babies

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister, Sallie, and her children from Goldsboro, NC. He speaks of Union troops advancing toward Kinston, NC, and he describes life in camp, including the mild winter and his commissary duties. Davison writes that he...

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to Sister and the babies

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister and her children from Black Water Bridge, South Hampton County, VA. He says that he has been ordered back to his previous company, though his services probably will not be needed much longer. He is anxious to...

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to Wife

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to Wife

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to Wife

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to Wife

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to Wife

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to Wife

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to William W. Alwater

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to my dear mother

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to my dear mother

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to my dear mother

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to my dear mother

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to George

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to mother

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to mother

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to mother

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to mother

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1862 Diary

Henry Cook writes daily entries on camp life, including rations, illness, gambling, picket duty, construction projects, pay, and promotions. He includes information on military actions (battles at Fort Donelson, Fort Macon, and [Pea?] Ridge), as well...

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1864 Diary

In this diary, dated from January through November, 1864, Henry Cook documents life in the US Signal Corps. Stationed near New Bern, NC, Cook writes of matters of daily life--meals, rations, guard duty, trips to town, construction projects--and of...

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General Orders No. 25

Medical officers are assigned to duty.

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Certificate of Leave of Absence

2. 3p. + docket. 24x19.5 cm. [Journey?] Point, La, [Marly] Mills to G.W. Eastman and H.W. Herman, General Surgeons of The 17th Corps and 2nd Brigade of the 6th Div. 29 May 1863. "Circular" from [Marly] Mills, Medical Director of the Department...

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Report of Sick and Wounded

3. 4 p. 45x29 cm. Henly, John W. TDS: s.l. Report of Sick and Wounded in the 109th Illinois Regiment. March 1863.

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Circular from Medical Diretcor

4. 3 p. + docket. 24.8x19.6 cm. Branch, J.H. ALS: Headquarters of the Department of the Tennessee, to L.D. Kellog and H.M. Herman. 13 April 1863.

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Commission of John W. Henly

5. 2 p. 25x19.5 cm. Kemble AL: Vicksburg, Mississippi to "Medical Inspector U.S.A." This certificate states that J.W. Henly has had a protracted and sporatic fever, and should be granted a leave of absence. This motion is seconded on the back...

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William Strong (Judge)

Bust portrait.

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Charles Sumner

Bust portrait.

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Culvert between Nashville and Chattanooga, TN

[Man sitting on stone bridge]

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Lookout, Mt. ,TN

[Scenic view of valley with three men sitting on jutting edge of mountain on right side of the photo.]

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Lookout Mt, , TN

[Ten men posing in different place on the mountain. Large rock formation in the upper right corner.]

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Lookout Mt, , TN

[Six officers posed on jutting edge of Mountain.]

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Bank Building

Bank Building Headquarters.

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Seminary at Corinth

Partially obscured by two large trees.

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Fishamango House

Railroad tracks are out front.

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Court House at Huntsville, AL

Partially obscured by trees.

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Huntsville Springs

[View of river. Damaged house in foreground. Wagons crossing river just behind the house.]

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Huntsville Springs

[Four men standing near a dam [?] in foreground. Town visible in background.]

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View at Vicksburg

[Scenic view of town, probably from heights north of town. Gunboats docked along the shore.]

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View at Vicksburg

[Scenic view of town, probably from heights south of town. Gunboats visible along the shore.]

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View at Vicksburg

[Union encampment near castle-like structure. Bridge in foreground.]

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Court House at Vicksburg

Carriages lined up in front.

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"Veterans of the Army of the Potomac, National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A."

[Shows veterans standing near a model of a boat. Little girl in sailor suit in the foreground. Copyright information written in both English and Spanish.]

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"Capture of New Orleans"

[Photograph of painting showing an iron clad attacking a frigate. Sunken steamer in front, left corner.]

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Brigadier-General E.P. Ewes

He is seated on a horse. [Saddle blanket has a nine in the lower right corner.]

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"Sheridan's Monument National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia U.S.A."

[Copyright information written in both English and Spanish.]

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"Union Commanders"

A composite photograph with individual images of Farragut, Sherman, Thomas, Meade, Lincoln, Grant, Hooker, Sheridan, Hancock arranged in a common setting to appear as if subjects all posed together.

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to All concerned

Reports congratulations from King George.

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to All Concerned

Reports congratulations from President Truman, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Admiral King, Admiral Nimitz, the Queen of the Netherlands and the Prime Minister of Canada.

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to All Members of the Allied Expeditionary Force

Eisenhower bids farewell to the allied expeditionary force. He is relinquishing command. He conveys his gratitude and admiration.

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to Sister (Ruthana Bloom)

She misses Virginia and fears the Rebls will invade. John has been working in the cabinet shop.

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to brother and sister

Her son is very sick and will probably not survive. She describes his sickness. Other family members are mentioned as well.

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to sister

Author describes the different crops they have been growing and how successfully this year. He talks about mutual acquaintances and shares their sicknesses and other news.

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Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, And Manoevres of the Soldier...

An instruction book focusing on infantry tactics. Features School of the Battalion parts I-V. Provides detailed descriptions of movements and exercises. Features illustrations.

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Diary [September 1864]

He describes the weather and his daily activities which include being on guard and other work. He talks about the mail he received and any notable news he has learned. He mentions a fight on Sept. 12th very briefly.

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Diary [September 1864]

He records the weather in each entry. A notable entries occurs on Sept. 16th when he describes the death of his friend Delano.

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Diary [October 1864]

He records the weather in each entry. He spends a great deal of time on the weather in this one. He talks about the mail he received and activities like going on picket and listening to a sermon.

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Diary [Nov.-Dec. 1864]

He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives. In early November he talks about the election. In December he mentions Hood and Sherman noting that Hood "was whipped real bad."

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Diary [July-Dec. 1865]

He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives.On July 22, he mentions a fellow soldier whose body they were unable to find. He often goes through his day, saying who he had dinner with and any other notable activities.

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Check Book

Records transactions from 1897 -1902. Includes blank checks and balance book.

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Check Book

Records transactions from 1900 -1904. Includes check written out M. Arthur for the amount of $500 and another in the amount of $1250. Other checks are blank.

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Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur

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Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur

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to "Comrades of Co. I, 20th Inft. Wisc. Vols."

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to General

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to T.D Porter

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Pressed Flower

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Pressed Flower

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Pressed Flower

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Official Presidential Pardon for P.B Jones

Andrew Johnson grants P.B Jones a full pardon for any offenses committed.

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