January 19, 1865

Voris, A.C., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to uncle

GLC07687.159

3 September 1861-5 December 1861

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Diary

Title: [diary]

Commences: "Bid friends farewell and left for camp Morton to enter the service of "Uncle Sam."

GLC07687.160

1 June 1862-19 October 1862

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Diary

Title: [diary]

daily life, troop movements, visits home.

GLC07687.161

20 October 1862-10 May 1863

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Diary

Title: [diary]

daily life, troop movements, and news of the war.

GLC07687.162

11 May 1863-16 October 1863

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Diary

Title: [diary]

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

1861-1877

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843

Engraving

Title: Battle of Bunker Hill

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Bunker Hill" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the death of General Joseph Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 18, 1775. In the center of the paiting General Joseph Warren collapses in the arms of a fellow American who pushes away the incoming bayonett of a British officer. On the right side of the painting an enlisted African American man stands behind a British solider. Caption notes "from the celebrated picture by Trumbull." Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0050

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: The Battle of Bunker Hill

One engraving entitled "The Battle of Bunker Hill," circa 1861-1877. Similar to John Trumbull's painting "Battle of Bunker Hill" but image is reversed. Depicts the death of General Joseph Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. In the center of the painting General Joseph Warren collapses in the arms of a fellow American who pushes away the incoming bayonett of a British officer. On the left side of the image an enlisted African American man stands behind a British solider. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0051

29 September 1864

Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Updates his friend on regimental news since his departure. Writes about some news that the rebels had attacked Dalton and had a garrison of 44th USCT surrounded.

GLC06728.076

ca 1861-1864

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of three Union officers in uniform]

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

GLC07687.165

ca 1861-1864

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of Samuel Watson Van Nuys]

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

GLC07687.166

7 December 1861

Vajen, J.H., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: [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

29 March 1862

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph manuscript

Title: In Camp on Banks of Shenandoah near Strasburgh, Virginia

GLC07687.168

20 May 1862

Lamberton, Samuel, fl. 1862

Autograph document signed

Title: [Description of Van Nuys by his commanding officer]

GLC07687.169

20 September 1864

Hills, T.M. (doctor), fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [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

2 October 1864

Hills, T. Morton, fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [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

2 October 1864

Wilber, Z.F., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [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

15 September 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.101

27 September 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.102

1861-1877

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

GLC07687.103

1861-1877

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

GLC07687.104

1861-1877

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

GLC07687.105

1861-1877

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

GLC07687.106

24 October 1861

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Travels to Switz[?] recently for a family meeting. Samuel Voris [relationship unclear] was buried the day they arrived for the meeting. Describes the effort at home to gather clothing for soldiers ("Jake Davis....says he has a wagon bed full.") Several at home have been striken with typhoid fever. Asks "Did your Reg. Run (Cowardly) at the green Briar fight?" Includes a clipping reporting Col. Baker killed, among other news.

GLC07687.109

1 November 1861

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Daily activities around the farm. Resumes letter two days later (3 November), and again mentions the outbreak of typhoid fever. He has heard that one fourth of Capt. William's company is sick, and that John Hervey [Harvey?] Voris accidently shot himself in the foot while sleeping on his rifle. Also discusses a letter relating details of the Confederate army's attack on Humbolt, Kansas.

GLC07687.110

14 November 1861

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Good condition of the hogs at home. Speculates that the price of pork will depend largely on the actions of the Army. Expresses frustration at the Army's general lack of progress and frequent change of ccommand.

GLC07687.111