2 October 1864

Wilber, Z.F., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John H. Van Nuys

GLC07687.153

10 November 1864

Van Nuys, H.L., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro [John H. Van Nuys?]

Offers his condolences on the loss of his son, and talks at some length of a photograph he has sent of Samuel Watson Van Nuys. Briefly mentions local reaction to the election and the actions of Gen. Sherman.

GLC07687.155

1 December 1864

Shaw, Joseph, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John H. Van Nuys

offers condolences on the loss of Van Nuys's son and brief news on the whereabouts of members of the family.

GLC07687.156

3 December 1864

Wilber, Z.F., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain A. C. Voris

Transmittal of Wilber's letter from Voris to unknown written on blank half leaf and dated 7 December [1864].

GLC07687.157

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

Print

Title: Capitol

One print entitled "Capitol" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

GLC08878.0222

12 September 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Ettie

Writes that Rosecrans was in Chattanooga with his regiment and he wishes he were there. Asks how his siblings Josh and Martt are getting along. Writes that rations have been reduced to half, but there is still plenty of potatoes and beef. Urges Ettie to send the pictures he's been waiting for as quickly as possible. Has sent home a selection of pictures of the regiment. Writes that the paymaster will be looking into whether the sentence of a court martial for paroled men is authorized. Thinks that paroled men are not soldiers. Believes there is a possibility that he will be discharged…

GLC06728.055

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Christian Science Church]

One untitled photograph circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of a large domed building (possibly the Christian Science Church of Boston, Massachusetts). Photographer unknown.

GLC08878.0205

1861-1877

Bell, Charles Milton, 1848-1893

Photograph

Title: Red Room in the White House

One photogravure entitled "Red Room in the White House" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the elaborately furnished red room. Caption notes "The portrait shown on the wall of this celebrated chamber is easily recognizable as that of President Arthur. The point of view in taking the photographs from the right and it must be looked at from the right to get the best perspective effect." Photgravure after a photograph by Charles Milton Bell.

GLC08878.0196

1861-1877

Print

Title: Smithsonian Institution

One print entitled "Smithsonian Institution" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Smithsonian Institution Washington D.C. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0198

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

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [The Monitor and Merrimac]

One unititled photograph circa 1861-1877. Depicts battle between the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimac, March 9, 1862. Photographer unknown.

GLC08878.0142

7 August 1863

Parrott, Henry C., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

He remarks that it has been a year and a day since he enlisted and though "there is no more signs of peace now than there was then," he is willing to stay for one more year. He expects that his sister has seen John who is no longer with his regiment. There do not seem to be any Confederates in the area. He is sorry to hear that their friends have died but "such is the fate of war & no one knows how soon his time may come to be served in a like manner." He encloses a photograph of himself.

GLC03858.02.14

circa 1861-1864

Photograph

Title: Photograph of John Weeks

GLC06728.119