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[to his parents]

Mentions the battle of Perryville and writes that his regiment had over one hundred killed and wounded; his company suffered three killed and eight wounded. Reports that he got through the battle without a scratch. Writes that the battle of Pea...

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to Lt. Holden

Weeks' father, Thomas, inquires about the condition of John after the battle of Perryville. He writes: "so please answer and oblige a fraternal brother." Also included is a response from C.L. Hozl on behalf of Lt. Holden. He writes that John was...

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to his parents

Requests that his parents send him a short history of the recent Perryville battle if they come across one. Writes that he saw some friends from the 101st. Also writes that he has marched from his camp near Crab Orchard back to Danville and then...

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[Army Transports on the Tennessee River]

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[Army Transport ascending rapids of Tennessee River]

See 7000.33 for smaller version.

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[Army Bridge across Tennessee River at Bridgeport]

See 7000.33 for smaller version.

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[Ruins of Army Bridge across Tennessee River at Bridgeport]

pontoon bridge in course of construction.

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[Army Bridge across Tennessee River at Chattanooga]

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[Second View of Army Bridge across Tennessee River in Chattanooga]

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[Military RR Bridge across Tennessee River at Bridgeport]

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[Military RR Bridge across Chattanooga Creek]

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[Van Nuys, Mollie and Charlie?]

Portrait of a little girl seated on a chair with a young boy standing beside her.

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[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.

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[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.

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[Receipt for $5.00]

Receopt for $5.00 received from John H. Van Nuys for telegram to Franklin, Ind. On United States Military Telegraph stationery.

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to "Agt. Adams Ex[press] Co."

Requesting the amount prepaid for shipment of Van Nuys's corpse to Franklin, Ind.

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[Poem about soldiers]

Four line poem about soldiers.

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List of field Staff and Line Officers of Fourth Regiment U.S. : Colored Troops

Shows Van Nuys as 1st Lieut. of Co. H.

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From Western Virginia The Battle at Romney

Report of events at the Battle of Romney, Virginia

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The Retirement of General Scott

Reprints Scott's letter of resignation to Simon Cameron, Lincoln's address acknowledging the resignation, Scott's reply to Lincoln, and Cameron's letter to Scott.

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The Soldiers Dream

Reprint of poem "The Soldier's Dream" by unknown. Found inside Van Nuy's 1861 diary.

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The Franklin Jeffersonian

Contains obituary of Samuel Watson Van Nuys on page 2; also contains news of the upcoming election.

GLC07687.183

Indiana War Expenses

Reprints an exchange between Mr. Wickliffe and Mr. Porter in the House of Representatives concerning charges of mismanagement bt Gov. Morton of Indiana in preparing troops for battle

GLC07687.184

[Lafayette Courier]

Contains two short items: one a quote by Hon. Albert S. White pertaining to the conquest of the Potomac; the other a report by Maj. Milroy of the 9th Regt. Indiana: "...since that regiment left Indiana, there have been 44 deaths from sickness, and 20...

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Relief of Lucknow by Sir Henry Havelock

One engraving entitled "Relief of Lucknow by Sir Henry Havelock" dated 1870. Depicts British troops lead by Sir Henry Havelock restoring order during the Indian rebellion in Lucknow, September 25, 1857. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo...

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Massacre of the Memlooks

One engraving entitled "Massacre of the Memlooks" dated 1870. Depicts a battle scene of the Massacre of the Memlooks, Egypt, 1811. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0186

Cawnpore

One engraving entitled "Cawnpore" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a river view of the city of Cawnpore, India. Two boats float in the river. In the distance, figures walk along a bridge parallel to the shoreline. Drawn by S. Prout. Sketched by Capt. R...

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Grand Durbar at Cawnpore After the Supression of the Sepoy Rebellion

One engraving entitled "Grand Durbar at Cawnpore After the Suppression of the Sepoy Revolt" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Lord Charles John Canning bestowing jewelry to a loyal Rajah, surronded by an audience of British and Indian men. Caption...

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A Suttee

One engraving entitled "A Suttee" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a Indian ritualistic suicide. A female figure sits atop her deceased husbands funeral pyre. A crowd of men and women observe the ritual. Caption notes "from a drawing in the possession of the...

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The Bombardment of Canton

One engraving entitled "The Bombardment of Canton" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a naval battle scene during the Battle of Canton, December 28-31, 1857. Engraved by E. Brandard from artwork by I.W. Carmichael.

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Sir Charles Napier Pursuing the Robber Tribes

One engraving entitled "Sir Charles Napier Pursuing the Robber Tribes" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a distant view of Sir Charles Napier commanding his troops through a mountain pass in pursuit of Robber tribes in India. Engraver unknown.

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Delhi

One engraving entitled "Delhi" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view everyday life in the city of Delhi, India. In the forefront of the image a cluster of figures converse by the roadside. In the background a figure walks alongside an elephant. Engraved by...

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Australie--Danse des Naturels

One engraving entitled "Australie-Danse des Naturels" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a ritual dance by nude Australian Aboriginal men and women. Engraved by S. Joliot after artwork by Victor Marie Felix Danvin.

GLC08878.0193

[Unidentified Large House]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large white house (possibly Mount Vernon). Engraver unknown.

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Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, NY

One engraving entitled "Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, N.Y." Depicts A view of Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, NY. On the left, a woman and three children stand on the roadside facing the manor house, across the road two cows and a pig rest. Caption...

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[Independence Hall]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of a bell tower (probably Independence Hall, Philladelphia, Pennsylvania). Engraver unknown.

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Residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Concord, Mass.

One engraving entitled "Residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Concord, Mass." circa 1861-1877. depicts a view of Nathaniel Hawthorne's house and surrounding nature. On the front lawn, a dog stands beside two women under the shade of a parisole. Engraved...

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Revere House

One engraving entitled "Revere House" dated 1770-1800. Depicts a view of Paul Revere's House. Caption notes, "Home of Paul Revere, North Square Boston 1770-1800. On the night of April 18th he went forth from here on his famous ride to Lexington and...

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[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.

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Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston

One photogravure after a recent photograph entitled, "Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston, Massachusetts. Caption notes "Phillips Brooks was a rector of Trinity Church from 1870-1891...

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"The Wayside"

One engraving entitled "The Wayside" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large house surrounded by trees. Engraver unknown.

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The President's House, From the River

One engraving entitled "The President's House From the River" circa 1861-1877. Dipicts a distant view of the President's house. In the foreground of the image two rowboats and one sailboat drift on the river. Three figures relax on the rivers edge.

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[View on Tennessee River]

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[View on Tennessee River]

Image is of rockcrops, river only makes up 1/3.

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[View on Tennessee River, near Chattanooga]

Image contains two sections of railroad tracks on surface of river, possibly floating, abandoned.

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[View on Tennessee River, near Chattanooga]

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[Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee]

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[View of Part of Chattanooga]

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[View of Barracks in Chattanooga]

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[View of Part of Chattanooga]

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