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View of the City Hall

Black and white with yellow shading.

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Procession Passing Fifth Avenue Hotel

Black and white with yellow shading. Depicts Lincoln funeral procession.

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No. 86 North Moore Street, N.Y. 1865-In this House the Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Speaker of the House of Representatives was Born

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Interior of the State Arsenal 57th st. Occupied by the 7th N.Y.V. (Steuben Regiment) 1861

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Departure of the Remains (of Abraham Lincoln)

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View of Albany, N.Y. from Greenbush

One can see the train and sailboats along the water.

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The Cooper Institute--Eighth Street--New York

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View of Broadway

Includes Trinity Church and the City Hotel.

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Panorama of the Embarkation of the Fire Zouaves on Board the Baltic Apr. 29th, 1861 Taken Foot of Spring and Canal St.

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View of the 5th Ward Museum Hotel, Cor. West Broadway & Franklin St 1864

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State Arsenal in Central Park 57th St. Troops Leaving for the War

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Departure of the 7th Regiment N.Y. S.M. Friday April 19th, 1861. View of Broadway, Cor. Courtland St.

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The Bible-House--Cooper Institute--Tompkins Market

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Soldier's Depot-Receiving Room, (1st Floor)

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Established by Christian G. Gunther Esq.
Father of the Present Mayor in 1820

His "Fashionable Fur Establishment" is shown.

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The Last of the Havemeyer Estate--Union Home & School for Soldier's Children 58th st near 8th ave.

Engraving depicts large white house with American flag and gazebo.

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to James G. Wilson, Esq.

All applications for copies of the new Register must be made to the Senate.

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to Sir

Very difficult to read but looks like "It was reported this morning that Gen R.E. Lee died of his wounds," which of course would have been a false report.

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to My Dear Mother

He writes that so far the life of a soldier has been peaceful because the hard fighting they expected did not occur. He is in the Salem Mechanic Light Infantry. The city of Washington was the dirtiest place he ever saw.

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to Bro. Sherman

He hasn't been able to write because there have been so many wounded under his care, both Union and Rebel soldiers. He describes particular soldiers he was able to save.

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to Jule

He wandered into the hospital and found one of his lieutenants dying. Before he died he confessed to having been led into joining in doing him a great wrong.

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Washington Market 1859

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The Seventh Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y., Leaving New York, April 19th, 1861, For the Defense of Washington

From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.

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Map of Georgetown and the City of Washington

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to Capt. Majaw

He writes that the Resolute has returned from Alexandria and wishes the Capt. a Merry Christmas.

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to Thomas Hillhouse

He will be transmitting muster rolls of the field and the staff and companies of the 47th regiment.

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to Gen. Mauram

He requests a pattern of Haverlock suited to their regiment.

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to Gen. Hillhouse

"I can learn nothing of the whereabouts of the Monticello regiment--will you please advise me of its completion and when and where I shall pay?" Letter from the paymaster.

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to Unknown

Mentions John Ballard. Letter is almost illegible but he also mentions a Colonel that was arrested.

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to Sir

He tells of his journey onboard the Ohio toward Fortress Monroe. he describes the ship and coming in harbors in New York, Rhode Island, and Deleware.

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to Mr. Baker

He describes his journey since they left Philadelphia. The commander of the boat is a man named John L. Davis, "who fears nothing but his maker." He mentions that he is sick of the war and currently they have been waiting for the Massachusetts to...

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to Mr. Thurman

He does not like their Captain. He describes Captain Parks as cowardly. All the men dislike him. Credit should be given where it's due he says and lists several officers he approves of.

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to William Gifford

Charles thanks William for the package he sent of various food stuffs. He then describes his daily activities as a soldier. There was a chance for a fight but the Rebels have not shown themselves.

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to Sister

Albert has been very busy and this has delayed writing to his sister.They've been working hard loading horse teams. But things are easier now. He describes his meals.

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to Madam

A thank you letter from Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee for the fair that was held at the saloon.

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to Friend Fen

William writes that his life is very dull. The only excitement comes when they're on picket. They occasionally exchange shots with the Rebels and this results in 4 or 5 getting killed.

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to Mr. Thurman

Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.

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to Unknown

They are currently camped at Locust Point in Chesapeake Peak Bay. They thought they knew what what it was to be a soldier when they left Camp Wheeler but they had no idea what was coming next.

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to Mr. Baker

In Baton Rouge, he was to take charge of the guns in defence. His wife arrived in New Orleans, only to lose all her luggage and escape with one dress. Later they went to Pattersonville where the fighting was severe. They mangaed to get some artillery...

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Captain Geo. Hawwoord

He informs him his company will be carried down on the steamer and he will confer with the captain of the "Shawsheeu" and he will land on the North side of Broad Creek. The purpose to capture some of the Whitefords men who are reportedly prowling...

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to My Dear Sister

He writes that he was remarkably fortunate to have gotten the position he did with his regiment. He goes on to desribe the battle of Bull Run. The real horrors of war were realized. They lost 5 men and 15 were wounded. Written at Fort Monroe

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to Father

He recently heard that General Berry was killed.

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Soldier's Depot, Dining Room (1st Floor)

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View of the N.Y. State Soldier's Depot, 50 & 52 Howard St.

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Pewter Mug Tavern & Tammany Hall, Frankfort St.--1860

A banner hangs from the roof proclaiming "Regular Democratic Nominations for President."

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Rail-Road Depot in 4th Ave. Cor. 27st.

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[Central Department of Metropolitan Police]

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Junction of Canal & Walker St. Near Centre St.

Mainly shows horse drawn carts and wagons at the junction of Canal and Walker.

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View of Vandewater St. Cor. Frankfort St. (1863)

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The Old "Gotham Inn"--In Bowery

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