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1861-1877
[The Capitol Building]
One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large, white, domed building (probably the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.). Engraver unknown.
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Capitol
One print entitled "Capitol" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
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The Capitol
One engraving entitled "The Capitol" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. In the forefront of the image, a crowd is gathered on the front lawn. Engraver unknown.
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1815-1860
Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894
[Pencil / charcoal drawing of house on a hill beside water, with sail boat in background.]
Appears to be early work.
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[Pencil drawing. Finely delineated. Shown from a distance through trees.]
JBB specialized in landscape view of towns before and after the Civil War
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16 March 1852
[Pencil sketch. Man on boulders]
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24 August 1853
[Pencil and watercolor. Scenic]
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16 May 1861
[Pencil and watercolor. House]
incompletely colored. Not clearly a Civil War related piece
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9 September 1862
Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882
[to his parents]
Reports that they are moving towards "Dixie's Army" slowly. Describes how he arrived to Odin Illinois. Asks that his parents visit him while he's in Illinois. Includes what seems to be a short poem on the verso of the page.
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11 September 1862
Arrived in Cincinnati at 3 am. Writes that he is nostalgic being in his old state again. Asks his parents to visit him.
GLC06728.023
22 September 1862
Writes that he arrived yesterday morning and that there are many troops in the city. There are orders to surrender the city and citizens have been instructed to leave.
GLC06728.024
10 October 1862
Writes that he is seven miles south of Bardstown and the rebels fled before the company arrived. Reports that General Thomas' division had a skirmish the day before yesterday. Writes that Buell is hated by his men.
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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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12 October 1862
Weeks, Thomas, fl. 1860
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...
GLC06728.027
28 October 1862
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...
GLC06728.028
2 November 1862
Writes that he is near Cave City six miles East of Mammoth Cave. He was finally given a tent to sleep in after a month of being tentless. Describes the recent battle of Perryville as "the heaviest storm ever I saw or heard." Some of the men of...
GLC06728.029
16 November 1862
Writes that the soldiers prefer Rosecrans to Buell. Reports that General Gilbert was arrested at Perryville. Continues to write about the battle of Perryville, which has led him to believe that rebels are not cowards but "brave as yankees dare to...
GLC06728.030
20 November 1862
Writes that General Negley is in command of the post. He has five months of pay overdue and does not know when he will get paid. Has heard from Holden who is not expected to live long. Reports that five men in the company have been killed.
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22 November 1862
Writes that soldiers are living in the state house in Tennessee, which is a "splendid piece of workmanship." However, the soldiers are not respectful of the building and keep it dirty at all times. Writes that the men are able to buy anything they...
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8 December1862
Reports the death of Capt. Holden from a wound through the muscle of the arm below the elbow. Also reports that one corporal was killed and two wounded, leaving four corporals on duty. He has finally been paid and hopes to be paid again soon....
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8 January 1863
Reports that he has a flesh wound in his right hip from the recent battle (battle of Murfreesboro). Also writes that he was taken prisoner and paroled. Ninety-six men from his company went to battle of which twenty-five men were killed or wounded....
GLC06728.034
15 January 1863
Writes that his wound is doing better. The main part of the army is about two miles south of Murfreesboro and the rebels are far ahead of them. States that his company has lost more men in the three battles (Pea Ridge, Perryville, Murfreesboro)...
GLC06728.035
3 February 1863
He is being kept in a dark room and is accompanied by "greybacks" and five or six others from the regiment. His wound is healing slowly, but doing well. Expects to be called to go to St. Louis. Written at the Exchange Barracks.
GLC06728.036
7 February 1863
Writes that he has had worse treatment since being paroled and will not be doing guard duty while he is on parole. Comments that if the fighting were left to the officers, there would be another Bull Run. Plans to visit home if he gets paid soon...
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12 February 1863
Complains about the rainy weather and the unpleasantness of the barracks. Does not know what goes on outside the barracks, although he can get a pass to go out.Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp
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16 March 1863
to Etta
Writes that he is on picket duty twice a week and that he was recently in Knoxville. Reports that contraband come into the lines every day to list for sugar. Also reports that the troops are currently engaged at Dandridge.
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25 March 1863
to his sisters
Complains about the monotony of the barracks. Left for Vicksburg early in the morning. Describes the eating habits of the soldiers and compares them to pigs eating swill. Writes that his eating utensils consist of a tin cup and a jack knife.
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30 March 1863
to Sarah Anne
Writes that he sent his overcoat to Oberlin as bail to his own name. Is expecting to leave tomorrow but does not mention where.
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9 April 1863
Reports that rebels have taken possession of a part of the Cumberland River, fifteen miles away. The rebels also burned a boat filled with sutler's goods. Describes the town of Clarksville and writes that there are two regiments of infantry, a...
GLC06728.042
12 April 1863
Reports that rebels captured a train and killed several soldiers a few days ago. After capturing the train they burned it and later skedddled. Included is a letter written the next day in which he writes that he saw Lafayette [Miller] and George...
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16 April 1863
Writes that George Mordoff came to visit him a few days ago. Reports that Ambrose Denman has gone home and that the 101st is close to their camp. Has received his six months pay ($60) and is forwarding it home. Sends his respects to family.
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28 April 1863
Writes that he visited the 101st and saw Billy Hutchinson and George Morse. Reports that the fortifications are of exceptional quality; better than those in Corinth. Has sent sixty dollars to his parents and asks them to save a dollar from the...
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16 May 1863
Has been on picket duty for six days. Writes that "contraniggers" and deserters are coming in fast and wishes his father "had a couple pigs to call him massa." Reports that he has seen some friends. Mentions "Hooker's -----" and explains that the...
GLC06728.046
17 May 1863
Writes that he has little duty to do except for picket duty. Comments on Hooker and states " I think I can see Hooker dying the same death as did Burnside and Little Mac." Discusses the Missouri compromise and abolition. Accuses his father of...
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31 May 1863
Writes that the company may have to move if Bragg weakens his force to reinforce the Vicksburg army. Reports the papers have erroneously reported that the company had marching orders. Includes a letter written on the following day. Writes that the...
GLC06728.048
22 June 1863
Writes that the paroled men were ordered to report to General Rosecrans on the 15th of June, but they reported on the 17th instead and were sent off. Is enjoying Camp Chase, as it is very pleasant and near the woods. Writes that the farther north...
GLC06728.049
3 July 1863
Writes that he is able to get vegetables of all kinds at reasonable rates. Reports that some of the boys took down a Secesh flag and put up the stars and stripes in its place. Writes that he has seen the "enticements" for reenlistments and believes...
GLC06728.050
22 July 1863
Has found a place to board and hopes to be played soon. Offers his pay to his parents but states that if they have no use for it, he will offer it to other soldiers who will not get paid this time. Writes that he may be able to get furlough but is...
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George Biddulph to his friend Frank, 3p. Writes that he left Murfreesboro and advanced to Tullahoma. No rebel forces were found at Tullahoma, as they had left five hours before. Writes that the company went after the rebels the next morning and...
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1 September 1863
to unknown
Writes that the Benton Banner is defunct because most of the soldiers have gone home. Is pleased by the news that Ohio will be drafted. Writes that he is expecting to be paid soon. Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp
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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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[1861-1864]
[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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October 1864
Davis, F. M., fl. 1864
[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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15 November 1864
Kuhan, J.M., fl. 1864
to "Agt. Adams Ex[press] Co."
Requesting the amount prepaid for shipment of Van Nuys's corpse to Franklin, Ind.
GLC07687.175
27 December 1864
[Poem about soldiers]
Four line poem about soldiers.
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1861-1864
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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28 October 1861
Cincinnati Gazette
From Western Virginia The Battle at Romney
Report of events at the Battle of Romney, Virginia
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31 October 1861
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.
GLC07687.179
1861
Greenfield Sentinel
The Soldiers Dream
Reprint of poem "The Soldier's Dream" by unknown. Found inside Van Nuy's 1861 diary.
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