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circa 1861-1865
Fishamango House
Railroad tracks are out front.
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Court House at Huntsville, AL
Partially obscured by trees.
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Huntsville Springs
[View of river. Damaged house in foreground. Wagons crossing river just behind the house.]
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[Four men standing near a dam [?] in foreground. Town visible in background.]
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Armstead & Taylor
View at Vicksburg
[Scenic view of town, probably from heights north of town. Gunboats docked along the shore.]
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[Scenic view of town, probably from heights south of town. Gunboats visible along the shore.]
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[Union encampment near castle-like structure. Bridge in foreground.]
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Court House at Vicksburg
Carriages lined up in front.
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1892
Jarvis, J.F., fl. 1892
"Veterans of the Army of the Potomac, National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A."
[Shows veterans standing near a model of a boat. Little girl in sailor suit in the foreground. Copyright information written in both English and Spanish.]
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1861 - 1865 ca.
"Capture of New Orleans"
[Photograph of painting showing an iron clad attacking a frigate. Sunken steamer in front, left corner.]
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1898
Young, R.Y., fl. 1898
Brigadier-General E.P. Ewes
He is seated on a horse. [Saddle blanket has a nine in the lower right corner.]
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"Sheridan's Monument National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia U.S.A."
[Copyright information written in both English and Spanish.]
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1884
"Union Commanders"
A composite photograph with individual images of Farragut, Sherman, Thomas, Meade, Lincoln, Grant, Hooker, Sheridan, Hancock arranged in a common setting to appear as if subjects all posed together.
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8 May 1945
Davis, T. J., fl. 1945
to All concerned
Reports congratulations from King George.
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10 May 1945
to All Concerned
Reports congratulations from President Truman, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Admiral King, Admiral Nimitz, the Queen of the Netherlands and the Prime Minister of Canada.
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1945
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
to All Members of the Allied Expeditionary Force
Eisenhower bids farewell to the allied expeditionary force. He is relinquishing command. He conveys his gratitude and admiration.
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7 February 1863
Braun, Sarah W., fl. 1863
to Sister (Ruthana Bloom)
She misses Virginia and fears the Rebls will invade. John has been working in the cabinet shop.
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15 April 1864
Lerew, Lydia F., fl. 1864
to brother and sister
Her son is very sick and will probably not survive. She describes his sickness. Other family members are mentioned as well.
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10 June 1864
T. A. S., fl. 1864
to sister
Author describes the different crops they have been growing and how successfully this year. He talks about mutual acquaintances and shares their sicknesses and other news.
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1862
Casey, Silas, 1807-1882
Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, And Manoevres of the Soldier...
An instruction book focusing on infantry tactics. Features School of the Battalion parts I-V. Provides detailed descriptions of movements and exercises. Features illustrations.
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1 September 1864 - 14 September 1864
Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904
Diary [September 1864]
He describes the weather and his daily activities which include being on guard and other work. He talks about the mail he received and any notable news he has learned. He mentions a fight on Sept. 12th very briefly.
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15 September 1864 - 30 September 1864
He records the weather in each entry. A notable entries occurs on Sept. 16th when he describes the death of his friend Delano.
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1 October 1864 - 30 October 1864
Diary [October 1864]
He records the weather in each entry. He spends a great deal of time on the weather in this one. He talks about the mail he received and activities like going on picket and listening to a sermon.
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1 November 1864 - 31 December 1864
Diary [Nov.-Dec. 1864]
He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives. In early November he talks about the election. In December he mentions Hood and Sherman noting that Hood "was whipped real bad."
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1 July 1865 - 30 September 1865
Diary [July-Dec. 1865]
He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives.On July 22, he mentions a fellow soldier whose body they were unable to find. He often goes through his day, saying who he had dinner with and any other notable activities.
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7 June 1897-15 October 1902
Check Book
Records transactions from 1897 -1902. Includes blank checks and balance book.
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9 March 1900 - 2 September 1904
Records transactions from 1900 -1904. Includes check written out M. Arthur for the amount of $500 and another in the amount of $1250. Other checks are blank.
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1900
Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur
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to "Comrades of Co. I, 20th Inft. Wisc. Vols."
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23 November 1861
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
to Brother Henry
The first place they visited in Mt. Vernon was Washington's tomb. Then they saw the gardens and the orchard.Next they went to the house. There were many things in the house including pistol holster and a large piano. Written in Camp Lyon.
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7 May 1863
to Brother H. (Henry)
They are about a hundred miles from Lousiville now. He says he has been very lucky the last few years. They have lost very few men to sickness and they have been lucky on the battlefield. He was disappointed to learn that a colonel of theirs was...
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4 October 1863
Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865
He went to a mass meeting out in Carthage. He saw several distinguished speakers including a poet. At the hospital, they are expecting a lot of wounded from Nashville.
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25 October 1863
He had a good visit with his father. There are some very sick people at the hospital and this keeps him busy. He hopes his brother will escape the draft.
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3 November 1863
They had to stay in the barracks for a while and were not allowed to do much. However through the help of some friends they managed to get out every night. Theyw ere treated as straglers or deserters. He is sorry to hear his brother is drafted.
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2 November 1861
There was heavy firing going on down the river yesterday afternoon. They brought in the wounded this afternoon. Last night one of the third regiment shot his hand off. Written in Camp Lyon .
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6 November 1861
Tomorrow morning the regiment marches toward Tahrick Church. Many think the South will sue for peace in about six weeks' time. Written in Camp Lyon
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16 November 1861
There was a report about a small fight in Western Virginia in the morning paper. He has been catching colds lately and has an awful one right now. But he can take it for he is as 'tough as a bull." Written in Camp Lyon
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19 November 1861
He has explored Mt. Vernon in and out. He promises to write about it while on picket. The latest news from the naval fleet is that they were at Beaufort, SC and are now marching toward Charleston. Written in Camp Lyon
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1 December 1861
The regiment is camped in support of a battery about half a mile from Frederich. Their pickets are on one side and the Rebels are on the other. He writes that if his brother had told him before he enlisted taht he could endure such hardship he would...
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9 December 1861
They have been in their current location 8 weeks now. He does not know how much longer they will be there. Their pickets were fired upon by the Rebel cavalry.
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22 December 1861
No more furloughs will be granted. The Colonel is confident there will be a forward movement of the grand army.
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31 December 1861
The Rebel pickets are three miles away. There is firing on both the right and left. He wishes could get a chance to take a sleigh ride. He will get his next two months pay this morning.
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14 January 1862
The rebels have blockaded the Potomac down below her about 45 miles. They fired 21 shots. Once again he tells Henry not to enlist and to stay at home. Last night the pickets were firing.
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21 January 1862
They have been on picket guard for four days. They got paid but he hasn't had a chance to send him money yet. It has been very muddy because of the rains.
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30 January 1862
to Father
He thanks him father for the package. It contained everything he most needed.He goes over the money he has sent so far and what should happen if doesn't make it home.
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6 February 1862
to Brother H (Henry)
He says everything is dull lately. Dull and muddy. He tells him he received the box that father sent.
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7 February 1862
Spencer, Edgar, fl. 1860
to Friend Henry
Last week on picket duty, they shot twelve rebels and took a couple prisoners.
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23 February 1862
There is much excitement over Fort Donaldson [Fort Donelson] and Burnsides' Expedition. They should make a forward movement soon. He likes the picture Henry sent.
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They left camp about a week ago and are now near Newport News. They have better sleeping quarters than ever before. A mutual friend is in the hospital.
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