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12 May 1862
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
He includes sketch with a soldier standing next to a cannon, tee pees, an American Indian and a banner that says "Union." He mentions a Sergeant Chas E. Hill.
GLC07705.062
20 January 1863
He copies out orders from Burnside regarding a meeting with the enemy. He includes a song, "Battle of Fredericksburg, Va."
GLC07705.129
21 February 1863
He talks about how good his coats fit. One has gold lace on the sleeves, the same as the Confederate soldiers wear, which confused some people. He went to the theater.
GLC07705.143
21 December 1862
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.
GLC07705.245
21 January 1864
Jackson, H. (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes about the performance of "Barney Williams and his Wife.."
GLC07705.299
11 May 1862
Watson, Sam (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes that the wounded of his regiment have come into town. The last page is an army song called "Marching Song."
GLC07705.305
16 March 1864
Cafferty, R.P. (fl. 1861-1864)
There was a defeat in Florida and Mr. Dernshaw has since returned North, leaving Captain Wheaton. On Monday the Union Theatre opened and was a great success.
GLC07705.418
1861-1877
Unknown
untitled [auction house]
B&W picture of men at an auction house. a painting is up for sale.
GLC08484.1
1865 ca.
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Carte de visite portrait of John Wilkes Booth
Possibly from a Brady negative.
GLC08521
circa 1838
[Pair of abolitionist slave tokens]
One token, dated 1838, depicts a kneeling, shackled female slave, accompanied by the words: "Am I not a woman & a sister." Verso depicts a laurel wreath surrounding "Liberty 1838." Other token depicts a male figure with inscription "Am I not a man...
GLC08551
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