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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 6 (JAugust 15, 1863)]

Sketch of Major General Gideon J. Pillow.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 8 (August 29, 1863)]

Recollections of General T.J. "Stonewall" Jackson, "Jackson Is Dead".

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 9 (September 5, 1863)]

Sketch of Honorable James A. Seddon, Secretary of War of the Confederate States.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 10 (September 12, 1863)]

Sketch of General John H. Winder.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 11 (September 19, 1863)]

Sketch of Major General Arnold Elzey.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 13 (October 3, 1863)]

Sketch of General Mansfield Lovell & General Braxton Bragg, the hero of Chickamauga.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 14 (October 10, 1863)]

Sketch of Major General Joseph Wheeler and the Battle of Chickamauga.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 16 (October 24, 1863)]

Sketch of Brig. General R.E. Colston.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 20 (November 21, 1863)]

Sketch of Brig. General R.E. Colston.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 23 (December 12, 1863)]

Sketch of Illustration of the Battle of Malvern Hill.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 25 (December 26, 1863)]

Sketch of Lieut. General J.C. Pemberton, the defender of Vicksburg.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 2 (January 16, 1864)]

Sketch of Brig. Gneral J.R. Jones.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 4 (January 30, 1864)]

Sketch of Lieut. General A.P. Hill, reminiscences of the Battle of Anteitam.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 7 (February 20, 1864)]

Sketch of Lieut. General A.P. Hill, reminiscences of the Battle of Anteitam.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 8 (February 27, 1864)]

Sketch of Major General John A. Wharton of Texas.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 9 (March 5, 1864)]

Sketch of General William H.T. Walker.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 10 (March 12, 1864)]

Sketch of Brig. General James L. Kemper.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 11 (March 19, 1864)]

Sketch of Major General Simon Bolivar Buckner.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 12 (March 26, 1864)]

Sketch of General George E. Pickett of "Pickett's Charge" fame.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 13 (April 2, 1864)]

Sketch of Major General John C. Breckinridge and Illustration of "Laird's Anglo-Rebel Ram."

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 14 (April 9, 1864)]

Sketch of Brig. General Ambrose R. Wright.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 15 (April 16, 1864)]

Sketch of Brig. General Gordon of North Carolina.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 16 (April 23, 1864)]

Sketch of Major General C.M.Wilcox.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 17 (April 30, 1864)]

General Forrest's Attack on Fort Pillow.

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New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 259 (January 2, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Contains article "We Must Act Promptly" in regards to the "trouble between South Carolina and the General Government." This front-page article criticizes President Buchanan for inconsistencies in his actions towards South...

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New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 263 (January 7, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Front page: List of the Louisiana Southern Rights Ticket at the State Convention; article titled "A Southern Congress," says South Carolina has called for a Congress of the seceded Southern states -- asks "Shall Louisiana...

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New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 264 (January 8, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Results of elections to State Convention from New Orleans. A full ticket of secessionists is to be sent. References to Mississippi state convention, military preparations in Mississippi - including a call for the...

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New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 307 (February 27, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Reference to the gathering of the Southern Congress, which formed a committee to deal with public lands and also dealt with the formation of the cabinet. Announcement of Henry J. Ellet of Mississippi as Postmaster-General...

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New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 39 (April 18, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Published 6 days after the start of the war. Issue filled with military news, including troops movements. Contains "Full Particulars" of the "First Day's Bombardment of Fort Sumter." Update on the Virginia state...

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New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 42 (April 22, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Three columns of local military news on front page. Story about a local abolitionist, John Pike, who was arraigned before the New Orleans mayor -- he was released since no one would appear against him. It is believed he...

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New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 43 (April 23, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Front page article says the Confederacy has seized Harper's Ferry. Account of the capture of the steamship "Star of the West." Local news says "Abolition Sympathsizers to be Looked After." The meeting named ex-Brigadier...

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New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 44 (April 24, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Only has first 4 pages of the usual 8 pages per issue. Article titled "Affairs at Norfolk," reports that Norfolk Navy yard is being evacuated and several ships scuttled to keep them out of enemy hands. Short item...

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The outer picket line, winter

Marked "Plate 33." A stunning landscape with several tents and men in the foreground. The mountains dominate the background. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.4 x 40.2 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image...

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Traffic between the lines

Marked "Plate 35." Depicts pickets trading for coffee and tobacco between the fortified lines during a truce. the enemy's works, protected by abattis and cheveaux-de-frise, are seen in the background, with groups of soldiers on the parapet. The...

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Bummers

Marked "Plate 39." A group of cavalrymen huddles on a road, watching a body of men who have just appeared at the turn in a road. One says, "They're 'Johnnies,' boys, as sure as you're born." Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.3 x 40.3...

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to sister Ella

Written on the day South Carolina seceded from the Union. Jokingly writes that he dreamt of being at a party with agreeable young ladies, but was abruptly awakened when he fell off his chair. Reports of strong Union feelings in Washington City...

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to sister Kate

Letter is entitled "My Christmas gift to Kate". Describes his walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Christmas shopping season. Visits the navy yard and barracks with his friend Russ and remarks that Uncle Sam does not consider Christmas a...

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to sister Ella

States that there is a growing number of disunionists in the city: "the disease is evidently beyond the control of mortal man." Fears that Washington City will be stormed if Virginia and Maryland secede. Reports that the ship "The Brooklyn" has...

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[Pass for Eliza C. Skidmore and her agents]

Declares that Eliza C. Skidmore of Washington, D.C. has products of the "insurrectionary states" and has made arrangements to bring the products within Union military lines to sell them to agents authorized to purchase them on behalf of the United...

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[Pass for C.D. Wallace]

Writes, "C.D. Wallace is authorized to act as agent to use or transfer the above permit." Written on similar paper, and likely on the same day, as GLC02779.01. The permit referred to allows Skidmore to transfer products across military lines from...

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to Amanda Wilkinson

Written near Seven Pines, Virginia to his wife. He has rejoined his company and even though he has not been able to sit all day he is determined not to leave his post until he is "obliged" to. His company is "growing smaller everyday" and that one...

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to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at the Camp of Michigan 2nd Infantry to his wife. He states that he is glad to hear from everyone at home and is happy that his sister Wink's marriage is going so well. Is happy to hear that his wife is staying with his mother while she is...

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to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes that they crossed from Maryland into Virginia and are now camped between the Potomac River and Bull Run. States that their mission is to control the gaps of the Blue Ridge Mountains to prevent the rebels from advancing any further towards...

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to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at camp of the 2nd Michigan Infantry near Waterloo on the Rappahannock River to his wife. Writes that since her last letter they have marched a long way and are waiting for orders to move forward to Richmond, Virginia. Notes that General...

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to Johnny and Heber Buyers

Letter addressed to his nephews, Johnny and Heber. He wishes he could see them more often. Tells his nephew to be kind to the new baby so as to set a good example. Reports that the boys' father is doing well and sends his love. Written in Camp...

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to [Rebecca Frick]

Writes to his aunt, describing life at Camp Curtain. Reports that he is comfortable and should have no problem getting accustomed to camp life. Written at Camp Curtin.

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to sister Kate

Reports that he has a slight cold. Asks his sister to thank their aunt for the good advice contained in her letter to him. Hopes that the war will not last long and is quite sure that England will be getting involved soon. Describes his Christmas...

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Map of Fortress Monroe and surroundings

Includes an engraving with hand-written indications of where camp, mill creek, and a bridge are located. The map also indicates where fighting occurred and the course of the soldiers.

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to his sister

Complains of the dreary weather, which has brought down his spirits. Asks his sister to thank their aunt for the extra stamps she sent with her last letter, as stamps are very scarce and difficult for soldiers to obtain. States that Camp Hamilton...

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to his sister

Has just learned of a general order to stop outgoing mail but assures his sister that her mail to him will still be received. Advises her to be alert of any news from Big Bethel, Yorktown, Sewel's Point, Norfolk and Richmond. Reports that General...

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