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Civil War

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Use this heading for collections related to the American Civil War, including materials created after 1865 that have significant Civil War content. Also use the LCSH heading: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Found in 1431 Collections and/or Records:

Nancy (Nannie) G. Figgat Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-080
Abstract

A collection of two letters written by Nancy (Nannie) Figgat to her husband Private Charles Figgat, of the 1st Regiment, Virginia Cavalry, Company C.

Dates: 1863

John Filtzmoyer Damage Claim,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-016
Abstract

The collection consists of a claim for damages by John Filtzmoyer dated April 14, 1865.

Dates: 1865

Conrad C. Fisher Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-064
Abstract

Letter from Corporal Conrad C. Fisher, Company B, 76th Pennsylvania Infantry, during the American Civil War, written in Virginia on January 2, 1865, and focusing on a recent military expedition to Wilmington, North Carolina, by sea; an infestation of body lice; and the recent execution of six deserters.

Dates: 1865

George Fitch Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-139
Abstract

This letter was written by George Fitch, a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War, to his brother Charlie in a camp near Falmouth, Virginia, on April 11th, 1863. The letter contains information on a review conducted by General Joe Hooker and John Sedgewick, as well as a visit with president Abraham Lincoln.

Dates: 1863

William Fitzgerald Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-142
Abstract

The William Fitzgerald Letter was written by William Fitzgerald of Company I, 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery of the Union Army in a camp near Petersburg on June 28th, 1864, and was addressed to his sister. The letter contains information on the condition of his regiment, where he traveled, and his family.

Dates: 1864

George W. Fitzinger Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2017-039
Abstract

The collection connsists of a single letter written by George W. Fitzinger to his cousin, James Barclay, on August 29, 1861.

Dates: 1861

John Buchanan Floyd Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-015
Abstract

Letter from Confederate Brigadier General John Buchanan Floyd (1806-1863), written at Camp Jackson (Wytheville, Virginia) to Confederate Secretary of War LeRoy Pope Walker, soliciting an officer's commission for former West Point cadet B. A. Terrett.

Dates: 1861

Charles W. Folsom Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-085
Abstract

This collections contains papers relating to Charles Folsom who served as a Quartermaster with the 20th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry in the latter years of the American Civil War.

Dates: 1865 - 1865

R. H. Ford Civil War Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-030
Abstract

The collection contains a letter from R. H. Ford to his son, Willie. The letter dates from September 3, 1862 and originates from Knoxville.

Dates: 1862

Fort Pickens, Winchester, Virginia, Civil War Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-004
Abstract

The Fort Pickens, Winchester, Virginia, Civil War Letter concerns the creator, "GHD", telling his wife, Lizzie, that he has arrived in Winchester following a recent skirmish and local regimental activities.

Dates: 1861