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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:

Lancaster, Massachusetts, Civil War Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-088
Abstract

Letter written by Lancaster, Massachusetts, civilian during the American Civil War to brother, regarding the participation and battle losses of the 53rd Massachusetts Infantry at the Battle of Port Hudson, and conveying news of victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg.

Dates: 1863

Madison T. Lawson Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2017-057
Abstract

The collection contains a letter from Madison T. Lawson to his family, written in Lee County, Virginia, on March 28, 1864.

Dates: 1864

Henry M. Lazelle Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-109
Abstract

This collection contains a letter authored by Henry M. Lazelle, a Union officer during the Civil War.

Dates: 1911

Lee and His Generals

 Collection
Identifier: Art-214
Scope and Contents

Andrew E. Graham Co. Photography Lithographers, Washington, D.C. Copyright

Dates: n.d.

Lee and His Generals

 Collection
Identifier: Art-215
Scope and Contents

Closeup of Art.214; Blue matt; Burnished frame

Dates: n.d.

Lee and His Generals

 Collection
Identifier: Art-217
Scope and Contents

Larger matt; brown frame with guilt inner frame

Dates: n.d.

Anna Lee Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-028
Abstract

The collection contains a letter of invitation dated December 17, 1861 from Anna Lee to General P. G. T. Beauregard to attend a country dance on Christmas evening at Meadow Farm, Virginia, home to the Sheppard Family in Henrico County. Attributed to Anne "Annie" Carter Lee (1839-1862), fourth child of General Robert E. Lee and Mary Randolph Custis.

Dates: 1861

Frank Lee Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-073
Abstract

Letter from Frank Lee, sergeant in Company F, 23rd Massachusetts Infantry, during the American Civil War. Writing from Salem, Massachusetts, Lee recounts the regiment's activities, beginning with its organization from the former "Union Drill Club," and provides some details on camp life.

Dates: 1861