Civil War
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 1470 Collections and/or Records:
Smith Family Letters, 1861-1865, 1912-1996 (Ms1996-018)
Larkin Smith Letter
The collection contains a letter written by Larkin Smith from Drake's Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia to Union Brigadier General Marsena Patrick, Provost Marshal of the Army of the Potomac, undated. The letter is a request from Smith for Patrick to provide safe escort for Smith's daughter and niece while they are in Richmond.
Merritt Hager Smith Diary
This collection contains the American Civil War diary of Private Merritt Hager Smith of Company G, 97th New York Infantry, serving with the regimental quartermaster.
Riley Smith Letter
Letter from Riley Smith, a soldier in the 3rd Michigan Infantry during the American Civil War, written to "Dear Cousin Erma" from camp on March 7, 1864, focusing on his reasons for reenlistment and prospects for the war's end.
Smyth and Wythe Counties, Virginia, Ledger
The ledger contains entries apparently made in Smyth and Wythe counties, Virginia. Includes records of sales of iron, wood, groceries, and tobacco and labor records--including an entry for labor performed by a free Black woman and enslaved men and boys hired out. Also included are estate appraisements for J. J. and Mary Snavely.
James Adger Smyth Memoir
The collection contains an original typescript memoir of James Adger Smyth (1837-1920) of Charleston, SC, as well as a transcript of the memoir and an introduction/brief biography by a descendant.
Aaron Snavely Poem
The collection contains a poem by Aaron Snavely, titled "Remember Sarah Jane," lamenting the recent death and burial of Snavely's wife.
William Sneed Correspondence
The William Sneed Correspondence was written by William Sneed, who served in the 45th regiment, North Carolina infantry of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The correspondence contains two letters during the Civil War that were written to a friend and a Miss Alice, and a tax collection letter.
John N. Snider Letter
Letter from John N. Snider, a soldier in Company H, 14th Virginia Cavalry during the American Civil War, written from a camp near Salem, Virginia, to his sister, conveying personal news, describing the weather, and discussing food rations and preaching in camp.
John H. Snouffer Letters
This collection contains letters to and from Union Soldier John H. Snouffer of the 133rd Ohio Infantry. The letter was from a member of the same company in the same camp, Captain Ellis H. Heagler.