Civil War
Found in 1452 Collections and/or Records:
James C. Franklin Letter
The colletion contains an American Civil War letter from James C. Franklin, of the 57th Virginia Infantry, to wife Susan in Galveston (Pittsylvania County), Virginia, describing a recent, difficult march through rain and snow near Fredericksburg, recounting a massive snowball fight between Toombs' and Cross' brigades, and advising his brother to bring a surgeon's certificate when he returns to duty.
Freight receipt to Col. Preston for goods sent to Salem, from the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Co., Christiansburg Depot, November 8, 1863 (Ms1992-003)
Freight Receipt, Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Co, Christiansburg Depot, November 1, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
French Family Correspondence
Warren French Copybook
The collection contains the Copybook of Captain Warren French of Company A, 42nd Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, containing records of the company and regiment during the American Civil War.
Emery Washburn Frost Letters
Three letters from Emery Washburn Frost, a soldier in the 14th Massachusetts Light Artillery Battery, describing conditions and activities in Petersburg, City Point, and Alexandria, Virginia, at the end of the American Civil War.
G. Horace Tarr Letter, May 4, 1863 (Ms1987-028)
Dudley Gale Letter
Two letters from Dudley E. Gale, a soldier in Company L, 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry during the American Civil War, written to his mother and focusing on the impending discharge of a close friend and Gale's own upcoming furlough.
James Gallagher Family Papers
William B. Gallaher Papers
Two letters written by William B. Gallaher, serving in in Company E, 1st Virginia Cavalry, during the American Civil War (including a letter written on the eve of the First Battle of Bull Run), accompanied by a document certifying Gallaher's promotion from private to first lieutenant.