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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 1441 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas S. Gibson Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-130
Abstract

The Thomas S. Gibson Letter is from Gibson, a farmer in Lee County, Virginia, to James D. Thomas, Bryan, Texas, on March 24th, 1870. The letter contains information on the money owed and interest due to Thomas from Gibson, as well as the fact that Gibson is unable to pay.

Dates: 1870

H. J. Gifford Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-067
Abstract

Letter from Union soldier H. J. Gifford of 2nd Division, VI Army Corps during the American Civil War, written at Brandy Station, Virginia on February 20, 1864 to Sarah L. (Lyra) Stilson of Corning, New York regarding personal news and Gifford's views on religion.

Dates: 1864

Wright Gilbert Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-064
Abstract

The collection consists of the papers of Captain Wright Gilbert, 6th New York Heavy Artillery, including Civil War diary, family photos, and correspondence.

Dates: 1865 - 1907

Carter J. Glass Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-004
Abstract

The collection contains a letter written to the sister of Carter J. Glass, a Confederate Prisoner of War held at Point Lookout Prison in Point Lookout, Maryland, during the American Civil War. Carter discusses sick prisoners leaving the camp and inquires about prisoners that have left the camp previously. The collection also includes a slip granting leave to Danville, Virginia, and a portrait of Carter Glass in his later years.

Dates: 1862 - 1864

Austin Glidden Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-075
Abstract

Letter from Austin Glidden, a corporal in Company G, 23rd Massachusetts Infantry during the American Civil War, written at Newport News, Virginia on January 1, 1864, to his brother Benjamin, soliciting Benjamin's assistance in securing an officer's commission in a colored troops regiment.

Dates: 1864

Stafford J. Godfrey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2018-026
Abstract

The collection of Stafford J. Godfrey, 21st New York Infantry Regiment, contains his diary written from May, 1861 to August, 1863, detailing his day to day activities, primarily his camp duties. Also included is Godfrey's discharge paper dated August 3, 1863, membership application to the Union Veteran Legion, dated May 18, 1863, a card distributed by ladies aid society of Buffalo titled, "Counsel to our Volunteers: How to Prepare for the Campaign," and a name card from H.D. Godfrey.

Dates: c.1861-1863, 1890s, n.d.

David H. Gordon Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-019
Abstract

This collection consists of a Confederate pay and discharge certificate and short biography of David Harrison Gordon. He enlisted as a private in Company L of the Confederate Army's 4th Virginia Infantry on April 16, 1861, in Blacksburg, Virginia, and was discharged after his death due to disease at Staunton on April 18, 1862.

Dates: 1863, undated

Marshall F. Gravely Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-003
Abstract

This is a letter most likely written by Marshall F. Gravely in 1862 to his sister. He talks about army service, conditions, and social class.

Dates: 1862

Peyton B. Gravely Letters,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-002
Abstract

The collection includes two letters by Peyton B. Gravely: one to a sister and another to a friend, written during 1863. Gravely served with the 42nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry. The letters includes details of a regimental review by Jefferson Davis, recent war news, comments on the latest from home, and his desire to join the navy.

Dates: 1863 - 1863

Jeremiah W. Graves Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-084
Abstract The Jeremiah W. Graves Collection includes a cash book, correspondence, receipts and ledger pages, newspaper clippings, and genealogy materials relating to the personal and business activities of Captain Jeremiah White Graves (1801-1878), a farmer, financial advisor, real estate broker, and enslaver of people in Cedar Hill, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.Genealogical materials in the collection relate to the histories for branches of the Graves, Whitehead, Hunt, and Jones...
Dates: 1836 - 1869