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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 1433 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph L. Horr Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-052
Abstract

This collection contains proof sheets for an unpublished regimental history, "Sketch of the First Battalion, Thirteenth Regiment, United States Infantry, 1861-5," written by Joseph L. Horr.

Dates: 1888

Benjamin F. Hosford Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-125
Abstract The Benjamin F. Hosford Letter is from Hosford to his mother on July 14, [1861], while stationed in Falls Church, Virginia, during the American Civil War. It contains information about the Union Army's movements preparing in a week's advance for what will become known as the First Battle of Bull Run. Also, he discusses problems with the mail in Virginia, as well as issues with taking Confederates as prisoners. Wright's letter is written while a private serving in the 2nd Connecticut Infantry...
Dates: 1861

Benjamin F. Hough Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-065
Abstract

The collection consists of a single letter from Hough to "Cousin Seymour," dated December 2, 1863, written from Libby Prison, near Richmond.

Dates: 1863

Eugene B. Hovey Sketches,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-092
Abstract

The collection consists of sketches of punishments for soldiers, presumed to be the work of Eugene B. Hovey.

Dates: c.1861-1865

Thomas Henry Howard Manuscript Account Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-007
Abstract

The Thomas Henry Howard Manuscript Account Book was written by Dr. Thomas Henry Howard, a doctor in Floyd, VA who served as a Confederate doctor. The book is filled with names of patients, the services performed, and the payment received for each entry before, during, and after the Civil War.

Dates: 1860-1868

Charles Henry Howe Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-022
Abstract

This collection contains a letter with envelope from Charles Henry Howe to his parents on November 22, 1862. The letter updates his parents on his condition, informs them of his movements, and discusses supply requests. This collection also contains five souvenirs collected by Howe in White Sulphur Springs and identified in the letter.

Dates: 1862, undated

Henry Howland Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-016
Abstract

This collection includes an American Civil War letter of Henry Howland, quartermaster of the 51st Illinois Infantry, to his mother in Chicago.

Dates: 1862

Albert N. Hubbard Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-034
Abstract

The Albert N. Hubbard Letter is a diary-style letter that contains information pertaining to fighting and traveling through the Shenandoah Valley, including New Market, Woodstock, Harrisonburg, and Staunton. The letter was written in Martinsburg, Virginia, and sent back to Hubbard's home in Windsor, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1864-04-27 - 1864-06-07

Benjamin Huddle Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1985-015
Abstract

The Benjamin Huddle Diary consists of a photocopy and transcript of the diary, which describes his experience as a Confederate soldier in the 29th Virginia Infantry during the American Civil War. The transcript was produced by his decendent Randal Huddle.

Dates: 1861-1865, 1987, 2006, undated