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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:

Horace Holcomb Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-042
Abstract

Letter from soldier in 10th New Hampshire Infantry during the Civil War.

Dates: 1865

John Holliday Diaries and Photographs,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-028
Abstract

The collection consists of two diaries written by John Holliday between May 1864 and July 1865, and five undated photographs (four believed to be of Holliday and one of his wife).

Dates: 1864-1865, undated

Christian Hook Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-030
Abstract

Christian Hook was a Union Corporal in 151st Ohio Infantry (National Guard) during the American Civil War. The collection contains his diary of May to August 1864, including entries on camp life and a near-court martial, as well as a reunion flyer for the regiment from 1925.

Dates: 1864, 1925

Horace B. Hooker Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-009
Abstract

The collecton conains typed transcript photocopies of the American Civil War letters of Horace B. Hooker, lieutenant serving in the Engineer Regiment of the West. Accompanied by photocopied typescript of "Personal Recollections of the Civil War," written by Hooker's wife Susan in 1907.

Dates: 1862 - 1864

Joseph Hooker Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-064
Abstract

Single leaf bearing letter of inquiry from Major General Joseph Hooker, commanding the Army of the Potomac, regarding the enlistment of two soldiers who seem to have been deserters from another unit, together with responses to Hooker's initial inquiry.

Dates: 1863

Isaac Horne Ledgers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-088
Abstract

This collection contains seven ledgers and one letter from the estate of Isaac Horne (1801-1878) of Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia. The ledgers show the Hornes owned a dry goods, fabric and tanning business. Transactions are recorded selling leather items to Confederate Soldiers during the American Civil War.

Dates: 1824 - 1870

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This collection contains proof sheets for an unpublished regimental history, "Sketch of the First Battalion, Thirteenth Regiment, United States Infantry, 1861-5," written by Joseph L. Horr.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