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 1473 Collections and/or Records:
Linton and Leary Family Papers
This collection contains letters written by Ned and Bill Linton to thier sister Rachel Leary, during thier time in the American Civil War. In these letters, the brothers describe the conditions they faced, struggles with illness, and the operations of thier units. An undated document from Rachel Leary's husband, W. A. Leary Jr., describes the movements of his unit from 1861-1862 during the Civil War. Transcriptions are included.
List, Absentees from Co. G. 23 Regiment, VA, n.d. (Ms1984-172)
List, Number of Extra Guns and Cartridges in the Companies, undated (Ms1992-003)
List of absence of Co. B 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, March 19, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
John R. Little Certificate of Honorable Service
This collection contains a certificate from the federal government recognizing Private John R. Little (1844-1929), 139th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, for one hundred days of volunteer service in General W. T. Sherman's campaign during the American Civil War. The document was issued to volunteers in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin upon serving one hundred days in the army. The certificate is signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.
Jeremiah T. Lockwood Collection
The Jeremiah T. Lockwood Collection includes CDV portraits of Lockwood and his comrades and hospital passes and picket passes. The photographs date from 1862-1923.
Richard M. Logan Letter
The Richard M. Logan Letter is from Logan to his wife on June 4th, 1862. The letter contains information on a skirmish that Company F of the 28th North Carolina Infantry of the Confederate Army had with the Union Army, and their current whereabouts.
James Longstreet Correspondence
Twelve post-American Civil War letters written to former Confederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet (1821-1904) by his children: Fitz Randolph Longstreet, John Garland Longstreet, Mary Louise "Lula" Longstreet Whelchel, and Robert Lee Longstreet; as well as Masie Johnston Sanders, Richard B. Shepard, U. Stamps, and C. Herbert Walling.
Fannie Lorentz Letter
The Fannie Lorentz Letter is by Lorentz (1829-1864) to her husband Mifflin (1823-1891), dated April 12, 1862, from "Cabin Home" (now Shawsville), Virginia. Lorentz describes recent events in her and her children's lives, such as problems with getting wood, issues with hens, and being ill. She also discusses a letter she read to her neighbor from Jimmie Langhorne about being wounded by "Yankees" in Delaware during the American Civil War.