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 1467 Collections and/or Records:
Map of the City of Richmond, Virginia, 1861-65
Historical map of Richmond, Virginia, shows the city layout during the Civil War. Inset are two images: one is a view of the city, and the other is a promissory city note with an image of City Hall. Map also contains a table of references, indicating the identity of several locations of importance.
Map of United States Military Rail Roads
"Map of United States Military Rail Roads, Showing the Rail Roads operated during the War from 1862-1866, as Military Lines, Under the Direction of Bvt. Brig. Gen. D. C. McCallum, Director and General Manager."
Marching Orders, From Col. Preston, undated (Ms1992-003)
George H. Marshall Diary
The collection contains the American Civil War diary of George H. Marshall, a soldier in Company K, 3rdth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery.
J. Marshall Neathery Genealogy
John S. Martin Letter
Letter from John S. Martin, a soldier in Company I, 18th Alabama Infantry, during the American Civil War, expressing his desire to come home, noting the recent theft of his gloves, and asking for a new pair.
John Thomas Ruff Martin Letter
The collection consists of a letter by student, John Thomas Ruff Martin, written from Salem. Virginia, March 4, 1861, to his father in Baltimore, Maryland.
Thomas R. Martin Letters
The collection contains two letters written by Pvt Thomas R. Martin, Company F, 10th Virginia Cavalry (1st Cavalry Regiment, Wise Legion) to his parents. One is dated September 22, 1861 and written from Sewell, VA (now WV), the second is from Gordonsville in May 1863.
Ebenezer E. Mason Diary,
The collection includes the diary of Ebenezer E. Mason, a magistrate and delegate, that covers his experiences from January through August 1864 as well as a few entries in February 1865.