United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Found in 1332 Collections and/or Records:
Special Requisition, Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, November 9, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Special Requisition, to Major Gorgas, Chief of Ordinance, for ten kettle drums and two fifes for use in the 28th Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
George A. Spencer Correspondence
Three letters from George A. Spencer, of Company I, 7th Rhode Island Infantry during the American Civil War, written from points in Rhode Island, Maryland, and Kentucky, to his parents.
Zadock B. Springer Letter,
This letter was written by Zadock B. Springer in 1864 to Martha Caroll at the time he was a prisoner of war in a Confederate prison in Danville, Virginia.
Henry Squire Diary,
The collection includes the diary of Henry Squires from the first half of 1863, including entries of camp life and, after May, his experiences as POW following his capture at Chancellorsville.
Miles St. John Letter,
The collection consists of a letter from Miles St. John to "Mary," dated November 12, 1864.
Leroy A. Stafford Military Document
This collection contains an order issued and signed by Confederate Brigadier General Leroy Stafford during the American Civil War. The order grants a thirty day leave of absence for Captain E. Johnston of Stafford's Brigade.
Stanford Family Papers
Spencer C. Stanhope Letter
The collection includes a letter from former Union officer Spencer C. Stanhope to C. P. Leverich, describing his destitution and pleading for financial assistance. Accompanied by a second letter, which had likely been enclosed with the first, further describing his situation.
Rufus P. Staniels Letter
Letter attributed to Rufus P. Staniels, captain in the 13th New Hampshire Infantry during the American Civil War, written from camp opposite Fredericksburg, Virginia, beginning January 5, 1863.