United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1330 Collections and/or Records:
Robert E. Lee Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2002-044
Abstract
The Robert E. Lee Collection comprises one personal letter, one portrait, and two reproduced photographs. The letter is from Lee to Reverend W. H. Braddus of Lexington, Virginia, regarding Lee's check for $30.00, which he wants Braddus to accept as payment of tuition for a member of Lexington's Craig family. Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and he served as president of Washington College (presently Washington & Lee University) in...
Dates:
1866 - 1870
Robert E. Lee Speech
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1964-005
Abstract
This collection contains a photocopy of a farewell address (General Order No. 9) by Robert E. Lee to the Army of Northern Virginia, after his surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox, April 10, 1865.
Dates:
1865
Leftwich Family Letters
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-021
Abstract
The Leftwich Family Letters include correspondence from James B., William, and Thomas Leftwich in addition to missives from a family friend and a bereaved lover. The soldiers' letters issue from American Civil War battlefronts and provide insight into significant battles (the Battle of Bull Run), war-time trade, and the daily routine of a soldier.
Dates:
1861 - 1866
William A. Leonard Papers,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-106
Abstract
The collection includes William A. Leonard's letters home from February-July 1865, as well as his diary from August 1864-April 1865. Leonard served as an ambulance driver in and around the siege at Petersburg, which is the focus of his short diary entries. His early letters focus on war news and rumors, daily life, and news from home. Post-surrender letters emphasize Leonard's experiences while stationed around Washington, DC, daily life (including the growing frustrations of soldiers...
Dates:
1864 - 1865
Letter, Angus J. Ridgill to Nellie Koontz, Camp Near Orange C.H. Va., August 17, 1863 (Ms1984-172)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1984-172_KoontzFamily_F9_Letter_1863_0817
Dates:
1863-08-17
Letter, At Aunt Ellie's, November 24, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1984-172_KoontzFamily_F9_Letter_1864_1124
Dates:
1864-11-24
Letter, Authorization to Raise Regiment from Wm, H. Richardson to Robert T. Preston, June 17, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F10_Authorization_1862_0617
Dates:
1862-06-17
Letter, Brig Cambell to Doctor, Lacy Spring [Va.?], December 8, 1864 (Ms1984-172)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1984-172_KoontzFamily_F9_Letter_1864_1208
Dates:
1864-12-08
Letter, Call for the Formation of Militias, signed by Wm. H. Richardson, Va, August 4, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F10_AdjutantGeneral_1862_0804
Dates:
1862-08-04
Letter, Catlett Conway to Brother, Richmond, VA, August 30, 1894 (Ms2012-039)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2012-039_ConwayCatlett_F1_Letter_1894_0830
Dates:
1894-08-30