United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Found in 1349 Collections and/or Records:
Frances A. Murdoch Journal
The collection contains the journal of a young woman living on a Mississippi plantation during the American Civil War, relaying descriptions of a battle between the Natchez militia and a Union gunboat, the death of Colonel Stuart Wilkins Fisk at the Battle of Murfreesboro, the plundering of Bruinsburg by Union soldiers, and other war news.
Henry Scott Murray Letter
This collection contains a letter sent from Henry Scott Murray to his brother, John Murray, Jr., in New York. Henry Murray writes about his life in the army, sickness in the army, and the need for additional troops.
E. H. Murrell Note to General John C. Breckinridge
The collection contains a single note from E. H. Murrell, MD, of Lynchburg, Virginia, addressed to General John C. Breckinridge, inquiring about the 150 bushels of corn from Montgomery County, Virginia, that he had ordered and instead requesting 200 bushels be delivered.
Myers Bros. & Co. Trade Card,
The Myers Bros. and Co. Trade Card shows a Confederate soldier swapping tobacco with a Union soldier in exchange for a bag of coffee.
John H. Myers Memoir
American Civil War reminiscences of John H. Myers, a corporal in Company G, 55th Illinois Infantry of the United States Army, providing an overview of the common soldier's life, focusing particularly on the behavior of officers; food, water and clothing rations; marches; encampments; battle preparation; picket duty; battle and its aftermath. Accompanied by post-war carte-de-visite identified as Myers.
Nashville, Tennessee, Civil War Letter
Letter from "Clinton," a soldier (probably in the Union Army) during the American Civil War, written from Nashville, Tennessee on January 5, 1864, to "Friend Ettie" expressing his desire to get married and thanking her for the New Year's gift.
Nashville, Tennessee, Civil War Letter
Letter from "Chris" to "Mrs. Curtis," written at Nashville, Tennessee, informing her of his "squad's" arrival in the city, remarking upon the many flies in the hotel, and sharing his low opinion of the hotel's Black staff.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Inscribed and numbered 400/950
National Association of Union Ex-Prisoners of War, Washington, DC, Pamphlet
The National Association of Union Ex-Prisoners of War, Washington, DC, Pamphlet consists of a single information pamphlet created by the organization in 1888.