United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Found in 1355 Collections and/or Records:
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.
Nelson Family Papers
This collection contains papers (primarily correspondence and Civil War documents) from the Nelson family of Clarke County, Virginia, 1783-1872, n.d.
Newlee Family Papers
The collection includes a paper on the history of Smithfield Plantation, the Preston family, and Virginia Newlee (Col. Robert Newlee's daughter) written by George Shackelford in 1980. In addition, there is an obituary of Colonel Newlee, and a newspaper clipping from 1916 with the muster roll of the Company of Virginia Volunteers in the Mexican War. Also the collection includes a muster roll of Company L, Fourth Virginia Regiment, of which Newlee was captain.