United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Found in 1348 Collections and/or Records:
Riley Smith Letter
Letter from Riley Smith, a soldier in the 3rd Michigan Infantry during the American Civil War, written to "Dear Cousin Erma" from camp on March 7, 1864, focusing on his reasons for reenlistment and prospects for the war's end.
Smyth and Wythe Counties, Virginia, Ledger
The ledger contains entries apparently made in Smyth and Wythe counties, Virginia. Includes records of sales of iron, wood, groceries, and tobacco and labor records--including an entry for labor performed by a free Black woman and enslaved men and boys hired out. Also included are estate appraisements for J. J. and Mary Snavely.
James Adger Smyth Memoir
The collection contains an original typescript memoir of James Adger Smyth (1837-1920) of Charleston, SC, as well as a transcript of the memoir and an introduction/brief biography by a descendant.
Aaron Snavely Poem
The collection contains a poem by Aaron Snavely, titled "Remember Sarah Jane," lamenting the recent death and burial of Snavely's wife.
William Sneed Correspondence
The William Sneed Correspondence was written by William Sneed, who served in the 45th regiment, North Carolina infantry of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The correspondence contains two letters during the Civil War that were written to a friend and a Miss Alice, and a tax collection letter.
John N. Snider Letter
Letter from John N. Snider, a soldier in Company H, 14th Virginia Cavalry during the American Civil War, written from a camp near Salem, Virginia, to his sister, conveying personal news, describing the weather, and discussing food rations and preaching in camp.
John H. Snouffer Letters
This collection contains letters to and from Union Soldier John H. Snouffer of the 133rd Ohio Infantry. The letter was from a member of the same company in the same camp, Captain Ellis H. Heagler.
Henry Clay Sommerville Letters
Letters written to Henry Clay Sommerville, a surgeon serving in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, written by friends and relatives in Liberty (now Bedford), Virginia, including William Sommerville, M. R. Scruggs, H. Feild, and J. R. Tinsley, focusing largely on personal and local news.