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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1346 Collections and/or Records:

Wayne Thurman Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-046
Abstract

The collection consists of a Union soldier's letter, written by Corporal Wayne Thurman, Co. C, 42nd Indiana Vols., Calhoun, [Kentucky], dated December 26, 1861. The letter, written to Thurman's brother, Francis Marion Thurman, discusses camp happenings, including sickness, death, housing, and fights amongst the regiment.

Dates: 1861 - 1861

James R. Tice Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-006
Abstract

This collection includes letters from James R. Tice, a Confederate soldier in Company B, 42nd Virginia Infantry during the American Civil War, to his sister (Martha A. Tice Light) and brother-in-law (Jim Light). The letters contain references mostly to family and personal matters but also mention the battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic, the death of Turner Ashby, the capture of Union provisions in Romney and the war-time prices of various goods.

Dates: 1862 - 1863

William W. Tinkle Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-048
Abstract

Letter from William W. Tinkle, serving in Company F, 7th Indiana Infantry during the American Civil War, written to Captain J. M. Jones from the war front near Petersburg, Virginia, on July 10, 1864, describing conditions on the front and including a list of his company's casualties during the previous 11 weeks.

Dates: 1864

Fanny W. Tinsley Memoirs

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-013
Abstract

Typescript memoir by Fanny W. Tinsley regarding her American Civil War experiences during the Union occupation of her Hanover County, Virginia neighborhood and the ensuing Battle of Mechanicsville.

Dates: 1912

J. S. Tinsley Telegram,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-033
Abstract

This collection contains a telegram from J. S. Tinsley to J. Goggin, Esq. The telegram, dated June 2, 186[2], likely refers to the Battle of Seven Pines and reports a Confederate victory after the Union forces "retired" towards Drewry's Bluff.

Dates: 1862 - 1862

William S. Tippett Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-060
Scope and Content

The collection consists of a single letter from Sgt William S. Tippett to his wife, Maggie. Written from a parole camp in Annapolis, Maryland, the letter opens with Tippett's comments on news from home. A majority of the letter, however,details his stay in Belle Island prison (Richmond) from September 1863 until early March 1864. In particular, he describes the food (or lack of) and the poor conditions.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

Transfer Request, From Major Allen to Col Robert T. Preston, undated (Ms1992-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F13_TransferRequest

Henry Clay Trumbull Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-018
Abstract

This collection includes photocopies of Trumbull's American Civil War letters and diaries.

Dates: 1863 - 1865

Edward F. Tubbs Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-030
Abstract

The collection consists of seven letters written by Edward F. Tubbs, Company I, 14th Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry (159th Volunteers) to his mother and siblings at home in Albion, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Dates: 1858 - 1864; Majority of material found within 1863 - 1864