United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Found in 1355 Collections and/or Records:
Gentlemen Bring Up Your Men
Signed and numbered 2/25.
Georgetown, D. C. Letter
Letter written by "Cousin Charley," of the 109th New York Infantry, during the American Civil War, at Georgetown, D. C., addressed to "Cousin Mary" of Speedsville (Tompkins County), New York, concerning prospects of being mustered out, civilians' views of soldiers, and viewing the remains of Abraham Lincoln.
James M. Gibboney Letter,
This collection contains a transcript of James M. Gibboney's letter to his children detailing his life experiences. Gibboney recalls his actions defending the town of Wytheville, Virginia, during Toland's Raid on July 18, 1863.
Simeon B. Gibbons Letter,
The collection consists of a letter from Simeon B. Gibbons, written at Harrisonburg, Virgina, to his father on April 8, 1861.
Thomas S. Gibson Letter
The Thomas S. Gibson Letter is from Gibson, a farmer in Lee County, Virginia, to James D. Thomas, Bryan, Texas, on March 24th, 1870. The letter contains information on the money owed and interest due to Thomas from Gibson, as well as the fact that Gibson is unable to pay.
H. J. Gifford Letter
Letter from Union soldier H. J. Gifford of 2nd Division, VI Army Corps during the American Civil War, written at Brandy Station, Virginia on February 20, 1864 to Sarah L. (Lyra) Stilson of Corning, New York regarding personal news and Gifford's views on religion.
Wright Gilbert Papers
The collection consists of the papers of Captain Wright Gilbert, 6th New York Heavy Artillery, including Civil War diary, family photos, and correspondence.
Carter J. Glass Collection
The collection contains a letter written to the sister of Carter J. Glass, a Confederate Prisoner of War held at Point Lookout Prison in Point Lookout, Maryland, during the American Civil War. Carter discusses sick prisoners leaving the camp and inquires about prisoners that have left the camp previously. The collection also includes a slip granting leave to Danville, Virginia, and a portrait of Carter Glass in his later years.
Austin Glidden Letter
Letter from Austin Glidden, a corporal in Company G, 23rd Massachusetts Infantry during the American Civil War, written at Newport News, Virginia on January 1, 1864, to his brother Benjamin, soliciting Benjamin's assistance in securing an officer's commission in a colored troops regiment.
Stafford J. Godfrey Papers
The collection of Stafford J. Godfrey, 21st New York Infantry Regiment, contains his diary written from May, 1861 to August, 1863, detailing his day to day activities, primarily his camp duties. Also included is Godfrey's discharge paper dated August 3, 1863, membership application to the Union Veteran Legion, dated May 18, 1863, a card distributed by ladies aid society of Buffalo titled, "Counsel to our Volunteers: How to Prepare for the Campaign," and a name card from H.D. Godfrey.