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

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1355 Collections and/or Records:

Gentlemen Bring Up Your Men

 Collection
Identifier: Art-338
Scope and Content

Signed and numbered 2/25.

Dates: n.d.

Georgetown, D. C. Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-042
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1865

James M. Gibboney Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-028
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1905 - 1905

Simeon B. Gibbons Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-046
Abstract

The collection consists of a letter from Simeon B. Gibbons, written at Harrisonburg, Virgina, to his father on April 8, 1861.

Dates: 1861 - 1861

Thomas S. Gibson Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-130
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1870

H. J. Gifford Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-067
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1864

Wright Gilbert Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-064
Abstract

The collection consists of the papers of Captain Wright Gilbert, 6th New York Heavy Artillery, including Civil War diary, family photos, and correspondence.

Dates: 1865 - 1907

Carter J. Glass Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-004
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1862 - 1864

Austin Glidden Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-075
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1864

Stafford J. Godfrey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2018-026
Abstract

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.

Dates: c.1861-1863, 1890s, n.d.