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

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1343 Collections and/or Records:

Henry H. Hill Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1980-003
Abstract

The Henry H. Hill collection consists of historical and genealogical research compiled by Hill during his lifetime in southwest Virginia. Hill (1880-1954) was an alumni and professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Dates: 1893-1963, n.d.

Miner Hinman Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-040
Abstract

Letter from Miner H. Hinman (1836-1917), captain in Company D, 171st Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War, written aboard the steamer John A. Warner on December 2, 1862, discussing his recent, temporary command of the regiment, during which a member of his company was shot by a provost guard.

Dates: 1862

William E. Hoge Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-019
Abstract The Hoge Family was one of the earliest settlers of the New River area of southwest Virginia. William Edward Hoge and his family resided in Point Pleasant, Bland County Virginia, where William Hoge began his medicinal practice in 1855. Hoge was married to Jane L. Meek, and they had three sons and one daughter. The William E. Hoge Family Papers consist of 164 letters and 65 deeds, along with financial papers, postcards, and extensive genealogical research. The letters detail the lives of the...
Dates: 1810 - 1933

Horace Holcomb Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-042
Abstract

Letter from soldier in 10th New Hampshire Infantry during the Civil War.

Dates: 1865

John Holliday Diaries and Photographs,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-028
Abstract

The collection consists of two diaries written by John Holliday between May 1864 and July 1865, and five undated photographs (four believed to be of Holliday and one of his wife).

Dates: 1864-1865, undated

Christian Hook Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-030
Abstract

Christian Hook was a Union Corporal in 151st Ohio Infantry (National Guard) during the American Civil War. The collection contains his diary of May to August 1864, including entries on camp life and a near-court martial, as well as a reunion flyer for the regiment from 1925.

Dates: 1864, 1925

Horace B. Hooker Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-009
Abstract

The collecton conains typed transcript photocopies of the American Civil War letters of Horace B. Hooker, lieutenant serving in the Engineer Regiment of the West. Accompanied by photocopied typescript of "Personal Recollections of the Civil War," written by Hooker's wife Susan in 1907.

Dates: 1862 - 1864

Joseph Hooker Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-064
Abstract

Single leaf bearing letter of inquiry from Major General Joseph Hooker, commanding the Army of the Potomac, regarding the enlistment of two soldiers who seem to have been deserters from another unit, together with responses to Hooker's initial inquiry.

Dates: 1863

Isaac Horne Ledgers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-088
Abstract

This collection contains seven ledgers and one letter from the estate of Isaac Horne (1801-1878) of Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia. The ledgers show the Hornes owned a dry goods, fabric and tanning business. Transactions are recorded selling leather items to Confederate Soldiers during the American Civil War.

Dates: 1824 - 1870