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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:

Daniel A. Lowber Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-015
Abstract

The collection consists of a Civil War diary of Captain Daniel A. Lowber, Company A, 37th Wisconsin Infantry, which served in the siege of Petersburg, Virginia.

Dates: 1864

Daniel Bedinger Lucas Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1995-012
Abstract

The Daniel Bedinger Lucas papers consist of scrapbooks, correspondence, poems and essays, newspapers, and other materials collected and created by Lucas, including several items created by his sister, Virginia Lucas, also a poet.

Dates: 1812-1924, n.d.

Virginia Lucas Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2018-021
Abstract The collection contains a letter written by Virginia Lucas from Clarke County, Virginia to her brother [likely Daniel Bedinger Lucas] at Halltown, Jefferson County (now West Virginia) July 11, 1861. Virginia writes how she and other relatives were sent away from Jefferson County because of approaching Union troops. She relates some war news about an engagement in Berkeley, Virginia (now West Virginia) giving the casualty statistics as well as mentions of Turner Ashby, Joseph E. Johnston, and...
Dates: 1861

Fred Lyman Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-043
Abstract

Letter from Fred Lyman, possibly of Company E, 14th New York Infantry, written at Miners Hill, Virginia, December 8-9, 1861, addressed to "Dear Brother and Sister," relating to the local Indian summer-like weather, the killing of a hog, and his desire for a lieutenant's commission and raise in pay.

Dates: 1861

Lynchburg, Virginia, Impressment Document for John, an Enslaved Person

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-048
Abstract

This collection consists of a receipt for the impressment of John, an enslaved person, in Lynchburg, Virginia, for work on the city's fortifications in October 1863.

Dates: October 1, 1863

Thomas A. Mahood Civil War Reminiscences

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1979-002
Abstract

The collection includes memoirs by Thomas A. Mahood describing Wise Legion, Virginia Artillery involvement in the Battle of Drewry's Bluff (May 1864), and the actions of the commander General Henry A. Wise.

Dates: c.1895

Maj. Gen. P.H. Sheridan

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-053
Scope and Contents

stored on shelf due to condition

Dates: n.d.

Sketch of James Maloney

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-021
Abstract

The collection contains a color sketch of Private James Maloney, a soldier in the 116th New York Infantry Regiment of the United States Army during the American Civil War.

Dates: c.1863-1865

Manasses

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-041
Scope and Contents

artist name unclear

Dates: n.d.

Thomas W. Manchester Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-031
Abstract

The Thomas W. Manchester Diary consists of a single Civil War diary kept by Manchester between March-December 1863. His entries detail weather and daily events, including picketing and marches.

Dates: 1863