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

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1377 Collections and/or Records:

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

Alfred L. Mantor Diary,

 File
Identifier: Ms-2013-074
Abstract

The collection contains the Civil War diary of Alfred Mantor, a corporal (and later sergeant) with "C" Company of the 27th Massachusetts Infantry. Mantor's diary covers January through April of 1864, shortly before he was killed in action in May. Entries focus on his regiment's activities, as well as his personal experiences teaching Sunday school in the Norfolk, Virginia, area.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

Map of Campbell County, Virginia, C. S. A., 1864 (reproduction),

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0435
Scope and Contents

1864 map of Campbell County created by the Confederate Engineers Bureau (1982 reproduction from the Virginia Historical Society).

Dates: 1982 - 1982

Map of Present Richmond (reproduction)

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Map-0098
Abstract

Map's full title reads: "Map of Present Richmond, showing important Civil War battle-grounds, fortifications, roads and points of historical interest within a twenty-five mile area." At the top corners are photographs of Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. 2 copies.

Dates: 1961