Papers, 1861-1865, pertaining to the Civil War [manuscript].

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Papers, 1861-1865, pertaining to the Civil War [manuscript].

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The collection consists of letters to family and friends by Union and Confederate soldiers. They discuss camp life, marching and battles including Prarie Grove, 1st Bull Run, Munfordsville, the "Mud March" following Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. Other topics include requisition of supplies; runaway slaves; military hospitals; religious sentiments; opinions of officers and of the enemy; and the election of 1864. Of interest are a letter from B.F. Goodrich to a widow re her husband's death, a letter from chaplain Henry S. DeForest to a professor Nason re fossils discovered near Williamsburg, and a diary of a Captain Thompson, imprisoned Union officer, describing life in prison, fellow officers, and war rumors including C.S.A. triumphs and black union troops at Monroe, La.

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University of Virginia. Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7921497

University of Virginia. Library

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United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 55th.

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United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 18th.

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Baldwin, John Brown, 1820-1873

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Lawyer, Confederate representative, and Virginia state legislator. From the description of John Brown Baldwin papers, 1863-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979939 ...

Jackson, Henry R. (Henry Rootes), 1820-1898

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Henry R. Jackson (1820-1898), Brigadier General, Confederate States of America Army. From the description of Henry R. Jackson officer roster, 1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478296 Henry Rootes Jackson, son of Henry and Martha Jacqueline Jackson, was born in Athens, Georgia on June 24, 1820. He received his education from Yale University and the University of Georgia. During his life, Jackson held many prominent positions. These included, United States District Attorn...

Doran, John W., fl. 1861.

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Barrett, James W. (James William), Sir, 1862-1945

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Hench, Atcheson Laughlin, 1891-1974

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Professor of English at the University of Virginia. From the description of Letter of Atcheson Laughlin Hench to Dr. and Mrs. Edward Harper Rynearson [manuscript], 1950 October 26. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647821141 Professor of English at the University of Virginia, 1922-1962. From the description of Oral history interview of Atcheson L. Hench by Ann L.S. Southwell [manuscript], March 15, 1972. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 6...

Clemence, John, fl. 1863.

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O'Brien, Edward, fl. 1863.

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McGregor, Thomas H.D., d. 1865.

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Harvey, Harold H., 1930-

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Robinson, John Cleveland, 1817-1897

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American army officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Binghamton, New York, to William W. Belknap, 1869 Dec. 31. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655527 ...

Goodrich, Benjamin Franklin, 1841-1888.

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Confederate states of America. Army

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The Savannah Ordnance Depot, Savannah, Georgia, was organized as a field depot during the Civil War. In April 1864, it became the Savannah Arsenal under the supervision of the Chief of Ordnance. From the description of Savannah Ordnance Depot employment roll, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477938 The Confederate States of America Army may have created the position of Purchasing Commissary of Subsistence to oversee the distribution of food and other supplies to the Co...

Witt, E.K., fl. 1863.

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Martin, William F., active 1865

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United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry, 11th.

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Nason, Henry B. (Henry Bradford), 1831-1895

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Boutelle, Edward, fl. 1864.

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Duncan, J.K., fl. 1862.

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Henson, William H., fl. 1862.

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Engelhart, Francis A., fl. 1861-1862.

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Kelly, Ephraim, fl. 1862.

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Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895

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American scientist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Utica, New York, to T.F. Dwight, 1865 Apr. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270530661 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New Haven, Ct., to E.W. Hilgard, 1877 Mar. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870623 ...

Billings, Cornelius C., d. 1864.

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Holt, A.H., fl. 1862.

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Moore, William, active 1866-1893

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Shockey, Martin, fl. 1863.

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Nason, Elias, 1811-1877.

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DeForest, Henry S., fl. 1864.

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Brown, S.C., fl. 1863.

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United States. Army. New York Volunteers Regiment, 16th.

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