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

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1206 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas Haden Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-027
Abstract

The collection consists of an incomplete letter dated July 8, 1862 from Thomas Haden to his wife talking about marching and battle.

Dates: July 8, 1862

Edward H. Hahn Cassette Tapes

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ms-1992-026
Scope and Content

Collection consists of tapes of lectures and talks given at Civil War Roundtables and sessions at a Civil War Summer Institute led by Virginia Tech History Professor James I. Robertson, Jr., attended and recorded by Hahn. Topics focus on prominent Civil War battles, campaigns, and persons.

Dates: 1977 - 1991

William P. Hall Correspondence

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1989-069
Scope and Content Union soldier from Massachusetts in the Civil War. Four letters written from various camps in Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia, to his uncle in Worcester, Massachusetts. Worked in the cook house. Writes that several soldiers were discharged because they were too small and short, how the regiment grows smaller each month, and that a bowling alley will be built in a hospital for the men. Also writes that his regiment was inspected by the Secretaries of War and of the Navy, and by General...
Dates: 1861 - 1863

John H. Hancock Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-008
Abstract

Civil War diary of John H. Hancock, of Co. H, 29th Massachusetts Infantry.

Dates: 1862 - 1863

A. C. M. A. Hansrad Letter

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1989-097
Scope and Content

Civil War home front letter written February 24, 1865, from Tazewell, Claiborne County, Tennessee. Hansard writes to her family about the lack of available meat, robberies in the area, and a recent local revival meeting.

Dates: 1865 - 1865

Nancy B. Harbin Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-013
Abstract

The collection contains a letter written by Nancy B. Harbin to her sons, Jack and John Harbin in Company F, 42nd Regiment of the Mississippi Infantry of the Confederate army.

Dates: 1862 - 1862

Edwin Houston Harman Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-019
Abstract

The Edwin Houston Harman Papers consists of letters written in various camps in southwest Virginia to and from Harman and his wife, Jennie. The letters date from 1856 to 1864. There is also a folder of genealogy materials relating to the Harman family.

Dates: 1856 - 1984; Majority of material found within 1856 - 1864

Harper's Ferry

 Collection
Identifier: Art-180
Scope and Contents

As of December 2011, hanging in Kira's Office

Dates: n.d.

James W. M. Harris Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2000-085
Scope and Content Information The James W.M. Harris Papers consist of over 200 letters written either from or to Harris or immediate members of his family between 1857 and 1909. The majority of the letters are from James to his wife Mary, written almost entirely during the Civil War. These letters contain descriptions of the siege of Vicksburg, life in Richmond, and first hand descriptions of African-Americans during the war. Harris also frequently recounts current events during the war, as well as encounters with Belle...
Dates: 1857 - 1900

Jonathan Harris Letter

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1989-065
Scope and Content

Soldier in Company K, 17th Regiment of the North Carolina State Troops in the Civil War. Letter written July 21, 1864, from Greenville, North Carolina, to Major R. S. Tucker. Harris asks Tucker to use his influence with his commanding General to recommend him for the position of quartermaster in Washington, North Carolina, on account of failing health and his desire for an easy position.

Dates: 1864 - 1864