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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:

Archibald Atkinson, Jr., Memoir,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-022
Abstract

The collection consists of a partial memoir of Atkinson's Civil War experiences. Atkinson served as a surgeon for the 10th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry, followed by appointments with the 31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry, and the Second Army Corps, Army of Nothern Virginia.

Dates: c.1890s

Willis A. Babcock Diary,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-129
Abstract

The collection consists of a Babcock's diary from 1864. Entries detail camp life throughout parts of Virginia, the siege at Petersburg, and his experiences with guard, orderly, and police duties. Babcock served with the 10th Regiment, New York Heavy Artillery.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

Conrad C. Badger Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-104
Abstract

Letter from Badger in New Hampshire to his mother.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

Joseph J. Baker Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-046
Abstract

Joseph J. Baker's letters discuss the October 1863 Battle at Chickamauga and the 1864 battles at Marietta, Georgia, part of the Atlanta Campaign, including estimates of wounded, killed, and captured soldiers, food resources, and sentiments sent to his family.

Dates: 1863 - 1864

Asa Baldwin Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-079
Abstract

The collection contains six letters from Asa Baldwin to his wife in Ohio, as well as one letter from his brother, R. F. Baldwin.

Dates: 1864 - 1865

Baldwin Family Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-033
Abstract

Letters of the Baldwin Family of Tazewell County, Virginia, consisting largely of letters from Denison B. Baldwin of the 51st Virginia Infantry and the 23rd Virginia Infantry Battalion to his wife, Sallie Barnes Baldwin..

Dates: 1861 - 1897

John R. Baldwin Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-029
Abstract

The collection consists of a letter from John R. Baldwin, possibly to a wife or girlfriend, writing of his love for her.

Dates: 1865 - 1865

Baltimore, Maryland, Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-007
Abstract

Letter written by "N.R.W." in Baltimore to Dr. Charles H. Moore in Louisiana on January 26, 1860, about his desire to secure a teacher's position in a Southern plantation household.

Dates: 1860 - 1860

Barnes Family Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-070
Abstract

The collection contains seven letters written to and from members of the Barnes family between 1961 and 1864 and two handwritten poems.

Dates: 1860 - 1864

Joseph Hampton Barnett Medals,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1979-001
Abstract

The collection contains the Southern Cross of Honor, reunion medals from Florida and Richmond, Virginia, and ribbons from the Grand Camps Confederate Veterans of Virginia reunions.

Dates: 1899 - 1916