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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:

Huff-Hylton Families Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1998-001
Abstract

The collection consists of items from the early 1800s pertaining to the business dealings of Samuel Huff of Montgomery (now Floyd) County, Virginia. Materials include promissory notes, fines for Huff's failure to attend muster of the 75th Regiment of the Virginia Militia, and an indenture for land.

Dates: 1803-1816, 1858-1882, 1975, n.d.

Elizabeth Hughes Claim for Damages,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-048
Abstract

Elizabeth Hughes claim for damages done to her home by unidentified Confederate forces in 1862. The claim is dated 1868, and details the loss of property stolen and destroyed by fire.

Dates: 1868 - 1868

John N. Hull Letter

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1992-043
Scope and Content

Confederate soldier in the 4th Virginia Regiment, Co. D, Ewell Corps, Stonewall Brigade, during the Civil War. Letter written November 22, 1863, to "My Dear Friend" from camp on the Rapidan River near Orange Court House, Virginia. Writes about his wish to return to Winchester (possibly his home), his love interests, and how hard it has been for the Confederacy to win its independence.

Dates: 1863 - 1863

Henry P. Humphrey Letter

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1989-090
Scope and Content

Union soldier in the Civil War possibly in the 66th Illinois Regiment. Letter, written June 16, 1864, to his sister, from Big Shanty, Georgia, during the Atlanta Campaign. Writes about the death of the Rebel Lieut. General Leonidas Polk, the enemy camp on Kennesaw Mountain, and his hopes that the campaign will soon be over.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

Mary L. Hunt Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-055
Abstract

Letter of Mary L. Hunt, a dying girl of Thorndike, Maine, to her Union soldier brother, Lieutenant S. Everett Hunt of the 29th Maine Infantry.

Dates: 1865 - 1865

Hurrah for Dixie! (matted song lyrics)

 Collection
Identifier: Art-332
Dates: n.d.

Everett and Warren Hutchins Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-014
Scope and Content This collection contains five items relating to Everett and Warren Hutchins, two brothers who served in Massachusetts military units during the Civil War. The collection includes cartes-de-visite of Everett (Company F, 33rd Massachusetts Infantry) and Warren (7th Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery), with Warren appearing in full uniform. Also included are two letters from Everett, addressed to his sister. In a letter written January 3, 1864 at Lookout Valley,...
Dates: 1863 - 1864

Henry Iddings Family Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-021
Abstract

This collection includes 19th century personal papers (correspondence, legal document, land-related materials, and tax receipts) from the Henry Iddings Family of Floyd County, Virginia.

Dates: 1810 - 1900

Invitation, Inauguration Ball, Miss Virginia T. Preston, March 5, 1849 (Ms1992-003)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F1_InauguralInvit_1849_0305
Dates: 1849-03-05