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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

10th Regiment, New Jersey Infantry/Confederate Soldier Diary, 1864

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This collection contains a diary used by a Union and Confederate soldier, both unnamed, through 1864. The Union soldier chronicles his combat experiences during Jubal Early's raid on Washington, D.C., and the opening of Philip Sheridan's Valley campaign in August. The Confederate soldier's entries details activity during Early's push to drive the Union army out of the Valley and concludes with the battle of Opequon or Third Winchester.
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10th Regiment, New Jersey Infantry/Confederate Soldier Diary, 1864 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder.

This collection contains a diary used by a Union and Confederate soldier, both unnamed, through 1864. The Union soldier chronicles his combat experiences during Jubal Early's raid on Washington, D.C., and the opening of Philip Sheridan's Valley campaign in August. The Confederate soldier's entries details activity during Early's push to drive the Union army out of the Valley and concludes with the battle of Opequon or Third Winchester.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

15th Virginia Infantry History, 1861/1864

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The collection contains a history of the 15th Virginia Infantry, covering its formation in April 1861 to the spring of 1862, written by enlisted soldier Claybrook Y. Lain. Includes copies of Confederate company records concerning Lain's enlistment, payment, death, and beneficiaries.
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15th Virginia Infantry History, 1861/1864 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Lain, Claybrook Y., c. 1864
The collection contains a history of the 15th Virginia Infantry, covering its formation in April 1861 to the spring of 1862, written by enlisted soldier Claybrook Y. Lain. Includes copies of Confederate company records concerning Lain's enlistment, payment, death, and beneficiaries.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

189th Regiment, New York Volunteers Letter, 1864

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United States Civil War crossed letter (crossed-hatch) written by a Union Soldier in Company D of the 189th New York Volunteers in Weldon Railroad, Virginia on November 6, 1864. The author's name is unknown.
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189th Regiment, New York Volunteers Letter, 1864 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

United States Civil War crossed letter (crossed-hatch) written by a Union Soldier in Company D of the 189th New York Volunteers in Weldon Railroad, Virginia on November 6, 1864. The author's name is unknown.
George Mason University

19th century newspaper illustrations collection, 1861/1894

2 Linear Feet 1 box
The collection consists of lithographs that appeared in Puck, Harper's Weekly, and Illustrated London News.
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19th century newspaper illustrations collection, 1861/1894 2 Linear Feet 1 box

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
The collection consists of lithographs that appeared in Puck, Harper's Weekly, and Illustrated London News.
College of William and Mary

1st New York Mounted Rifles letter, 1864

0.01 Linear Feet One legal size folder

Collection contains a single Civil War era letter from unidentified sender to unidentified recipient in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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1st New York Mounted Rifles letter, 1864 0.01 Linear Feet One legal size folder

Gary Alonzo Barranger

Collection contains a single Civil War era letter from unidentified sender to unidentified recipient in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

1st U. S. Colored Troops Sworn Statement, 1864

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This collection contains a sworn statement made by Captain Henry Van Winkle, commander of Company A, 1st U. S. Colored Troops (which is the 1st U. S. Colored Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army) during the American Civil War. The document is also attested by three non-commissioned officers serving in his company and signed by a witness.
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1st U. S. Colored Troops Sworn Statement, 1864 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 1st (1863-1865)
This collection contains a sworn statement made by Captain Henry Van Winkle, commander of Company A, 1st U. S. Colored Troops (which is the 1st U. S. Colored Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army) during the American Civil War. The document is also attested by three non-commissioned officers serving in his company and signed by a witness.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

36th Battalion Virginia Cavalryman's Letter, 1864

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This letter is from a Confederate cavalryman of the 36th Battalion Virginia Cavalry of the Confederate Army to a "Miss E" on February 24th, 1864, at the headquarters of the battalion during the American Civil War. The author describes his experience at the battle of Jonesville, which occured from January 2nd to January 3rd, in which the Confederate soldiers were led under the guidance of General William "Grumble" Jones. This battle resulted in the cavalryman receiving a slight wound to his head, and a Confederate victory. He also provides an emotional sentiment as he wishes to be with "Miss E" and he hopes for an end to the war.
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36th Battalion Virginia Cavalryman's Letter, 1864 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

This letter is from a Confederate cavalryman of the 36th Battalion Virginia Cavalry of the Confederate Army to a "Miss E" on February 24th, 1864, at the headquarters of the battalion during the American Civil War. The author describes his experience at the battle of Jonesville, which occured from January 2nd to January 3rd, in which the Confederate soldiers were led under the guidance of General William "Grumble" Jones. This battle resulted in the cavalryman receiving a slight wound to his head, and a Confederate victory. He also provides an emotional sentiment as he wishes to be with "Miss E" and he hopes for an end to the war.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

37th Virginia Infantry Documents, 1863/1864

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The collection includes documents relating to the 37th Virginia Infantry, including an invoice for shoes and two receipts for the delivery of deserters.
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37th Virginia Infantry Documents, 1863/1864 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 37th
The collection includes documents relating to the 37th Virginia Infantry, including an invoice for shoes and two receipts for the delivery of deserters.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Poll Book, 1864

1 Cubic Feet 1 oversize
This collection contains an 1864 poll book from the 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
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College of William and Mary

Abigail Brown Shaw Cole diary, 1859/1869

0.2 Linear Feet One diary, in one folder

Diary of an affluent woman living in Richmond, Virginia in the mid-19th century. Her writings include passages about her children, John and Charles, the books she was reading, and her interest in learning to play the piano and speaking French. Roughly half of the pages are filled with writings. Calculations and records for household expenses are written in the back of the diary. A newspaper clipping of "A Song of Affection" is placed between the pages. This diary provides the rare but sheltered perspective of a wealthy, educated white woman in the antebellum south in the years leading up to and after the American Civil War.

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Abigail Brown Shaw Cole diary, 1859/1869 0.2 Linear Feet One diary, in one folder

Diary of an affluent woman living in Richmond, Virginia in the mid-19th century. Her writings include passages about her children, John and Charles, the books she was reading, and her interest in learning to play the piano and speaking French. Roughly half of the pages are filled with writings. Calculations and records for household expenses are written in the back of the diary. A newspaper clipping of "A Song of Affection" is placed between the pages. This diary provides the rare but sheltered perspective of a wealthy, educated white woman in the antebellum south in the years leading up to and after the American Civil War.

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