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Civil War Veterans at a Church in Auburn, Indiana Governor Morton promoted the growth of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) in Indiana. The GAR was active in the state into the 1920s. In 1913 these veterans were commemorating the battle of Stones River.... 2. Samuel E. Sneier Letter United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 48th (1862-1865); Soldiers--Indiana--Elkhart County; Champion's Hill, Battle of, 1863; Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Siege, 1863; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Indiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Samuel Sneier was a resident of Elkhart County, Indiana. During the Civil War he served with the Forty-eighth Indiana Volunteer Regiment. In this eight-page letter written from a camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi,... 3. Letter from James H. Meteer to Caleb Mills, September 13, 1864 United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns; Military life; Military officers; Military tactics Meteer describes their recent pursuit of rebels in Georgia and Alabama. He describes the country and the soldiers foraging for food. Local women tried to lie about their resources, but the soldiers found... 4. Letter from James H. Meteer to Caleb Mills, January 26, 1864 Mills, Caleb, 1806-1879; United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 14th; Military life; Military rations; Soldiers--African-Americans; Correspondence Meteer's men are the first colored troops in the area. When they arrived at the depot a crowd surrounded them. His soldiers are anxious to learn to read and write. Meteer notes seeing friends in the area.... 5. Letter from James H. Meteer to Caleb Mills, August 8, 1864 Mills, Caleb, 1806-1879; United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 14th; Military life; Soldiers--African-Americans; Soldiers--Correspondence; Railroads Meteer writes that some of the colored troops are being taught to read and write by a doctor's wife. They are camped near a railroad station and attract large crowds when the soldiers parade. There are... 6. Soldiers Graves, Arlington, Virginia 7. Santa Claus in Camp Christmas; Christmas presents; Santa Claus; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Military life; Winter; Patriotism; Newspapers Santa is wearing a patriotic outfit. He is showing the soldiers the fate of Jefferson Davis as he holds a doll with a cord around its' neck. 8. James C. Alden Letter Alden, James C.; United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 52nd (1862-1865)--Correspondence; Soldiers--Indiana--Ripley County--Correspondence; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence James C. Alden resided in Milan, Indiana when he was mustered in as a sergeant in Company B, 52nd Indiana Infantry in February, 1862. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant in September, 1862, and transferred... 9. Park of Captured Guns at Rocketts, Richmond, Virginia Arms & armament; Cannons; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865 10. Cannons Arms & armament; Cannons; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Stereographs The cannons are located on high ground to help defend the city below. 11. Governor Morton's Announcement of President Lincoln's Death Assassinations; Morton, Oliver P. (Oliver Perry), 1823-1877; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Announcements The message from the Governor announces that President Lincoln was assassinated. Morton asks that businesses close and citizens assemble at State House Square to express their sentiments. 12. Muster Roll of Captain John H. Martin Company H in the Fourteenth Regiment of Indiana Beem, David Enoch, 1837-1923; United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 14th (1861-1864)--Registers; Soldiers--Indiana--Spencer; Spencer (Ind.)--History--Sources; Indiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Registers; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies The roll lists the name, rank, and age of the soldier along with when he joined, his pay record, the amount he was given for clothing, and the value of his equipment. There is a column at the end for remarks.... 13. Marie (Mary) Ester Brandt Brandt, Marie Ester, 1823-1915; Jefferson County (Ind.); Clothing & dress; Hairstyles; Hanover (Ind.); United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women Marie (Mary) Ester Brandt began keeping a diary on November 29, 1849. She began her first entry with the statement "Cronicle [sp] of events, for future refference[sp]." She made daily entries until February... 14. Protest Against the Pardon of Jefferson Davis and Other Leading Traitors and Murders. Respectfully addressed to President Andrew Johnson Broadsides; Petitions; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States--Politics and government--1861-1865; Pardon; Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889--Pardon; Presidents--United States; Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875; Poetry; Revenge; Traitors The protest is written in poetry and asks for vengeance against Davis and other leaders of the Rebellion against the Government of the United States. It was written on behalf of those who died, their families,... 15. Letter to John Buckley, 1861 Buckley, John, b. ca. 1838; Soldiers--Indiana--Carroll County--Correspondence; Teachers--Indiana--Carroll County--Correspondence; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865 The letter describes activities on the homefront to support the war effort. 16. First Battle of Bull Run Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Covered wagons; Campaigns & battles The view is from the Union line. 17. First Battle of Bull Run Campaigns & battles; Battlefields; Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Explosions are coming from artillery guns. Soldiers are firing from the supply wagons. 18. John M. Braddock Cartes de visite; Soldiers; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 24th (1861-1865); Military uniforms Mr. Braddock appears to be very young. His jacket has embroidery on it. The card is signed at the bottom. He enlisted as a Private March 5, 1864 and mustered into "B" Co. Indiana 24th Infantry. He was... 19. Thomas Underwood Cartes de visite; Soldiers; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 24th (1861-1865); Military uniforms Mr. Underwood appears to be very young. On the back of the card he lists his residence as Orange County, Indiana. 20. James N. Chamberlain Letter, June 25, 1865 Chamberlain, James N.--Correspondence; United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 152nd (1865) --Correspondence; Soldiers --Indiana --DeKalb County --Correspondence; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence; Indiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence Chamberlain discusses the various illnesses seen among the soldiers. select all : clear all : add to favorites results 1-20 of 359 item(s)  page 1 of 18 : ( <<  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  >> ) :: previous : next
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