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	Search results for Years    Refine your search Creator Forbes, Edwin (27) Brady's National Photo... (2) Marie (Mary) Ester Bra... (2) Wait, Joseph H, 1839-1... (1) Brandt, Marie Ester, 1... (1) Show more... Format of Original Etching (27) Manuscript (6) Carte de Visite (2) Photograph (2) Bound Volume (1) Show more... Subject Military Life (26) United States History ... (23) United States History ... (20) Indiana -- History -- ... (8) United States -- Histo... (8) Show more... Date 1876 (25) 1865 (5) [1876?] (2) ca 1910 (2) 1861-07-10 (1) Show more... Notes This Item was Part of ... (8) The First Military Occ... (5) This Item is Part of t... (3) This Item was Part of ... (2) 0000.0542 (2) Show more... results 1-20 of 49 item(s)  page 1 of 3 : ( <<  1  2  3  >> ) :: previous : next select all : clear all : add to favorites   Image: Title: Subject: Description: 1. All Aboard, Off for the Front United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; Military life In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary... 2. Personal War Sketches of the Members of Geo. H. Chapman Post No. 209 Grand Army of the Republic. Geo. H. Chapman Post No. 209 (Indianapolis, Ind.); Veterans--Indiana--Indianapolis--Societies, etc.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives; Indiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives; Soldiers; Chapman, George H. (George Henry), 1832-1882; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Bound volume of personal war sketches from members of the G.A.R. Geo. H. Chapman Post in Indianapolis. The Civil War veterans recount stories, memories, and details of their service and experiences in... 3. Reconnaissance in Force United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; Military life In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary... 4. Stuck in the Mud and A Flank March Across Country During a Thunder Shower United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; Military life; Rain; Storms In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary... 5. Fording a River and A Halt for Twenty Minutes United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; Military life In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary... 6. Letter from James H. Meteer to Caleb Mills, April 18, 1864 Mills, Caleb, 1806-1879; United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 14th; Soldiers; Soldiers--African-Americans; Soldiers--Correspondence; Soldiers--Indiana; Military life Lt. Col. Corbin led them on a raid through Cumberland Mountains. They had expected to meet the rebels in Col. Hughes unit who were known for bushwhacking. Meteer shares stories he is hearing from former... 7. 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.... 8. The Pontoon Bridges United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; Military life In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary... 9. Daniel Edgar Sickles Generals--United States--Portraits; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Portraits; Sickles, Daniel Edgar, 1819-1914 A native of New York City, Sickles was a member of Congress when he shot and killed Philip Barton Key, the son of Francis Scott Key the composer of The Star Spangled Banner. The younger Key had been having... 10. Ambrose Everett Burnside Generals--United States--Portraits; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Portraits; Burnside, Ambrose E. (Ambrose Everett), 1824-1881 Born in Liberty, Indiana, Burnside graduated from West Point in 1847. At the beginning of the war he was a colonel with the First Rhode Island Regiment. Promoted to brigadier general and finally major... 11. Army of the Republic United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Songs and music; Patriotism; Music; Popular music--United States--To 1901 First line: Six and twenty years ago since we met our gallant foe. First line of chorus: Shout Hurrah and let your voices ring. Cover illustration: drawing of a Union soldier outlined by the shape of a... 12. 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... 13. Marie (Mary) Ester Brandt Holding a Child Indiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Hanover (Ind.); Madison (Ind.); Indiana--Politics and government--1861-1865; United States--Politics and government--1861-1865; Indiana--Social life and customs 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. Letter from E.L. Pollitt (Erastus Pollett) to His Sister, Laura Pollitt, July 3, 1865 Sharks; Prisoners; Military deserters; Indiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Indiana--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives; Prisoners of war; Soldiers--Correspondence; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Pollitt mentions the number of sharks in the water around the island. There were about 150 prisoners there, some for committing robbery or murder. Some men in his group deserted and would loose their citizenship... 15. Plate 7 United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; Cattle; Military life; Military; Cattle herding In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary... 16. Newspapers for the Army United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; Military life; Newspapers; Newspaper carriers; Newspaper industry; Campfires; Huts In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary... 17. Plate 4 United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; Military life; Huts; Barrels; Snow; Laundry; Clotheslines; Axes In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary... 18. Through the Wilderness United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; Military life; Mud; Artillery (Weaponry); Artillery (Troops); Horse artillery In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary... 19. Trading for Coffee and Tobacco Between the Fortified Lines During a Truce United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; Military life; Battlefields; Barter In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary... 20. Picket Line United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; Military life; Military camps; Guards; Shelters In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary... select all : clear all : add to favorites results 1-20 of 49 item(s)  page 1 of 3 : ( <<  1  2  3  >> ) :: previous : next
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