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21 January 1860
Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869)
to John McNeil re: foreseeing civil war
Written while on vacation. Argues that Civil War is inevitable unless the Democrats regain control of the government
GLC03660
January 1861 - December 1863
Averell, William W. (1832-1900)
[Three William Averell Civil War diaries][Decimalized]
Accompanied by three war-era notes from 1862 and three pressed flowers, orginally contained in the diaries and now housed separately.
GLC06581
1862-1899
Various Civil War documents [Decimalized .01-.15]
Includes an address from The New England Women's Auxiliary Association encouraging women to assist in the efforts of the United States Sanitary Commission. Contains various letters, printed song sheets, and one military document regarding the War.
GLC03619.01
1862
Thompson, W. S. (fl. 1862-1865)
[Civil War pocket diary of W.S. Thompson]
Approximately 70 written pages of entries, followed by blank pages. Describes picket duty and the army's moves in the Peninsula campaign (May-July). Breaks off in mid-July, as Thompson notes joining the crew of the steamship "Suwanee" as chief...
GLC01838.01
1861-1865
Miscellaneous Civil War documents [Decimalized .01-.07]
GLC06452.05
1748-1865
34 newspapers: Colonial, Federal, Civil War, etc.
GLC08726
1863
Only a few entries for this year, mostly payment records for sailing and mentions of cashiering other people. 14 February: "Engaged with M. Buckner as Engineer of Steam ship Swanee [sic]…went to New York where ship was laying and returned." Wrap...
GLC01838.02
1864
Signed "W.S. Thompson / 1st Asst Engineer / U.S. Navy." Entries for 1864 are much more extensive than for 1862 and 1863. Includes detailed weather and accounts of his "usual duties." Reports his leave of absence and returning to duty on the U.S...
GLC01838.03
1860-1866
Civil War Generals: 13 letters & docs [decimalized]
[decimalized 02455.01-002455.13]
GLC02455
1855-1865
Civil War generals: 14 letters & docs [decimalized]
[decimalized 02459.01-02459.33]
GLC02459
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