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Albert V. B. Phillips papers

Collection — Box: 66

Identifier: MS-SC1171

Scope and Contents Minutes from the debating society, 1860-1861, discuss topics debated and outcomes. Constitution and by-laws, ca. 1861, of the Farmer Boys Association, which allowed boys and girls over the age of fourteen to join. Four diaries, Dec., 1861-Feb. 1864, give accounts of daily activities within his company, troop movements, weather, involvements in skirmishes or battles. One letter, Feb. 12, 1865 from Sergeant A.D. Brown of the 23rd, Co. C in Virginia, telling him the news of the regiment. Diary of...

Dates: Created: 1860 - 1872

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Alexander W. Raffen papers

Collection — Box: 68

Identifier: MS-SC1226

Scope and Contents Three letters to his wife Grace. One from Bowling Green, Kentucky gives the details of the capture of that town. The other two from Graysville and Murfreesboro, Tenn. discuss some family news, actions of the regiment and his visit to Chickamauga battlefield with a vivid description of the site. Commission to Captain signed by Governor Yates. Muster roll for the 19th Regiment from Feb. 29-April 30, 1864. Letter, July 9, 1864, from Chicago to Quartermaster General Meigs advising of return of...

Dates: Created: 1861 - 1865

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Alonzo G. Payne diary

Collection — Box: 65

Identifier: MS-SC1152

Scope and Contents Typed transcript of diary kept during the last months of the war discusses travels through Mississippi and back to Tennessee where they remain for the duration of the war, his activities and those of his company. Mentions numerous others in the regiment giving tidbits of information about them. After the war talks of work done with Lieutenant Clad to finish up the work of the regiment. Speaks of his wife and family often.

Dates: Created: January 1 - June 22, 1865

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Anson Patterson letters

Collection — Box: 65

Identifier: MS-SC1148

Scope and Contents Four letters to Helen and one to Auntie discuss his activities, occurrences and the cost of items at Nashville, his feelings about the war and the Confederacy. Mentions those from home who are doing well, sick or dead. Describes a deserter being discharged and the music played.

Dates: Created: 1862 - 1863

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Benjamin T. Smith journal

Collection — Box: 80

Identifier: MS-SC1412

Scope and Contents Detailed, well written and fascinating account of his experience in the war. Gives very detailed personal accounts of his experiences at Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Resaca, Peach Tree Creek, siege of Atlanta, Nashville and the Battle of Franklin. Also creates a picture of day to day life in the army, the food, the marching, skirmishing, the wounded and dead, the medical treatment, the officers and other men in the regiment, nonmilitary people they meet, spies, plantations...

Dates: Created: 1861 - 1865

Found in: Manuscript Collection

C. Robert letter

Collection — Box: 72

Identifier: MS-1279

Scope and Contents Letter to "My dear friend" written "in the field" describes his own personal experiences as well as the broader description of the battles of Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, and Missionary Ridge. Mentions the number wounded and dead in his regiment and states that tomorrow they leave for Knoxville.

Dates: Created: November 28, 1863

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Charles C. Murdock letters

Collection — Box: 62

Identifier: MS-SC1088

Scope and Contents Letters to parents sent from Camp Lincoln, Annapolis and Baltimore, Md., Newbern and Plymouth, N.C., Alexandria, Va. and Washington, D.C. Letters are newsy and detailed. Describes drilling, guard duty, camp life, troop movements, skirmishes and battles. Gives very detailed descriptions of his life in camp, what they eat, wear, living quarters, other soldiers, his general thoughts on all of it and his stay in the hospital in Baltimore. Also detailed descriptions of troop movements with...

Dates: Created: 1860 - 1864

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Cyrus Root Papers

Collection

Identifier: BC507

Abstract Cyrus Root was born in Peoria, Illinois, and served in the 86th Illinois Infantry during the American Civil War. This collection consists of correspondence between Root and his sister, documents concerning the 86th Illinois Infantry, and a genealogical history of the Root family.

Dates: Created: 1862-1914; Other: Majority of material found in 1862-1865; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2012

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Daniel R. Smith papers

Collection — Box: 81

Identifier: MS-SC1416

Scope and Contents Letters to family in Iowa discuss camp life, regimental activities, news of the war, interactions with other regiments and civilians, activity while at New Madrid, Mo. including frequent confiscation from those abetting the Confederacy, and battles at Iuka, Corinth and Vicksburg, Mississippi. Letter, Sept 7, 1861 gives his reasons why he believes Col Wm. Worthington is a "secesh sympathizer" and states that if he leads them into "an engagement I am of the opinion that by accident he will be...

Dates: Created: 1860 - 1864

Found in: Manuscript Collection

Daniel Smith journal

Collection — Box: 80

Identifier: MS-SC1415

Scope and Contents Journal kept while traveling recounts the days on board, the sea life seen, the different vessels seen on the sea, the weather, specific incidents on board and the different fish caught for eating. Describes the sights he sees as they near New Orleans, hunting in the woods along the Mississippi, and the trip up to Shawneetown.

Dates: Created: 1820 - 1821

Found in: Manuscript Collection

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