United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Abraham Lincoln note
00-1912-29-0
A small note from A. Lincoln to L. Wessells, pro marshal 4th Dist Conn. for the release of John H. Bostwick of Salisbury, a deserter from the draft.
Litchfield. Board of Selectmen. Letter regarding a draft
00-2010-279-0
Blank letter requesting inactive militia members to appear in front of the court house for the purpose of a draft.
Capt. Mackenzie message to the Confederates
00-2010-284-0
Message to the Confederates, Norfolk, Va., in answer to to our terms of surrender, signed Capt. Mackenzie. The message could be a copy of an original, and "Capt. Mackenzie" could be Capt. Ranald Slidell Mackenzie, who commanded the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery in 1864.
Phelps Family Papers
1961-39-0
Charles E. Plumb letter
00-2010-289-0
Letter written from Washington [Conn.?] to his brother, who he has recently heard was not hurt during the battle of Cold Harbor. He is grateful his brother and other brother, Seth, have thus far escaped unharmed. Also writes about his activities in Washington and health. Photocopy.
Plumb family correspondence
1975-50-0
Provost Marshal's Office letter regarding the draft
00-2010-280-0
Letter regarding the draft ordered by the President of the United States.
George Richards sermons and address
00-2010-215-0
Item 1: sermon delivered Apr. 27, 1862, and Feb. 4, 1866; Item 2: sermon delivered Sep. 14, 1862 prior to the departure of the 19th Regiment; Item 3: address, "How New England Can Hold Its Own," delivered Jan. 21, 1869, in Washington, Conn., at the dedication of Farmers' Hall.