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United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 55 Collections and/or Records:

George B. Sanford manuscript

00-1964-18-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-1964-18-0
Scope and Contents The George B. Sanford manuscript (1964-18-0, .21 linear feet) consists of an original typescript draft and copy of his memoir, "Experiences in Army Life of Col. George B. Sanford, Retired, U.S.A., lately Col. 6th Cavalry U.S.A.," written about 1893 or 1894, which details his experiences during the American Civil War. A copy of this manuscript was edited and published in 1969 by E. R. Hagemann in book form titled Fighting Rebels and Redskins: Experiences in...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: circa 1893; Other: Date acquired: 01/05/1964
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Gen. John Sedgwick collection

00-1963-30-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-1963-30-0
Scope and Contents

Collection of papers related to Civil War Gen. John Sedgwick (1831-1864) of Cornwall, Conn. Items include photographs and documents relating to Sedgwick memorials assembled by Edward Kelly of Litchfield, 1963; a Litchfield Enquirer containing an article on the dedication of a memorial to Sedgwick at Gettysburg, Jun. 12, 1913; and an undated chronology of the events of Sedgwick's life.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1913-1963; Other: Date acquired: 12/01/1964
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

John W. Shaw letters

00-2010-276-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-276-0
Scope and Contents

Six letters written by John W. Shaw to "Sir" during the Civil War from Alexandria, Va., and camp nearby. He reports on his health, his leg wound, his activities, and his strong desire to go home.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1862-1864; Other: Date acquired: 10/09/2011
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Emma Leach Smith letter to Charles Smith

00-2021-39-0

 File
Identifier: 00-2021-39-0
Abstract

Poem written in Litchfield, CT mailed to Charles Smith, Emma Leach's future husband, on the occasion of his leaving to serve in the Civil War.

Dates: 1861 May 5
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Letter, Rufus Smith to Quartermaster General

00-2012-05-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2012-05-0
Scope and Contents

Letter from Rufus Smith to an unnamed quartermaster general agreeing to transport all merchandise sent to Litchfield Station for the 19th Connecticut volunteeers quartered at Litchfield, Connecticut, including wood, wooden boards, scanthing (sic), and rye.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1862; Other: Date acquired: 11/01/2013
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Special town meeting minutes

00-2010-349-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-349-0
Scope and Contents

Minutes of special meetings of the town of Litchfield, Conn., held to address matters related to the Civil War. Typed transcipt also included.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1861-1865; Other: Date acquired: 05/09/2012
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Caroline Stoddard Newcomer papers

00-1953-27-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-1953-27-0
Scope and Contents Caroline Stoddard Newcomer papers (1953-27-0), Correspondence, family data sheets, a photograph, and other items related to the genealogy of Caroline Stoddard Newcomer. Born in Litchfield, Conn., in 1852, she and her extended family moved to Tama County, Iowa, in 1854. The papers primarily document the children of Caroline's great-grandfather Gideon Stoddard (1768-1846) of Litchfield. Among the primary family members represented are Whitman Stoddard (1790-1867), Jesse Stoddard (1792- ),...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1862-1952; Other: Date acquired: 12/03/1953
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Stoddard family papers

1997-34-0

 Collection
Identifier: 1997-34-0
Scope and Contents The papers (1703-1906) of the Stoddard family of Litchfield, Conn., including correspondence, deeds, documents related to estates, legal documents, financial records, and other items. John Stoddard (1674/5-1727/8) of Wethersfield, Conn., was one of the original proprietors of Litchfield. He married Sarah Camp. Their children were Lydia, Moses, Sarah, Jerusha, Mary, John, Abigail, James, Josiah, and Prudence. Moses Stoddard (1700/1-1777) married Ruth Goodwin. Their children were Hannah,...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1703-1906; Other: Majority of material found in 1703-1851; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1997
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Alva Stone letters

1899-02-0

 Collection
Identifier: 1899-02-0
Abstract

This collection is primarily comprised of letters written from Stone to his wife and daughter during his service in the Union army during the Civil War.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1861-1863
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

George Dwight Stone letter

00-2010-290-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-290-0
Scope and Contents

Stone writes to the Friends of the Library Association from Alexandria, Va., about events which have recently taken place in camp there. Photocopy.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1862 Dec; Other: Date acquired: 12/09/2011
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

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