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Jonathan A. Catlin Collection (Digitized Content)

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  • Photograph of Jonathan A. Catlin, circa 1860s
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 186A photograph of Jonathan A. Catlin taken by J. Simons of Quincy, Illinois. On the back, there is a handwritten inscription: "Johnathan A. Catlin, great grandfather."
  • Diary of Jonathan A. Catlin, 1862-1865
    Multi-Page Item | 46 pages | 1862-1865A small diary detailing Jonathan A. Catlin's service in the Union Army, as well as some detail on his life before and after the Civil War. Entries date from December 25, 1862 to October, 1865. The back of the diary also contains financial records. Front cover reads "J. A. Catlin; Co. G 52d Ill Vol; Corinth, Miss.; Dec 25th 1862".
  • Letter from Jane Van Horn to Cousins, January 12, 1883
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1883A letter from Jane Van Horn of Churchville, Pennsylvania to her cousins in Illinois, informing them on family matters.
  • Letter from Jonathan A. Catlin to Cousins, August 7, 1863
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863A letter from Jonathan A. Catlin to his cousins, which describes the execution of a Confederate spy.