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Letter from Frank to Sophronia McNitt, May 3, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from "Frank", a Union soldier at Fort Pickering, Tennessee (possibly J. Frank Williamson). "Frank" wrote about the conditions at Fort Pickering, including the weather and the condition of the men, and also discussed news from Illinois and other correspondents.
Letter from Eli Cress to Francis "Frank" McNitt, November 21, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Francis "Frank" McNitt from Eli Cress, a friend and Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry. Cress described the unit's camp in Memphis, including the climate, the girls, and the threat from nearby Confederate troops.
Letter from Sophronia McNitt to Eli Cress, January 19, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry, from Sophronia McNitt. McNitt sent news of local events and expressed her wish for an end to the war.
Letter from Eli Cress to Sophronia McNitt, December 8, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry. Cress wrote about John Bell Hood's troops close to Nashville and the conditions at camp.
Battlefields in front of Nashville where the United States forces commanded by Major General Geo. H. Thomas defeated and routed the Rebel army under General Hood, December 15th & 16th 1864 / surveyed and drawn under the direction of Gen: Tower by M. Peseux ; reduced and engraved in the Engineer Bureau
Image | 1864 | Civil War Maps1 map
Kentucky and Tennessee
Image | 1854 | Railroad MapsKentucky and Tennessee
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, August 22, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about military expeditions and fights, life in camp, the reputation of Col. Jesse Phillips, and the possibility of leaving for Texas or Arkansas. He also wrote about the affairs of others back home and mentioned his dislike for Copperheads.
Letter from Edward F. Knight to Sophronia McNitt, January 1, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Edward F. Knight, a private in the 117th Illinois Infantry. He described a conflict that his unit encountered on their way into Tennessee and life at Fort Pickering, outside Memphis.
Letter from "Bachelor" to Sophronia McNitt, March 28, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from an anonymous "Bachelor". The "Bachelor" wrote from Memphis, Tennessee, confessing his affection for Sophronia and praising her beauty.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, January 25, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote on camp life in Humboldt, Tennessee, including the weather and guard duty, and asked after life at home, requesting more letters from Sophronia.
Letter from Henry to Sallie, July 27, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | Henry Van Sellar and Sallie Pattison Correspondence (Digitized Content)Henry describes wanting to go for a solitary walk, but is interrupted by Southern ladies whom he walks home.
Battlefield in front of Franklin, Tenn. where the United States Forces, consisting of the 4th. & 23d. Corps and the Cavalry Corps M.D.M., all under the command of Maj. Gen'l J.M. Schofield, severely repulsed the Confederate Army, commanded by Lt. Gen'l Hood, November 30th, 1864 : published by authority of the Ho. Secretary of War in the Office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army, 1874 / compiled under the direction of Col. W.E. Merrill, Chief Eng. D.C., from surveys made by Maj. James R. Willett, 1st. U.S.V.V. Engs. & Maj. T.J.L. Remington, 74th. Reg. Ill. V.V.I., Chief T.E., 4th. A.C
Image | 1874 | Civil War Maps1 map
All's Well!
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1918 | World War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
Letter to Ransom R. Reeves from Montraville Reeves, August 3, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | Montraville Reeves Papers (Digitized Content)This letter contains a racial slur. Letter to Ransom R. Reeves from brother, Montraville Reeves. They are camped in the middle of a black huckleberry swamp. He was mustered in as a Lieutenant. His pay is one hundred and fourteen dollars per month.
Letter from Eli Cress to Sophronia McNitt, June 28, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry. Cress wrote about his hopes to return home, church, and his stay in the hospital at Fort Pickering, Tennessee.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, March 1, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote about his good memories at home, desire to return, and hopes for the war's end.
Letter from George M. Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, May 5, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from George M. Harkey, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Harkey wrote about his company's camp in Jackson, Tennessee, including their conditions and food, and news of other friends in the 126th.
New map of Kentucky and Tennessee : from authentic reports of county surveyors throughout the states of Kentucky and Tennessee
Image | 1862 | Civil War Maps1 map : color
Colton's Kentucky and Tennessee / J.H. Colton
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1860 | Civil War Maps1 map : color
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, June 10, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about scouting operations in Florence, Alabama, leaving Corinth for Pocahontas, life and people in Pocahontas, and his disdain for Copperheads.
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, January 2, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about army efforts to promote reenlistment, how he spent Christmas and traveled to Athens, and the weather. He also asked about people and relationships back home, and noted that he thinks the war will be over in 18 months or less.
Letter from Sophronia McNitt to Eli Cress, [December 24, 1864?]
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry, from Sophronia McNitt. Sophronia wrote about the 117th's recent battle in Nashville, the Christmas holiday, and other news of friends from Montgomery County, Illinois.
Letter from Robert McWilliams to the Provost Marshal, March 2, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from Robert McWilliams, a captain in the 117th Illinois Infantry, to the Provost Marshal at Fort Pickering in Memphis, Tennessee. McWilliams requested a permit for Otis M. Williamson to return to Montgomery County, Illinois, with his belongings after a visit.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, December 14, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry described conditions in La Grange, Tennessee, and wrote of his desire to return home.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, February 15, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote of his boredom with life at camp in Humboldt, Tennessee, as well as matters at home in Illinois, such as "Copperhead" activities.
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, October 1, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about life in camp, recovering from a cold, the reputation of Jesse Phillips, news about other regiments, and looking forward to furlough. Moynihan also mentioned that he thought there'd soon be a fight near Ripley, Mississippi, and noted that he hoped he woul...
Map of the field of Shiloh, near Pittsburgh Landing, Tenn., shewing the positions of the U.S. forces under the command of Maj. Genl. U.S. Grant, U.S. Vol. and Maj. Genl. D.C. Buell, U.S. Vol. on the 6th and 7th of April 1862
Image | 1862 | Civil War Maps1 map : color
Topographical sketch of the battle field of Stone River [Dec. 31, 1862] / Drawn by Lt. O.R. Dahl, Topographical Engineer, 2nd Brigade, 1st Div.
Image | 1863-1864 | Civil War Maps1 map : color
Letter from Edward F. Knight to Sophronia McNitt, March 17, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Edward F. Knight, a private in the 117th Illinois Infantry. Knight wrote about the conditions in Memphis, Tennessee, particularly the weather, and about news that Sophronia had shared from home.
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, April 2, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about the weather, veterans reenlisting, and Confederate deserters and the sad state of the Confederate Army. He also noted that he felt sorry for women whose husbands get drafted, and he told a story about a Southern woman who wanted to divorce her Confederat...
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, February 16, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about the weather in Pulaski, the deployment of the 117th, James Arthur's marriage, how Southern women want to find Yankee men, the high prices of everything at camp, and some veterans going home. He also mentioned a New Years gift in the margins.
Letter from A.W. Kelly to Sophronia McNitt, March 15, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Ambrose W. Kelly, a Union sergeant in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Kelly wrote about being stationed at Jackson, Tennessee, where he thought he would finally receive his overdue pay before heading out to either Corinth or Memphis. He also mentioned hurting his arm by falling on his rifle, and talked about teasing John Berry about love letters.
Letter from A.W. Kelly to Sophronia McNitt, December 9, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Ambrose W. Kelly, a Union sergeant in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Kelly wrote about being stationed at an unnamed town on the Mississippi Central Railroad and noted how he'd rather be back home sleigh riding.
Letter to Ransom R. Reeves from Montraville Reeves, July 6, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | Montraville Reeves Papers (Digitized Content)Letter to Ransom R. Reeves from brother, Montraville Reeves. He has been very sick. Mentions that they are using houses in Tullahoma to hold prisoners. He is now in command of the company, though not yet mustered in.
Letter to Ransom R. Reeves from Montraville Reeves, July 19, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | Montraville Reeves Papers (Digitized Content)Letter to Ransom R. Reeves from brother, Montraville Reeves. Briefly mentions the Copperheads. Discusses the mistreatment of prisoners by Bragg, a fellow soldier.
Letter from John Berry to Sophronia McNitt, February 3, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry professed his love for Sophronia and eagerness to hear from her.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, April 20, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote about camp life in Tennessee, including the weather and work, his desire to come home, and commented on the "Copperheads" in Illinois.
Letter from Eli Cress to Sophronia McNitt, December 22, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry. Cress wrote about enduring an attack on a boat by Confederate forces, and about plans for the upcoming Christmas holiday.

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