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- Collection: Civil War and Slavery Collection
Betsy Kinsley from Charlie Kinsley, Jun. 9, 1861
Letter written by a guitar player performing with a traveling circus in Michigan. The band plays for the 4th Michigan Regiment.
Bill of indictment for theft against a slave belonging to Ritchard Potts, 1839
Bill of indictment against a slave, by the jurors of the State of Maryland, for receiving and secreting stolen goods from another slave.
Bill of indictment for theft against a slave belonging to Ritchard Potts, 1839
Bill of indictment against a slave, by the jurors of the State of Maryland, for receiving and secreting stolen goods from another slave.
Bill of sale for slave of Abraham Brower, September 17, 1805
Bill of sale transferring ownership of George Teabout from Abraham Brower of New York City to Isaac Jones for the sum of $100.
Bill of sale for slave of Thomas Stone, February 4, 1836
Bill of sale transferring ownership of girl named Mariah from Thomas Stone of Natchez, Mississippi to James Cotton for the sum of $850.
Bill of sale for slave of William B. Withers, January 18, 1858
Bill of sale transferring ownership of an 11 year old boy named Dick from John G. Withers of North Carolina to William B. Withers (b. ca. 1821 in S. C.) for the sum of $710.
C.C. Ruthranoff from Edwin Booth
Letter from Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth, declining an interview.
C.H. West from E.C. Fowler
Letter from Fowler to his uncle discussing political appointments in Baltimore. Letter mentions Fowler's meeting with Abraham Lincoln shortly after his inauguration with a delegation from Baltimore.
California. Loyal to the Union
Design shows female with state coat of arms and "Loyal to the Union. State of California." Design in red and blue on a white envelope. For sale by Wm. Ridenburgh, 132 & 134 Nassau St., N.Y.
Cannon, cotton, train and steamboat
Design shows Cannon, cotton, train and steamboat. Design is set sideways on envelope. Design in black on white envelope. Envelope is addressed to Oscar Tillotson, stamped and cancelled.
Cary family letters
Letters from George and Rachel Cary from Goodrich, Michigan to family. Letter to parents, May 8, 1864; letter to S. Lewis, April 4th 1864; and letter to brother mentions 8th Michigan Cavalry, January 19, 1865.
Cary family letters
Letters from George and Rachel Cary from Goodrich, Michigan to family. Letter to parents, May 8, 1864; letter to S. Lewis, April 4th 1864; and letter to brother mentions 8th Michigan Cavalry, January 19, 1865.
Cary family letters
Letters from George and Rachel Cary from Goodrich, Michigan to family. Letter to parents, May 8, 1864; letter to S. Lewis, April 4th 1864; and letter to brother mentions 8th Michigan Cavalry, January 19, 1865.
Certificate for draft substitution
Certificate from the New York Board of Enrollment exempting Marshall Cynes from military duty and replacing him with substitute Frederick Artz, according to the Enrollment Act of 1863.
Certificate of discharge and voucher for payment of 1st Sgt. John W. Loucks,15th Michigan Infantry
Certificate of discharge of 1st Sgt. John W. Loucks of St. Clair's Company A of the 15th Regiment of Infantry Volunteers of the State of Michigan. Loucks, a lumberman, joined the Regiment in Monroe Michigan, and was discharged by reason of promotion.…
Certificate of discharge and voucher for payment of principle musician George W. Strong, 15th Michigan Infantry
Certificate of discharge of principle musician George W. Strong of the 15th Regiment of the Infantry Volunteers of the State of Michigan. Strong, a musician, joined the Regiment in Lakeport Michigan, and was discharged by promotion to a commission.…
Certificate of discharge and voucher for payment of Pvt. Edgar Earl, 12th Michigan Infantry
Certificate of discharge of Pvt. Edgar Earl of M. Cloy's Company D of the 12th Regiment of Infantry Volunteers of the State of Michigan. Earl, a laborer, joined the Regiment in Albion Michigan, and was discharged with a surgeon's certificate of…
Certificate of discharge and voucher for payment of Pvt. Henry Seele, 24th Michigan Infantry
Certificate of discharge of Pvt. Henry Seele of Captain Edward's Company F of the 24th Regiment of Infantry Volunteers of the State of Michigan. Seele,a brewer, joined the Regiment in Detroit, and was discharged with a surgeon's certificate of…
Certificate of discharge and voucher for payment of Pvt. John B. Maloney, 5th Michigan Infantry
Certificate of discharge of Pvt. John B. Maloney of Capt. Sherlock's Company A of the 5th Regiment of Infantry Volunteers of the State of Michigan. Maloney, a laborer, joined the Regiment in Ft. Wayne Michigan, and was discharged with surgeon's…
Certificate of discharge of Pvt. James Abbott, 14th Michigan Infantry
Certificate of discharge of Private James Abbott of Captain John Kelly Company of the 14th Regiment of Infantry Volunteers of the State of Michigan. Abbott, a farmer, joined the Regiment in Ypsilante Michigan, and was discharged with a surgeons…
Colonial soldier with flag and sword
Design of Colonial soldier holding flag and sword with "Success to our volunteers" and "Never surrender." Design in red and blue on a white envelope.
Connecticut. Loyal to the Union
Design shows female with state coat of arms and "Loyal to the Union. State of Connecticut." Design in red and blue on a white envelope. For sale by Wm. Ridenburgh, 132 & 134 Nassau St., N.Y.
Connecticut. The Loyal States, Union
Design shows female with flag and state coat of arms and "Connecticut, The Loyal States, Union." Design in blue on a white envelope. Designed and manufactured by Reagles & Co., 1 Chambers Street, N.Y.
Cover "From the President of the United States" signed by "Priv. Sec." John G. Nicolay
Cover "From the President of the United States" signed by "Priv. Sec." John G. Nicolay. Erased notation reads "Good luck to General Butler Mar 25/ A.L."