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

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The Samuel O. Chamberlain papers consist of Civil War era personal correspondence from 1861-1865 and post-war personal correspondence, some pension information, transcribed letters, and printed material from 1868-1925.

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The Sarah V. Dicken papers consist of original letters, photocopies, and transcripts of a series of Civil War era and late 19th century letters, primarily to and from Sarah Dicken, with some added genealogical information provided by the donor. The collection mostly spans the pre-war and post-war period from 1854 through 1898.

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The Searles family papers consist of Civil War era documents, primarily the correspondence of Addison and Alfred D. Searles from 1856 through 1864. The collection also includes the military pension files for the Searles Brothers, as well as those of Philip and Henry Setzler, who were relatives by marriage.

Scope and Contents The Sidney Brewster Papers is a collection of Civil War era correspondence, written between 1861 and 1865. Most of the correspondence is between Sidney Brewster and his mother, Mrs. Nancy Brewster. Included are two letters from his brother George, three letters from Norman Brewster to his wife, two letters from Walter F. Brewster to his mother.Sidney Brewster served with the 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company C, from 1861 through 1863, when he was killed at the...

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The Stephen Burton Papers consists of handwritten letters, primarily written by a soldier in Co.B, 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry from 1862-1863, but also some other family-related letters from 1864-1865 and 1884-1885.

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The Thomas Vance Papers consists of nine letters from the American Civil War along with other related materials from April 8, 1862 through April 3, 1864.

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The Webb family papers date from March 24, 1844, to December 19, 1947. They include correspondence to John Charles Webb from various family members and acquaintances. Of special interest are letters written to him by his wife, Eliza P. Webb, during his service in the Union army in the Civil War.

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The Weddell family papers consist of a series of Civil War era letters, written by a variety of people, to William Weddell of Scotch Ridge, Webster Township, Wood County, Ohio.