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Landing of troops at Ft. Walker, 1961 Nov 7
8x10 black and white photographic print of the landing of United States troops at Fort Walker, after bombardment, November 7th, 1861.
Letter from an unidentified Union sailor, 1864 Oct 8
Holograph letter of Union Sailor George ______ to his wife and children from USS Circassian, Hampton Roads, VA, telling them of a trip to the James River, waiting for a flag of truce ship, taking Confederates aboard, and river traffic on the way to join General U. S. Grant. He hopes to return home soon.
Letter from an unidentified Union sailor, 1864 Oct 24
Holograph letter of Union Sailor George _____ to his wife and children from USS Circassian at sea, telling about the search for the MANATEZ and a steamer lost in a storm near Charleston, SC, the weather and his arrival at Key West, FL.
Letter from Cyrus Breed to parents, 1865 Jan 15
Letter from Cyrus Breed to his parents during his time as a student at the Naval Academy in Newport, RI. Breed addresses upcoming examinations, the weather, fencing lessons, and gratitude for money they sent. He closes by asking their opinion of a time he was "so nearly out" that he had "to engage the Master on my own responsibility."
Letters sent to his father, 1864 Mar 28-1865 Mar 15
Letters from a Civil War Soldier, 11th New Hampshire Infantry on board the USS Savannah and USS Chenango to his father George, March 28, 1864-March 15, 1865. His letters describe his daily routine, his need for money, and the future bounty due him.
Map of Ft. Walker, circa 1861-1865
8x10 black and white photographic print of a map showing Forts Walker and Beauregard.
Morning Detail, circa 1861-1865
8x10 black and white photographic print of the morning detail - the fourth New Hampshire volunteers going to their work on the fortifications at Hilton Head
Naval Recruiting Office, circa 1861
8x10 black and white photographic print of the Naval recruiting office in Cherry Street, NY
Order of Sailing, circa 1861-1865
8x10 black and white mounted photo that shows the order of sailing, Port Royal Expeditionary Corps and Fleet.
Quarter-Deck of a Frigate, circa 1865
5x7 black and white photo showing the quarter-deck of a frigate, ca 1865. The information on the back does not match the front. The HMS Sutleg was not laid down until 1898.