Cover of scrapbook created by Charles N. Barstow. The front page reads, "All, Look! And Remember!" This large scrapbook contains images of the Civil War and 19th century America clipped from Leslie's and other mass-distributed 19th century papers....
Dishcharge papers for Newton Worth Narramore, Company E, 6th Regiment, Tennessee Mounted Infantry Volunteers. Narramore enlisted on August 11, 1864. He was wounded (shot in the leg) and discharged on June 13, 1865, in Nashville. Narramore was from...
Letter from John G. Decker to his brother Phil. In the letter John Decker comments on being court-martialed for stabbing a corporal. He also discusses the relations his Union camp has with Rebels on the south side of the Tennessee River. He...
Letter written in German from John G. Decker to his parents. He tells them about a recent illness and a brief action against Confederate soldiers that resulted in the capture of 150-200 enemy men. The stationery features a "Union Forever"...
Letter from John G. Decker to his brother Fred commenting on the availability of rations. He also mentions an incident where men from his camp eager to engage the Confederates began singing an anti-secessionist song. Decker also comments on three...
Letter to John G. Decker from a friend and fellow soldier by the name of Herman from Evansville. Herman comments on the poor appearance of Abraham Lincoln since the beginning of the war and life as a soldier. See also the John G. Decker Papers,...
Letter from John G. Decker to his brother Phil commenting about the campaign in West Tennessee and Northern Mississippi. See also the John G. Decker Papers, Mf. 1964.
Letter between two brothers of the Decker family commenting on contact with rebel pickets. The stationery features an image of George Washington along with the phrase "let us cherish his memory and emulate his example." See also the John G. Decker...
Letter from John G. Decker to his brother Fred regarding camp life during the war and various family matters. The stationery features elaborate patriotic Union symbols and a poem. See also the John G. Decker Papers, Mf. 1964.
Letter written in German from John G. Decker to his parents. He comments on his unit preparing to march and face the enemy rebels. The stationery features an image of Liberty holding a flag and the words "Our Emblem." See also the John G. Decker...
Letter written in German from John G. Decker to his parents. He comments on marching and facing the enemy in battle. The stationery features an image of General George McClellan along with the words "The Liberator of Western Virginia" and a...
Photograph of four members of the Decker family. John G. Decker, first from left, and Phillip G. Decker, second from right, are twins. Phillip G. Decker died during the war. John G. Decker was a member of Co. K, 32nd Indiana Vol., USA. Numerous...
Medal given to John G. Decker, Co. K, 32nd Ind. Vol. Inf., USA. Numerous letters written by Decker are included in the collection. See also the John G. Decker Papers, Mf. 1964
Grand Army of the Republic medal given to John G. Decker, who served in Co. K, 32nd Ind. Vol. Inf., USA, from 1861 to 1866. Numerous letters written by Decker are included in the collection. See also the John G. Decker Papers, Mf. 1964.
Discharge paper for Isaac Cornett, Company I, 13th Tennessee Cavalry. Adjutant General's Office form #99. Enlisted August 19,1864 and mustered out September 5, 1865. Appointed captain on August 1, 1865.
