Gold-framed ambrotype of Confederate soldier Elijah Anderson (circa 1816-1862) in civilian clothes. Pinned to his left lapel is a ribbon displaying the name "Anderson."
Letter by Jacob J. Burnett on Federal stationery with the following quote: "Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, and this be our motto -'In god is our trust,' " taken from fourth stanza of the Star-Spangled Banner. Above the quote is a...
Model 1860 saber, Union-made but carried by John W. Byerley, 1st Lt., Co. A, 61st Tenn. Mtd. Inf. Regt., CSA. As accounted by his widow's pension application, Byerley became ill while at Vicksburg and was sent home on furlough to Rheatown, Greene...
This sword likely belonged to Col. Alfred Harris Abernathy, 53rd Tenn. Inf. Regt., CSA. Harris joined the Confederate Army on Dec. 6, 1861, after his brother John died of wounds sustained at the Battle of Cheat Mt., W. Va. Col. Harris surrendered...
W. M. Canada's application to a Confederate Veteran's Home from January 4, 1901. Canada presents proof of his service and wounds obtained during combat in the U. S. Civil War in service of the Confederacy. The application was rejected without...
World War, 1914-1918; War; Soldiers; War casualties; Wounds & injuries; Prisoners of war
Wounded from the 27th Division, United States Army, being carried to the rear by the aid of German prisoners taken during the drive at Vaux-Andigny, Aisne, October 17, 1918. See "Catalogue of Official A. E. F. Photographs Taken by the Signal Corps,...
