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George Deal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Deal
Abstract

Fifty-five letters and fragments of letters from George Deal, Ohio Union soldier in the Civil War, to his wife Sarah Cole Deal. Also, photographs of Sarah and George Deal, photocopies of army service records, three Confederate bills, and a few genealogical notes made by Deal's grandson.

Dates: 1862-1975; Majority of material found within 1862 - 1864

John J. Russell Letters

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Russell J
Abstract

Twelve letters of John J. Russell of Sterling, Illinois, documenting his service as a sergeant and 2nd lieutenant in Company B of the 13th Illinois Infantry in Missouri, Mississippi, and Alabama. Russell writes to his brother, Charles, and sister, Julia, from Rolla, Franklin, and Heetsville, Mo., Vicksburg, Miss., Cairo, Ill., and Bridgeport and Madison Station, Ala. One letter (Dec. 6, 1861) is written on stationery containing a printed vignette portrait of McClellan.

Dates: 1861-1864

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  • Subject: Soldiers' writings, American X
  • Subject: Vicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863 -- Personal narratives X

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Alabama -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives 1
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