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Lowe's Balloon - Enterprise
First Use of a Balloon for Aerial Reconnaissance. Thaddeus Lowe takes to the air in Falls Church in his gas filled balloon called "Enterprise" near…
Abolitionism as Logical Conclusion: General James S. Wadsworth as a Case Study in Anti-Southern Sentiment and the Radicalizing Experience of the Civil War
General James Wadsworth and his actions as an abolitionist and radical Republican
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Camp Upton Virginia, Sunday, July 21, 1861 (Telegram reporting battle at Manassas)
Telegram reporting battle at Manassas
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Charles H. Upton to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 16, 1862 (Abolition of slavery in Washington)
- Abolition of slavery in Washington
Advance of General McClellan
A news report from Washington describing General George McClellan and the Union Army's advances unto Munson and Upton hills after the withdrawal of Confederate forces.
Affairs Along the Line.
A report from Washington describing the aftermath of the Confederate forces withdrawal from Munson and Upton's Hill and the Union Army advances in the area. Many interesting observations about the remaining Confederate earthworks and fortifications.
Alexandria, Loudon, & Hampshire Railroad
photographs associated with the Alexandria, Loudon, & Hampshire Railroad
Alfred Waud
Photograph of well known Civil War illustrator Alfred Waud
An act for the release of certain persons held to service or labor in the District of Columbia.
An example of the petition required to release former enslaved persons from servitude
An Army Meat Market
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Verso: "An Army Meat Market // The Butcher // Nov 23rd, [Signed] J.B."
Verso: "An Army Meat Market // The Butcher // Nov 23rd, [Signed] J.B."