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Tag Archives: Union occupation
3 May 1862: “…the People here appear to be quite southern in opinion but dare not exactly express their views on account of Northern troops.”
Item description: A written description of Alexandria, Virginia, dated 3 May 1862, from the diary of Newton Wallace, Company I, 27th Massachusetts Volunteers. Wallace discusses the physical appearance of the town, Virginia’s climate, the political views and work habits of … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged 27th Infantry (Massachusetts), Alexandria, Newton Wallace, occupation, occupied territory, Union occupation, Union soldiers, United States Army, Va., Virginia
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19 April 1862: Illustrations of the Civil War in Eastern North Carolina
Item description: Illustrations from Harper’s Weekly, 19 April 1862, p. 252. [Bottom Right] Craven County, New Bern, N.C. “Removal of the wounded to Newbern hospital.” 1862. Harper’s Weekly, April 19, 1862, p. 252. Neg. 80-400. NCC vault FFCC970.73 B96. [Top … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged Battle of New Bern, cavalry, drawings, flags of truce, Fort Dixie, Harper's Weekly, illustrations, naval operations, New Bern, North Carolina, Pamlico Sound, Union occupation, Union soldiers, United States Army, Washington (N.C), wounded soldiers
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14 March 1862: “Battle of Fort Thompson NC March 14, 1862”
Item description: Pictorial envelope depicting military action at Fort Thompson, located along the Neuse River, during the Battle of New Bern (North Carolina). Item citation: “Battle of Fort Thompson NC March 14, 1862,” [Envelopes]. [S.l. : s.n., 186-?-18–?] VCC970.7 C58, … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged Battle of New Bern, battles, Burnside Expedition, Burnside's Army, envelopes, Fort Thompson, New Bern, North Carolina, pictorial envelopes, Union occupation, Union soldiers
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13 March 1862: Sketch showing the route to Newbern, pursued by the Burnside Expedition, March 13, & 14, 1862
Item description: This map is included with Major General J. G. Foster’s report to the Joint Committee on The Conduct of the War, a Congressional oversight committee set up in 1861. Although Foster’s report was published in 1866, the map … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged Battle of New Bern, Burnside, Burnside Expedition, Burnside's Army, coastal areas, Fort Macon, General John G. Foster, maps, Morehead City, Neuse River, New Bern, North Carolina, Union occupation
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6 February 1862: Sketch Showing Route of the Burnside Expedition
Item description: This map is included with Major General J. G. Foster’s report to the Joint Committee on The Conduct of the War, a Congressional oversight committee set up in 1861. Although Foster’s report was published in 1866, the map … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged Burnside, Burnside Expedition, Burnside's Army, General John G. Foster, maps, North Carolina, occupation, Pamlico Sound, Union occupation
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25 December 1861: “Today Being Christmas the Col has excused us from drill and we are trying to pass this hollyday as best we can.”
Item description: Letter, 25 December 1861, from Emmett Cole, a Union soldier in Company F, 8th Michigan Infantry Regiment, encamped at Port Royal Island, S.C., to his sister Celestia. Cole commented on Christmas in the context of war, the Charleston fire, … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged 8th Michigan Infantry Regiment, Charleston, Christmas, food, health, Port Royal, Union occupation, Union soldiers
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11 November 1861: “It requires infinitely more courage to be a friend of the Union in North Carolina than here…”
Item description: A broadside, printed in New York and dated 11 November 1861, asking for donations of supplies or contributions of money to be gathered in support of “those loyal inhabitants of the coast of North Carolina who have been … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged charity, coastal areas, Cooper Institute, donations, Hatteras, Hatteras Island, New York, North Carolina, Union occupation, Unionism
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6 November 1861: “…Our camp is named Camp Burnside in honor of our Commanding General.”
Item description: Entry, dated 6 November 1861, from diary of Newton Wallace, Company I, 27th Massachusetts Volunteers. Wallace was born in Holland, Massachusetts, and was twenty years old at the time of his enlistment. [Editorial Note: Wallace and his regiment … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged 27th Infantry (Massachusetts), Burnside, Camp Burnside, camp life, Newton Wallace, occupation, soldier conditions, Union occupation, Union soldiers
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5 November 1861: “Got up and got Breakfast about 6, AM lay round Resting till 11 then marched out of the city to our destined camp…”
Item description: Entry, dated 5 November 1861, from diary of Newton Wallace, Company I, 27th Massachusetts Volunteers. Wallace was born in Holland, Massachusetts, and was twenty years old at the time of his enlistment. [Editorial Note: Wallace and his regiment … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged 25th Massachusetts Regiment, 27th Infantry (Massachusetts), 51st New York Regiment, Camp Burnside, camp life, food, Newton Wallace, soldier conditions, Union occupation, Union soldiers
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4 November 1861: “…had Refreshments provided by Citizens Ladies of Philadelphia at Soldier’s Refreshment saloon…”
Item description: Entry, dated 4 November 1861, from diary of Newton Wallace, Company I, 27th Massachusetts Volunteers. Wallace was born in Holland, Massachusetts, and was twenty years old at the time of his enlistment. [Editorial Note: Wallace and his regiment … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina Collection
Tagged 27th Infantry (Massachusetts), Annapolis, Baltimore, food, Maryland, Newton Wallace, occupation, Perryville, Philadelphia, Union occupation, Union soldiers, United States Naval Academy
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