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[Civil War envelope showing two American flags tied with a ribbon]

[Civil War envelope showing two American flags tied with a ribbon]

Addressed to Mr. George B. Hale, Clinton S[t.?], New Jersey; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civi... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing message "For the Union" and state seal of Maryland]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag bearing messag...

Addressed to Mrs. Ruthann Smith, Northridgeway, Orleans, C.C., N.Y.; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Ellsworth. Memorial Col. E.E. Ellsworth, the patriot martyr. The Marshall house, Alexandria, Va. Francis E. Brownell, the avenger of Ellsworth.

Ellsworth. Memorial Col. E.E. Ellsworth, the patriot martyr. The Marsh...

Photographs show Colonel Elmer Ellsworth of Field and Staff, 11th New York Infantry Regiment; Marshall House at the corner of King and Pitt Streets, Alexandria, Virginia, the scene of the assassination of Col. ... More

Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform with over and under shotgun, canteen, haversack, and bedroll

Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform with over and under shotgu...

Case: Leather, floral design. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2017; (D073) More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: John R. Parsley, Poolesville, Mary... More

[Sabria Clack with cased photograph of her husband, Private W.R. Clack, of Co. B, 43rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment]

[Sabria Clack with cased photograph of her husband, Private W.R. Clack...

Sabria Caroline Newport Clack identified by descendant Edna Sachs, June 2013. Case: Berg, no. 5-10G (variant). Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is availabl... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop American flag and "American Congress, we are one" medallion with message "United forever"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop American flag and "American Con...

Addressed to Miss Marslin Blanchard, Keeseville, Essex County, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Unidentified sailor in Union uniform] / From Chase's Ambrotype & Photograph Gallery, 69 Westminster Street, Providence, R.I.

[Unidentified sailor in Union uniform] / From Chase's Ambrotype & Phot...

Case: Leather; geometric design. Illegible writing in case behind photo. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and American flags atop an arch listing Union states with Pennsylvania in the keystone and bearing the message "One nation.--One government."]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and American flags atop an arch list...

Addressed to Rev. C. L. Ehrenfeld, Altoona, Pa.; postmarked Johnstown, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photogr... More

[Corporal John Morton Booker of Co. I, 23rd Virginia Infantry Regiment, in uniform with Bowie knife, flintlock pistol, and tin drum canteen with his name on it]

[Corporal John Morton Booker of Co. I, 23rd Virginia Infantry Regiment...

Photograph shows identified. Case: Leather; scroll design. Formerly identified as Corporal John Morton Booker of Co. I, 23rd Virginia Infantry Regiment. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) More info... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Hardee hat]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and Hardee hat]

Case: Rinhart, no. 68. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:180) More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Macrafly, Lincoln, Nebraska, 2014... More

Civil War envelope showing slave master holding whip as slave attempts to go to Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia

Civil War envelope showing slave master holding whip as slave attempts...

Addressed to John Heagy Esq., Highspire P.O., Dauphin Co., Penna. ; postmarked Hummelstown, Pa., September 25 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2017; (D073) pp/liljmem

[James W. Millner of Company K, 38th Virginia Infantry Regiment with bayoneted musket, holstered pistol, and knife]

[James W. Millner of Company K, 38th Virginia Infantry Regiment with b...

Photograph shows identified soldier, James W. Millner, who enlisted in Company K, 38th Virginia Infantry Regiment, as a sergeant; knife he carries may have been manufactured by Boyle & Gamble or Burger & Burger... More

Unidentified sailor in Union lieutenant's uniform Wm. Shew, 423 Montgomery Street, San Francisco

Unidentified sailor in Union lieutenant's uniform Wm. Shew, 423 Montgo...

Unknown seller suggests the sailor may possibly be Lieutenant Arthur R. Yates. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of C... More

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with his wife

Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with his wife

Case: Leather; geometric pattern. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2017; (D073) More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Don Carter, Civil War Collecto... More

[Seaman Ebenezer McKay of U.S. Navy in uniform]

[Seaman Ebenezer McKay of U.S. Navy in uniform]

Photo shows identified sailor. Case: Leather; urn and scroll design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Fo... More

[Unidentified man with gold mining equipment and wearing a U.S. beltplate]

[Unidentified man with gold mining equipment and wearing a U.S. beltpl...

Case: Berg, no. 1-23. Miner wears a U.S. beltplate indicating that he is probably a veteran of the U.S. Civil War. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is avai... More

[Civil War envelope] - Public domain dedication image

[Civil War envelope] - Public domain dedication image

Addressed to Mr. William W. Blanchar[d?], South Abington, Mass.; bears 3 cent stamp. Notations on recto: Oct. 15, 1863; soldiers letter; please forward this. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to John Berkley Grimball

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to John Berkley Grimball

Addressed to J. Berkley Grimball Esq., Spartanburg, S.C., from W. Manigault regarding taxes, June 16, 1864; postmarked Adams Run, S.C. Jun. 17; stamped paid. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased fr... More

Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform and Company B, 103rd Regiment forage cap with bayonet and scabbard in front of painted backdrop showing landscape with river

Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform and Company B, ...

Photograph shows Company B 103 Regiment on forage cap either designating the U.S. Colored Troops or U.S. Volunteers Service. Case: Leather floral motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with Hardee hat and sash with non-commissioned officer's sword]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sergeant's uniform with Hardee hat and ...

Photograph shows Company D, 12th Regiment; probably First Sgt. James Brown Co. D, 12th Massachusetts Infantry. Case: Berg, no. 3-57. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed b... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with musket]

Case: Leather geometric. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.l... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Case: Berg, no. 3-483. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword floating above marching soldiers]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword floating above marchin...

Addressed to Miss Mary J. Chambers, Toledo, Tama County, Iowa; illegible postmark. Handwritten poem on verso: In years agone, when quiet reigned, throughout this happy land. Before rebellion had attained, so g... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of painted backdrop showing trees]

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms in front of painted backd...

Photograph shows cross medal on man on right and shield-shaped medal on breast and insignia of the 6th Corps on forage cap on man on left; he also smokes cigar. Case: Leather floral scroll motif. Additional in... More

[Certificate to muster Charles F. Sherman into 2nd Massachusetts Light Artillery Battery at Camp Adams, Quincy, Massachusetts]

[Certificate to muster Charles F. Sherman into 2nd Massachusetts Light...

Signed by O. F. Nims. Handwritten notation on verso: In case I am killed this will draw my 3 years wages & bounty money. Chas. F. Sherman. Found with ambrotype of Private Charles F. Sherman, processed as AMB/T... More

[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform with forage cap]

[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform with for...

Case: Berg, no. 1-145. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with eagle breast plate, cartridge box, and cap box holding musket with bayonet in scabbard]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with eagle breast plate, cartri...

pp/liljunion Case: Rinhart, no. 119. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/... More

[Civil War envelope showing Liberty holding a flag]

[Civil War envelope showing Liberty holding a flag]

Addressed to Mr. Jno. W. Cole, Logansville, Logan Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing American flags and eagle on shield above ship and cannons with message "Our Army and Navy forever! Three cheers for the red, white, and blue"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flags and eagle on shield above s...

Addressed to Mrs. Mary A. Hubbard, Jasper, Steuben Co., N.Y., via Corning in haste; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Bath, N.Y., May 16, 1863. Annotation on verso: Direct to Savona; to me at Savona. Gift; Tom Li... More

[Private William Baxter Ott of Co. I, 4th Virginia Infantry Regiment, in uniform with musket]

[Private William Baxter Ott of Co. I, 4th Virginia Infantry Regiment, ...

Photograph shows identified soldier killed at the 1st Battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861. Case: Leather; geometric. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) More information about this collection is avail... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union Zouave uniform in front of painted backdrop showing a pavillion at the edge of a lake]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union Zouave uniform in front of painte...

Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collecti... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union sack coat and forage cap]

Case: Leather geometric. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj pp/liljunion

[Civil War envelope for Manchester Light Battery showing team of four horses pulling a limber and cannon]

[Civil War envelope for Manchester Light Battery showing team of four ...

Addressed to Mr. Ezra H. Pray, Gt. Falls, N.H.; 3 cents postage due. Notation on verso: Soldiers letter, Maj. Drew...N.H. Rgt. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family ... More

Civil War envelope showing American flag

Civil War envelope showing American flag

Addressed to Mr. T.C. Smith, Carver's Harbor, Maine; steamship cancel from the U.S. Bark Ethan Allen. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Unidentified soldier of the 34th Indiana Infantry Regiment in zouave uniform]

[Unidentified soldier of the 34th Indiana Infantry Regiment in zouave ...

Case: Berg, no. 3-274 The 34th Indiana Zouaves were also known as the "Morton Rifles." Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate cavalry uniform and snake belt buckle with two revolvers]

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate cavalry uniform and snake belt bu...

Case: Berg, no. 3-175 Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Regimental Headquarters, Falmouth... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform with flintlock musket]

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform with flintlock musket]

Case: Rinhart, no. 93. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Paul Reeder, Germantown, Tenness... More

[Civil War envelope showing Patriot labeled "Secured" holding the Constitution and Zouave soldier labeled "Defended," with message "The Union forever"]

[Civil War envelope showing Patriot labeled "Secured" holding the Cons...

Addressed to Mr. W. L. Hinch, New Haven, Ills.; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on verso: Ausee[?], Nov. 15th, 1861. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing angel holding American flag watching over sleeping children with broken doll on floor; also two boys sparring, one with Union flag and the other with Confederate flag; with messages "As it is," "God watches over them," and "As it will be"]

[Civil War envelope showing angel holding American flag watching over ...

Addressed to Mr. William Field, Richwood, Union Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

[Private Albert B. Martin of Co. 3, Washington Louisiana Light Artillery Battery]

[Private Albert B. Martin of Co. 3, Washington Louisiana Light Artille...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purc... More

[Civil War envelope showing Army of the Potomac, 6th Corps, 3rd Division, badge with white cross]

[Civil War envelope showing Army of the Potomac, 6th Corps, 3rd Divisi...

Addressed to John S. Hawkins, Hopewell X Roads, Harford County, Md.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Washington, May or March 27. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union infantry sergeant's uniform and black mourning ribbon with bayonet in front of painted backdrop]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union infantry sergeant's un...

Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collect... More

Unidentified Civil war veteran O. Pierre Havens, Jacksonville, Florida

Unidentified Civil war veteran O. Pierre Havens, Jacksonville, Florida

Photograph shows portrait of unidentified Confederate veteran. Related to photograph processed as LOT 14043-2, nos. 493, which is of the same person. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly dep... More

Brigadier General Philip Sidney Post of Co. A, 59th Illinois Infantry Regiment in uniform Carte de visite by J. Carbutt, photographic artist, 131 Lake St., Chicago

Brigadier General Philip Sidney Post of Co. A, 59th Illinois Infantry ...

Photograph shows identified soldier who was wounded at Nashville, Tennessee, and awarded the Medal of Honor. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2017; (D073) Purchased from: Shiloh Civil War Relics, Savannah, Tennessee,... More

Major Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., of Co. A and Co. G, 20th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment in uniform with sword Silsbee, Case & Co., photograph artists, 299-12 Washington St., Boston

Major Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., of Co. A and Co. G, 20th Massachuset...

Photograph shows identified soldier who was wounded at Ball's Bluff, Virginia, Antietam, Maryland, and Fredericksburg, Virginia; later served as Associate Justice and Acting Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Co... More

Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly deposit D072) Purchased from: The Historical Shop, Metairie, Louisiana, 2016. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Libr... More

Quartermaster Sergeant Max Henry Stein of Co. A, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery Regiment in uniform with a glass and wine bottle Ph. Rupp, photographic artist, 13 Avenue A, N.Y

Quartermaster Sergeant Max Henry Stein of Co. A, 1st Connecticut Heavy...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2017; (D073) Purchased from: Excelsior Brigade, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, October 2017. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil Wa... More

Seth Kinman, California hunter and trapper, who presented President Lincoln with the Elk-Horn Chair Washington, D.C. & Broadway & Tenth St. New York

Seth Kinman, California hunter and trapper, who presented President Li...

Signed on verso: "Seth Kinman." Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly deposit D072) Purchased from: Frohne's Historic Military, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, April 2016. Forms part of: Liljenquist Fami... More

Helen L. Gilson, Civil War nurse and head of the Colored Hospital Service, half length portrait, seated J.C. Moulton, Fitchburg

Helen L. Gilson, Civil War nurse and head of the Colored Hospital Serv...

Photograph shows portrait of Helen Louise Gilson, also known as Helen Louise Gilson Osgood, who cared for wounded and dying soldiers at battles including Yorktown, Antietam, Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Chancell... More

Major Sydney Willard of Co. I, 35th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment in uniform with sword Whipple, 96 Washington Street, Boston

Major Sydney Willard of Co. I, 35th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment in...

Photograph shows identified soldier who died of wounds received at Fredricksburg, Virginia. Notation on recto: "Major Sydney Willard of the Mass. 35th, killed at Fredericksburg." Notation on verso: "Born in La... More

[Letter from J. Hartwell Keyes to Diantha from Halls Hill, Virginia, on pictorial lettersheet]

[Letter from J. Hartwell Keyes to Diantha from Halls Hill, Virginia, o...

Handwritten letter from Private John Hartwell Keyes of Co. F, 18th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, on pictorial lettersheet showing Lincoln and McClellan reviewing the Army of the Potomac. Caption on print: R... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union greatcoat with forage cap]

[Unidentified soldier in Union greatcoat with forage cap]

Case: Berg, no. 3-462. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with musket, revolver, and cap box]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with musket, revolver, an...

Case: Rinhart, no. 135. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Purchased from: Cowan's Auction of Historic Americana, Terrace Park, Ohio, 2000. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More i... More

[Private Hiram M. Kersey, 44th Iowa Infantry regiment, standing on rug with bayonet, knife, revolver, and cartridge box]

[Private Hiram M. Kersey, 44th Iowa Infantry regiment, standing on rug...

Photo shows identified soldier in Union uniform. Case: Berg, no. 4-22G variant. Identification of soldier from newspaper clipping found behind photograph. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More i... More

Sgt. Johnny Clem / Schwing & Rudd, photographers, Army of the Cumberland.

Sgt. Johnny Clem / Schwing & Rudd, photographers, Army of the Cumberla...

Photograph shows identified young soldier in uniform; he served in Co. C, 22nd Michigan Infantry Regiment from May 1, 1863 to September 19, 1864. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More informatio... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform sitting on horse with revolver and saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform sitting on horse with revolver ...

Frame: Berg, no. 7-43. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Young George Wingate Weeks of Company D, 8th Maine Infantry Regiment with drum in front of painted backdrop showing shoreline with house and lighthouse]

[Young George Wingate Weeks of Company D, 8th Maine Infantry Regiment ...

Photo shows identified soldier in Union uniform. More information is in "Glimpses of Soldiers' Lives," http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/coll/SoldierbiosWeeks.html Case: Berg, no. 7-10. Additional information in col... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap holding 1818 Nathan Starr Contract cavalry saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and forage cap holding 1818 Nat...

Case: Rinhart, no. 54. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Samuel W. Doble of Company D, 12th Maine Infantry Regiment, with drum] / S. Shattuck, ambrotype, daguerreotype, and photographic artist, 19 Central St., Lowell.

[Samuel W. Doble of Company D, 12th Maine Infantry Regiment, with drum...

Photo shows identified soldier in Union uniform. Frame: Berg, no. 7-55. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:1... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Case: Berg, no. Berg 1-134. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/p... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union sergeant uniform holding a rifle]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union sergeant uniform holdi...

Frame: Berg, no. 7-42. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lil... More

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with revolver and knife in belt standing with a cigar in his mouth]

[Unidentified young soldier in Union uniform with revolver and knife i...

Case: Berg, no. 1-58 (front). Case: Berg, no. 3-173R (back). Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is availabl... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, cap box, and cartridge box]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted...

Case: Berg, no. 7-41. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is ava... More

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted musket, cap box, and cartridge box]

[Unidentified African American soldier in Union uniform with bayoneted...

Case: Berg, no. 7-41. Additional information in collections file. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is ava... More

[Private Vernon Mosher of Co. F, 97th New York Infantry Regiment, in uniform, amputated hand visible] / Thos. D. Givin, photographer, No. 432 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

[Private Vernon Mosher of Co. F, 97th New York Infantry Regiment, in u...

Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: Rick Brown, May 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljpaper

Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform in front of painted backdrop showing landscape and columns

Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform in front of painted backdr...

Case: Leather; geometric design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: Thanatos Archive, Duval... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with eagle, American flag, and cornucopia with lines from John Savage's poem, "The starry flag"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with eagle, American flag, and co...

Addressed to Mr. Thos. Van Sichin, Metuchin [i.e. Metuchen], New Jersey; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop arrows and drum with American flag, cannon, and rifles bearing message "The Star Spangled Banner must be upheld"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop arrows and drum with American f...

Addressed to Misses H. Close, Mayfield, Fulton Co., N.Y.; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (... More

Civil War envelope showing woman giving flowers to soldier on horseback with message "Off for the war."

Civil War envelope showing woman giving flowers to soldier on horsebac...

Addressed to Mrs. Hannah Wilklow, Hale P.O., Hardin Co., Ohio; postmarked; bears 3 cent stamp." Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Unidentified young soldier in Confederate uniform and hat with artillery insignia]

[Unidentified young soldier in Confederate uniform and hat with artill...

Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj NewsetLilj01 pp/liljconfed

[Civil War envelope showing shield with message "Shield of liberty"]

[Civil War envelope showing shield with message "Shield of liberty"]

Addressed to Mr. Jas. H. Luther, Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Li... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with second stanza from Francis Scott Key's poem, "Defence of Fort McHenry"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with second stanza from Fran...

Addressed to Michael Fox Esq., Marlboro, Stark Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of C... More

[Civil War envelope for U.S. Christian Commission showing carrier pigeon with letter]

[Civil War envelope for U.S. Christian Commission showing carrier pige...

Addressed to Mrs. Kate A. Holloway, Aaronsburg, Centre Co., Pa.; postmarked Washington, D.C.; stamped: Due 3. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civ... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with eagle and laurel atop flagpole]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag with eagle and laurel atop f...

Addressed to Mr. Eli Whitney, New Haven, Conn.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Ansonia, Ct. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs... More

[Civil War envelope showing United States Signal Corps insignia]

[Civil War envelope showing United States Signal Corps insignia]

Addressed to Miss Mary Guthrie, New Rumley, Harrison Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; illegible postmark. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing sailor labeled "Victory" holding American flag, with message "The war for the Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor labeled "Victory" holding American ...

Addressed to Miss Alla N. Bates, Republican Office, Springfield, Mass.; bears 3 cent stamp; illegible postmark. Notation on recto: Soldiers letter. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Corporal L. Purnell of Co. I, 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, in uniform]

[Corporal L. Purnell of Co. I, 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, in ...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Case: Leather; scroll design (back). Notation inside case: Taken at Fredericksburg, Va., June 1st 1863. Wounded at Gettysburg, Pa., July 2nd 1863. Identification of soldier... More

[Civil War envelope showing Liberty Bell with message "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land, unto all the inhabitants thereof"]

[Civil War envelope showing Liberty Bell with message "Proclaim libert...

Addressed to J. Baucus Esq., Bacon Hill, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljmem

[Private Simeon J. Crews of Co. F, 7th Texas Cavalry Regiment, with cut down saber and revolver]

[Private Simeon J. Crews of Co. F, 7th Texas Cavalry Regiment, with cu...

Photo shows identified soldier. Case: Berg, no. 2-10. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: B... More

Unidentified Civil War veteran wearing Grand Army of the Republic medal and memorial ribbon J.H. Geiger, portraits, Sixth St., Concordia, Kas

Unidentified Civil War veteran wearing Grand Army of the Republic meda...

Photograph shows portrait of Union veteran. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Medhurst & Co., North Liberty, Iowa, April 2018. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Pho... More

Admiral David Farragut of the U.S. Navy in uniform C.D. Fredricks & Co., 587 Broadway, New York ; 108 Calle de la Habana, Habana ; 31 Passage du Havre, Paris

Admiral David Farragut of the U.S. Navy in uniform C.D. Fredricks & Co...

Photograph shows identified sailor. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: Excelsior Brigade, Alexandria, Virginia, September 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil... More

Unidentified sailors in Union uniforms aboard USS Hartford probably in New Orleans or Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Unidentified sailors in Union uniforms aboard USS Hartford probably in...

Photographer attribution from seller. Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly deposit D072) Purchased from: The Horse Soldier, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, March 2016. Forms pa... More

Martha Noble Brainerd, Civil War nurse with 27th Michigan Infantry Regiment J.J. Randall, Detroit

Martha Noble Brainerd, Civil War nurse with 27th Michigan Infantry Reg...

Notation on verso: "Martha Noble Brainerd, given at Pittsfield, 21st Mch 187[?] in memory of A.B.C. [drawn in sign language]. "Pleasant times," nothing to do & plenty to eat!! Tax stamp on verso. Deposit; Tom ... More

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to Miss Susan Middleton

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to Miss Susan Middleton

Addressed to Miss Susan Middleton, care of A.H. Middleton Esq., Columbia, South Carolina; postmarked Flat Rock, N.C. Mar. 12; bears 10 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Patrici... More

Captain Adam Gebert of Co. F, 31st Iowa Infantry Regiment in uniform Campbell & Ecker, photographers, 407 Main Street, Louisville, Ky

Captain Adam Gebert of Co. F, 31st Iowa Infantry Regiment in uniform C...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: The Historical Shop, Metairie, Louisiana, October 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil... More

Abraham Lincoln Brady, Washington; Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington, D.C.; Broadway & Tenth St. New York

Abraham Lincoln Brady, Washington; Brady's National Photographic Portr...

Photograph shows profile portrait of Lincoln photographed by Anthony Berger in Brady's studio on February 9, 1864. Ostendorf, no. 88. Meserve, no. 82. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly de... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with dual revolvers and saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with dual revolvers and saber]

Case: Rinhart, no. 135. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.li... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal's uniform and 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment slouch cap with U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber]

[Unidentified soldier in Union corporal's uniform and 17th Pennsylvani...

Case: Berg, no. 3-37. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Purchased from: Cowan's Auction of Historic Americana, Terrace Park, Ohio, 2000. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More inf... More

[Unidentified girl in mourning dress holding framed photograph of her father as a cavalryman with sword and Hardee hat]

[Unidentified girl in mourning dress holding framed photograph of her ...

Photo shows a girl holding a framed image of her father. Judging from her necklace, mourning ribbons, and dress, it is likely that her father was killed in the war. (Source: Matthew R. Gross and Elizabeth T. L... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union artillery uniform sitting in front of American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union artillery uniform sitting in front of A...

Case: leather geometric scroll motif with small center cross. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is availab... More

[Private Charles H. Ruff of Co. G, F, and S, 2nd Texas Infantry Regiment in uniform]

[Private Charles H. Ruff of Co. G, F, and S, 2nd Texas Infantry Regime...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Previously identified as C.W. Ruff, 2nd Texas Infantry, based on information from vendor. Current identification as Charles H. Ruff of Co. G, F, and S, 2nd Texas Infantry b... More

[Unidentified African American woman]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

[Unidentified African American woman]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Case: Leather oval geometric. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp... More

[Private William H. Presgraves of Company K, 97th Militia Virginia Infantry Regiment, with rifle]

[Private William H. Presgraves of Company K, 97th Militia Virginia Inf...

Photograph shows identified soldier. Case: Berg, no. 1-65. Notation in ink on manuscript recto: William Presgraves, son of John H. Presgraves and ___ Fleming of Luray, Va. Born about 1845 and died ___. Fought ... More

[Private Peter H. Bird of Co. D, 2nd Virginia Cavalry Regiment, in uniform]

[Private Peter H. Bird of Co. D, 2nd Virginia Cavalry Regiment, in uni...

Photo shows identified soldier. Case: Berg, no. 3-113. Identified as Peter L. Byrd, 2nd Virginia Cavalry (Franklin Rangers), by former owner; identification as Peter H. Bird from American Civil War Research Da... More

Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with message "Love one another" and border of stars with state names

Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with message "Love one an...

Addressed to Miss Lovina Howell, Burdett, Schuyler Co., N.Y. ; postmarked Granby [...k], Ct. ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Captain David Thompson of Caldwell Minute Men (later Caldwell LIght Infantry); Company D, 1st Infantry Regiment 4th Division Missouri State Guard; and Company H, 2nd Missouri Infantry Regiment; holding sword]

[Captain David Thompson of Caldwell Minute Men (later Caldwell LIght I...

Photo shows identified soldier. Case: Berg, no. 3-157. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2011; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and unidentified woman]

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform and unidentified woman]

Case: Berg, no. 3-209. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of ... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat in front of American flag]

[Unidentified soldier in Union sack coat in front of American flag]

Case: Berg, no. 2-18 Purchased from: Medhurst & Co. Autographs, Documents, Images, Overland Park, Kansas, 2010. Additional information in collections file. Gift; Tom Liljenquist, 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105) More i... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform and red sash with sword]

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate uniform and red sash with sword]

Case: Leather; floral design. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) More information about this collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.lilj Purchased from: The Virginia Confederate, ... More

[Soldier in Confederate captain's uniform], American Civil War.

[Soldier in Confederate captain's uniform], American Civil War.

Photograph shows soldier tentatively identified as Thomas A. Martin, cousin of Jesse Sharpe Barnes and William Sharpe Barnes, who enlisted in Co. E, 13th North Carolina Infantry Regiment in 1861 as a Corporal, ... More

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