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Sources For Images, Susan Birkenseer Jan 2009

Sources For Images, Susan Birkenseer

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

Sources for images and photographs used in the online web documents


People, Places, And Events, Carl Guarneri Jan 2009

People, Places, And Events, Carl Guarneri

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

Background information of people, places, and events mentioned in the diary of Captain Edward Hill


"When Will The End Come?": Captain Edward Hill And The 16th Michigan Volunteers In Grant's Virginia Campaign, Carl Guarneri, Alyssa Sisco Ginn Jan 2009

"When Will The End Come?": Captain Edward Hill And The 16th Michigan Volunteers In Grant's Virginia Campaign, Carl Guarneri, Alyssa Sisco Ginn

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

This essay, written by Carl Guarneri and Alyssa Sisco Ginn, is a biography of Edward Hill with highlights from his 1864 diary.


People Places & Events, Carl Guarneri Sep 2007

People Places & Events, Carl Guarneri

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

Further information on people, places, and events mentioned in Forrest Littleā€™s letters.


"Father I Done My Duty": Private Forrest Little And The Fifth Vermont Volunteers In The Army Of The Potomac, September 1861-July 1862, Carl Guarneri Sep 2007

"Father I Done My Duty": Private Forrest Little And The Fifth Vermont Volunteers In The Army Of The Potomac, September 1861-July 1862, Carl Guarneri

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

This essay, written by Professor Carl Guarneri, focuses on the history behind the Forrest Little letters.


Sources For Images, Susan Birkenseer Jan 2007

Sources For Images, Susan Birkenseer

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

Citation list for images that highlighted the text of the Forrest Little letters.


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of July 8, 1864 - July 27, 1864, Edward Hill Jul 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of July 8, 1864 - July 27, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"Communications cut between Washington and Baltimore..."


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of June 26, 1864 - July 7, 1864, Edward Hill Jun 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of June 26, 1864 - July 7, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"last night a man suffering with the delirium tremens rambling through the ward tearing things as he went"


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of June 14, 1864 - June 25, 1864, Edward Hill Jun 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of June 14, 1864 - June 25, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"Went out for the first time to day, in the Hospital chair..."


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of June 8, 1864 - June 13, 1864, Edward Hill Jun 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of June 8, 1864 - June 13, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"every day is a great desideratum am doing well"


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of June 2, 1864 - June 7, 1864, Edward Hill Jun 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of June 2, 1864 - June 7, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"No Drs on board who appear to take an interest in me, nothing to eat..."


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of May 27, 1864 - June 1, 1864, Edward Hill May 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of May 27, 1864 - June 1, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"we have secured The Position and are within 15 miles of Richmond"


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of May 21, 1864 - May 26, 1864, Edward Hill May 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of May 21, 1864 - May 26, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"Sabbath after Sabbath and year after year the Holy Sabbath is made a day of murder"


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of May 15, 1864 - May 20, 1864, Edward Hill May 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of May 15, 1864 - May 20, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"The fog rolled off this morning and disclosed the Rebels with their strong works in front..."


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of May 9, 1864 - May 14, 1864, Edward Hill May 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of May 9, 1864 - May 14, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"The slaughter wonderful. our wounded reaches 22000."


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of May 3, 1864 - May 8, 1864, Edward Hill May 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of May 3, 1864 - May 8, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"6th Corps broken, I fear a rout, 7 o clock stole out through a gap in the Rebel lines..."


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of April 15, 1864 - May 2, 1864, Edward Hill Apr 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of April 15, 1864 - May 2, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"...in the evening she gave me a magnificent supper a parting one a pleasant time, but sad good bye"


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of February 27, 1864 - March 27, 1864, Edward Hill Feb 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of February 27, 1864 - March 27, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"Went to see Edwin Booth in his great character of Richelieu"


Edward Hill Diary Entry Of February 16, 1864 - February 26, 1864, Edward Hill Feb 1864

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of February 16, 1864 - February 26, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"...Capt Saum & I threatened to take the train so it did not stop..."


Letter To Forrest From Cousin 'Cate' Of July 17, 1862, Cousin 'Cate' - Jul 1862

Letter To Forrest From Cousin 'Cate' Of July 17, 1862, Cousin 'Cate' -

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Madison, Iowa: "I sit down this morning to write to you, not knowing whether you are in the land of the living or not."


Forrest Little Letter Of July 8, 1862, Forrest Little Jul 1862

Forrest Little Letter Of July 8, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp near James River: "now Father dont fret your self for me"


Forrest Little Letter Of May 22, 1862, Forrest Little May 1862

Forrest Little Letter Of May 22, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp near the Chickahominy: "Father if I live through the battle of Richmond I shall be to home just as soon as that battle is over"


Forrest Little Letter Of May 2, 1862, Forrest Little May 1862

Forrest Little Letter Of May 2, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Winfield Scott: "Papers seem to think that this war will be over in a couple of months"


Forrest Little Letter Of April 17, 1862, Forrest Little Apr 1862

Forrest Little Letter Of April 17, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Yorktown, Virginia: "oh my God that was the awfelest sight that I ever saw in my life"


Forrest Little Letter Of April 11, 1862, Forrest Little Apr 1862

Forrest Little Letter Of April 11, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Yorktown, Virginia: "I have slept but 6 hours out of 48"


Forrest Little Letter Of March 20, 1862, Forrest Little Mar 1862

Forrest Little Letter Of March 20, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp near Clouds Mills: "I was on the field of Bull Run the other day it was an awful looking place"


Forrest Little Letter Of March 7, 1862, Forrest Little Mar 1862

Forrest Little Letter Of March 7, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "General Brooks is as cross as thunder he swears worse than old hamelen ever thought of swearing"


Forrest Little Letter Of March 4, 1862, Forrest Little Mar 1862

Forrest Little Letter Of March 4, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "I dont hardly think that the 5th Vermont will ever see a fight by thunder I hope that we shall have a good fight"


Forrest Little Letter Of February 21, 1862, Forrest Little Feb 1862

Forrest Little Letter Of February 21, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "Three cheers for the Red white & blue. Death to all Traitors."


Forrest Little Letter Of February 16, 1862, Forrest Little Feb 1862

Forrest Little Letter Of February 16, 1862, Forrest Little

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

From Camp Griffin: "I tell you Father it will be a blood fight and if I should happen to fall I should like to be carried home..."