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John G. Roller Civil War diary transcript and related correspondence, 1864-1960

George S. Smith diary, 1862-1866

Account of the Battle of Bull Run, 1861

William J. Palmer letters to brother Thomas, November 1860-May 1861

William lived in Charleston, South Carolina, and Thomas lived in Vinton, Iowa. The letters illustrate their deteriorating relationship brought about by the Civil War.

Jacob Nauman diary, 1864-1865

His Civil War diaries describe his experiences as a soldier in the Union Army at Vicksburg and include maps and drawings.

Ann Larimer letters to husband John, February - July 1865

Contains details about life in rural Iowa and news about family and friends as well as words of encouragement for husband John.

Nathan Mowrer correspondence to sister Ellen and brother Milton, November 1864-April 1865

Letters describe life in the Union army and medical attention received while hospitalized with typhoid fever in several army hospitals.

War between the states essay, 1861

Margaret Strang Corothers family history, 1996

Family history including author's description of her father John Strang's participation in the Civil War in Company K of the 11th Regiment of the Iowa Infantry Volunteers.

Charles Thomas Ackley letters to his wife, January 1864-March 1865

Details military service where he fought in many battles and participated in Sherman's march through Georgia.

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