Letters from Underwood to his wife, Sophie, and two from her to him, while he was an assistant surgeon of the 12th Regiment of the Iowa Infantry during the Civil War.
Asahel Mann and his two brothers were soldiers in Company A of the 4th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. Asahel enlisted in Aug. 1861 at age 18, was taken prisoner on Oct. 11, 1862 in Jones Lane, Ark., and was exchanged and returned to his company on Dec. 1,…
Postcard of Hotel Orleans with people on porch. Automobiles on both sides of road. Horses with carriages. "Hotel Orleans, Spirit Lake, Iowa"--Caption on postcard.
Single story depot with sign for Melvin. Train on tracks next to depot. People standing on platform. Horses and wagon backed up to platform. "CRI&P Depot Melvin, Iowa"--Caption on postcard.
