Forts Henry and Donelson
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After capturing Fort Henry along the Tennessee River the Union army with 15,000 men led by Ulysses S. Grant attacks Fort Donelson, a Confederate fort on the Cumberland River. At Fort Donelson Grant sends the message: "No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works." The fighting lasts for three days, Grant’s forces take 12,000 Confederate prisoners and 40 cannons from Fort Donelson. This cuts off the Confederate supply line from the western territories.
First Battle of Bull Run
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First Battle of Bull Run is fought at Manassas Junction near Bull Run Creek, Virginia, only 30 miles south of Washington, DC. Many Congressmen and their wives watch from behind the battle lines. The North is defeated and retreats to the capital. President Lincoln asks for more volunteers.
West Virginia
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West Virginia is created when residents of the western portion of Virginia oppose secession
Blockade of the South
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Lincoln proclaims a blockade of the South.
Lincoln call for Army Volunteers
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President Lincoln calls for Army volunteers, asking for only three months' service from each volunteer.
Forst Sumter Attacked
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Fort Sumter, South Carolina, is attacked. After forty hours of continuous shelling, the fort surrenders.
Dear Friend Emma I now take the time to answer your kind and welcome letter
Creator:
E. L. Dawson
Subject:
E. L. Dawson
Sunderland, John
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Coverage:
Oswegotchie, NY
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Original letter: ink on paper, 2 p.
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I have not hird [heard] from Johny since two weeks before you[r] Mother and Austin was down but I sent the letter that your mother had
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Language:
English
Creator:
E. L. Dawson
Subject:
E. L. Dawson
Sunderland, John
Sunderland, John
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3
Box:
2
Folder:
67
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Mrs. Sunderland As John was a-penning a few lines to you
Creator:
A.H. Perkins
Subject:
A.H. Perkins
Sunderland, Darwin
Sunderland, John
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Coverage:
New Orleans, LA
Source:
Original letter: ink on paper, 2 p.
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It was hard for me to believe that poor Darwin was dead but I suppose I must. It is a place we must all go sooner or later. Thare [there] is one thing Dar has been[.] A good defender to his Country as far as he was able[.] He dide [died] in a good cause.
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Language:
English
Creator:
A.H. Perkins
Series:
3
Box:
2
Folder:
66
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Friend Darwin: I fear you will think me a very poor correspondent
Creator:
P.A. Wells
Subject:
P.A. Wells
Sunderland, Darwin
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Coverage:
Chattanooga, TN
Source:
Original letter: ink on paper, 2 p.
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Friend Darwin:
I fear you will think me a very poor correspondent if I don’t write more regularly, but the fact is that I have been so busy since the late battle that I have somewhat neglected my correspondence;
I fear you will think me a very poor correspondent if I don’t write more regularly, but the fact is that I have been so busy since the late battle that I have somewhat neglected my correspondence;
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Language:
English
Creator:
P.A. Wells
Subject:
P.A. Wells
Sunderland, Darwin
Sunderland, Darwin
Series:
3
Box:
2
Folder:
65
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