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1. Papers (Civil War, 1861-1865) - Civil War, 1861-1865

   Commutation money receipt given to Henry J. McLean, Owensboro, Kentucky. McLean, a colonel drafted into the Union army from Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District, paid $300 to receive a discharge from further liability for the draft. Receipt signed by George D. Blakey.

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2. Records (Civil War Pensions) - Civil War, 1861-1865

   Materials relating mainly to Civil War pension claims in Allen County, Kentucky. Includes blank application forms, notifications, correspondence, affidavits, and particularly information on the widow's claim of Mary F. Patton and the invalid's claim of James C. Wolf. Also includes two Allen Circuit Court summons, 1854, and a Bowling Green-Warren County Civil War Centennial program, 1962.

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3. Papers (Civil War, 1861-1865 - Politics) - Civil War, 1861-1865

   Letter, unsigned, written from Orleans, Indiana, to "Bro. Will." No full name or place noted. The writer has very interesting comments about politics and slavery in Indiana and Kentucky.

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4. Papers (Civil War Poems) - Civil War, 1861-1865

   Thirteen poems relating to the Civil War, some to be sung to popular tunes of the era, copied on lined ledger paper. Some of the poems praise the Union forces in the Kentucky battles of Mill Springs and Perryville; others relate to Lincoln's 1860 election and to Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan.

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5. Papers (Civil War, 1861-1865 - Paducah, Kentucky) - Civil War, 1861-1865

   Letter, 6 November, to his mother from "Alvis"(?), probably serving with the 9th Illinois Infantry. From Camp Paine, Paducah, Kentucky, he writes of living conditions, a skirmish with Confederate forces, his hopes to experience a full battle, and his belief that the Confederates have better officers, but inferior soldiers.

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6. Records (Civil War, 1861-1865 - Courts-Martial and Courts of Inquiry) - Civil War, 1861-1865

   Civil War General Orders no. 269 (printed) related to courts-martial of Kentuckians or those engaged in events that occurred in Kentucky.

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7. Records (Civil War, 1861-1865) - Civil War, 1861-1865

   Blank oath of allegiance and United States bond, to be sworn by residents of Warren County, Kentucky.

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8. Papers (Civil War - Songs) - Civil War, 1861-1865

   Holographic copy of the words of a Confederate song entitled "The Southern Wagon." The song was composed during the Civil War as a parody of the song "Wait for the Wagon." Author is unknown.

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9. Papers (Civil War, 1861-1865) - Civil War, 1861-1865

   Undated letter written by Tom from Headquarters of the 1st Regiment, to his father. He discusses the conditions and lack of food within the camp. The location of the camp is also unknown.

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10. Records (Civil War, 1861-1865 - Pensions) - Civil War, 1861-1865

    Materials related to Civil War pension claim of Thomas J. Winfrey, Russell County, Kentucky, and his widow, Mary (Sharp) Winfrey. Also includes document certifying the death of Corporal Hugh A. Sharp 18 July 1863 in a hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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11. Papers (Civil War) - Civil War, 1861-1865

    Letters, 1861-1864 (3), written by three different soldiers, two being from Indiana. The letters from 1861 are from soldiers stationed in Virginia and mention battles and camp life. The letter from 1864 describes thinking that the war is almost over and describes Raleigh, North Carolina, and military affairs there.

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12. Papers (Civil War, 1861-1865 - Paducah, Kentucky) - Civil War, 1861-1865

    Letter, 1 August 1864, of "Charlie" to Ellen "Nellie" Sherman. Serving with Company E, 132nd Illinois Volunteers at Paducah, Kentucky, he describes an encounter with Confederate guerrillas during a strenuous scouting mission, the strictness of General Paine, his new commander, toward both citizenry and soldiers, and the execution of "Captain Hess," a guerrilla leader, for whom "no coffin" was provided. He expresses apprehension over retaliation...

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13. Papers (Civil War - Papers) - Civil War, 1861-1865

    Correspondence, 1862-63 (8), and pardon, 1864, of Union soldiers from the Kentucky counties of Hopkins and McLean; official program for Soldiers' Reunion in Evansville, Indiana, 1887; and words of a Union song.

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14. Papers (Civil War, 1861-1865 - Military life) - Civil War, 1861-1865

    Letter written by Union soldier John (no last name), Camp Paint Creek, Kentucky, to his wife (no place noted), graphically describing marching from Winchester, Kentucky, to present camp. He mentions that Kentucky has the dirtiest soldiers he has ever seen. Associated items.

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15. Papers (Civil War - Brownsville, Kentucky) - Civil War, 1861-1865

    Letter, 12 October 1861, to his father from an unidentified Confederate soldier in the 2nd Tennessee Cavalry Battalion. He describes his march from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Brownsville, Kentucky, and camp conditions. He also comments on Union sentiment there as distinct from abolitionism; describes an alarm raised in camp when one of the men was fired upon while watering his horse at Green River; and praises his captain for his treatment of t...

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16. Papers (Civil War, 1861-1865 - Lexington, Kentucky) - Civil War, 1861-1865

    Letter, 4 October 1863, from "Albert" to his wife Nellie. From Lexington, Kentucky, he discusses arrangements for her forthcoming visit, describes a painful inflammation affecting his face, and tells her of his military accommodations. He also notes the "howl" of a band in camp expected to play at guard mountings and dress parades.

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17. Records (Civil War - Claims) - Civil War, 1861-1865

    Printed power of attorney addressed to C.D. Pennebaker and Son, Washington, D.C. Only recorded information on the form is the name of George Givens and the amount of the claim, $150.

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18. Papers (Civil War) - Civil War, 1861-1865

    Civil War letter, 24 November 1861, signed "Brother JSH," describing camp life near Bowling Green.

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19. Records (Civil War, 1861-1865 - Reenactors) - Civil War, 1861-1865

    "26th Kentucky Volunteers: To Save the Union," a handbook for a company of Civil War reenactors based in Owensboro, Kentucky. Includes a history of the 26th Kentucky Volunteers and a guide to aspects of reenacting including uniforms, equipment, camp setup and rules of conduct.

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20. Civil War Stamps

    "The War Between the States" Stamps. 20 individual stamps of Civil War images.

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