Sesquicentennial Civil War Documents Project
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As part of the "Intellectual Underpinnings of American Civil War" project sponsored by the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), George Mason University Libraries and other ASERL-member libraries are creating a shared digital collection of archival materials created between 1850 and 1865. This project was conceived to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War.
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Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, April 11, 1865.(2011-05-10) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda writes about her reaction to the news of Lees surrender. Seeing that others celebrated by consuming alcohol, she tells Milton that she did not and makes perfectly clear her disdain for alcohol and persons who use it. She also expresses distaste for Union Army general William Tecumseh Sherman. Finally, she details other news regarding their hometown and family.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, April 17, 1865.(2011-05-10) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda writes about her deep sorrow after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. She uses several Bible verses in this letter. She is also distraught as she has heard rumors from several townspeople that Lincoln's successor, Vice President Andrew Johnson was intoxicated during his swearing-in.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, December 25, 1864.(2011-05-10) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda acknowledges that he has been sent to Cincinnati (Ohio) to recover from the wound at Nashville (Tenn) and was hoping that he might be able to come during the Christmas holidays. She also relates information about people from their home town.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, December 5, 1864.(2011-05-10) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda expresses happiness that Milton has not been wounded or worse in the recnt actions about which she has read in his letters and the newspaper. She mentions other soldiers about which she has read (colonels Stricland and Lane and General Newton). She also mentions that their young daughter, Tirza, misses her father.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, December 8, 1863.(2011-05-03) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda replies to Milton's last letter of November 27th in which he recounts his experience in the Battle at Missionary Ridge. She expresses her relief for his safety, shares news she has heard from other soldiers in Cambridge, Ohio, and enquires after news on Uncle Joe, a soldier who may be in Sherman's Corps.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, February 23, 1865.(2011-05-10) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda writes mainly about Jim, a free back man that lives with them, and how his health is failing. She also discusses the possibility of selling the family house.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, January 26, 1865.(2011-05-10) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda describes the snowy and cold weather they are experiencing at home. She expresses hope that he is in some type of "winter quarters" and protected from the elements. She has heard that the war is winding down and is anticipating the time when he will come home. She relates information about people from home and their daughter.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, July 6-7, 1864.(2011-05-03) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes in Cambridge, Ohio. Rhoda recounts her fear at hearing Milton to be severly wounded and later her relief to receive a letter from his hand reassuring her that he is not wounded very badly.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, June 11, 1865.(2011-05-10) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda writes that she and the Barnes family are all excited about his coming home from the war. She acknowledges that this is the last letter that she will write to him as a soldier.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, March 7, 1865.(2011-05-10) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda writes mostly about events happening in their home town and home.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, May 1, 1865.(2011-05-10) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda discusses some items in the latest news, including the death of John Wilkes Boothe, from the local paper. She also discusses livestock and produce grown at the family home.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, May 8, 1865.(2011-05-10) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda discusses her anticipation of Milton's return. She is not pleased with the uncertainty regarding his and other soldiers' homecomings. She continues on with news regarding neighbors and other acquaintences of theirs.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, November 21, 1863.(2011-05-03) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes in Cambridge, Ohio. Rhoda communicates her desire for a quiet place to write to Milton, gives a detailed list of recent expenses, and briefly mentions her recent trip to Pennsylvania where she visited family.Item Rhoda Barnes to Milton Barnes, October 5, 1862.(2011-05-03) Barnes, RhodaLetter to Milton Barnes from his wife Rhoda Barnes. Rhoda describes her home life including taking care of her and Milton's daughter Tirza, preparing a care package to send to Milton, and informing Milton of the death of a newly come home soldier.