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 Portrait of Milton Barnes in uniform, ca. 1863-1865.(1863) unknownPortrait of Milton Barnes in uniform from the chest up. Photograph (albumen type) 5" x 7"Item Item Milton Barnes to Robert L. Allison, May 2, 1862.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes' grandfather Robert L. Allison from Milton Barnes. Barnes recounts his railroad journey on the B & O from Ohio to Winchester, Virginia and then his 35 mile journey on foot from Winchester, Virginia, to his regiment in New Market, Virginia. He mentions seeing Major General John C. Fremont during his journey to Virginia and he mentions Fremonts present location in Staunton, Virginia. Along with the letter Barnes has sent "Confederate scrip" for Mr. Allison and suggests paying any debts to Successionist friends with it.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, April 22, 1862.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from her husband Milton Barnes. Milton mentions hardships the 62nd Ohio Volunteers regiment is facing including lack of supplies and poor living conditions. General "Stonewall" Jackson, Colonel Ashby, and Major General John C. Fremont are mentioned as well as the Battle of Yorktown. On a domestic note, Barnes communicates his hopes that money he has sent will soon arrive at Rhoda's door and in turn he is looking forward to receiving letters written by her hand.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, 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 Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, April 10, 1862.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from her husband Milton Barnes. Milton describes his journey from Strasburg, Virginia, to a camp near Woodstock, Virginia, during which he meets up with his unit, the 62nd Ohio Volunteers. Also detailed in this letter is his health, news about soldiers, campaigns, Virginians, and the Ohio newspaper the Jeffersonian.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, May 4, 1862.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonThis is the last letter Milton Barnes sent from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia and his last as an officer of the 62nd Ohio Volunteers. Subsequently he tendered his resignation due to physical and mental pain. In this letter he mentions his poor health and describes the trying march from New Market to Harrisonburg, Virginia. Barnes confirms that he has received Rhodaās last letters and he lists some of the newspapers he has access to for news.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, November 27, 1863.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from her husband Milton Barnes, stationed in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Milton recounts the battle at Missionary Ridge fought on November 25. He mentions many of the commanding officers involved including General Braxton Bragg and Major General Ulysses S. Grant. Milton lists those killed or wounded from his regiment.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, September 27, 1863.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from her husband Milton Barnes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Milton recounts the battle at Chickamauga Creek which saw a defeat for General Rosecrans. During the battle Milton's regiment was 10 to 12 miles away. After the defeat it is decided to hold Chattanooga and Milton and his regiment are involved in battle with General Braxton Bragg's troops.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, May 21, 1863.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from her husband Milton Barnes, stationed near Kingston, Georgia. Milton explains his lack of writing recently by describing the constant marching and skirmishes he has been involved in. Battles at Tunnel Hill, Daltan, Resaca, and Kingston, Georgia have kept Milton on the move. He praises a description of the Battle at Resaca he read in the Cincinnatti Commercial newspaper.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, June 18, 1863.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from her husband Milton Barnes stationed in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Milton expresses displeasure with recent actions by President Lincoln and General Robert H. Milroy in Virginia and concern about his brothers Clark and Frank, both of whom are in Virginia. The second half of the letter is spent discussing photographs of Generals Thomas L. Crittenden, Wood, and James A. Garfield. General Crittenden is discussed at length.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.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, February 19-22, 1863.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from Milton Barnes near Mufreesboro, Tennessee. It was written over a four day period and includes news of Milton's health, his pay, the Chaplain of the regiment, the mail system, soldiers and morality, thoughts on democracy and politics, cotton, and replies to Rhoda's last letters.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, April 6, 1862.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from her husband Milton Barnes. In this letter Milton describes his time in Winchester and leaving there on foot and traveling south. He depicts the Shenandoah valley and the people he sees there.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, April 19, 1862.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from her husband Milton Barnes. Milton discusses traveling from outside Woodstock, Virginia, to outside New Market, Virginia, during which a skirmish with Colonel Ashby's cavalary occured. He also mentions with optimism General Jackson in full retreat and enquires about Rhoda and the family in Ohio.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, April 3, 1862.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from her husband Milton Barnes. Milton describes the train journey from Ohio to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. He mentions places where they stopped including his hometown of Barnsville, Ohio as well as the country traveled through. Upon arrival in Viriginia he notes seeing Union officers Major General John C. Fremont, Brigadier General Benjamin Franklin Kelley and Brigadier General William S. Rosencrans.Item Clark Barnes to Milton Barnes, May 13, 1863.(2011-05-03) Barnes, ClarkLetter to Milton Barnes from his brother Clark Barnes writing from Winchester, Virginia. Clark was a member of the 116th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He mentions his health and the morale of the troops. Generals named include General Benjamin Franklin Kelley, General Robert H. Milroy, and General Joseph Hooker.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, September 10, 1863.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from her husband Milton Barnes stationed in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Milton describes a victory at Chattanooga including planting a flag on the enemies territory. Generals Thomas L. Crittenden and George D. Wagner are mentioned.Item Milton Barnes to Rhoda Barnes, December 24, 1863.(2011-05-03) Barnes, MiltonLetter to Rhoda Barnes from her husband Milton Barnes, stationed near Knoxville, Tennessee. Milton describes the difficulties faced by the troops including lack of supplies and provisions and expresses his displeasure with the military department of the Ohio. Much of the letter is devoted to thoughts of home and his future with Rhoda and their daughter Tirza.