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Ripley, Josiah W. Pvt., 18th Massachusetts Volunteers
Papers, 1862, 1931. 2 items.
Diary, May 16-Aug. 21, 1862, kept by Ripley during the
Peninsular Campaign. Contains remarks on camp life, training,
marches, and routine affairs. Includes a few details on the
evacuation of the peninsula. Also contains a record of Ripley's
service in the war obtained from the Massachusetts attorney
general's office in 1931.
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Rittenhouse, Benjamin F. Maj., USA
Article, undated. 1 item.v
Transcript.
"The Battle of Gettysburg as Seen From Little Round Top."
Includes a note in the margin indicating that this account varies
from the published version.
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Rives, William Cabell
(1793-1868) Member, C.S. Congress
Papers, 1674-1939. ca. 50,400 items.
In part, transcripts and photocopies.
Official and family correspondence concerning Confederate
politics, finance, and trade, public support for the war,
military and political leadership, military appointments and
promotions, the attitude of the southern clergy, life in Richmond
during the war, the general progress of the war, and
enlistments and casualties in the Confederate Army. Also contains
requests for aid from numerous Confederate prisoners of
war, biographical and autobiographical material on Rives, miscellaneous
photographs, and letters from Alfred S. Rives (CSA)
to his wife and parents concerning the defenses of Richmond,
casualties, and the Chancellorsville, Petersburg, and Appomattox
campaigns. Correspondents include Robert E. Lee, Christopher
G. Memminger, Prince Camille Armand Jules Marie de
Polignac, and James A. Seddon.
Finding aid and microfilm copy (7 reels) available.
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Robert, Henry Martyn (1837-1923) Engineer; Capt., USA
Papers, 1853-1927. ca. 5,000 items.
Includes a few miscellaneous letters and orders, 1861-64,
pertaining to the construction of fortifications and Robert's ill
health. Correspondents are Gen. Richard Delafield and Gen.
Joseph G. Totten.
Finding aid available.
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