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includes a letter by Susan B. Anthony, Feb. 14, 1865, Leavenworth,
Kans., noting the presence of black refugees.
Finding aid and microfilm copy (5 reels) available.
898
Starr, George H. Capt., 104th
New York Volunteers
Scrapbooks, 1864-1910. 2 v.
Chiefly articles, speeches, and clippings relating to Starr's
experiences in the war. Includes copies of addresses concerning
his capture at the Battle of Gettysburg and his treatment at
Libby Prison in Richmond, Va., and articles and obituaries on
various officers with whom he was associated.
899
Steiner, Walter Ralph (1870-1942)
Autograph collection, 1780-1937. 10 items.
In part, transcripts.
Includes a copy of the diary of Francis A. Boyle, 32d North
Carolina Volunteers, 1864-65. Describes the Wilderness and
Spotsylvania campaigns and prison life at Point Lookout, Md.,
and Fort Delaware. Provides information on the conduct of
black guards at Point Lookout Military Prison, prison morale,
diet, disease, deaths, hospital care, entertainment, escapes, and
dishonesty among prison guards. Also contains the names, units,
and home addresses of 16 Confederate officers, and a published
bibliography of prison narratives.
900
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton
(1812-1883) C.S. Vice President
Papers, 1784-1886. ca. 27,000 items.
Contains correspondence relating to secession, the Confederate
provisional government, the C.S. Government, and the
conduct of the war. Also includes a manuscript autobiography
of Stephens.
Finding aid and microfilm copy (57 reels) available.
901
Correspondence, 1834—91.
Microfilm, 6 reels.
Chiefly correspondence between Stephens and his brother,
Judge Linton Stephens. Includes about 200 letters and telegrams
concerning the secession crisis, preparations for war in
the South, Linton Stephens' service as It. colonel in the 15th
Georgia Regiment, Apr.-Dec. 1861, the 1st Manassas Campaign,
camp life, morale, disease, hunger in the Confederate
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