Remembering the Civil War End and Its Casualties
In 1864 through 1865 Gen. Howard recalls fierce Sherman campaigns from Chattanooga to Atlanta and the 113 days of near daily fire. He notes 19 major battles, Pickett's Mill losses, and the horror of wounded and burning Columbia. The march to Raleigh, surrender news, Lincoln's death, and the weary homeward return end with reflections on pride and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Pickett’s Mill
Sea
Carolinas
Columbia
Cheraw
Gettysburg
Raleigh
N. C
Lee
Grant
Johnston
Les
Slocum
Schofield
Howard
Washington
Lincoln
Richmond
United States
Remembrance of Civil War Losses and Unknown Soldiers
A veteran recalls mass enlistment and heavy losses from his region, the sorrow of homes that sent 1000 men and returned fewer than 300, and his emotional memories of Unknown soldiers. He contrasts Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, honors comrades, and urges peace without bloodshed while valuing the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Chancsilorsville
Burnside
Lee
Thomas
Hood
Nashville
Marne Heights
Couch
Howard
Rappahannock
Decoration Day On The Porch A Family Sifts A Soldier’s Promise
On Decoration Day Mrs. White and her granddaughter Eleanor attend to a tense scene on the back porch. Henry asks Eleanor to marry him, but Mrs. White withholds consent. A marching parade and a soldier’s tale reveal past loves, war and the weight of duty as the rocking chair sways through dreams and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. White
T Hirl
Henry
Eleanor
Theanor
Heanor
Lindy
Grady
Lan
Joe
Melinda
Ben
Joe Cooper
Grandmother White
Hleanor
Granny
Ianny
First Memorial Day Observance Recalls Arlington Tribute
The article recalls the 1868 first Memorial Day under Gen. John A. Logan, detailing its grand ceremonies at Arlington, the Unknown Soldiers tomb, and Clara Barton’s pivotal efforts to gather and inter Union dead. It notes congressional support, the presence of national leaders, and the enduring nationwide impact of the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Cen
Logan
Vilage
Congress
Old
New Mexico
Arington
Qn Fame
Clara Barton
Virginia
Arlington
Secretary of War
Washington
Robert KE. Lee
Union
Lee
Ariington
Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
Department of the
Potogac
Grand Army of the
Repubis
Syor
Suala
Biomarine
A Soldier's Life's the Life for Me
A fragmented medley of verse on ancient heroes and modern soldiers. The piece laments fading legends while honoring Camelot figures and battlefield memory, contrasting mythic chivalry with past and present warfare. It evokes glory, endurance, and national memory across eras.
Soldier and Officer Beckon to Army Valor at San Tiago
The fragment recalls Col Turner who served in the Civil War, later joining Illinois National Guard and commanding First Infantry during the 1898 Santiago campaign. It mentions soldiers and archers, a Columbdia tree, and notes the poem is copyrighted by the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Turner
Illinois National Guard
Santiiuzo
Cuba
Vision of Gettysburg Cyclorama Moment
An old blind veteran recalls a cyclorama visit at Gettysburg with a bright girl guiding him. He describes the scene including the charge, wall, artillery, and smoke as the girl outlines details. He reveals that the vision he describes was the last image he ever saw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Stone Wall
Raisson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Murfreesboro
Tenn
R. B. Hayes
Col
Henry L, Turner
Doe
Pendragonship
Camelot
Mannasso
Launcelot
Ose
Mapoleo
France
Vision OF
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!