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!
Bronze button tribute to soldiers worn by many heroes
Rev A R Cuthbert praises the bronze button worn by soldiers from Donelson to Appomattox and beyond, honoring countless humble acts of courage that built the nation. A letter from Wilfred of Ft D A Russell, Wyoming, dated November 24, recounts injuries, religious quips, Bible numerology, and a drill camp update with rifle practice and insurance notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Thirston
Donelson
Shiloh
Chattenooga
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Logan
Hallelujah
Yorktown
Appomattox
Universal Freedom
America
A. R. Cuthbert
Titanica
Wilfred
Ft. D. A. Russell
Wyoming