Campaigns & battles; Artillery (Troops); Artillery (Weaponry); Military officers
Henry Algernon du Pont's account of the Battle of New Market, Virginia. Du Pont describes his role in the battle and gives his opinions on the battle's outcome.
Military officers; Cartes de visite; Artillery (Troops)
Henry Algernon du Pont as a Lieutenant-Colonel of artillery. He was breveted Lieutenant-Colonel for gallantry in action at the Battle of Cedar Creek in Virginia, 19 October 1864. Henry A. du Pont was later awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor...
Campaigns & battles; Naval warfare; Naval prints; Government vessels; Military officers; Sheet music covers; Music
Sheet music commemorating the U.S. Navy's successful attacks on Forts Walker and Beauregard at Port Royal, South Carolina, 7 November 1861. This attack was carried out by the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron under the command of Commodore Samuel...
Maryland staying in the Union, first battle had taken place, Mrs. Du Pont had still hoped bloodshed was avoidable, but its clear war will take place. Letter goes into her fears for young men, the country, and her husband
Civil wars; Military facilities; Military officers
Second Battle of Fort Wagner
Morris Island, South Carolina
Location also known as Battery Wagner. Image depicts Brigadier General Quincy A. Gillmore (1825-1888) and his staff.
Civil wars; Military facilities; Military officers; Soldiers
Second Battle of Fort Wagner
Morris Island, South Carolina
Location also known as Battery Wagner. Image depicts the headquarters of Brigadier General Quincy A. Gillmore (1825-1888).
