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The sheet music for Benjamin Russel Hanby's song "Darling Nelly Gray" was published in 1882 as one in a series of World Renowned Plantation Songs. Although they were published separately and are not included here, the cover page lists other songs in…

Contributor Note: David Bower is # 19 on this schedule.

Contributor Note: I am related to David Bower who served in the 105th OVI, Co. I during the Civil War. He was wounded in the leg and survived.

David and my ancestors:
Michael Bower, my…

Contributor Note: I am related to David Bower who served in the 105th OVI, Co. I during the Civil War. He was wounded in the leg and survived.

David and my ancestors:
Michael Bower, my 6th great grandfather
Andrew Bower, my 5th great…

Contributor Note: I am related to David Bower who served in the 105th OVI, Co. I during the Civil War. He was wounded in the leg and survived.

David and my ancestors:
Michael Bower, my 6th great grandfather
Andrew Bower, my 5th great…

Dixie for the Union consists of pro-Northern lyrics written to the tune of the popular song Dixie. The lyrics compare the struggle to preserve the Union with the American's fight against British oppression during the Revolutionary War. The word…

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F.L. Flowers, M.D.
Dear Sir-The service of Miss Susan Free is accepted for any General Hospital [underlined] to which the Resident Surgeon will admit her-TheRules [underlined] of this service grant [illegible word crossed out] admission…

Northern Democratic 1860 presidential candidate, Stephen Douglas.

Drummer boys off duty, playing cards in camp, winter of 1862. Group portrait of 6 men and boys; some are playing cards at a table outside of a log and tent shelter.

View of the entry of Morgan's Raiders into Washington, Ohio, from Harper's Weekly, Saturday, August 15, 1863. In July 1863 Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan lead approximately 1,400 calvarymen on a 13 day raid through southern and…