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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Autographs.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

James R. Delaunay Prisoner of War Autograph Booklet

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0443
Abstract

James R. Delaunay collected these autographs from fellow prisoners of war while he was incarcerated in Johnson's Island, Ohio from December of 1864 to June of 1865. This item is a transcription of the original booklet, which was then in the possession of the Collierville Herald.

Dates: circa 1865 January-June

Major General John G. Foster Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3672
Abstract

This collection includes an engraving taken in 1864 of Major General John G. Foster in a Union uniform. The collection also includes a signature clipping from Major General John G. Foster.

Dates: 1864

Robert M. McIntire Collection of Confederate Material

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0122
Abstract

This collection consists of an autograph book of Confederate officers' signatures, compiled by Captain Robert M. McIntire while a prisoner of war at Johnson's Island in Lake Erie from 1863 to 1865. The collection also includes a twenty dollar bill issued by the Confederate States of America, two postcards featuring a silhouette of General Robert E. Lee on his horse Traveler, one postcard featuring The Only Confederate Drum Corps In Existence, and a Confederate battle flag pin.

Dates: 1863 May 12-1865 August 11, undated