The Regiment That Saved the Capital
By Michael J. McAfee Nicknamed the “Silk Stocking Regiment” for the socially elite New Yorkers in its ranks, the 7th New York State Militia was nevertheless a well-equipped, drilled and
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Greatcoats of Many Colors
By Michael J. McAfee When Massachusetts militiamen wearing varying uniforms, even within regiments, left the state, they were provided gray overcoats specially ordered by Gov. John Andrew to give a
Separated by War: Selected images of Civil War couples and families
Togetherness A soldier shares an intimate moment with his family. The eldest son holds a drum upon which is visible “Reg. U.S. Infantry,” while the other boy drapes an arm
Greatcoats!
Model 1853 Enfield rifle musket THIS SOLDIER SHOWS OFF his Model 1853 Enfield rifle musket. Draped around his shoulders is regulation overcoat. The dark inner lining of the coat is
Deception and Destruction, Then Chivalry in the Gulf
By Ronald S. Coddington The Confederate raider Alabama presented an extraordinary sight as she steamed the Caribbean Sea towards the island of Jamaica in late January 1863—a portion of her
Under the Care of Gen. Winder
A pipe wielding, unnamed Union officer stands beside a large wood box, marked in chalk, “Prisoner of War Richmond Va care of Gen’l Winder.” A period pencil inscription on the
Unknown No More: A Georgia Corporal and His Wife Are Identified
By Kurt Luther Since this column first appeared two years ago, we have often emphasized the collaborative, participatory and community-oriented character of photo sleuthing. At the end of each column,
Illustrious Americans Meet the Revolution’s Last Men
By Edith Cuerrier One book was a lavish production by the great showman-photographer Mathew Brady for the parlor or library, resplendent with lithographs based on daguerreotypes of young America’s movers
Jefferson Davis at the Pinnacle of Power
By John O’Brien Before President Jefferson Davis arrived in the new Confederate capital of Richmond, Va., on May 29, 1861, his likeness preceded him. Cartes de visite and engravings of