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"Battle of Lexington, Missouri."

"Battle of Lexington, Missouri."

Print of Union troops, cannons, and a horse near a Union flag in the foreground with a battle scene in the background. "The Battle of Lexington, Missouri - from a Western Correspondent who was in the town when ... More

"Battle of Lookout Mountain, GA."

"Battle of Lookout Mountain, GA."

Print of several Union soldiers climbing up Lookout Mountain. "BATTLE OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA." (printed below image). "From: The Great Civil War. Vol. III By Robt. Towes, M. D. and Benjamin G. Smith Pub. by Vi... More

"Battle of Malvern Hill, Va." - Public domain image of a steam boat

"Battle of Malvern Hill, Va." - Public domain image of a steam boat

Print of four ships in foreground with a land battle in the background. "BATTLE OF MALVERN HILL, VA. 1. The Monitor. 2. The Galena. U. S. GUN BOATS ON JAMES RIVER COVERING RETREAT." (above and below image). "Fr... More

"Battle of Mill Creek." - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Battle of Mill Creek." - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print of a battle scene with Union troops driving back Confederate soldiers in the foreground. Smoke and trees in the background. "BATTLE OF MILL CREEK." (printed below image). Print taken from a book titled "H... More

"Battle of Murfreesboro - Capture of a Confederate Flag."

"Battle of Murfreesboro - Capture of a Confederate Flag."

Print of Union soldiers with a flag taking control of a cannon in the foreground and several soldiers fighting for a Confederate flag in background. "BATTLE OF MURFRESBORO_CAPTURE OF A CONFEDERATE FLAG." (prin... More

"Battle of Rich Mountain."

"Battle of Rich Mountain."

Print of Union soldiers climbing over split-rail fence in foreground with more soldiers in the background. "BATTLE OF RICH MOUNTAIN" (printed below image). Print taken from a book titled "History of the War for... More

"Battle of Shiloh. Recapture of Artillery by a Portion of Gen. Rosseau's Command."

"Battle of Shiloh. Recapture of Artillery by a Portion of Gen. Rosseau...

Print of soldiers fighting around a cannon in the foreground and around a house in the background. "BATTLE OF SHILOH. RECAPTURE OF ARTILLERYBY A PORTION OF GEN. ROSSEAU'S COMMAND." (printed below image). Print ... More

"Battle of the Wilderness. Attack at Spotsylvania Court House."

"Battle of the Wilderness. Attack at Spotsylvania Court House."

Print of a cannon, men, and an officer on horseback in foreground with more soldiers and Union flag in background. "BATTLE OF THE WILDERNESS_ATTACK AT SPOTTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE." (printed below image). Print ta... More

"Battle of Williamsburg."

"Battle of Williamsburg."

Print of a battle scene with men on horseback, one cannon, and several men carrying a wounded soldier on a stretcher in the foreground with many other soldiers in the background. "BATTLE OF WILLIAMSBURG." (prin... More

"Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo. Death of Gen. Lyon."

"Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo. Death of Gen. Lyon."

Print of Gen. Lyon falling from his horse while soldiers in the foreground charge toward soldiers in the background. "BATTLE OF WILSON'S CREEK, MO. DEATH OF GENERAL LYON." (printed below image). "From: The Grea... More

"Battle of Wilson's Creek, Near Springfield, Missouri, Aug. 10, 1861. Death of General Lyon."

"Battle of Wilson's Creek, Near Springfield, Missouri, Aug. 10, 1861. ...

Print of a battle scene with Confederate troops in the background and Union troops in the foreground. In the center of the foreground is Gen. Lyon next to a cannon, being wounded and falling from his horse. "BA... More

"Battle of Wilson's Creek. Death of Gen. Lyon."

"Battle of Wilson's Creek. Death of Gen. Lyon."

Print of Gen. Lyon on horseback in the center of the foreground with Union soldiers and flags in the background. "BATTLE OF WILSON'S CREEK - DEATH OF GEN. LYON." (printed below image). Print taken from a book t... More

"Battle of Wilson's Creek."

"Battle of Wilson's Creek."

Image of a battle scene with Union soldiers in the foreground attacking the Confederates in the background. "BATTLE OF WILSON'S CREEK" (printed below image). Battle took place August 10, 1861.Title: "Battle of ... More

"Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn."

"Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn."

Print of a naval battle scene with a row of ironclad gunboats in the foreground. "BOMBARDMENT AND CAPTURE OF FORT HENRY, TENN." (printed below image). Names of gunboats listed below image.Title: "Bombardment an... More

"Bombardment of Island 'Number Ten' in the Mississippi River."

"Bombardment of Island 'Number Ten' in the Mississippi River."

Print of a naval battle scene with ironclad gunboats and mortar boats in the foreground firing upon an island in the background. "BOMBARDMENT OF ISLAND "NUMBER TEN" IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER." (printed below ima... More

"Bombardment of Island 'Number Ten' In the Mississippi River."

"Bombardment of Island 'Number Ten' In the Mississippi River."

Print of a naval battle scene with ironclad gunboats and mortar boats in the foreground firing upon an island in the background. "BOMBARDMENT OF ISLAND "NUMBER TEN" IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER." (printed below ima... More

"Bombardment of Port Royal, S. C."

"Bombardment of Port Royal, S. C."

Print of several ships in foreground attacking forts on left and right side of image. Many other ships in the background. Below image is a list of vessels and forts. "BOMBARDMENT OF PORT ROYAL, S. C." (printed ... More

"Breastworks Thrown up for the Defense of Jefferson City, Missouri."

"Breastworks Thrown up for the Defense of Jefferson City, Missouri."

Print of earthworks in the foreground with capital building and flag visible in the background. "BREASTWORKS THROWN UP FOR THE DEFENSE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. (See page 80.)" (printed below image).Title: "... More

"Brigadier-General Kelley, of Virginia." and "Brigadier-General A. McDowell McCook."

"Brigadier-General Kelley, of Virginia." and "Brigadier-General A. McD...

Print of Gen. Kelley with a sword, seated in a chair. "BRIGADIER-GENERAL KELLEY, OF VIRGINIA" (printed below image). Bust portrait of Gen. McCook in uniform. "BRIGADIER-GENERAL A. McDOWELL M'COOK." (printed bel... More

"Brilliant Naval Victory on the Mississippi River, Near Fort Wright, May 10th 1862."

"Brilliant Naval Victory on the Mississippi River, Near Fort Wright, M...

Print of a naval battle scene with several ironclad gunboats engaged in the foreground. "BRILLIANT NAVAL VICTORY ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, NEAR FORT WRIGHT, MAY 10TH 1862." (printed below image). Descriptive pa... More

"Building Pontoons for Military Use on the Mississippi."

"Building Pontoons for Military Use on the Mississippi."

Print of men building pontoons in the foreground with two steamboats on the river in the background. "BUILDING PONTOONS FOR MILITARY USE ON THE MISSISSIPPI. - [SKETCHED BY ALEXANDER SIMPLOT.]" (printed below im... More

"Burning of the Lindell Hotel, at Saint Louis, Missouri. March 30, 1867."

"Burning of the Lindell Hotel, at Saint Louis, Missouri. March 30, 186...

From Harper's Weekly, 20 April 1867.Title: "Burning of the Lindell Hotel, at Saint Louis, Missouri. March 30, 1867."

"Camp Benton (St. Louis)." - Engraving, Public domain image

"Camp Benton (St. Louis)." - Engraving, Public domain image

Image of Camp Benton with building and flag in background and men, tents, trees, and men on horses in foreground. There is a descriptive paragraph below image. "CAMP BENTON (St. Louis.)" (printed below image).T... More

"Camp Blood, Near Pilot Knob, Missouri."

"Camp Blood, Near Pilot Knob, Missouri."

Image of hills, train, and several small buildings in background. Soldiers, tents, and flagpole with flag in the foreground. "From Harper's Weekly September 21, 1861 Gift of Herman von Schrenk" (typed vertical... More

"Camp Jackson MO." - A drawing of a group of men standing in front of a tree

"Camp Jackson MO." - A drawing of a group of men standing in front of ...

Print of a camp scene in the background and soldiers in formation in the foreground. "CAMP JACKSON" (printed below image).Title: "Camp Jackson MO."

"Camp Joe Holt, Kentucky." - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Camp Joe Holt, Kentucky." - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print of soldiers in a camp with tents and a Union flag. A sign that reads "CAMP JOE HOLT" is on a tree next to the flag. "CAMP JOE HOLT, KENTUCKY. SKETCHED BY W. STENGEL. (See page 151.)" (printed below imag... More

"Camp Life in the Confederate Army - Mississippians Practicing with the Bowie-Knife."

"Camp Life in the Confederate Army - Mississippians Practicing with th...

Print of Confederate soldiers in a camp with tents and wagons. One man is throwing a knife into a tree while several others watch. An African American man, possibly a slave, in the foreground appears to be cook... More

"Camp on the Battery, New York City."

"Camp on the Battery, New York City."

Print of several soldiers and ladies in foreground with tents, buildings, additional soldiers, and flag in background. "CAMP ON THE BATTERY, NEW YORK CITY. [SEE PAGE 295.]" (printed below image). Newspaper clip... More

"Canis (Vulpes) Virginianus, Gmel. Grey Fox." Plate XXI, No. 5 from Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

"Canis (Vulpes) Virginianus, Gmel. Grey Fox." Plate XXI, No. 5 from Vi...

A gray, auburn and black fox raises its head towards a floating feather. A vine topped mound of earth forms the immediate background, while further back on the right lies a fenced farmhouse. Inscription: Canis ... More

"Cape Girardeau, MO., an Important Strategic Position on the Mississippi Between Cairo and St. Louis."

"Cape Girardeau, MO., an Important Strategic Position on the Mississip...

Print of a troop encampment with a flag, a windmill, and soldiers building earthworks. A steamboat is visible in the background. "CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO., AN IMPORTANT STRATEGIC POSITION ON THE MISSISSIPPI BETWEEN ... More

"Captain Saler's Encampment, West of St. Louis, Missouri. - (Sketched from Rock Springs Road.)."

"Captain Saler's Encampment, West of St. Louis, Missouri. - (Sketched ...

Image of tents, flagpole with flag, soldiers drilling, soldiers resting beneath a tree, and building in the background. In the foreground are more soldiers drilling, four stacks of rifles, three cannons, and ci... More

"Captain Saler's Encampment, West of St. Louis, Missouri."

"Captain Saler's Encampment, West of St. Louis, Missouri."

Image of tents, flagpole with a flag, soldiers in formation, soldiers resting beneath a tree, and a building in the background. In the foreground are more soldiers in formation, four stacks of rifles, three can... More

"Capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Charge of Gen. Smith's Division."

"Capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Charge of Gen. Smith's Division."

Print of Union troops in foreground charging fort in background. Cannon and one man on horseback and another man carrying Union flag also in foreground. "CAPTURE OF FORT DONELSON, TENN. CHARGE OF GEN. SMITH'S D... More

"Capture of Fort Donelson. Charge of the 8th Missouri Regiment, By Colonel M.L. Smith, and the 11th Indiana Zuaves, Colonel McGinnis, Led by General Lewis Wallace, at Fort Donelson, February 15th."

"Capture of Fort Donelson. Charge of the 8th Missouri Regiment, By Col...

Print of a battle scene with Union troops in the foreground charging Confederate position in the background. "CAPTURE OF FORT DONELSON - CHARGE OF THE 8TH MISSOURI REGIMENT, COLONEL M. L. SMITH, AND THE 11TH IN... More

"Capture of Fort Donelson."

"Capture of Fort Donelson."

Print of battle scene with Union and Confederate soldiers in the foreground and background. There is a Confederate flag far in the background on top of a hill. "CAPUTURE OF FORT DONELSON From the original paint... More

"Capture of New Orleans - The Fleet Passing Forts on the Mississippi."

"Capture of New Orleans - The Fleet Passing Forts on the Mississippi."

Print of a naval battle scene with several ships in the foreground. List of ship and fort names below image. "CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS.__THE FLEET PASSING FORTS ON THE MISSISSIPPI." (printed above image). "From: ... More

"Capture of New Orleans. Attack on Fort Phillip."

"Capture of New Orleans. Attack on Fort Phillip."

Print of a naval battle with ships in the foreground and background. "CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS - ATTACK ON FORT PHILLIP." (printed below image). Print taken from a book titled "History of the War for the Union" b... More

"Capture of the Works at Petersburg."

"Capture of the Works at Petersburg."

Print of Union troops moving victoriously up a hill. There is a soldier holding a Union flag on top of earthworks in the background. An officer is lying in branches in the foreground. "CAPTURE OF THE WORKS AT... More

"Cathedral, St. Louis." (Old Cathedral with rectory on right, orphanage on left)

"Cathedral, St. Louis." (Old Cathedral with rectory on right, orphanag...

View of the Old Cathedral looking from across the street at an angle with rectory on right, orphanage on left. One horse drawn cart is on the street, and several couples are walking outside the church grounds w... More

"Cedar Grove Academy, Portland, Ky."

"Cedar Grove Academy, Portland, Ky."

Horizontal steel engraving and lithograph showing a four story building in the foreground, with a small two story building and a steeple in the background. A low fence crosses in front of the main building in t... More

"Christ Church, St. Louis" Published and Lithographed By J. C. Wild At The Missouri Republican Offic (sic)

"Christ Church, St. Louis" Published and Lithographed By J. C. Wild At...

Title: "Christ Church, St. Louis" Published and Lithographed By J. C. Wild At The Missouri Republican Offic (sic).

"City of St. Louis." - Public domain city architecture engraving

"City of St. Louis." - Public domain city architecture engraving

Horizontal hand-colored steel engraving from Picturesque America, volume II, showing a view of St. Louis from the Illinois bank of the Mississippi River. In the bottom right foreground two men are conversing be... More

"Collision Between the Federal Troops Under Colonel McNeil and the Citizens of St. Louis, MO. - The Fire on the Troops Taking Effect Upon the Recorder's Court, Which was then in Session."

"Collision Between the Federal Troops Under Colonel McNeil and the Cit...

Print of a formation of troops firing into a crowd in front of a building with civilians on the balcony. "COLLISION BETWEEN TROOPS UNDER COLONEL M'NEIL AND THE CITIZENS OF ST. LOUIS, MO. - THE FIRE OF THE TROOP... More

"Com. Farragut's Fleet, Passing the Forts on the Mississippi, April 24th 1862."

"Com. Farragut's Fleet, Passing the Forts on the Mississippi, April 24...

Print of a naval battle scene with several ships in the foreground and forts in the background. "COM. FARRAGUT'S FLEET, PASSING THE FORTS ON THE MISSISSIPPI, APRIL 24TH 1862." (printed below image).Title: "Com.... More

"Corner Scene During the Excitement at St. Louis, Missouri."

"Corner Scene During the Excitement at St. Louis, Missouri."

Print of several men standing in front of signs. "CORNER SCENE DURING THE EXCITEMENT AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. - [SKETCHED BY M. HASTINGS, ESQ.]" (printed below image). Newspaper clipping from Harper's Weekly, Ju... More

"D. Crawford and Co.'s Grand Dry Goods Palace." 418 Franklin Avenue

"D. Crawford and Co.'s Grand Dry Goods Palace." 418 Franklin Avenue

Title: "D. Crawford and Co.'s Grand Dry Goods Palace." 418 Franklin Avenue.

"Death of Brig. Gen. Nath. Lyon, At Wilson Creek, Mo. Aug. 10th 1861."

"Death of Brig. Gen. Nath. Lyon, At Wilson Creek, Mo. Aug. 10th 1861."

Battle scene in which Gen. Lyon has fallen from his horse and is being held by one soldier while two soldiers stand near him and another holds the horse's reins in the foreground. In the background, rows of sol... More

"Death of Col. Baker." - A painting of a group of men on a field

"Death of Col. Baker." - A painting of a group of men on a field

Print of a battle scene with a wounded officer in the foreground being carried off the battlefield by two soldiers. "DEATH OF COL. BAKER." (printed below image).Title: "Death of Col. Baker."

"Death of General Lyon, at the head of his troops while successfully charging the rebel forces, at the Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri, Aug. 10th 1861."

"Death of General Lyon, at the head of his troops while successfully c...

Sketch of a battle scene with Gen. Lyon on a horse in the foreground, large formation of Union troops charging Confederate position in the background, and a wounded officer sitting against a tree being helped b... More

"Departure of Fremont's Flotilla For Bird's Point."

"Departure of Fremont's Flotilla For Bird's Point."

Print of several steam boats on river with a crowd of men in foreground behind a fence. There is a tree in the foreground on the right edge. "DEPARTURE OF FREMONT'S FLOTILLA FOR BIRD'S POINT. - [SKETCHED BY ALE... More

"Departure of General Lyon and His Command from Boonville Missouri for the Arkansas Border."

"Departure of General Lyon and His Command from Boonville Missouri for...

Newspaper clipping containing bust portraits of Generals Benjamin M. Prentiss and Edward C. Williams in uniform above a print of a column of Union troops with a sign in the foreground that reads "TO BOONVILLE."... More

"Destruction of the Privateer Petrel by the St. Lawrence."

"Destruction of the Privateer Petrel by the St. Lawrence."

Print of sinking ship with several sailors in the water in foreground with Union warship in the background. "DESTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATEER PETREL BY THE ST. LAWRENCE." (printed below image). "From: The Great Civ... More

"Destruction of the Rebel Ram 'Arkansas.'"

"Destruction of the Rebel Ram 'Arkansas.'"

Print of a Confederate ironclad vessel on fire near shoreline in the foreground with a Union ironclad gunboat in the background. "DESTRUCTION OF THE REBEL RAM "ARKANSAS" _ " (printed below image).Title: "Destru... More

"Eine Biberfamilie und Biberburg." (A family of beavers and beaver lodge)

"Eine Biberfamilie und Biberburg." (A family of beavers and beaver lod...

Horizontal steel engraving showing a family of beavers gnawing branches to construct their beaver dam. The dam is in the background with one adult beaver on top of it. In the foreground are an adult and two you... More

"Embarking Troops and Col. Buell's Artillery at Bird's Point, Missouri, by Order of General Fremont, to Reinforce the Federal Army Under General Prentiss."

"Embarking Troops and Col. Buell's Artillery at Bird's Point, Missouri...

Print of men and horses loading onto a riverboat. "EMBARKING TROOPS AND COL. BUELL'S ARTILLERY AT BIRD'S POINT, MISSOURI, BY ORDER OF GENERAL FREMONT, TO REINFORCE THE FEDERAL ARMY UNDER GENERAL PRENTISS. - FRO... More

"Fairies of the Household." Plate 20, From Veiled Prophets Sixth Annual Autumnal Festival, Oct 2nd, 1883

"Fairies of the Household." Plate 20, From Veiled Prophets Sixth Annua...

Title: "Fairies of the Household." Plate 20, From Veiled Prophets Sixth Annual Autumnal Festival, Oct 2nd, 1883.

"Fort Sumter, Seen From the Rear, at Low Water."

"Fort Sumter, Seen From the Rear, at Low Water."

Print of Fort Sumter with a Union flag. "FORT SUMTER, SEEN FROM THE REAR, AT LOW WATER. - FROM A SKETCH BY AN OFFICER OF MAJOR ANDERSON'S COMMAND. - [SEE PAGE 49.]" (printed below image). Clipping from Harper's... More

"Fortifications and Entrenchments at Pilot Knob, MO."

"Fortifications and Entrenchments at Pilot Knob, MO."

Print of building, soldiers, wagons, tents, and fence in foreground with buildings and large hill with flag at the peak in background. "PICTORIAL WAR RECORD. 243" (printed above image). "FORTIFICATIONS AND ENTR... More

"Fortifications at St. Louis, Missouri."

"Fortifications at St. Louis, Missouri."

Print of a small outpost with one cannon visible and a U.S. flag. Soldiers and men with a wagon are in the foreground. Identified below image as "FORTIFICATIONS AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. - FROM A SKETCH BY OUR SP... More

"Fortress Monroe , VA and its Vicinity."

"Fortress Monroe , VA and its Vicinity."

Print of an aerial view of Fort Monroe, Virginia with many ships in the Harbor. Numbers on print correlate with names of places below image. "FORTRESS MONROE, VA. AND VICINITY." (printed above image). "From: T... More

"French Habitation in the Country of the Illinois." (cropped)

"French Habitation in the Country of the Illinois." (cropped)

Horizontal copy of an engraving from A Journey in North America, showing a French Creole, late 18th century, house formed of upright hewn timbers and sharp pitched roof.Title: "French Habitation in the Country ... More

"French Habitation in the Country of the Illinois."

"French Habitation in the Country of the Illinois."

Horizontal copy of an engraving from A Journey in North America, showing a French Creole, late 18th century, house formed of upright hewn timbers and sharp pitched roof.Title: "French Habitation in the Country ... More

"From Donelson To Vicksburg." (Union Generals James G. Blunt and Francis J. Herron)

"From Donelson To Vicksburg." (Union Generals James G. Blunt and Franc...

Print of Generals James G. Blunt and Francis J. Herron in uniform with names printed below image. "JANUARY, 1863] FROM DONELSON TO VICKSBURG 291" (printed above portraits). Reverse side has a print of... More

"Gen. Kearney's Charge at the Battle of Chantilly, VA."

"Gen. Kearney's Charge at the Battle of Chantilly, VA."

Print of Gen. Kearney in center on horseback with Union troops to the left side of image moving toward Confederate troops on the right side. "GEN. KEARNEY'S CHARGE AT THE BATTLE OF CHANTILLY, VA." (printed belo... More

"General Fremont's Camp Near Jefferson City, Missouri."

"General Fremont's Camp Near Jefferson City, Missouri."

Image of a camp scene with tents and men in the background and tents, men, horses, fence, and wagon in the foreground. "GENERAL FREMONT'S CAMP NEAR JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. - SKETCHED BY ALEXANDER SIMPLOT. - [... More

"General Siegel Crossing the Osage."

"General Siegel Crossing the Osage."

Print of Union troops crossing a river on a barge. "NOVEMBER 16, 1861.] HARPER'S WEEKLY. 729" (printed along top edge of newspaper clipping). "GENERAL SIEGEL CROSSING THE OSAGE. - SKETCHED BY ALEXANDER SIMPLO... More

"General View of Fort Donelson."

"General View of Fort Donelson."

Print of Fort Donelson in the distance with riverboats in the foreground. A list of notable parts of the battlefield is printed below image. "GENERAL VIEW OF FORT DONELSON. - SKETCHED BY MR. A. L. RAWSON. - [SE... More

"Give Mother the Vote!"

"Give Mother the Vote!"

Horizontal chromolithograph political poster showing five babies marching on the left. The right contains the title "Give Mother the Vote" and other text.Title: "Give Mother the Vote!".

"Great Fire of the City on 17th and 18th May 1849. View of the City of St. Louis, Mo."

"Great Fire of the City on 17th and 18th May 1849. View of the City of...

Title: "Great Fire of the City on 17th and 18th May 1849. View of the City of St. Louis, Mo."

"Head-Quarters Of Major-General Fremont's Body-Guard At St. Louis, Missouri."

"Head-Quarters Of Major-General Fremont's Body-Guard At St. Louis, Mis...

Image of buildings in the background and soldiers in formation near a flagpole with flag. There are soldiers and three ladies in the foreground near tents that have small flags with "KY." written on them. Botto... More

"Headquarters of Major-General Fremont's Body Guard, At St. Louis, Missouri."

"Headquarters of Major-General Fremont's Body Guard, At St. Louis, Mis...

Image of buildings in background and soldiers in formation near a flagpole with flag. Soldiers and three ladies in foreground near tents that have small flags with "KY." written on them. "596 HARPER'S WEEKLY. ... More

"Headquarters of Major-General Fremont's Body Guard, at St. Louis, Missouri."

"Headquarters of Major-General Fremont's Body Guard, at St. Louis, Mis...

Image of buildings in the background and soldiers in formation near a flagpole with a flag. There are soldiers and three ladies in the foreground near tents that have small flags with "KY." written on them. "HE... More

"Home from the War." - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Home from the War." - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print of Union soldiers and several women. One soldier is holding a child over his head. "HOME FROM THE WAR." (printed below image). Newspaper clipping from Harper's Weekly, June 13, 1863, page 381.Title: "Home... More

"Hospital at Jefferson Barracks, Eight Miles Below St. Louis, Missouri."

"Hospital at Jefferson Barracks, Eight Miles Below St. Louis, Missouri...

Print of two-story barracks-type building with several figures visible outside. Flag is visible through the trees in the background. "HOSPITAL AT JEFFERSON BARRACKS, EIGHT MILES BELOW ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. (See ... More

"Household of the Veiled Prophet." From Veiled Prophets Sixth Annual Autumnal Festival, Oct 2nd, 1883

"Household of the Veiled Prophet." From Veiled Prophets Sixth Annual A...

Title: "Household of the Veiled Prophet." From Veiled Prophets Sixth Annual Autumnal Festival, Oct 2nd, 1883.

"Indian Scouts in Gen. Lane's Camp."

"Indian Scouts in Gen. Lane's Camp."

Bust portrait of General Lane surrounded by various Native Americans. "Indian Scouts in Gen. Lane's Camp." (printed on the bottom of image). From a front cover of Harpers Weekly. Saturday, November 23, 1861.Tit... More

"Inside view of The Cathedral of St. Louis, State of Missouri."

"Inside view of The Cathedral of St. Louis, State of Missouri."

One point perspective view showing altar, interior columns, ceiling, stained glass windows. Printed below image and above title: "Etabt. Royal de Lithie. de Wasne-Pletinckx." only known copy of a view of the in... More

"Interview Between Sherman and Johnson."

"Interview Between Sherman and Johnson."

Print of five men in uniform inside a room with a fireplace, table and stove. Two men, presumably Generals Sherman and Johnson, are sitting at the table while the other three stand nearby. The man on the far le... More

"Island Number Ten After the Surrender."

"Island Number Ten After the Surrender."

Print of several rowboats full of soldiers in foreground disembarking onto river island. Earthworks, trees, and formation of troops on island. "ISLAND NUMBER TEN AFTER THE SURRENDER. - [SEE PAGE 283.]" (printed... More

"Jeff's Last Shift. Capture of Jeff. Davis, May 10th 1865 at Irwinsville, GA."

"Jeff's Last Shift. Capture of Jeff. Davis, May 10th 1865 at Irwinsvil...

Cartoon print of Jefferson Davis in a dress with a dagger drawn being captured by Union troops while Mrs. Davis watches. "JEFF'S LAST SHIFT." (printed below image). "The men had better not provoke the President... More

"Jefferson Barracks, MO."

"Jefferson Barracks, MO."

Bird's-eye view of Jefferson Barracks from river.Title: "Jefferson Barracks, MO."

"Jefferson City Missouri." - Engraving, Public domain image

"Jefferson City Missouri." - Engraving, Public domain image

Print of water front at Jefferson City with the state capital building visible in background. Two riverboats are visible on the river in the foreground. "JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. - SKETCHED BY ORLANDO C. RICHA... More

"Jefferson City, Capital of Missouri. The Arrival of Major-General Fremont's Division, September 26."

"Jefferson City, Capital of Missouri. The Arrival of Major-General Fre...

Print of men on a hill in the foreground watching Union soldiers unload from a train in the background. Capital building is also visible in the background. "JEFFERSON CITY, CAPITAL OF MISSOURI - THE ARRIVAL OF ... More

"Jefferson City. Missouri - River."

"Jefferson City. Missouri - River."

Horizontal steel engraving showing a view of Jefferson city from next to the Missouri River. The Capitol Building is on a hill in the background. A steamboat is on the Missouri River on the right and a horse pu... More

"Just in Time. Artillery." - Engraving, Public domain image

"Just in Time. Artillery." - Engraving, Public domain image

Print of six horses, three of which are being ridden by soldiers, pulling a cannon. More soldiers and horses are following behind them and there is a dead horse and more soldiers visible in the background to th... More

"Landing of United States Volunteers, Under General Lyon, at Jefferson City, Missouri."

"Landing of United States Volunteers, Under General Lyon, at Jefferson...

Print of a river boat named "Iatan" unloading Union soldiers. "LANDING OF UNITED STATES VOLUNTEERS, UNDER GENERAL LYON, AT JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. SKETCHED BY ORLANDO C. RICHARDSON. - [SEE PAGE 431.]" (printe... More

"Last Moments of President Lincoln. Washington, D.C. April 15th 1865."

"Last Moments of President Lincoln. Washington, D.C. April 15th 1865."

Scene of President Lincoln on his death bed with a room full of men. Names listed below image. "LAST MOMENTS OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN." (printed below image).Title: "Last Moments of President Lincoln. Washington, D... More

"Lieut Hammond Capturing Col. Avery, of South Carolina, While He was Endeavoring to Rally the Flying Rebels."

"Lieut Hammond Capturing Col. Avery, of South Carolina, While He was E...

Print of a battle scene with an officer on horseback firing a pistol at an officer holding a flag in the foreground. "LIEUT. HAMMOND CAPTURING COL AVERY, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WHILE HE WAS ENDEAVORING TO RALLY THE... More

"Lindell Hotel. St. Louis, MO. Morning, March 31, 1867." (Ruins, after the fire of 30 March 1867)

"Lindell Hotel. St. Louis, MO. Morning, March 31, 1867." (Ruins, after...

Title: "Lindell Hotel. St. Louis, MO. Morning, March 31, 1867." (Ruins, after the fire of 30 March 1867).

"Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel."

"Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel...

Print of a row of columbiad coastal artillery pieces inside a fort with a soldier and an officer standing in the foreground. "MAIN BATTERY AT FORT SUMTER, BEARING ON FORT MOULTRIE AND THE CHANNEL. - FROM A SKET... More

"Major-General Fremont, U.S.A., and Staff Inaugurating Camp Benton, at St. Louis, Missouri, Before Starting for Lexington."

"Major-General Fremont, U.S.A., and Staff Inaugurating Camp Benton, at...

Print of several officers on horses in the foreground with a building a with flag in background. "MAJOR-GENERAL FREMONT, U.S.A., AND STAFF INAUGURATING CAMP BENTON, AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, BEFORE STARTING FOR L... More

"Martial Law As Exemplified in the Desolation of Border Counties Of Missouri, During The Enforcement Of Military Orders, Issued By Brigadier General Ewing, Of the Federal Army, From His Head Quarters, Kansas City, Augt. 25th 1863."

"Martial Law As Exemplified in the Desolation of Border Counties Of Mi...

Print of the evacuation of civilians from their homes by Federal troops required by General Order 11. On the left a family group pleads with Union soldiers while wagons are loaded in the background. In the righ... More

"Military Post Anderson, Tenn."

"Military Post Anderson, Tenn."

Print of a camp scene with a railroad and a river in the foreground and a hill in the background. "MILITARY POST ANDERSON, TENN." (printed below image).Title: "Military Post Anderson, Tenn."

"Missouri-Remarkable Exodus of Negroes from Louisiana and Mississippi-Incidents of the Arrival. Support and Departure of the Refugees from St. Louis."

"Missouri-Remarkable Exodus of Negroes from Louisiana and Mississippi-...

Title: "Missouri--Remarkable Exodus of Negroes from Louisiana and Mississippi--Incidents of the Arrival. Support and Departure of the Refugees from St. Louis."

"Missouri.-Destruction of the Southern Hotel, at the Corner of Fifth and Elm Streets, St. Louis, by Fire, on the morning of April 11th." - "Destruction of the Southern Hotel. The Conflagration at the Time of the Arrival of the Fire

"Missouri.-Destruction of the Southern Hotel, at the Corner of Fifth a...

Horizontal wood engraving at the top of page 136 from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, April 28, 1877, showing a tall building on fire. People hang from the windows and a crowd gathers below along with the... More

"Missouri.-Destruction of the Southern Hotel, at the Corner of Fifth and Elm Streets, St. Louis, by Fire, on the morning of April 11th." - "Searching the Ruins, on the Morning of April 11th, for the Bodies of Victims."

"Missouri.-Destruction of the Southern Hotel, at the Corner of Fifth a...

Horizontal wood engraving at the bottom of page 136 from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Magazine, April 28, 1877,Title: "Missouri.--Destruction of the Southern Hotel, at the Corner of Fifth and Elm Streets, St. Lou... More

"Missouri.-The Killing of Colonel Alonzo W. Slayback by John A. Cockerill, in the Office of the "Post-Dispatch," St. Louis, October 13th. Popular Demonstration in front of the Newspaper Office after the Tragedy."

"Missouri.-The Killing of Colonel Alonzo W. Slayback by John A. Cocker...

Horizontal wood engraving at the bottom of a page from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, October 28, 1882, page 157, showing a group of men anxiously crowded around a door. Two small portraits are above thi... More

"Mound City." (View of St. Louis from the east)

"Mound City." (View of St. Louis from the east)

Title: "Mound City." (View of St. Louis from the east).

"Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads."

"Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads."

Print of the Merrimac and Monitor ironclad ships in Hampton Roads in foreground with several other ships in background. List of ships is below image. "NAVAL ENGAGEMENT IN HAMPTON ROADS." (printed above image). ... More

"NINETY ONE ELECTORAL VOTES" detail, "Just to Impress the Democratic National Convention That Women Want the Ballot- Climax to "Golden Lane" (...) St. Louis women (...) representing the suffrage situation in …" (cropped)

"NINETY ONE ELECTORAL VOTES" detail, "Just to Impress the Democratic N...

Horizontal color halftone illustration from the Sunday magazine of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, June 11, 1916, of tableau vivant staged by suffragettes to dramatize need for women's suffrage, including extensiv... More

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