Scott, M. J. Letter, 1864 June 3. 1 item. Location: Misc.:S. Civilian living in Covington, Louisiana, during the Civil War. Letter addressed to Scott's sister-in-law negotiating with her to take over care of his two young daughters because the Civil War had ruined him financially. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3621.

Harris, John A. (John Achilles), d. 1864. Letters, 1854-1864. 65 items. Location:U:108. Private in the 19th Louisiana Infantry from Claiborne Parish, killed at the Battle of Ezra Church. His letters describe camp life at Camps Moore and Benjamin; and battles at Corinth, Vicksburg, and Chattanooga. U:108. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1881, 2548, 2549, 3008.

Shelly, William. Diary, 1863 January 1-September 23. 1 vol. Location: Misc:S. Union soldier in the 176th New York Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. Shelly served for nine months and was stationed primarily in Louisiana. Diary entries discuss Shelly's sea voyage from New York to Louisiana; his work in the Quartermaster department; his arrival at Lafourche; guerrilla activity in the area; the sound of fighting at Port Hudson; and the capture and parole of his company. Shelly also discusses his work recruiting for the 16th Regiment of the Corps d'Afrique. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3604.

Rochelle, W. P. Papers, 1897-1916, undated 7 items, 1 printed vol. Location: E:Imprints. Confederate veteran of Hohen Solms, of Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Pamphlet by the Grant Cabin Association titled Endowment Fund Souvenir, published by the Patriot Press of St. Louis concerns the preservation of the Ulysses Grant cabin. A few items relate to Confederate veterans. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2165.

Seely, P. N. Letter, 1863, March 31. 1 item. Location: Misc:S. Union soldier stationed north of Baton Rouge during the Civil War. Letter from Seely to Miss C. C. Holmes in Albany, New York, mentions his poor health, dislike for the girls in the area, and news of friends in the service. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3659.

Richard, Joseph L., 1944-. 28th Thomas's Louisiana Infantry Regiment and 18th Louisiana Infantry Regiment Rosters, 2000. 1 item. Location: Misc.:R. The 29th Louisiana Infantry Regiment is also known as the 28th Thomas's Louisiana Infantry Regiment. Because two regiments independently formed within a few days of each other and both called themselves the 28th. Photocopies of the roster lists for 1862-1864. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4811.

Sherman, Thomas West. Order, 1863 February 16. 1 item. Location: Misc.:S. Union army general in command of the defenses of New Orleans in the Civil War. Order requests the Board of Inquiry to investigate a fire in the New Orleans Barracks. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2414.

Reich, E. B. Letter, 1861. 1 item. Location: Misc.:R. Resident of Itawamba County, Mississippi. Letter to Reich's uncle, John P. Reich, in Texas stating that due to poor economic conditions Reich wants to sell out and move to Texas. He includes a list of prices for produce and family news and mentions a legacy due to Mr. Cowill. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3551.

Rives, Mary Elizabeth Carter, 1829-1900. Diary, 1865-1900. 1 vol., (on microfilm) Location: Mss.Mf:R. Widow and planter of Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. Diary records sentiments toward Confederate defeat and her experiences managing a plantation during early Reconstruction, including relations with freedmen. Also relates family activities and social life in Mansfield and Shreveport, Louisiana. Genealogical materials and remedies for smallpox, cancer, and scarlet fever are included. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2670.

Rights of freedmen. Circulation of emancipation proclamation, duties of superintendents of freedmen, 1865 July 14. 1 printed vol., 6 p.; 21 cm. Location: E:Imprints. Photostatic copy of printed circular from Headquarters, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, State of Louisiana, New Orleans, pertaining to freedmen and the circulation of Emancipation Proclamation. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 150.