Laurence L. Shaw's American Civil War Collection: Maps and Letters

Collection

Identifier: SHL188

Staff Only

Content Description

A box with materials related to the American Civil War of 1861-1865 collected by Laurence L. Shaw. Collection includes: a letter from Confederate Major General Daniel Harvey Hill to General James Longstreet, Goldsboro, N.C., 9 pm. March 17th 1863; a typed copy of the letter; a copy of L. Shaw's letter to William C. Davis, Editor of the "Civil War Times Illustrated" of July 18, 1972, accompanying the copy of the D.H. Hill letter; and a typed reply of Mr. Davis to L.Shaw of July 28, 1972. Also included: 3 maps of the Battlefield of Gettysburg: July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1863, created 1876, new edition 1912. Copy of the Civil War Tour Map taken from an unknown magazine; and a copy of a lineage chart for Robert Edward Lee.

Dates

Creation: 1863-1972

Biographical / Historical

The American Civil War (1861-1865) was fought between the North and the South in the United States. The Civil War was primarily caused by the long-standing controversy over the enslavement of black people. War broke out in April 1861 when secessionist forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina shortly after Abraham Lincoln had been inaugurated as the President of the United States. The loyalists of the Union in the North proclaimed support for the Constitution. They faced secessionists of the Confederate States in the South, who advocated for states' rights to uphold slavery. The war ended when General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at the Battle of Appomattox Court House. Confederate generals throughout the southern states followed suit.

Extent

1 box ([describe boxes, items, etc. here])

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The American Civil War (1861-1865) was fought between the North and the South in the United States. Collection contains materials related to the Civil War, collected by Laurence L. Shaw.