Letter from A.W. Van Riper to H. A. Van Riper, August 11, 1861

Letter from Alexander Van Riper to Henry Van Riper discussing camp life, specifically meals.

Letter from unknown to Henry Van Riper, December 5, 1861

Letter with unknown author addressed to Henry Van Riper that talks about the religious activies of soldiers and other aspects of camp life.

Letter to Abraham Lincoln from Albert Smith

Letter from Albert Smith to Abraham Lincoln regarding the appointment of a Marshal for Washington D.C. Smith argued that the "acerbity" of feeling among the candidates justifies Lincoln selecting a Marshal from outside the district.

Letter to Abraham Lincoln regarding William Millward

This anonymous letter to Abraham Lincoln argues, in rather strong terms, against the possible appointment of William Millward as a U.S. Marshal in Eastern Pennsylvania. Millward was appointed and served in this position from 1861 to 1865.

Letter from John Van Riper to Henry Van Riper October 13, 1861

Letter to Henry Van Riper from John Van Riper in it is talks about his surprise that Alexander enlisted

Letter to Abraham Lincoln from B.B. French

Letter from B.W. Ferguson of Washington D.C. to Abraham Lincoln. Ferguson argues that B.B. French should be appointed to a Marshalship immediately.

Old Detroit; Civil War Scenes. - Detroit Light Guard leaving for Civil War .

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Letter to Abraham Lincoln from S.L. Lewis

Letter from S.L. Lewis of Washington D.C. to President Abraham Lincoln regarding the appointment of a Marshal in the district. Lewis supports Ward K. Sammon, a non-resident, for the post.

Snuff Box, 1866

Bracelet, about 1860

Snake motifs are popular with the Victorians and are often seen on bracelets.Like wreaths, the snake with tongue in its mouth is another symbol for eternity.Because this locket/clasp holds a fine plait of human hair it is plausible that this could also have been used to memorialize the deceased; however, it could also be a symbol of everlasting love and include a lock of the hair of the loved on.It is not clear if the stone is paste or garnet.

Bracelet, about 1860

Lovely, detailed tesserae work, probably the finest in our collection.Granulation work here is associated with Etruscan filigree and is a revival of the fine filigree work found at ancient archaeological sites.These mosaic bracelets, brooches, cuff links, etc. were very popular souvenir jewels.This was surely purchased as a souvenir piece on the Grand Tour,which were extended European tours especially through France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland; commonly taken at this time by youth of the ar…