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Civil War Documents

Never Seen Before on the Internet!

Footnote has made available, through their partnership with the National Archives, original documents relating to the American Civil War, slavery, and the confederate states.

View free images from the Civil War collection

Photo of President Lincoln Photo of President Lincoln
Southern claim for losses as a result of the war Southern claim for losses as a result of the war
Slave Prison in Virginia Slave Prison in Virginia
Civil War pension index card Civil War pension index card
Ruins of Richmond, VA 1865 Ruins of Richmond, VA 1865
List of rations for Continental Army Testimonial account from a Southern Claim

Titles featuring these documents include: