Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister Matilda describing his poor health; predicts that neither army will be quick to resume hostilities after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Songs--United States--19th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: photo of Miss Alice Atherton, a Caucasian singer in front of a wall separating her from an African American vocal quartet; ""Musical Supplement of the New York Journal and Advertiser. July 10, 1898"" description reads ""a coon song""
Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: drawing of a mother holding her son, as she visualizes a battle scene; photo inset of the American Comedy Four, four Caucasians, one in blackface; text at the top reads ""A Mother's Plea for Peace""