Steamboat disasters -- England -- Thames River; Disasters; Ships; Princess Alice (Steamship); Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
"One of the most fearful Disasters that ever took place on the River Thames, occurred on Tuesday Evening about 8 c'clock, to the Princess Alice, returning from Gravesend with 700 passengers, 600 if whom have perished"
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Louisa A. Smith to Matilda Norman telling her of her (Norman's) brother's death by fever the day before at 9AM; offers to send a lock Richard's hair and his ring to her.
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his sister answering her reproach for not having received his letters; notes a dearth of provisions; refers to fights in the West; describes preparations for a battle on the Potomac and the sinking of a schooner;...