DescriptionSummary of drug abuse with descriptions of heroin, opium, marijuana, amphetamines and barbiturates. Using Alvin Moscow's book, "Merchants of Sleep," a step-by-step account is given of morphine...
DescriptionThis paper expands upon theories presented by John A. Lynn in Bayonets of the Republic and James McPherson in For Cause and Comrades, which focus on soldiers’ initial, sustaining, and combat...
DescriptionBiography of Rev. Cornelius Brett from his work on the Lincoln campaign in 1860 through his service as pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church from 1876 to 1918, also including his service as a chaplain...
Time PeriodThe Industrial Revolution (1870-1900), The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930), Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
DescriptionIn this "I remember" memoir, Estonian Vallo Truumees recalls his role in the Vietnam War. After immigrating to Seabrook in 1950 and finishing high school 6 years later, he was sent to Vietnam as an...
DescriptionThis two page letter was written by Private John McDonnell who was a musician with the 14th New Jersey Regiment but assigned to Company H of that regiment. The letter was written from the Camp of...
Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
DescriptionThis four page letter was written by Sergeant William Ingram for Corporal Alfred Carman while the regiment was encamped near Bealeton Station, Virginia. Both soldiers were members of Company H, 14th...
Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
DescriptionThis map shows the numerous battles and skirmishes that occurred in New Jersey as verified in historical records. The locations and dates of the major battles are shown in red with large crossed...