Artifacts Unpacked

The stories behind certain artifacts are too good not to share. Explore them here.

John Northrop's diary before and after the wounding and resection of his arm. Note the handwriting change.

Private John Northrop Diary
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Teapot, plate, teacup, and pitcher connected to the Pry family

Pry Family Artifacts
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A form letter from the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum, responding to the search for Thomas Jefferson Payntar

Payntar Missing Soldiers Office Records
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