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Built by General Dynamics, the USS Nautilus was the first nuclear submarine ever created. The Nautilus is still celebrated and appreciated today, as it is preserved and on view as part of the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton, CT.

This double-length postcard with a picture of the Williams Mansion and Public Library of New London next to each other shows what this street corner looked like in the nineteenth century.

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Thomas Pimer writes to his father of his disappointment in not hearing from home, health in the camp, and the situation of the local citizens.

Thomas Pimer writes to his father about his new camp, camp life, and what he is eating.

Thomas Pimer writes to his father about marching, camp life, his thoughts on George MacClellan, and being near the Battle of Antietam.

Thomas Pimer writes to his father of serving as a military policeman in Norfolk because of conflicts between Black troops and sailors.

Thomas Pimer describes to his father the Union defeat at the Battle of Fredericksburg and provides graphic details of the casualties. He also expresses disgust at having to fight for the abolition of slavery.

Thomas Pimer writes to his father of demoralization and desertion among Confederate forces and the execution of Union deserters. He anticipates that his regiment will soon be moving to Richmond.