While there was no leap day in 1862, 150 years later we find ourselves on February 29^th.  What better day to explore Civil War materials otherwise untapped in the Daybook?

• To browse images of the Minnesota Historical Society’s Civil War collections, including over 400 photographs and over 900 objects, go to Collections Online .

• For a guide to published sources, manuscripts, and state archives available at the MHS Library, see the Civil War Research page or browse the library catalog .

Items in the above image are as follows, left to right:

• Burnside Third Model .52 caliber percussion carbine:  ID Number 6988.13
• General George B. McClellan with staff: Location no. E425.12 p45
• 7th Minnesota campaign chest :  ID Number 2118.H421
• A regimental winter camp:  Location no. E425.11 m1
• General Abercrombie and staff:  Location no. E425.12 p4
• “Darby” handcuffs:  ID Number 3624.H502
• Confederate currency from South Carolina:  ID Number 1976.84.3
• Civil War hardtack:  ID Number 7559.1
• Buck-and-ball .69 caliber cartridge:  ID Number 1993.3.56
• Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia: Location no. E425.11 p30
• Tiffany adaptation of a US Army Model 1850 sword:  ID Number 2005.35.1.A,B
• Steam frigate, flagship of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron: Location no. E425.11 m8