Correspondence, 1860 November-1861 July
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: id241029
Scope and Contents
A few letters are from family members about family news, but letters from Uncle Gardner [William J. Gardner] to Albert Craig concern fighting, commissions for the Peoria Light Artillery and the need for musicians to enlist. Albert’s letters mention sickness and the many Dutchmen who have joined his company. He travels from Peoria to St. Charles, Missouri where he first encounters slavery and secession.
Dates
- Creation: 1860 November-1861 July
Creator
- From the Collection: Craig Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Wedderburn, John, 1868-1932 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository