Correspondence, 1862 April-1863 March
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: id241054
Scope and Contents
Letters from Albert Clifton Craig's father Robert to his family. Albert’s father comes to Cassville and remains until Albert’s death. He writes all the letters to the family about Albert’s condition. After initial improvement, Albert dies on June 8, allegedly due to bedsores on his back and thigh. The remainder of the letters are from Albert’s friends from home who are still in the Peoria Light Artillery. There is also a newspaper clipping with notice of Albert Craig's death (stating he died on June 7th).
Dates
- Creation: 1862 April-1863 March
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