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Letter, Benjamin Schwartz, camp near Jones Landing, to "My Dear Sister", 1864 August 21

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 14, Folder: 1, Item: 11
Identifier: cuid278

Scope and Contents

A letter from Benjamin Schwartz, camp near Jones Landing, to "My dear Sister", Elizabeth Schwartz, North Buffalo, Erie County, New York. He is surprised that the Home Guard was called out to defend Buffalo and he describes prowess of Company F.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 August 21

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.01 Linear Foot

Language

From the Collection: English