Robert Edward Lee Watkins Letter to his Mother, 1898 Dec. 23
Scope and Contents
Watkins writes from Havana, Cuba while serving in the military during the Spanish-American War (Second Lt. in Co. I of the 4th Va. Regiment). The second page describes how the Cubans cheered the Americans on their march from ship to camp and how uncomfortable winter-weight uniforms were in the tropics.
Dates
- Creation: 1898 Dec. 23
Creator
- From the Collection: Watkins, Robert Edward Lee (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.70 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository