Box 15

File — Box: 15

Identifier: id124690

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Scope and Contents Union soldier's letter, "John" to his sweetheart "Mary," 12 May (1862), regarding the occupation of Williamsburg by the North. Mention of Northern dead in Williamsburg after the battle and burying soldiers. Excerpt, "...there are some very pretty girls here but I noticed that some of them were [wear] the rebel flag on their bosom." Stereoscopic card, "War Views, View of Court House and Church, Hospital of the 2nd Corps, Yorktown, Va." No. 2374, published by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Someone has crossed out "Yorktown" and written "Williamsburg."

Dates

Creation: [1862]

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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