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Lloyd Powell, in camp near Martinsburg, Va., to "Father" Charles L. Powell, Sr., Winchester, Virginia, 1861 June 30

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: id173960

Scope and Contents

Discusses camp life and its required adjustment; mentions accidental shooting of two men as their only pessimistic experience so far; gives account of battles reported in the Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun; majority of men in army are under 21; describes how soldiers try to get food from surrounding farmers and their families.

Dates

  • Creation: 1861 June 30

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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