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Letter, 1861 June 10

 Item — Container: Small Collections Box 116 , Folder: 1

Content Description

From the Collection:

Catherine Powell letter, 1861 June 10, to "Ellen" (assumed to be her daughter Mary Ellen Powell Adie) about the evacuation of Alexandria, Virginia after its occupation by Union forces on May 24, 1861. This letter is written from a Confederate point of view.

Dates

  • Creation: 1861 June 10

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (A single legal sized folder.)

Language

From the Collection: English