Letters from the War, 1864-1865
Scope and Contents
Includes letter from C.C. Blacknall to George Blacknall in which he describes his feelings on the year and the effects of the Civil War, A.R. McDonald to Gov. Zebulon Vance in which he describes his impression, as a private, on the problems caused by the three regiments of the North Carolina Home Guard and suggests ideas for reorganization, and Wm. M. Blackell to “Dear Friend” in which he describes his opinions of State Legislature’s activities, mass desertions of Southern army, and mentions General Hampton’s Calvary.
Dates
- Creation: 1864-1865
Creator
- From the Collection: Van Lew, Elizabeth (Person)
- From the Collection: Albree, John (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.60 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository