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Spanish American War Letters

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00382

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  • No requestable containers

Content Description

Two letters from Fred to his brother Charles from Camp Young in Guahajay, Cuba dated February 5 and 23 1899. Fred was assigned to the 202nd Regiment of the New York Volunteers. He describes his hope that the Cuban fighters will not put up a fight and his hope that he will be able to soon come home.

Dates

  • Creation: 1899 February 5, 23

Creator

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Extent

0.01 Linear Foot

Language

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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