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S. M. Skiff letter to George Minard

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01648

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Scope and Contents

A four-page lengthy letter from Camp Suffolk, VA to his friend in Fillmore, NY. Skiff is a Union soldier and tells of his various assignments to the Divisional Quartermaster Department and as Clerk of the Brigade Commissary. Overall, Skiff is happy to serve the Union especially in order to avenge his brother's death. However, Skiff is utterly disgusted with the leadership of the Union Army, McClellan in particular, and the manner in which the war is conducted. He outlines all of his grievances in his letter to his friend.

Dates

  • Creation: 1863 March 11

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Extent

0.01 Linear Feet

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Gary Barranger, Class of '73 Law '76, 2019.

Title
Guide to the S. M. Skiff letter to George Minard
Date
2019-05-28
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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