Overview
Letters written during the U.S. Civil War by various Confederate and Union soldiers, some anonymous.
Dates
- 1861-1864
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box)Letters written during the U.S. Civil War by various Confederate and Union soldiers and civilians, some anonymous. Includes 32 letters from a Union soldier in the Louisiana campaign to his family.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from various sources at various times.
- Title
- United States Civil War letters, 1861-1864: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01357
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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