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Correspondence,, 1863 - 1865

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The collection contains eleven letters by George W. Benson, a Pennsylvania soldier stationed around Washington, D.C., Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania between 1863 and 1865. The letters, written to his sister, describe camp life and his comrades. He also talks about his hopes of finding a wife when he returns home.

Dates

  • Creation: 1863 - 1865

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308