Stewart, Peter,, September 18, 1861
File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Content
Peter Stewart's letter is to his sister and was written on September 18, 1861. He says he is in good health but ahs not written often because the company has had hard times. He mentions Bull Run. He describes a skirmish, and mentions William and his good health. He closes by saying he hopes the war doesn't last much longer and that he has to go back to work.
Dates
- Creation: September 18, 1861
Creator
- From the Collection: Gerry, C. E. (Person)
- From the Collection: Dixon, William D. (Person)
- From the Collection: Davis, George E. (Person)
- From the Collection: Cole, Luther (Person)
- From the Collection: Cole, Henry (Person)
- From the Collection: Baskin, J. T. (Person)
- From the Collection: Nickerson, Melville P. (Person)
- From the Collection: Rappleyea, Jeremiah C. (Person)
- From the Collection: Turrill, Reuben (Person)
- From the Collection: Stewart, Peter (Person)
- From the Collection: Van Fleet, Abraham (Person)
- From the Collection: Miller, Henry (Person)
- From the Collection: Penman, Abraham (Person)
- From the Collection: Gregory, W. B. (William Bartleman?), 1829-1887 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lukens, Franklin B. (Company E, 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Infantry) (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Peter Stewart enlisted in the 79th NY Highland Guard with his brother, William, in May 1861.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet (1 box)
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
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu