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Letter, 1862 November 2

 File — Box: 2960, Folder: 11

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains a letter dated 2 November 1862, from Camp Forney, near Mobile, to Harris's sister in Livingston, Alabama. It discusses the weather and going into winter quarters, decries the army and the plight of the common soldier and his wish for a substitute to take his place in the army during the Civil War.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862 November 2

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

None

Extent

From the Collection: 0.02 Linear Feet (2 items, 4 pieces ; original and photocopy)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513