J. D. Rence Letter, 1861 June 10
File — Box: 4273.001, Folder: 003
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter written by Union sailor, J.D. Rence, to his mother, on June 10, 1861, while aboard the U.S.S. St. Louis, moored near Fort Pickens, in Pensacola Bay, Florida. Rence describes some excitement created by the movement of Rebels on the opposite side of the Bay. He also comments that Lieutenant Warden is still a prisoner at Montgomery and fears that he will be treated harshly.
Dates
- 1861 June 10
Creator
- Rence, J. D. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 6.1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Formerly MSS.1945
Local Identifier
u0003_0001945
Processing Information
Processed by Faith White and Donnelly Lancaster Walton, 2007
Creator
- Rence, J. D. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository