Henry W. Reese Jr. papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1184

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Civil War materials

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Scope and Contents note

This collection contains a letter by Reece to a Mrs. Tuomey, describing his arrival in Vicksburg; a letter from William Garrard to H. F. Reese about his brother Henry; and a paper written by H. F. Reese about his brother's life.

Dates

Creation: 1863-1905

Conditions Governing Access

none

Biographical/Historical note

Henry W. Reese, Jr. (1846-1863) was born to Henry W. (1813-1898) and Julia Malvina Wynn Reese (1827-1860) and lived in Dempolis, Alabama. He attended The University of Alabama, and he served in the 31st Alabama Infantry during the Civil War, dying of wounds suffered at Baker's Creek (also known as the Battle of Champion Hill), Mississippi, in 1863.

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Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (3 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Contains a letter by Reece describing his arrival in Vicksburg; a letter from William Garrard to H. F. Reese about his brother Henry; and a paper written by H. F. Reese about his brother's life.

Provenance

unknown

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