James F. Stepter and the Steptoe Family papers

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James F. Stepter and the Steptoe Family papers

1862-1864

http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1294

The papers of James F. Stepter and the Steptoe family consist of fifty letters which span the period 1862 to 1864. Twenty-six letters were written by James Stepter to his wife Amanda from Harpers Ferry and Union encampments near Brandy Station, Cullet Station, Bealton, and Berryville, Virginia. Major topics include Stepter's personal observations on the war and military life, politics, and family concerns. Twenty-threer letters were written by various members of the Steptoe family to Henrietta Steptoe Manuel, James's sister. One letter was written by John C. Steptoe to Rebecca Steptoe. Major topics include the health and well-being of the three brothers serving in the Union Army; and the soldiers' observations on the war and military life, politics, and family matters.

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University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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