Emily D. Sherwood and family correspondence, 1853-1865 (bulk 1862-1865).

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Emily D. Sherwood and family correspondence, 1853-1865 (bulk 1862-1865).

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Correspondence among Sherwood family members, including brothers Frederick and Charles, cousin Thad, and the mother in Ritchfield, Illinois. The brothers served in the Illinois 50th Regiment during the Civil War and fought in battles throughout the South. The Civil War letters comment on activities, health, and camp life of the Illinois 50th Regiment; battles at Fort Donelson,Tenn., Corinth, Miss., and Atlanta; relations with contrabands and attitudes toward blacks; and Rebel women. Other items discuss social life among northern farmers and working class people, among other things.

0.3 linear ft. (109 items)

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6762107

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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