Alfred S. Roe Civil War Papers, 1862 - 1865, 1891-1892.

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Alfred S. Roe Civil War Papers, 1862 - 1865, 1891-1892.

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This collection contains a first hand account of a Civil War soldier and prisoner. The manuscript narrative gives details of Alfred S. Roe's experience in the Army and in prison, his travels, fellow soldiers, officers, and their conversations. Included in box 2 are Alfred Roe's letters to his parents, brothers, sister, aunt and uncle, and dear friend. There is also correspondence to Alfred Roe's parents from fellow soldier H. Hill Wheeler when Alfred went missing and again when he (Wheeler) learns Alfred is a prisoner.

0.5 linear feet.2 archival boxes.

Wesleyan University, Olin Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6909645

Wesleyan University, Olin Library

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