Fries and Shaffner family papers, 1848-1919.

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Fries and Shaffner family papers, 1848-1919.

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The collection includes personal and family correspondence of Francis Lavin Fries, his daughter Caroline ("Carrie") Louisa Fries Shaffner, and her husband John Francis ("Frank") Shaffner. There is correspondence, 1850-1860, between members of the Fries family visiting in Philadelphia and other family members at home in Salem; letters to John Francis Shaffner at Jefferson Medical College from members of the Fries family; and scattered letters from Francis Fries on business trips and while attending the North Carolina state legislature in 1858. During the Civil War period, there are letters from John Francis Shaffner with the Confederate Army in North Carolina and Virginia and letters to him from Caroline and Mary Fries describing life in Salem. Also included are letters to Caroline from Mary, after the latter's marriage and removal to Caldwell County, N.C., mostly dealing with domestic and family affairs. There are scattered business letters of John Francis Shaffner, 1868-1887. Volumes include diaries of Caroline (Fries) Shaffner, 1861-1876; surgical notes, 1862-1863, by John Francis Shaffner; his diary, 1863- 1865; and an address by him about his Civil War experiences.

About 450 items (1.0 linear ft.).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7160771

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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