Letters, 1861.

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Letters, 1861.

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These letters were written July 11 and August 20, 1861, from Camp Boone, Tennessee, to a friend, Harry Perkins, and to Campbell's sister. They describe camp life and Campbell's responsibilities as a member of the 2nd Regiment, kentucky Infantry Volunteers and as an officer of the Commissary Department for the Kentucky Brigade. Camp activities, sickness, and unit strength are discussed.

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Campbell, James, -1767

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Campbell was a native of Covington, Kentucky, and was originally a private in Company "H." From the description of Letters, 1861. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 28407272 ...

Camp Boone (Tenn.)

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Confederate States of America. Army. Kentucky Brigade. Commissary Dept.

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Perkins, Henry Farnham, 1877-

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Perkins was a native of California who was resident of Overton, Nevada, at the time of the interview. He served in the Pacific area during World War II. From the description of Interview, 1998. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 56075482 Perkins was an engineer at the Pacific Mills, cotton manufacturers in Lawrence, Mass. From the description of [Papers]. 1918-1929. (American Textile History Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 48954155 Epit...