Edward W. Curtis letters, 1855-1865, bulk 1863.

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Edward W. Curtis letters, 1855-1865, bulk 1863.

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Edward W. Curtis' pre-war and Civil War correspondence, 1855-1865, with enclosed newspaper clippings.

0.2 linear feet (23 items in 1 box)

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Civil War soldier in the 88th Illinois Infantry. Hatfield, Mass., native Edward W. Curtis enlisted as a private in the 88th Illinois Volunteers (also known as the Second Board of Trade Regiment) on August 15, 1862. He was mustered in August 27, 1882, and spent most of his time with his company (Company I) in Tennessee around Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Salem; and in Alabama at Bridgeport. Curtis was mustered out on June 16, 1965. From the description of Edwa...