William S. Wall papers, 1863-1865.

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William S. Wall papers, 1863-1865.

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Collection contains 19 letters written by Corporal William S. Wall to his mother Clementina Wall of Cynthiana, Ky. Wall fought with Company E of the Second Kentucky Cavalry in John Hunt Morgan's Cavalry Brigade. Letters date from 2 November 1863 to 18 February 1865. Wall writes about his experiences as a prisoner of war at Rock Island Prison (Ill.), and requests news and items from his mother such as clothing, books, tobacco, and stamps to pass the time.

40 items, including 19 letters.

The Filson Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7781147

The Filson Historical Society

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Confederate States of America. Army. Kentucky Cavalry Regiment, 2nd

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Wall, William S., b. 1837?

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Corporal William S. Wall was captured by Union forces in 1863. He was held prisoner at Camp Chase (Ohio) and Rock Island (Ill.) from 1863 to 1864. From the description of William S. Wall papers, 1863-1865. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 60619219 ...

Rock Island Arsenal (Ill.)

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