Charles William Merrill Papers, 1861-1863.

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Charles William Merrill Papers, 1861-1863.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/669069357

West Newbury, MA man. Collection includes letters written to his family during his service in Civil War; letters written to his father, William Merrill regarding the wounding and death of his son, Charles, May 4-May 27, 1863; and miscellaneous items. Includes Bible with bullet (Charles wrote to President Lincoln that a bullet lodged in his Bible while in his coat pocket and Lincoln sent him a new Bible, signed by him.).

2 boxes.

Peabody Essex Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7962659

Peabody Essex Museum

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Merrill, William M.

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Merrill, Charles William, 1837-1863.

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