Dicks, Joseph Civil War Letter to his wife, Jessie - April 11, 1864, 1864-04-11
Scope and Contents
4 pp. letter with accompanying stamped envelope from Joseph Dicks to his wife, written while in the Union Army at Brandy Station, Virginia. Much on routine life at camp, and anticipating discharge possibly as early as May 5th. Concerned about whether he has to pay for his clothes, and how much money he will bring home - perhaps as much as $180. [Dicks, who joined the Army on June 4, 1861 was actually discharged on June 18, 1864.]
Dates
- Creation: 1864-04-11
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Folder(s)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
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