Civil War era letter

Name/Title

Civil War era letter

Scope and Content

Donation, 05/2003. Letter from J. W. Matthews, cousin of Alma Chambers, to his father. Written from M (?) S. General Hospital, Barrick O, Fredricksburg, MD, after having a leg removed.

Collection

Alma Chambers Estate

Acquisition

Accession

2003.082

Source or Donor

Alma Irene Chambers

Acquisition Method

Donation

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

Oct 18, 1864

Archive Size/Extent

Paper, 4.5" x 5.5"

Archive Notes

Date(s): October 18, 1864

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

March 8, 2005

Update Date

April 3, 2024