Civil War Letter

The image depicts a handwritten letter from Russell B. Day to his wife, dated January 14th or 11th, from a hospital in Kentucky during the Civil War era. The letter is written on aged, lined paper adorned with a patriotic letterhead featuring the American eagle, flags, and symbols. The cursive writing is slightly faded, suggesting the passage of time. The letter shares personal experiences and reflections, likely expressing sentiments related to Day's wartime situation and emotions towards his spouse. Visible creases indicate it has been folded, and there are small stains adding to its historical authenticity.

The image depicts a handwritten letter from Russell B. Day to his wife, dated January 14th or 11th, from a hospital in Kentucky during the Civil War era. The letter is written on aged, lined paper adorned with a patriotic letterhead featuring the American eagle, flags, and symbols. The cursive writing is slightly faded, suggesting the passage of time. The letter shares personal experiences and reflections, likely expressing sentiments related to Day's wartime situation and emotions towards his spouse. Visible creases indicate it has been folded, and there are small stains adding to its historical authenticity.

Name/Title

Civil War Letter

Entry/Object ID

2002.105.003

Description

Civil War letter from Russell B day to his wife January 11th 1862 Hospital ? County Kentucky

Subject Person/Organization

Russell Bigelow Day

Collection

Civil War

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Letter

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Correspondence

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Letter Details

Letter Date

January 11, 1863

Time Period

19th Century