Civil War Letter

Letter

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Hancock Historical Museum

The image depicts an old letter written on yellowed paper, apparently dated "April 27, 1863," and addressed from "Camp Drake, Tennessee." The letter is handwritten in cursive and begins with "Dear wife," suggesting personal correspondence typical of the mid-19th century. The ink is faded, making some sections hard to decipher but retains a nostalgic aesthetic. The letter seems to discuss various personal matters, including relationships and feelings, possibly during a wartime period. The overall appearance suggests historical significance, possibly related to Civil War-era communications between spouses.

The image depicts an old letter written on yellowed paper, apparently dated "April 27, 1863," and addressed from "Camp Drake, Tennessee." The letter is handwritten in cursive and begins with "Dear wife," suggesting personal correspondence typical of the mid-19th century. The ink is faded, making some sections hard to decipher but retains a nostalgic aesthetic. The letter seems to discuss various personal matters, including relationships and feelings, possibly during a wartime period. The overall appearance suggests historical significance, possibly related to Civil War-era communications between spouses.

Name/Title

Civil War Letter

Entry/Object ID

2002.105.010

Description

Civil War Letter from Russell B Day to his wife dated Apr 27, 1863.

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