Correspondence to Abba L. Fowler from S. Skeesuck -- Nov 1863

Name/Title

Correspondence to Abba L. Fowler from S. Skeesuck -- Nov 1863

Entry/Object ID

BC.2010.022.483

Tags

Copyright Restriction

Scope and Content

Single sheet of paper folded in half. Writing only on first and second page (right side of front and left side of back). The letter is addressed "Camp on Big Pina Mo. Nov. 21st 1863. Well Abba" and is signed "Verry [sic] Resp. S. Skeesuck, To Miss Abba L. Fowler, Brothertown". He is writing to her even though she never responded to his last letter. He talks about what they are doing, building a winter house even though it doesn't get cold there. Says he can do any household chores because of his time as a soldier just in case he doesn't find someone of the "fair sex". And ends with news that they may draft more individuals for the war and how he agrees to get some of the younger men and men who refuse to enlist to join.

Collection

Brothertown Collection

Cataloged By

Braaten, Hattie

Category

Correspondence

Archive Items Details

Title

Correspondence to Abba L. Fowler from S. Skeesuck -- Nov 1863

Description

Correspondence

Creator

Skeesuck, Sylvester

Date(s) of Creation

Nov 21, 1863

Search Terms

Civil War Letters

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Digital Only

Date

07/26/2023

Reproductions

Notes

Brothertown Indian Nation holds physical copies and copyright; contact Brothertown for reproductions and publishing.

Created By

hbraaten@oneidanation.org

Create Date

07/26/2023

Updated By

hbraaten@oneidanation.org

Update Date

07/26/2023