Correspondence to E. M. Dick from S. Skeesuck -- Jun 1864

Archive

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Oneida Nation Museum

Name/Title

Correspondence to E. M. Dick from S. Skeesuck -- Jun 1864

Entry/Object ID

BC.2010.022.505

Tags

Copyright Restriction

Scope and Content

Four pages of correspondence on a single sheet of folded paper. Blue lines only on the first page. The letter is written in black ink. It is addressed "Rolla Mo. June 14th 1864, Friend Edgar" and is signed on the last page (opposite first page) "Mr. Edgar M. Dick, Brothertown Calumet County, Wisconsin, S. Skeesuck, ask Sam for me how Miss Vicksburg gets along now Days oh I guess not". There is also a signature on the bottom of the third page that reads "I remain yours in hash, S. Skeesuck, Co A 2nd Wis Cav, Rolla Mo. To E. M. Dick". The soldiers are as well as can be and even play ball every day and try to have a dance.

Collection

Brothertown Collection

Cataloged By

Braaten, Hattie

Category

Correspondence

Archive Items Details

Title

Correspondence to E. M. Dick from S. Skeesuck -- Jun 1864

Description

Correspondence

Creator

Skeesuck, Sylvester

Date(s) of Creation

Jun 14, 1864

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