Four page correspondence on lined paper with a large drawing on the top of the first page of "Benton Barracks from South East". The drawing depicts a two story building and barracks around the perimeter and soldiers marching as well as some on horses. There are spectators that came in horse drawn carriages. The letter is addressed "Camp Willis Jefferson City, Mo. May 22nd 1862. Kind Friend".
Collection
Brothertown Collection
Cataloged By
Braaten, Hattie
Category
Correspondence
Archive Items Details
Title
Correspondence from Benton Barracks -- May 1862
Description
Correspondence
Date(s) of Creation
May 22, 1862
Search Terms
Civil War Letters
Location
Location
* Untyped Location
Digital Only
Date
July 27, 2023
Reproductions
Notes
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