Entry on Benjamin's Father Injured at Gettysburg

Name/Title

Entry on Benjamin's Father Injured at Gettysburg

Entry/Object ID

2024.001.0022

Description

This is a personal recounting of Benjamin's mother Margaret Bissell in regards to her visiting her wounded husband William Bissell near Gettysburg. Mr. Bissell had been wounded during the battle in both the arm and leg. He was a soldier for the confederacy. Unfortunately, William had to get an arm amputated and later died from complications afterwards.

Collection

Egeli Family Collection

Publication Details

Date Published

July 22, 1863

Location

Container

Egeli Family Collection Box 2

Shelf

Rack 01, Shelf 1

Rack

Rack 01

Wall

South wall

Room

Archives 2

Building

Tudor Hall

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Bissell, William

Person or Organization

Bissell, Margaret