Letter from George Hayden to Aunt [Katherine Burch]

Archive

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St. Mary's County Historical Society, Leonardtown, MD

Name/Title

Letter from George Hayden to Aunt [Katherine Burch]

Entry/Object ID

1978.003.0003

Scope and Content

1 sheet ; 9 3/4" h x 15 1/4" w This is pale buff stationery with pale blue lines to guide the writer. George Hayden told his aunt he had arrived safely in Richmond. He attempted to buy a horse so he could be in the cavalry, but was unsuccessful, so he joined the Maryland Line. He became a corporal in Captain P. P. Crane's company and found army life acceptable. He acknowledged receiving a bundle from Oscar Hayden, who arrived safely also. He asked to be remembered to family and friends. A transcription of the letter is included.

Collection

George Hayden Collection

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

1860 - 1865

Location

Container

Oversize Series Box 1

Shelf

Rack 10, Shelf 5

Rack

Rack 10

Wall

North wall

Room

Archives 1

Building

Tudor Hall

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Burch, Katherine

Person or Organization

Burch, Whittingham

Person or Organization

Crane, P. P.

Person or Organization

Hayden, George2

Person or Organization

Hayden, Oscar G.

Person or Organization

Lewin, Meyer

Person or Organization

Watson, R.