Spicely, William T., 1823-1865

Scope and Contents The collection includes an original handwritten 2-page letter written on July 29, 1846 from Lt. William S. Spicely, 2nd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, Fort Isabel, Texas. The letter is addressed to Mary J. Worrell, Orleans, Orange County, Indiana. In the letter Lt. Spicely expresses warm sentiment to friends of Orleans, from the "sandy desert". Names addressed in the letter include Amilia Webb, Eliza Busick, Aunt Jane Worrell, Mary Riley, Bill Riley, Preston, Mary Worrell, Rachel Glenn, and...