Peru (Ind.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John M. Wilson letter
Collection — Folder S2682
Identifier: S2682
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a letter from John M. Wilson of Peru, Miami County, Indiana to his daughter on June 27, 1863 regarding conditions in the camp, where they will be moving next, his health and that of his company, and the dismissal of a Lieutenant for misconduct.
Dates:
1863
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John M. Wilson letter
Silas Clark, Civil War letters
Collection — Folder S2162
Identifier: S2162
Scope and Contents
For the most part, the collection consists of both positive and negative images of letters written by Silas Clark to David Williams and David Charters from 1861 to 1865. Little attention is given to camp life, the emphasis falling more to details of battle. Specific geographic references are given (e.g. Grafton, city of Buchanan, Huttonville, Clarksburgh, Wheeling, Rich Mountain, Monogahela River, Pensacola) although the names of states are commonly omitted. Names of persons are also provided...
Dates:
1861-1865
