Williams, Charles., 9/12/1862.

File — Box: 5, Folder: 22

Scope and Contents Note

From the Collection:

Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collections consist of letters and documents by and about notable individuals in history, literature, religion, government, and other fields. The items in these collections are gifts and purchases.

Dates

9/12/1862.

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off-site require a minimum of 3 days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the File: 0.25 Linear Feet (32 letters. Alphabetical order by person who wrote the letter. Three of the letters do not have Civil War dates, but they were kept in this series because they were donated together with the Civil War letters. The letters are the gift of Joseph E. Jeffs.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed to his Father and Mother. References to holding possession of the Point, Stonewall Jackson making his way through Maryland towards Pennsylvania, a Confederate raid of Williamsburg [VA], the possibility of his unit going to protect Philadelphia, and a request for postage stamps. Sent from Gloucester Point, Virginia.