7:10. Creasy [?], Bluford., 5/15/1863., bulk: 1863 - 1863

File — Box: 7, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

Miscellaneous autograph, signed manuscripts by various individuals collected by John S. Mayfield.

Dates

5/15/1863.
Majority of material found in 1863 - 1863

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University 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 three 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 Collection: 2.71 Linear Feet (6 Hollinger Document Cases, 1 Holinger Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 5/15/1863 from Blufield A. Creasy [?], a member of Company D 24th Virginia Regiment, to his wife, regarding his experiences during the American Civil War. References to the Confederates not going into Maryland, the death of Stonewall Jackson [who died on 5/10/1863 at Guinea Station, Virginia] , Tilmond C. Hall, George Hall, John Chapman, John R. Adames [sic?], Charles Dowdy, William W. Crenshaw, Pat Chapman, William Frazear [sic?], having Yankee socks, the Union being entrenched along the river, and some Union troops going to Winchester [Virginia]. Sent from Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Creary advises sending mail to Guineas Station, Caroline County in the care of O.W. Spriggs.