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Letter, 1863

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

A letter written during the Civil War in December 1863 by James M. Reding, a Confederate soldier, to his sister concerning recent action near his army camp, including capture of a Union boat in Matagorda Bay, Texas, and the arrival of a Confederate boat loaded with arms; he also advises against his brother Bob’s enlistment in the army before reaching eighteen years of age.

Dates

  • Creation: 1863

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Restrictions on Access

This material is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 letter)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
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Houston Texas 77005 USA
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