Series I: Letters, 1862, 1862, January 10 - December 28
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection of letters were written by Eseck G. Wilber to his parents and family during the Civil War years, 1862-1864. The letters describe army life, pitched battles, inlcuding Fredericksburg, the Second Battle of Bull Run, and Chancellorsville. Also included in the letters are comments or mention of superior officers and other dignitaries, including George B. McClellan, Stonewall Jackson, Joseph Hooker, George Meade, and Abraham Lincoln.
Dates
- 1862, January 10 - December 28
Restrictions on Access
This material is open for research.
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (3 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
In this series of letters, Wilbur begins with two letters from a hospital (January, 1862). His next letter, dated September 3, 1862, speaks of an "awful fight," likely referring to the Second Battle of Bull Run waged in August, 1862. His letter of December 21 describes the fighting at Fredericksburg.
Creator
- From the Collection: Wilber, Eseck G. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu