Series II: Letters, 1863 January 4 -1864 January 27
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 - 1864
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 Wilber descibes a review by General Hooker and Abraham Lincoln (April 10, 1863), the Battle of Chancellorsville, General Hooker and the death of General Berry (May 7, 1863), the Battle of Gettysburg (July 28, 1863) and in the last five letters, Wilber writes as a prisoner of war in Virginia. A few of the letters do not contain a location; Wilber was usually in the area of Falmouth, Virginia, an area occupied by Union forces in 1862 and 1863 or on march.
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