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1863 January 22, Camp near Falmouth, Virginia

 Item — Folder: 2

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (3 folders)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

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