Series I: Letter
Series
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
- From the Collection: Reding, James M. (Person)
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
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu