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Letter from John E. Fisher to his parents, 1862 May 11

 Item
Identifier: A1977-005-009

Scope and Contents

From the File:

These letters are a wealth of information, especially for anyone researching the Civil War. John E. Fisher gave great attention to his letters which give detailed information on uniforms, daily life, military exercises and first hand accounts of historic battles and events. His 13 letters date from 1861 to 1862 and are in excellent condition. There is also letter from the Massachusetts Military State Agency advising of his death. The correspondence is arranged chronologically.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862 May 11

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

2 item/s : 5 pages

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information

Expedition from Newport News to Long Battery (Norfolk, VA). Reports about the destruction of the Merrimac and other ships. Their welcome by the people of Norfolk.

Repository Details

Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository

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