Letters of Richard Ackerman, Camp Federal Hill, Baltimore, Md., to his parents describing activities at Camp Federal Hill and Baltimore. (12 items), 1861 Sept 4-Oct 31
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Letters of Richard Ackerman to his parents in New Brunswick, New Jersey, include accounts of the affairs of the regiment while serving in Virginia and Baltimore. Letter dated June 11, [1861], contains a description of the engagement at Big Bethel, Virginia. Letters also contain descriptions of marches and fighting during the Peninsular Campaign; and information on camp life and diet.
Dates
- 1861 Sept 4-Oct 31
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet ( (1 box))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Ackerman, Richard, -1862 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository