Letters of Richard Ackerman, camp eight miles from Fort Monroe, Virginia, and Camp Winfield Scott near Yorktown, Virginia, to his parents describing transfer to Fort Monroe and then Camp Winfield Scott with expectation of going soon near West Point. (8 items), 1862 Apr 1-May 8
File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
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
- 1862 Apr 1-May 8
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