Letters of Richard Ackerman, somewhere in Secessia and some twelve miles from West Point Camp near New Bridge, Virginia, to his parents describing marches in Virginia and his baptism to heavy fire. One letter addressed from "Lord only knows where, Va." (11 items), 1862 May 13-June 22
File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
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 May 13-June 22
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