Letters of Richard Ackerman, camp on James River and office at Headquarters, to his parents describing march to and camp at James River, his illness, and duties at Headquarters. Ackerman was injured at second battle of Bull Run on August 28 with a ball through his right thigh. (8 items), 1862 July 5-Aug 20

File — Box: 1, Folder: 10

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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.