Box 1
Container
Contains 11 Results:
Letters of Richard Ackerman, Ward No. 6, King Street, General Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia, Convalescent Camp, to his parents regarding his wound and treatment in the hospital, his appointment as clerk, and his desire to be with his company at Fredericksburg. Ackerman died at Alexandria, Virginia, December 19, 1862. (12 items), 1862 Sept 4-Dec 12
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
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 Sept 4-Dec 12