Civil War, 1861-1865 - Lexington, Kentucky (SC 3173)

Authors

Manuscripts & Folklife Archives, Western Kentucky UniversityFollow

Publication Date

1-11-2018

Comments

This collection is archived in the Manuscripts & Folklife Archives at Western Kentucky University; 270-745-5083, mssfa@wku.edu

Abstract

Finding aid and full-text typescript (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3173. Letter, 4 October 1863, from “Albert” to his wife Nellie. From Lexington, Kentucky, he discusses arrangements for her forthcoming visit, describes a painful inflammation affecting his face, and tells her of his military accommodations. He also notes the “howl” of a band in camp expected to play at guard mountings and dress parades.

Disciplines

Military History | United States History

Recommended Citation

Folklife Archives, Manuscripts &, "Civil War, 1861-1865 - Lexington, Kentucky (SC 3173)" (2018). Manuscript Collection Finding Aids. Paper 4393.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_mss_fin_aid/4393