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Charles Morris Civil War Letters
Collection
Identifier: MS-4006
Abstract
This collection contains two handwritten letters from soldier Charles Morris written in 1864 and 1865 from east Tennessee. The letters are addressed to his brother and sister in South Wales, New York.
Dates:
1864 April 11, 1865 June 9
Will R. Story Letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-1136
Abstract
In this letter, Captain William R. Story of the 1st U.S. Colored Artillery (heavy) writes to John J. King on behalf of a soldier under his command named Tecumsey whose wife, formerly one of King's enslaved people, is still living in King's home. The soldier would like her to be able to remain in the house, and Story assures King that the man earns a reasonable wage and will be good for any small amount of a years rent.
Dates:
1865 August 16
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