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Phelps, Winthrop H., Rev. to Phelps, Lucy F. Robinson, 1864 Feb 18 - 1864 Feb 26

Folder 73

 File — Folder: 73
Identifier: Folder 73

Scope and Contents

3 letters, the first and fourth letters discuss money matters. The first letter tells of news of officers, the children, and a visit from Governor Buckingham. In the second letter he talks about new troops, the size of the regiment, and the health of the soldiers. He also discusses the proposed order to send the regiment to Texas. In the third letter, he talks of the death of a soldier and the number of soldiers deserting. He also talks about Lucy’s health, how he misses Lucy and the children, and things he sees in camp.

Dates

  • created: 1864 Feb 18 - 1864 Feb 26

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.00 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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