Skip to main content

Van Hoeverberg, Charlotte R. Phelps to Phelps, Winthrop H., Rev., [1863-1865] (1)

Folder 107

 File — Folder: 107
Identifier: Folder 107

Scope and Contents

5 letters, in the first letter Charlotte tells Winthrop when she is coming to visit. In the second letter, she asks Winthrop about his situation in camp, those killed in battle, and tells of news of friends and family. Attached to this letter is a fragment from someone named “Walter,” telling of the location he is residing in the army. In the third letter, Charlotte discusses her reaction to receiving a letter from Winthrop and hearing that he met “Walter.” She also mentions actions of the masons in her town and news of family. In the fourth letter, Charlotte discusses what Walter’s regiment has been doing, the current state of the war, and news of family. In the fifth letter, Charlotte talks about her health, the upcoming draft, and how Walter was wounded.

Dates

  • created: [1863-1865] (1)

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

Contact:
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)