1. Creator/Author:
  2. Carmon, Alfred (1)

Letter from Alfred Carmon to Charlotte Carmon

Creator:
Carmon, Alfred
Collection:
Civil War Documents Collection
Location:
Petersburg, Virginia
Date of Original:
1864
Description:
Handwritten letter, 20 cm, dated 'Near Petersburg, Monday Sept. 5th 1864,' addressed to 'Dear Sister,' and signed 'your aff. brother, Alfred Carmon.' Describes soldier's enthusiasm for 'little Mac' as the Democrats' presidential candidate -- 'old Abe is completely cast in the shade' -- and excitement over the fall of Atlanta. Comments on new draft law, camp life, and delayed pay. Envelope, 7 x 14 cm, is addressed to 'Miss Lottie Carmon, Sand Lake, Rens Co., NY' and franked and stamped.
Subject:
Carmon, Alfred,--Correspondence; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence; United States--Army--New York Infantry Regiment, 169th (1862-1865)
Category:
Manuscripts & Documents
Format of Original:
Manuscript
Item ID:
71200908300849
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Digital File ID:
71200908300849
Available for Viewing:
By appointment only
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