Archive Record
Metadata
Accession number |
2005.105 |
Catalog Number |
2005.105 |
Collection |
Pearce Civil War Collection |
Object Name |
Letter |
Title |
Wood (William. F.) Letter, 1862 |
Creator |
Wood (W. F.) |
Date |
October 4, 1862 |
Dates of Creation |
October 4, 1862 |
Scope & Content |
In this signed letter, written on patriotic stationery and dated October 4, 1862, William Wood writes to his brother and sister about his experiences at Fort Pulaski, Georgia. He describes weaponry in some detail, then talks of an expedition resulting in the acquisition of some Rebel furniture and other items "too numerous to mention." William's letter reflects his attitudes concerning battle strategy and includes some details of camp life, including the food, Sunday sermons, and his irritation at some of his commanding officers. William describes the weaponry in some detail, as well as the equipment and supplies garnered at the expense of the Confederates. He goes on to write, "Beauregard boasts that he will take Fort Pulaski in his speaches to the soldiers at Savanah all that our Boys want him to do is to come and try it . . ." William seems not to shrink from the dangers of wartime. He writes, "Wherever there is danger there you will find me if there is volunteers called for or I can get on the expedition." His thoughts on the strategies of battle become clear to the reader. He believes that delay is "injurious in the end to themselves. by allowing the enemy to get themselves better ready to receive them . . ." William states that he found the Sunday sermon somewhat inspirational. "The subject was Moses and his choice and which course he took quite ably delivered. it was quite interesting it quite took my attention . . ." Lastly, he writes that he doesn't know if he will be paid this month "as the new recruits have taken so much money for their Bounties." |
Finding Aids |
Available in the archives or online at www.pearcecollections.us |
People |
Wood, William F. |
Search Terms |
Stationery Georgia 48th New York Volunteer Infantry |
Credit line |
Pearce Civil War Collection |
Copyrights |
The copyright of these materials is managed by the Navarro College Archives on behalf of the Navarro College Foundation, 3100 W. Collin St., Corsicana, Texas 75110 Phone: 903-875-7438. Internet: archives@navarrocollege.edu. Reproductions of original materials and transcriptions may be available. Please contact the archivist for further information. |
Physical characteristics |
1 item |