Archive Record
Metadata
Accession number |
1996.066 |
Catalog Number |
1996.066.00 |
Collection |
Pearce Civil War Collection |
Object Name |
Collection |
Title |
Smith (James McDonald) Papers, 1861-1862 |
Creator |
Smith (James McDonald) |
Date |
1861-1862 |
Dates of Creation |
1861-1862 |
Scope & Content |
2 signed, dated letters written by Union soldier James McDonald Smith. James was from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; no other biographical information is available. The first letter, which includes the original transmittal envelope and cancelled U.S. three-cent stamp, is dated October 20, 1861. In this letter, Smith writes a reassuring, colorful letter to his wife. He talks about life in camp, mentions the sighting of a loose reconnaissance balloon, and the Army's unqualified devotion to General McClellan. The letter dated March 18, 1862 relates an account of his regiment's Falls Church march in inclement weather. |
Finding Aids |
Available in the archives or online at www.pearcecollections.us |
People |
Smith, James McDonald Brady, Matthew McClellan, George Brinton |
Search Terms |
Falls Church Espionage Postage |
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 |
English |