Archive Record
Metadata
Accession number |
2000.179 |
Catalog Number |
2000.179 |
Collection |
Pearce Civil War Collection |
Object Name |
Letter |
Title |
Averill (J. W.) Papers, 1861 |
Creator |
Averill (J. W.) |
Date |
November 10, 1861 |
Dates of Creation |
Nov. 10, 1861 |
Scope & Content |
In this letter dated November 10, 1861, written to friends, Union cannoneer J.W. Averill mentions a battle which occurred the previous Thursday involving "five thousand of our men whiping seven of the rebels, and we or the federals taking the Fairfax Court House." No mention of either such incident could be found in reference resources available to the Navarro College Archives. Commanders have also asked for volunteers to drive a team, which Averill refused because it would involve using the horses to what he considered "abuse." In addition, Averill describes the rations, which were available to them, the general assignments of cannon to company, and the proper procedure to fire an artillery piece. In the conclusion of the letter, Averill asks that any correspondence be sent through Col. G.D. Bailey Co. B, of the 1st New York Volunteer Artillery, in Washington D.C. Top of first page has etching/drawing of US Capitol building. |
Finding Aids |
Availabe in the archives or at www.pearcecollections.us |
People |
Averill, J. W. |
Search Terms |
Stationery Troop Movements 1st New York Volunteer Artillery |
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 |