Archive Record
Metadata
Accession number |
1996.082 |
Catalog Number |
1996.082.01 |
Collection |
Pearce Civil War Collection |
Object Name |
Letter |
Title |
Heath (William H.) Papers, 1863-1864 |
Creator |
Heath (William H.) |
Date |
July 6, 1863 |
Scope & Content |
Two letters document the Civil War military career of William H. Heath. In the first letter (July 6, 1863; 2 ½ pages), Heath writes about a heavy skirmish with the Confederate forces near Helena, Arkansas, and describes how the Union forces captured a Rebel battle flag: "At this moment Capt. John G. Hudson, who commanded Battery D., mounted upon the ridge above them and demanded their surrender. Lt. Col Johnson, commanding Bell's regiment asked 'by what authority?' 'By authority of my twelve pound howitzer' ans'd the Capt." The second letter (July 21, 1864; 5 ½ pages) is a battle report for the Battle of Tupelo. |
Finding Aids |
Available in the archives or online at www.pearcecollections .us |
People |
Heath, William H. |
Search Terms |
Battle of Tupelo Helena, Arkansas |
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 letter |