Archive Record
Metadata
Accession number |
2005.150 |
Catalog Number |
2005.150 |
Collection |
Pearce Civil War Collection |
Object Name |
Letter |
Title |
Wardwell (Ernest H.) Papers, 1862 |
Creator |
Wardwell (Ernest H.) |
Date |
May 18, 1862 |
Dates of Creation |
May 18, 1862 |
Scope & Content |
One 4 page letter dated May 18, 1862, and written by E.H. Wardwell to "Miss Annie" relates details his experiences during the naval engagements at and around New Orleans. Wardwell writes of "the famous Butler expedition" successes at New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Natchez. He then elaborates on his experiences in New Orleans. He speaks of the New Orleans citizen's brutality toward the Union forces and their insufficient number of troops. Wardwell mentions his promotion to commissar of the fort, but quickly says he will probably not be in the position for long. He then describes the bombardment of the forts at New Orleans. He describes the attack as the most beautiful thing he has ever seen. ". . . the glow of the shot and shell illuminated the whole heavens." Wardwell closes by talking about the massive attacks his fort has endured, and states that it is still strong enough to protect them from "any force the rebels can bring against it." |
Finding Aids |
Available in the archives or online at www.pearcecollections.us |
People |
Wardwell, E. H. |
Search Terms |
Naval New Orleans Louisiana |
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 |