Whipple, Austin L., 1841-1863
Dates
- Existence: 1841 - 1863
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Austin L. Whipple letters
Collection
Identifier: Mss 862519
Mss 862519
Date(s):
1862 to 1863
Scope and Contents
Letters from Austin L. Whipple, describing experiences with 1st New England Cavalry, as Orderly under General David Birney, in Libby prison and in the hospital at Annapolis. One letter by Joseph Garrison of 25th New York Volunteers, describing Whipple's imprisonment. Two letters by Caroline H. Leverett who attended Whipple in hospital. Includes letter from William A. Whipple presenting letters to Mather Cleveland, and newspaper clipping announcing A.L. Whipple's death accompany...