David K. Plum letters
Collection
Identifier: Mss 865201
Mss 865201
Description
Letters from David K. Plum at Fort Monroe, Virginia to Alicia Chaplin, describing experiences as an invalid in U.S. General Hospital (Hampton Hospital) at Fort Monroe in Virginia. Compares work of U.S. Sanitary and Christian Commissions, refers to the assassination of Lincoln and describes conditions of, and work with, freed slaves.
Dates
- 1865-03-01 - 1865-06-29
Creator
- Plum, David K. (Author, Person)
- Newton, Martha Alicia Chaplin, b. 1842 (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (1 envelope) : 8 items
Language of Materials
English
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