Andrew Hale Young letters
Description
The collection contains letters from Andrew Hale Young primarily to his wife describing experiences while stationed at Fort Jefferson, St. Augustine, and as paymaster and quartermaster in the Union Army during the Civil War. . Other correspondents include John Parker Hale and Daniel Hall. Subjects discussed include comments on generals Hunter and McClellan, comments on Black soldiers as well as descriptions of his experiences as paymaster in the western army, and negotiations with Indians. James Bridger is also mentioned.
Dates
- 1862 - 1866
Creator
- Young, Andrew Hale, 1827-1890 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Andrew Hale Young (1827-1890), Union soldier and paymaster. The collection contains letters from Andrew Hale Young primarily to his wife describing experiences while stationed at Fort Jefferson, St. Augustine, and as paymaster and quartermaster in the Union Army during the Civil War. Other correspondents include John Parker Hale and Daniel Hall.
Creator
- Young, Andrew Hale, 1827-1890 (Person)
Part of the Rauner Special Collections Library Repository