Oren Colby letters
Description
The letters of Oren G. Colby contain 21 letters from Oren Colby to his family, written while he was stationed at Point Lookout, Maryland, guarding Confederate prisoners, during the Civil War. The letters contain requests for particular items or goods, discussion of items or monies being sent home, general questions about home and family as well as descriptions of the encampment.
Dates
- 1863 - 1864
Creator
- Colby, Oren G (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Extent
.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Oren G. Colby, member of Company D, 12th Regiment New Hampshire V. Consist of letters to his family written while stationed at Point Lookout, Maryland during the Civil War.
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