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George Ireland Correspondence, 1862 - 1863

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection includes two letters written by George Ireland from Fredericksburg, Virginia to Samuel Ireland in Monroe, County, New York. The first letter from December 1862 recounts George's battle in Fredericksburg, and the second from February 1863 is a reaction to the Emancipation Proclamation and his unwillingness to fight to free enslaved persons.

Dates

  • 1862 - 1863

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308