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
- From the Collection: Ireland, George, b. 1834? (Person)
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
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu