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Robert J. Wells Civil War Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-066

Scope and Content

This letter is written to "Cousin Louise" by Robert J. Wells on November 30, 1864 during the American Civil War. Wells writes about fighting a Black regiment on the 28th of November and being shelled by "yanks." Wells also complains of his "Sweetheart" who has "been punishing me too greatly," saying she does not write to him often enough. This is too much to deal with among the other privations of camp life. Wells also mentions attempts to secure the effects of Cousin Louise's brother who was killed in battle. Wells discusses some expectation of getting his knapsack and sending it from Richmond. Wells closes the letter asking Cousin Lou to tell his "Sweet" that he has "always carried her with me." Wells mentions receiving a letter from Cousin Charley and gives his regards to Cousin Shug.

Dates

  • 1864

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Biographical Note

During the American Civil War, Robert J. Wells enlisted in Company H of the 24th Virginia Infantry as a Private in Lynchburg, Virginia on June 5, 1861. His residence was not listed. He was hospitalized in Richmond and Lynchburg in 1862. Wells was paroled on May 13, 1865.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Letter is written by Robert J. Wells, who enlisted on June 5, 1861 at Lynchburg, Virginia as a Private in Company H of the 24th Virginia Infantry during the American Civil War. The letter is written to "Cousin Louise" and dates from November 30, 1864.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by material type.

Source of Acquisition

The Robert J. Wells Civil War Letter was purchased by Special Collections in 2006.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Robert J. Wells Civil War Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robert J. Wells Civil War Letter was completed in May 2009.

Title
Robert J. Wells Civil War Letter, 1864
Status
Completed
Author
Jennifer Vipperman, Archivist
Date
2009 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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