Scope and Content From the Collection: This collection consists of a single letter written by a Union soldier to his father, J. W. Shipman. Although the letter has been attributed to "F. I. Shipman," it is much more likely that the writer was Frederick E. Shipman, of the 52nd New York Infantry (see biographical/historical note). Writing from Petersburg, Virginia, Shipman notes that the replacement of "Beast Butler" with Sheridan has brought cheer to the army and that he hopes the II Corps will be transferred to Sherman, so that...