Aug. 1, 1861. Came near Alexandria, Va. He thinks Gen. McDowell is a "secessionist" who marched the soldiers where "masked" Confederate batteries could kill many union soldiers. Losses were much higher than newspapers indicated. His unit was last to leave the field.
File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.
Dates
- 1857-1864
Conditions Governing Access
Open.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet (1/2 Doc Box)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository
Contact:
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732
archives@auburn.edu
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732
archives@auburn.edu
