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Aug. 21, 1861. Alexandra. He is in Ft. Elsworth, and has a bad cold, and his brigadier (Gen. Davis) has a bad reputation. They have not been paid, and are short of uniform clothing.

 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