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Jan.1, 1862. Camp Franklin. He will send some money home as soon as he is paid. He has been sick, and used what money he had to buy food to eat in lieu of salt beef and bread.

 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