Collection Name: William W. Fish Correspondence, 1862-1863
Title: Letter from William W. Fish to his father, December 26, 1862
Creator: Fish, William W.
Creator Role: Author
Accession / Call Number: 2012.070 (m)
Object ID: 2012.070.001
Date: 1862/12/26
Type of Material: textual record
Physical Description: 1 letter
Language: English
Scope and Content: Letter from William W. Fish in Washington, DC, to his father dated December 26, 1862. The letter spans multiple days in December of 1862. Fish describes a man named Mr. Riddle showing up with many letters from him including one about John's death. He expresses his condolences and goes on to give injury updates for fellow soldiers. He discusses the possiblily of a furlough and the Christmas feast they recently had. He goes on to request supplies and more letters from home.
Subjects:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865,
Military supplies,
Holidays
Locations: Washington, DC
Organizations:
United States Army,
United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 11th (1862-1865)
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Credit Line: New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.
Restrictions: Available for research.
Level Description: Item