Letter from John W. Goodwin to his brother and sister, 1861 October 27
- Collection Name:
- John W. Goodwin Correspondence and Certificate of Service
- Title:
- Letter from John W. Goodwin to his brother and sister, 1861 October 27
- Creator:
- Goodwin, John W., 1831-1862
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 2024.010 (m)
- Object ID:
- 2024.010.01
- Date:
- 1861/10/27
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from John W. Goodwin aboard the Steamship Atlantic off Fort Monroe, VA, to his brother and sister. Dated October 27, 1861, Goodwin writes he expects to soon be in the Rebel states and proceeds to give his wishes for his estate should he die in battle. He writes that "my life is worth nothing except to try and benefit my Children and County" and that they "are going south to Victory or Death." Goodwin requests they tell his children that he is always thinking of him and to give his best to the family in Gilmanton, NH.
- Locations:
- Fort Monroe, VA
Gilmanton, NH - People:
- Goodwin, John W., 1831-1862
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- Credit Line:
- Gift of David N. Carle.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
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