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Letters re: war, capture of black prisoners, fall of Vicksburg, destruction of plantations, and family matters (written from Delhi, Monroe and Campti, LA) (10 items), 7/1863

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of photocopis and typed transcripts of letters from Voigt to his first wife, written during his service in the Confederate Army. They contain descriptions of camp life including health conditions, food, clothing, and drilling. He also writes about the progress of the war and personal matters relating to family and Nacogdoches friends. Among those persons mentioned frequently are Fritz Hoya, Charles S. Taylor and family, Capt. Henry C. Hancock, William Clark, and W. William Hillencamp. Biographical and genealogical materials have been added to the collection.

Dates

  • Creation: 7/1863

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the East Texas Research Center Repository

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