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Fort Delaware prisoner letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0098-F0129
Abstract

Thirteen letters from five Confederate soldiers imprisoned at Fort Delaware. The names of the soldiers are: Sam Spengler, Abraham Shillingburg, Joseph G. [Sager], Edward [Sheets], and Albert Snead. All were soldiers from the 10th Virginia Infantry, the 7th Virginia Cavalry, or the 23rd Virginia Infantry. Letters are written to Mrs. Nannie Sellman, or Mr. H. F. Hebb. Also included is one letter from a mother of one of the prisoners and one letter from a father of a prisoner.

Dates: 1864-1865

David N. Lilley letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0219
Abstract

Letters from Delaware resident David N. Lilley to his sister Annie, written during his period of service in the Union Army during the Civil War.

Dates: 1861-1864

Thomas M. Reynolds letters to Louisa J. Seward

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0295
Abstract

Letters written by Union soldier Thomas M. Reynolds to his fiancee Louisa J. Seward, commenting on his relationship with Seward and his opinions about the Civil War.

Dates: 1861-1864