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James C. Saltus letter and manuscript
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0098-F0102
Abstract
Confederate Lieutenant James C. Saltus's handwritten manuscript describing his Civil War experience from April-June 1864. The manuscript was written while Saltus was a prisoner of war at Division 22 Officers Barracks, Fort Delaware, on October 14, 1864. Also included is a letter from Saltus to his niece on her letter writing and family matters, sent while he was at Fort Delaware.
Dates:
1862-1864
Lieutenant Sydney I. Wailes letters to unidentified recipient
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0098-F0096
Abstract
Two handwritten letters from Lieutenant Sydney I. Wailes, who served at Fort Delaware during the Civil War, to his friends, describing the day to day activities at the Fort. Typed transcripts of the letters are available in the collection file.
Dates:
1864 August 24-September 20