Letter from Elisha M. Kempton to the folks at home, 1863 April 23
- Collection Name:
- Elisha M. Kempton Correspondence
- Title:
- Letter from Elisha M. Kempton to the folks at home, 1863 April 23
- Creator:
- Kempton, Elisha M.
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1961.007 (m)
- Object ID:
- 1961.007.001
- Date:
- 1863/04/23
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from Elisha M. Kempton in South Carolina dated April 23, 1863. The letter is addressed to "folks at home." Kempton discusses his trip and the specifics of sailing. He goes on to describe seeing the finished mansions in Rockville and noting their lavish nature. Kempton also recounts an inspection by Col. Bell as well as life in camp.
- Subjects:
- Sailing , Naval history , Military camps , Correspondence , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Locations:
- Edisto River, SC
- People:
- Duncan, John
- Organizations:
- United States. Army
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- For permission to reproduce or publish this item, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Users are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Lester L. Evans.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
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