Letter from John Gilbert to Mr. E. A. Wardner, 1862 May 13
- Collection Name:
- John Gilbert Correspondence, 1862
- Title:
- Letter from John Gilbert to Mr. E. A. Wardner, 1862 May 13
- Creator:
- Gilbert, John
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1990.001 (m)
- Object ID:
- 1990.001.004
- Date:
- 1862/05/13
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from John Gilbert at Edisto Island, SC, to E.A. Wardner dated May 13, 1862. He writes that he believes it is true that Savannah surrendered and of other Union Army victories. Gilbert also describes the conditions of the island, including what types of food are available. He ends the letter with news that General Hunter issued martial law in South Carolina, George, and Florida, and therefore, freed the slaves in all those states as well.
- Locations:
- Edisto Island, SC
- People:
- Gilbert, John
- Organizations:
- United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1865)
- Terms of Use:
- For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Jason J. Granger.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
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